Merit Children's Academy LLC

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Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Dallas / Dallas / 75201
Street address: 2700 Fairmount St
Phone: (469) 248-2115
Capacity: 141
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: April 25, 2022
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 12 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated April 9, 2026.

The same records list 8 cited deficiencies dated February 27, 2024 to March 25, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 3 High, 3 Medium High, 2 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 8 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 8 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 8 cited deficiencies for Merit Children's Academy LLC in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (3 High, 3 Medium High, 2 Medium).

Records list 12 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-04-09.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	3
Medium High	3
Medium	2
Medium Low	0
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-03-25 · 746.2805(3) · High

Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

Based on the video footage reviewed, children were observed being inappropriately physically pulled and lifted by staff.

Correction date recorded: 2026-04-08

2026-03-03 · 746.1605(1) · Medium High

Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

Based on video surveillance, a 4-year-old was observed being placed in an infant classroom with infants (4?6 months).

Correction date recorded: 2026-04-01

2025-08-14 · 746.2905(1) · Medium

Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and found to be deficient. Evidence showed that during naptime, a staff member attempted to make a child sleep by pushing the child?s head down onto a mat and covering the child's head with a blanket.

Correction date recorded: 2025-09-09

Full citation history from HHSC (19)

2026-03-25 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-08. Correction verified: 2026-04-09.
Based on the video footage reviewed, children were observed being inappropriately physically pulled and lifted by staff.
2026-03-03 · 746.1605(1) · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-01. Correction verified: 2026-04-09.
Based on video surveillance, a 4-year-old was observed being placed in an infant classroom with infants (4?6 months).
2025-08-14 · 746.2805 · High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-09. Correction verified: 2025-09-24.
During the investigation, it was determined that a staff member used harsh and cruel actions by yanking a blanket and striking a child?s back while patting.
2025-08-14 · 746.2905(1) · Medium
Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-09. Correction verified: 2025-09-24.
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and found to be deficient. Evidence showed that during naptime, a staff member attempted to make a child sleep by pushing the child?s head down onto a mat and covering the child's head with a blanket.
2025-02-10 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-24. Correction verified: 2025-03-27.
Your Health/sanitation inspection expired on 9/14/2023.
2025-02-10 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-13. Correction verified: 2025-02-12.
Infant feeding instruction were not updated in three of the five infant classroom.
2024-02-29 · 746.2401(3) · Medium High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-18. Correction verified: 2024-04-25.
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was deficient. Upon reviewing the video footage, it was observed that the child was in a state of distress and crying without any intervention or support from the caregivers responsible for the child's care.
2024-02-27 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-19. Correction verified: 2024-03-25.
The operation does not have a current annual fire inspection as required. The last inspection was conducted December 2022.
2023-08-31 · 746.1205(a)(5) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-12. Correction verified: 2023-10-20.
A caregiver did not intervene when a child cried which allowed prolonged exposure to hot turf which caused burns to the child?s hands and legs.
2023-04-13 · 746.5319 · High
Smoke Detectors Testing
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-04-13. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There was no record of monthly smoke detector checks available. This deficiency was corrected as smoke detector checks were conducted during the inspection.
2023-04-13 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-20. Correction verified: 2023-05-01.
3 of 10 student files reviewed did not include current immunization records.
2023-04-13 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-20. Correction verified: 2023-05-01.
1 of 10 staff files reviewed did not include 2 of the 24 required annual training hours.
2022-10-18 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-10-18. Correction verified: Not recorded.
An individual with an inactive background check was allowed to supervise children in care. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection as the individual was removed from the classroom.
2022-10-18 · 746.3417(1) · Medium High
Children Handwashing Before Eating
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-10-18. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Children in the two year old classroom were confirmed to not have conducted hand washing prior to being served lunch. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection as hand washing was conducted after caregivers were made aware of the need to do so.
2022-06-10 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-06-10. Correction verified: Not recorded.
An outlet in the three year old classroom was observed to be uncovered and exposed while children were present. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection. A cover was applied to the outlet to ensure safety.
2022-06-08 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-07. Correction verified: 2022-07-15.
An infant was confirmed to have fallen from a high chair.
2022-06-08 · 746.2805(1) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-07. Correction verified: 2022-07-15.
A caregiver was observed shoving a toddler's head as a form of discipline.
2022-03-18 · 746.611(b) · Medium
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-25. Correction verified: 2022-03-18.
1 of 10 staff files did not include a health statement.
2022-03-16 · 746.2426 · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-31. Correction verified: 2022-04-07.
A child was observed sleeping in a restrictive device.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1386237

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.