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Texas HHSC records list 17 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated June 24, 2026.
The same records list 13 cited deficiencies dated August 6, 2024 to June 22, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 7 High, 5 Medium High, 1 Medium Low).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 13 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 13 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 13 cited deficiencies for Merit Children's Academy Lakewood in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (7 High, 5 Medium High, 1 Medium Low).
Records list 17 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-06-24.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 7 |
| Medium High | 5 |
| Medium | 0 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
| 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.
2026-06-22 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
This standard was tasked as a result of an investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that the Young Toddler B classroom had been out of ratio.
Correction date recorded: 2026-08-06
2026-05-19 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
This standard was pulled as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child was left alone on the playground for thirty-three minutes.
Correction date recorded: 2026-05-28
2026-05-08 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
The standard was assessed during an investigation and found to be deficit. A substitute caregiver from a childcare agency was observed asleep while responsible for supervising children
Correction date recorded: 2026-06-02
2026-06-22 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-06. Correction verified: 2026-08-06.
This standard was tasked as a result of an investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that the Young Toddler B classroom had been out of ratio.
2026-05-19 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-28. Correction verified: 2026-06-05.
This standard was pulled as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child was left alone on the playground for thirty-three minutes.
2026-05-08 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-02. Correction verified: 2026-06-05.
The standard was assessed during an investigation and found to be deficit. A substitute caregiver from a childcare agency was observed asleep while responsible for supervising children
2026-05-01 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-05. Correction verified: 2026-05-18.
Three Food Allergy Emergency Plans were missing parent signature.
2025-12-17 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-13. Correction verified: 2026-01-15.
It was determined that the operation did not report an allegation of inappropriate discipline in April of 2025.
2025-12-17 · 746.803(a) · Medium Low
Required Records Storage
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-13. Correction verified: 2026-01-15.
When I requested an infant's feeding instructions from October of 2025 in December of 2025 I was told by the caregiver and members of management it had been thrown away.
2025-10-21 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-18. Correction verified: 2025-12-19.
Three caregivers were observed in video footage inappropriately handling infants. One caregiver was seen inappropriately maneuvering an infant by one arm. The second was observed picking up and holding infants inappropriately with little support to support their head, neck, or spine. The third was observed inappropriately removing an infant from a restrictive device and pulling their arm behind their back to an unnatural angle to wipe their hand, which likely caused a serious accidental injury.
2025-05-20 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-20. Correction verified: 2025-05-30.
Two caregivers were not aware of the number of children in their care.
2024-11-20 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-12-09. Correction verified: 2024-12-09.
A concern regarding inappropriate discipline was not report to licensing.
2024-11-20 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-12-09. Correction verified: 2024-12-16.
A caregiver grabbed a child by the arm in an inappropriate manner.
2024-08-06 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-09. Correction verified: 2024-08-08.
Five F.A.R.E forms reviewed did not have parent signature as required.
2024-08-06 · 746.1315(b)(1) · Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-23. Correction verified: 2024-08-21.
One staff file reviewed did not complete First aid/ CPR training that included hands-on skill-based training.
2024-08-06 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-23. Correction verified: 2024-08-08.
Two staff files reviewed had expired certification.
2022-07-13 · 746.801(2) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-18. Correction verified: 2022-07-15.
At the time of the inspection several children did not have current infant feeding instructions.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1396615
Records reflect only deficiencies published by the state after due process. This page does not rate or rank providers. Check the official record for the latest information.
Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.