Texas records · DALLAS County · DALLAS
Merit Children's Academy Lakewood
Licensed Center in DALLAS, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued September 16, 2022
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 6210 E MOCKINGBIRD LN, DALLAS, TX 75214 2619
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- September 16, 2022
- Operation number
- 1734742
- Licensed capacity
- 170 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 24 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 9 |
| Assessments on record | 0 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 5,056 |
| Citations recorded | 14 |
| Record covers | February 28, 2022 – October 30, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 7 |
| Medium High | 5 |
| Medium | 1 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
Visits and findings, newest first
InspectionOctober 30, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 24, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportJune 22, 20261 citation recorded1 of 6 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
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 verified by the state on August 6, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJune 5, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
ReportMay 19, 2026Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High
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 verified by the state on June 5, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMay 19, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 12, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 8, 2026Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High
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 verified by the state on June 5, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMay 1, 20261 citation recorded1 of 663 standards cited at this visit
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium High
Three Food Allergy Emergency Plans were missing parent signature.
Correction verified by the state on May 18, 2026.
InspectionDecember 30, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 19, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportDecember 17, 20252 citations recorded2 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.803(a) - Required Records StorageRisk level: Medium Low
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.
Correction verified by the state on January 15, 2026.
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High
It was determined that the operation did not report an allegation of inappropriate discipline in April of 2025.
Correction verified by the state on January 15, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionOctober 23, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 22, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportOctober 21, 20251 citation recorded1 of 6 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
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.
Correction verified by the state on December 19, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJune 11, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 693 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 30, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 20, 20251 citation recorded1 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forRisk level: High
Two caregivers were not aware of the number of children in their care.
Correction verified by the state on May 30, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportMay 16, 2025Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 16, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
ReportApril 15, 2025Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 16, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 21, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportNovember 20, 20242 citations recorded2 of 6 standards cited at this visit
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High
A concern regarding inappropriate discipline was not report to licensing.
Correction verified by the state on December 9, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High
A caregiver grabbed a child by the arm in an inappropriate manner.
Correction verified by the state on December 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionAugust 6, 20243 citations recorded3 of 569 standards cited at this visit
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Risk level: Medium High
Two staff files reviewed had expired certification.
Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2024.
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill basedRisk level: Medium High
One staff file reviewed did not complete First aid/ CPR training that included hands-on skill-based training.
Correction verified by the state on August 21, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium High
Five F.A.R.E forms reviewed did not have parent signature as required.
Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionFebruary 22, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 6, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 212 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 1, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 486 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 13, 20221 citation recorded1 of 233 standards cited at this visit
746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding InstructionsRisk level: Medium
At the time of the inspection several children did not have current infant feeding instructions.
Correction verified by the state on July 15, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportJuly 1, 2022Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 7, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 409 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 17, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 547 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 28, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1,184 standards cited at this visit
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