Merit Children's Academy
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
32 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 1, 2026
Latest inspection
December 3, 2025
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 1, 2026
- Provider
- Merit Children's Academy
- License number
- 1806606
- Location
- 5835 PENROSE AVE, Dallas, TX 75206
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- D (Below Average), score 64.8/100
- Inspection record
- 32 inspections, last inspected December 3, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
15
Total Violations
Dec 3, 2025
Last Inspection
102
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (15)
It was determined that a caregiver inappropriately grabbed a child resulting in multiple contusions to the child's arm.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-21
It was determined that a caregiver inappropriately grabbed a child resulting in multiple contusions to the child's arm.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-21
It was determined that a caregiver inappropriately grabbed a child resulting in multiple contusions to the child's arm.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-21
It was determined that a caregiver inappropriately grabbed a child resulting in minor abrasions being left on the child's arm.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-03
It was determined that a caregiver inappropriately grabbed a child resulting in minor abrasions being left on the child's arm.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-03
It was determined that a caregiver inappropriately grabbed a child resulting in minor abrasions being left on the child's arm.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-03
A cleaning spray was left on a shelf in reach of children in the classroom. The operation came into complaince when the spray was moved to the cabinet.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A cleaning spray was left on a shelf in reach of children in the classroom. The operation came into complaince when the spray was moved to the cabinet.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A cleaning spray was left on a shelf in reach of children in the classroom. The operation came into complaince when the spray was moved to the cabinet.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A caregiver inappropriately grabbed a child, resulting in minor abrasions on the child's arm.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-25
A caregiver inappropriately grabbed a child, resulting in minor abrasions on the child's arm.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-25
A caregiver inappropriately grabbed a child, resulting in minor abrasions on the child's arm.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-25
A child was handled in a harsh manner when a caregiver forced the child onto a nap mat.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-08
A child was handled in a harsh manner when a caregiver forced the child onto a nap mat.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-08
A child was handled in a harsh manner when a caregiver forced the child onto a nap mat.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-08
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merit Children's Academy's safety grade?
Merit Children's Academy has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 64.8 out of 100.
How many violations does Merit Children's Academy have?
Merit Children's Academy has 15 total violations on record, including 15 critical, 0 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Merit Children's Academy last inspected?
Merit Children's Academy was last inspected on December 3, 2025.