Merit Children's Academy Lakewood
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
48 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
December 30, 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 3, 2026
- Provider
- Merit Children's Academy Lakewood
- License number
- 1734742
- Location
- 6210 E MOCKINGBIRD LN, Dallas, TX 75214
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 42.0/100
- Inspection record
- 48 inspections, last inspected December 30, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
40
Total Violations
Dec 30, 2025
Last Inspection
170
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (40)
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-13
It was determined that the operation did not report an allegation of inappropriate discipline in April of 2025.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-13
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-13
It was determined that the operation did not report an allegation of inappropriate discipline in April of 2025.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-13
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-13
It was determined that the operation did not report an allegation of inappropriate discipline in April of 2025.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-13
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-13
It was determined that the operation did not report an allegation of inappropriate discipline in April of 2025.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-13
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-18
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-18
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-18
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-18
Two caregivers were not aware of the number of children in their care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-20
Two caregivers were not aware of the number of children in their care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-20
Two caregivers were not aware of the number of children in their care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-20
Two caregivers were not aware of the number of children in their care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-20
A concern regarding inappropriate discipline was not report to licensing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-09
A caregiver grabbed a child by the arm in an inappropriate manner.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-09
A concern regarding inappropriate discipline was not report to licensing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-09
A concern regarding inappropriate discipline was not report to licensing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-09
A caregiver grabbed a child by the arm in an inappropriate manner.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-09
A concern regarding inappropriate discipline was not report to licensing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-09
A caregiver grabbed a child by the arm in an inappropriate manner.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-09
A caregiver grabbed a child by the arm in an inappropriate manner.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-09
One staff file reviewed did not complete First aid/ CPR training that included hands-on skill-based training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-23
Two staff files reviewed had expired certification.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-23
Five F.A.R.E forms reviewed did not have parent signature as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-09
One staff file reviewed did not complete First aid/ CPR training that included hands-on skill-based training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-23
One staff file reviewed did not complete First aid/ CPR training that included hands-on skill-based training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-23
Five F.A.R.E forms reviewed did not have parent signature as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-09
Two staff files reviewed had expired certification.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-23
Five F.A.R.E forms reviewed did not have parent signature as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-09
Two staff files reviewed had expired certification.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-23
One staff file reviewed did not complete First aid/ CPR training that included hands-on skill-based training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-23
Five F.A.R.E forms reviewed did not have parent signature as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-09
Two staff files reviewed had expired certification.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-23
At the time of the inspection several children did not have current infant feeding instructions.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-18
At the time of the inspection several children did not have current infant feeding instructions.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-18
At the time of the inspection several children did not have current infant feeding instructions.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-18
At the time of the inspection several children did not have current infant feeding instructions.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-18
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merit Children's Academy Lakewood's safety grade?
Merit Children's Academy Lakewood has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 42.0 out of 100.
How many violations does Merit Children's Academy Lakewood have?
Merit Children's Academy Lakewood has 40 total violations on record, including 32 critical, 8 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Merit Children's Academy Lakewood last inspected?
Merit Children's Academy Lakewood was last inspected on December 30, 2025.