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Merit Children's Academy

Dallas, TX 75206Operation #1806606

Capacity reported
102
Ages served
3
Programs reported
3
Five-year activities
12

Merit Children's Academy details

Address
5835 Penrose Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
Phone
(214) 764-0179
Hours
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days
Fri, Mon, Thu, Tue, Wed
Ages licensed to serve
Pre-Kindergarten, School, Toddler
Capacity
102
Child care subsidies
Not reported as accepted
Permit
Full Permit · issued Jun 19, 2025

Ages and programs reported

These fields describe the HHSC record, not current openings or a guarantee that every option is offered at all times.

Pre-KindergartenSchoolToddlerMeals ProvidedPart Time CareSnacks Provided

Regulatory activity and compliance context

Texas HHSC presents five years of activity and says online history excludes certain items until due process is complete or waived. Risk levels apply to cited standards; they are not a center ranking.

DateActivityViolation found
Jul 9, 2026InspectionNo
Jun 29, 2026ReportNo
Jun 11, 2026InspectionNo
Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo
Nov 5, 2025InspectionNo
Nov 3, 2025ReportYes
Oct 22, 2025InspectionNo
Oct 14, 2025InspectionNo
Oct 10, 2025ReportYes
Jul 29, 2025InspectionNo
Jul 11, 2025InspectionYes
Jul 10, 2025ReportYes

Recent cited standards in the source

High

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

Correction verification date: Dec 3, 2025.

High

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

Correction verification date: Nov 5, 2025.

High

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

Source says corrected at inspection.

High

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

Correction verification date: Jul 29, 2025.

High

746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

Correction verification date: Apr 16, 2025.

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Questions about Merit Children's Academy

Is Merit Children's Academy a licensed child care center?

Texas HHSC listed this operation as an active Licensed Center in the source snapshot dated 2026-09-22. This directory is not the licensing authority; use the official operation link to confirm the current record.

Where can I see inspection information for Merit Children's Academy?

Use the official Texas HHSC compliance-history link on this page. The state record is authoritative and explains its five-year reporting window and due-process limitations.

Does Merit Children's Academy accept child care subsidies?

The source record does not report subsidy acceptance. That is not proof that assistance cannot be used; ask the center and Texas Child Care Services for current information.

What are the hours for Merit Children's Academy?

The HHSC source record reports 07:00 AM-06:00 PM on Fri, Mon, Thu, Tue, Wed. Hours can change, so call the center before relying on this schedule.

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