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Merit Children's Academy Lakewood

Dallas, TX 75214Operation #1734742

Capacity reported
170
Ages served
4
Programs reported
3
Five-year activities
12

Merit Children's Academy Lakewood details

Address
6210 E Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75214
Phone
(214) 252-7100
Hours
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days
Fri, Mon, Thu, Tue, Wed
Ages licensed to serve
Infant, Pre-Kindergarten, School, Toddler
Capacity
170
Child care subsidies
Not reported as accepted
Permit
Full Permit · issued Sep 16, 2022

Ages and programs reported

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

InfantPre-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
Jun 24, 2026InspectionNo
Jun 22, 2026ReportYes
Jun 5, 2026InspectionNo
May 19, 2026ReportYes
May 19, 2026InspectionNo
May 12, 2026InspectionNo
May 8, 2026ReportYes
May 1, 2026InspectionYes
Dec 30, 2025InspectionNo
Dec 19, 2025InspectionNo
Dec 17, 2025ReportYes
Oct 23, 2025InspectionNo

Recent cited standards in the source

Medium High

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

Correction verification date: Aug 6, 2026.

High

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 activity

Correction verification date: Jun 5, 2026.

High

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 activity

Correction verification date: Jun 5, 2026.

Medium High

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

Correction verification date: May 18, 2026.

Medium Low

746.803(a) - Required Records Storage

Correction verification date: Jan 15, 2026.

High

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

Correction verification date: Jan 15, 2026.

High

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

Correction verification date: Dec 19, 2025.

High

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

Correction verification date: May 30, 2025.

High

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

Correction verification date: Dec 9, 2024.

High

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

Correction verification date: Dec 16, 2024.

Medium High

746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

Correction verification date: Aug 21, 2024.

Medium High

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

Correction verification date: Aug 8, 2024.

Medium High

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

Correction verification date: Aug 8, 2024.

Medium

746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions

Correction verification date: Jul 15, 2022.

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Questions about Merit Children's Academy Lakewood

Is Merit Children's Academy Lakewood 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 Lakewood?

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 Lakewood 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 Lakewood?

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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