Merit Children's Academy LLC
DALLAS, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address2700 FAIRMOUNT ST DALLAS TX- 75201 1913
CityDALLAS, TX
CountyDALLAS
Phone4692482115
Websitemeritdallas.com
Operating details
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Capacity141
SubsidiesN
License dateApril 25, 2022
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/25/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High10
- Medium-High11
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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2700 FAIRMOUNT ST DALLAS TX- 75201 1913, DALLAS, TX
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
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- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/25/2026
- High2
- Medium-High2
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 746.28053/25/2026
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the video footage reviewed, children were observed being inappropriately physically pulled and lifted by staff.
Corrected 4/8/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.16053/3/2026
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Based on video surveillance, a 4-year-old was observed being placed in an infant classroom with infants (4?6 months).
Corrected 4/1/2026
2025
- High riskStandard 746.28058/14/2025
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
During the investigation, it was determined that a staff member used harsh and cruel actions by yanking a blanket and striking a child?s back while patting.
Corrected 9/9/2025 - Medium riskStandard 746.29058/14/2025
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and found to be deficient. Evidence showed that during naptime, a staff member attempted to make a child sleep by pushing the child?s head down onto a mat and covering the child's head with a blanket.
Corrected 9/9/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.34012/10/2025
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Your Health/sanitation inspection expired on 9/14/2023.
Corrected 2/24/2025 - Medium riskStandard 746.24212/10/2025
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Infant feeding instruction were not updated in three of the five infant classroom.
Corrected 2/13/2025
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,627/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Texas run about $840/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Texas by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: DALLAS, DALLAS County
- Capacity: 141
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 4
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