Merit Children's Academy Lakewood
DALLAS, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address6210 E MOCKINGBIRD LN DALLAS TX- 75214 2619
CityDALLAS, TX
CountyDALLAS
Phone2142527100
Websitehttps://www.meritdallas.com/
Operating details
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Capacity170
SubsidiesN
License dateSeptember 16, 2022
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/19/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High8
- Medium-High4
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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6210 E MOCKINGBIRD LN DALLAS TX- 75214 2619, 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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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/19/2026
- High7
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 746.12055/19/2026
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
This standard was pulled as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child was left alone on the playground for thirty-three minutes.
Corrected 5/28/2026 - High riskStandard 746.12055/8/2026
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
The standard was assessed during an investigation and found to be deficit. A substitute caregiver from a childcare agency was observed asleep while responsible for supervising children
Corrected 6/2/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.38195/1/2026
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Three Food Allergy Emergency Plans were missing parent signature.
Corrected 5/5/2026
2025
- Medium-Low riskStandard 746.80312/17/2025
746.803(a) - Required Records Storage
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.
Corrected 1/13/2026 - High riskStandard 746.30512/17/2025
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
It was determined that the operation did not report an allegation of inappropriate discipline in April of 2025.
Corrected 1/13/2026 - High riskStandard 746.120110/21/2025
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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.
Corrected 12/18/2025 - High riskStandard 746.12055/20/2025
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Two caregivers were not aware of the number of children in their care.
Corrected 5/20/2025
2024
- High riskStandard 746.280511/20/2024
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver grabbed a child by the arm in an inappropriate manner.
Corrected 12/9/2024 - High riskStandard 746.30511/20/2024
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
A concern regarding inappropriate discipline was not report to licensing.
Corrected 12/9/2024
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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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
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- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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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: 170
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 4
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