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6310 Eastridge Dr, Dallas, TX
Merit Children's Academy Lakewood
- licensed capacity
- 170
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $194
- year first permitted
- 2022
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About
About Merit Children's Academy Lakewood
Merit Children's Academy Lakewood is a licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 16, 2022, for up to 170 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 25 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-age
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 170 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Licensed capacity | 170 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Merit Children's Academy Lakewood has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $194 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$194
Home daycare$172
Toddler
Center$180
Home daycare$163
Preschool
Center$175
Home daycare$160
School age
Center$164
Home daycare$151
State record
Inspection reports for Merit Children's Academy Lakewood
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 170 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2022
- License number
- #1734742
Summary
25 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 25 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Jun 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 22, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“This standard was tasked as a result of an investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that the Young Toddler B classroom had been out of ratio.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026
- Jun 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2026
May 19, 2026Visit1 rule cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2026
- May 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 8, 2026Visit1 rule cited
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”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2026
May 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“Three Food Allergy Emergency Plans were missing parent signature.”
The state verified the correction on May 18, 2026
- Dec 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 22 earlier visits
Dec 17, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2026
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2026
- Oct 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 21, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2025
- Jun 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
- May 16, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 15, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 20, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“A concern regarding inappropriate discipline was not report to licensing.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2024
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“A caregiver grabbed a child by the arm in an inappropriate manner.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2024
Aug 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“One staff file reviewed did not complete First aid/ CPR training that included hands-on skill-based training.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2024
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“Two staff files reviewed had expired certification.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2024
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“Five F.A.R.E forms reviewed did not have parent signature as required.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2024
- Feb 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 13, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
“At the time of the inspection several children did not have current infant feeding instructions.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2022
- Jul 1, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- May 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Merit Children's Academy Lakewood
Is Merit Children's Academy Lakewood licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 16, 2022.
When was Merit Children's Academy Lakewood last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 25 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Merit Children's Academy Lakewood had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 10 of 25 visits in the last 3 years; 13 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Merit Children's Academy Lakewood care for?
170, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Merit Children's Academy Lakewood accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Merit Children's Academy Lakewood's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Merit Children's Academy Lakewood cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 252-7100 to ask.
What is Merit Children's Academy Lakewood's phone number?
(214) 252-7100.
Where is Merit Children's Academy Lakewood?
6210 E Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75214. The nearest other daycare we list is Spanish World School - Skillman, 0.3 miles away.