Merit Children's Academy Lakewood
Repeat pattern: the same regulatory standard was cited more than once within a 60-month window.
Regulatory record
Compiled from the originating licensing authority. Each item links to its source. Severity marked “(inferred)” was derived from the citation, not assigned by the authority.
- Critical
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
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
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.
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- Serious
Three Food Allergy Emergency Plans were missing parent signature.
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- Critical
It was determined that the operation did not report an allegation of inappropriate discipline in April of 2025.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
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.
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- Critical
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.
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- Critical
Two caregivers were not aware of the number of children in their care.
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- Critical
A caregiver grabbed a child by the arm in an inappropriate manner.
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- Critical
A concern regarding inappropriate discipline was not report to licensing.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
One staff file reviewed did not complete First aid/ CPR training that included hands-on skill-based training.
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- Serious
Two staff files reviewed had expired certification.
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Five F.A.R.E forms reviewed did not have parent signature as required.
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At the time of the inspection several children did not have current infant feeding instructions.
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