Merit Children’s Academy LLC

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child’s safety

“A caregiver did not intervene when a child cried which allowed prolonged exposure to hot turf which caused burns to the child?s hands and legs.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(5). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 12, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 20, 2023.

Smoke Detectors Testing

“There was no record of monthly smoke detector checks available. This deficiency was corrected as smoke detector checks were conducted during the inspection.”

Rule 746.5319. High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 13, 2023.

Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

“3 of 10 student files reviewed did not include current immunization records.”

Rule 746.613(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 20, 2023. Correction verified: May 1, 2023.

Documented Annual Training- Required Content

“1 of 10 staff files reviewed did not include 2 of the 24 required annual training hours.”

Rule 746.1309(e). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 20, 2023. Correction verified: May 1, 2023.

AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

“An individual with an inactive background check was allowed to supervise children in care. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection as the individual was removed from the classroom.”

Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 18, 2022.

Children Handwashing Before Eating

“Children in the two year old classroom were confirmed to not have conducted hand washing prior to being served lunch. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection as hand washing was conducted after caregivers were made aware of the need to do so.”

Rule 746.3417(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 18, 2022.

Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

“An outlet in the three year old classroom was observed to be uncovered and exposed while children were present. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection. A cover was applied to the outlet to ensure safety.”

Rule 746.3701(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 10, 2022.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

“An infant was confirmed to have fallen from a high chair.”

Rule 746.1203(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 7, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 15, 2022.

Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

“A caregiver was observed shoving a toddler’s head as a form of discipline.”

Rule 746.2805(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 7, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 15, 2022.

Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

“1 of 10 staff files did not include a health statement.”

Rule 746.611(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 25, 2022. Correction verified: Mar 18, 2022.

Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

“A child was observed sleeping in a restrictive device.”

Rule 746.2426. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 31, 2022. Correction verified: Apr 7, 2022.