Merit Children's Academy LLC

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Inspector's note: Based on the video footage reviewed, children were observed being inappropriately physically pulled and lifted by staff. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-04-08.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  Inspector's note: Based on video surveillance, a 4-year-old was observed being placed in an infant classroom with infants (4?6 months). Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-01.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-09-09.
• Non-critical Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-09-09.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Inspector's note: Infant feeding instruction were not updated in three of the five infant classroom. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-02-13.
• Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Inspector's note: Your Health/sanitation inspection expired on 9/14/2023. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-02-24.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
  Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was deficient. Upon reviewing the video footage, it was observed that the child was in a state of distress and crying without any intervention or support from the caregivers responsible for the child's care. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-04-18.

• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Inspector's note: The operation does not have a current annual fire inspection as required. The last inspection was conducted December 2022. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-03-19.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-10-12.

• Critical Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Inspector's note: 3 of 10 student files reviewed did not include current immunization records. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-04-20.
• Non-critical Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Inspector's note: 1 of 10 staff files reviewed did not include 2 of the 24 required annual training hours. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-04-20.
• Critical Smoke Detectors Testing
  Inspector's note: There was no record of monthly smoke detector checks available. This deficiency was corrected as smoke detector checks were conducted during the inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.