Kiddie Academy of Mercer Crossing
Licensed Center · Farmers Branch, Dallas County, TX · Operation No. 1786525
Kiddie Academy of Mercer Crossing holds a Full Permit issued April 15, 2024. In the state's 60-month public window it has 21 inspections on record with 17 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
April 15, 2024
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
239 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
12800 Mercer Pkwy, Farmers Branch, TX 75234
The 60-month record
21
Inspections
1
Assessments
3
Self reports
17
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 7 · Medium High 4 · Medium 4 · Medium Low 2 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Report | 0 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 29, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 22, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 18, 2026 | Report | 1 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Report | 0 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Inspection | 1 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Report | 2 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Inspection | 4 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | Report | 3 |
| Sep 17, 2024 | Inspection | 3 |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 5, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 28, 2024 | Report | 0 |
| May 3, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 19, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Report | 1 |
| Mar 4, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 18, 2024 | Assessment | 1 |
| Jan 18, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 8, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
Deficiency records
May 18, 2026 Standard § 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
High Verbatim from the agency record
Through investigation, it was determined that a child was left alone in a classroom.
Corrected: June 3, 2026
March 17, 2026 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
A person with a pending background check status was observed to be in a classroom with children during naptime.
Corrected: March 17, 2026
February 23, 2026 Standard § 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
High Verbatim from the agency record
Through investigation it was determined that a child was left unsupervised in class.
Corrected: March 6, 2026
February 23, 2026 Standard § 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
High Verbatim from the agency record
Through investigation, it was determined that an incident was not reported to CCR as required.
Corrected: March 6, 2026
February 12, 2026 Standard § 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Four infants in care were lacking current signed feeding instructions.
Corrected: February 26, 2026
February 12, 2026 Standard § 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two child files were observed to be in need of updated immunization recrods.
Corrected: February 26, 2026
February 12, 2026 Standard § 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A food allergy emergency plan was not present in the file of a child who was identified as having a food allergy.
Corrected: February 26, 2026
February 12, 2026 Standard § 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
Two staff files were observed to be missing a Preemployment Affidavit (Form 2985).
Corrected: February 12, 2026
April 24, 2025 Standard § 746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
A current health inspection report was not available at the time of inspection,
Corrected: May 7, 2025
December 23, 2024 Standard § 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One caregiver file was observed to be without documentation of orientation training.
Corrected: January 29, 2025
December 23, 2024 Standard § 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver was observed on video recording using inappropriate discipline, including grabbing, poking, and yelling at children.
Corrected: January 29, 2025
December 23, 2024 Standard § 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
High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver allowed a child to remain in the bathroom alone, where the child could not be seen. placing the child at risk of harm.
Corrected: January 29, 2025
September 17, 2024 Standard § 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One infant did not have a current feeding instruction document in the classroom signed by the parent for the month of September 2024.
Corrected: September 20, 2024
September 17, 2024 Standard § 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have a log verifying that the carbon monoxide detector is being checked monthly. The Director purchased a battery operated detector that can be monitored monthly, and ran a test and logged the test on a form during the inspection.
Corrected: September 17, 2024
September 17, 2024 Standard § 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have a record verifying monthly checks of the equipment and surfacing material for normal wear and tear, broken or missing parts, debris or foreign objects, drainage problems, or other hazards. The operation Designee completed a check of the play area in detail and documented the findings during the inspection.
Corrected: September 17, 2024
April 17, 2024 Standard § 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information obtained, it was determined that a child was being left in restrictive devices for longer than the 15 minutes allowed.
Corrected: April 22, 2024
January 18, 2024 Standard § 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
The operation failed to report the number of employees left in 2023 by the deadline of 1/15/24.
Corrected: January 20, 2024
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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