Akiba Yavneh Academy
Licensed child-care center in Dallas, TX 75251 · Texas operation #854340
Record summary
1 high-risk · 5 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (5 citations in all, from 3 inspections and 1 assessment); last inspection Aug 20, 2026.
0 of 5 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 12324 Merit Dr, Dallas, TX 75251
- Phone
- (214) 295-3400
- Website
- www.akibayavneh.org
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 180 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Dec 30, 2005
- Director
- Harriet (Chana) Ross (Abraham)
- Programs
- Accredited, After School Care, Part Time Care
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Aug 20, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium risk Caregivers' annual training must cover the topics the state requires, and be documented.
State rule 746.1309(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training- Required Content"
Inspector's note: Two out of the ten staff files reviewed did not have completed trainings for topics required for their annual training year for the health and safety audit.
Corrected Sep 4, 2026, verified by the state Aug 25, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Oct 20, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 21, 2025: Inspection
3 citations.
Medium-high risk A child with a diagnosed food allergy must have an emergency plan signed by the parent and a health-care professional.
State rule 746.3819 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional"
Inspector's note: There are 3 children with diagnosed allergies. The operation did not have a signed allergy action plan by a physician available.
Corrected Aug 29, 2025, verified by the state Sep 12, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Drills must be documented.
State rule 746.5205(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documentation of Drills"
Inspector's note: The operation did not have they're emergency drills document avilable for review.
Corrected Aug 29, 2025, verified by the state Sep 12, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).
State rule 746.901 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records"
Inspector's note: Several personnel files were missing records available for review.
Corrected Sep 26, 2025, verified by the state Oct 20, 2025.
Jan 27, 2025: Assessment
1 citation.
High risk A person may not be at the operation until their background check result has come back and allows it.
State rule 745.641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation"
Inspector's note: The operation has a staff member who is present at the operation without a background check.
Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified by the state Jan 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 2 visits and 2 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Akiba Yavneh Academy on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #854340.
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