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Akiba Yavneh Academy

12324 Merit Dr, Dallas, TX 75251 · Dallas County

Akiba Yavneh Academy is a licensed child care center in Dallas, TX, licensed for up to 180 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2005. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times. Inspectors recorded 8 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for food & feeding (2 of 8). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 12% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #204 of 328 centers in Dallas and better than 38% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 38%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #204 of 328 centers in Dallas
3High risk
1Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
8 citations from 9 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 20, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundOct 20, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 27, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundOct 28, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 1, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 2, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 4, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Food & feeding2
Building & playground safety2
Staff ratios2
Training & qualifications1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

MediumAug 20, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
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.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2026
MediumAug 21, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Several personnel files were missing records available for review.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2025
Medium HighAug 21, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
There are 3 children with diagnosed allergies. The operation did not have a signed allergy action plan by a physician available.
Correction verified Sep 12, 2025
MediumAug 21, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
The operation did not have they're emergency drills document avilable for review.
Correction verified Sep 12, 2025
HighJan 27, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
The operation has a staff member who is present at the operation without a background check.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2025
HighOct 1, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
The operation had 4 staff who were working without initial background checks. The Director had the staff to leave the operation during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumOct 1, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
The operation is missing the 5 feeding instuctions for this month for infants in care that are using formula.
Correction verified Oct 15, 2024
HighNov 4, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation does not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was on 10/19/2020 by the Dallas Fire Department.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity180 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 30, 2005
DirectorHarriet (Chana) Ross (Abraham)
Phone2142953400
State operation #854340

Common questions

Does Akiba Yavneh Academy take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Akiba Yavneh Academy’s hours?

7:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Akiba Yavneh Academy accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

Has Akiba Yavneh Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 27, 2025: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Akiba Yavneh Academy compare with other daycares in Dallas?

It is tied for #204 of 328 centers in Dallas by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 38% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Akiba Yavneh Academy last inspected?

Aug 20, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Other centers near Dallas

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 854340 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.