Akiba Yavneh Academy
12324 MERIT DR, Dallas, TX 75251 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 180
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Harriet (Chana) Ross (Abraham)
- Phone
- (214) 295-3400
- Regulated since
- Dec 30, 2005
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 283121 · number 854340
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Staff background & training (1) |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
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.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-08-25.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There are 3 children with diagnosed allergies. The operation did not have a signed allergy action plan by a physician available.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-29. Correction verified 2025-09-12.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have they're emergency drills document avilable for review.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-29. Correction verified 2025-09-12.
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Records & paperwork
Several personnel files were missing records available for review.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-26. Correction verified 2025-10-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 27, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation has a staff member who is present at the operation without a background check.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-27. Correction verified 2025-01-27.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 1, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation had 4 staff who were working without initial background checks. The Director had the staff to leave the operation during the inspection.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-01.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation is missing the 5 feeding instuctions for this month for infants in care that are using formula.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-11. Correction verified 2024-10-15.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 4, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation does not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was on 10/19/2020 by the Dallas Fire Department.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-19. Correction verified 2021-11-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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