Merryhill School
Licensed Center · Arlington, Tarrant County, TX · Operation No. 977006
Merryhill School holds a Full Permit issued August 25, 2009. In the state's 60-month public window it has 18 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
August 25, 2009
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
439 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
711 W Arbrook Blvd, Arlington, TX 76015-4311
The 60-month record
18
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
17
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 7 · Medium High 5 · Medium 5 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jul 2, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 7, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Report | 2 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 25, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 16, 2024 | Report | 4 |
| Mar 5, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 20, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Apr 25, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 19, 2023 | Inspection | 6 |
| Mar 9, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 4, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| Jul 25, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 22, 2022 | Report | 0 |
| Jun 6, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 29, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 25, 2022 | Report | 2 |
| Apr 19, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2022 | Report | 0 |
| Aug 3, 2021 | Report | 1 |
Deficiency records
February 17, 2026 Standard § 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Seven of the ten staff records reviewed did not have the required twenty-four hours of annual training in the required training topics.
Corrected: February 24, 2026
March 12, 2025 Standard § 746.2803(3) - Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with The Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The caregiver did not teach the child acceptable behavior or self-control when they used a marker to make a mark on the child as a consequence of having marked with a marker on another child.
Corrected: April 10, 2025
March 12, 2025 Standard § 746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with The Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The caregiver did not treat the child with respect and patience when they called a child a crybaby.
Corrected: April 10, 2025
October 16, 2024 Standard § 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with The Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The caregiver pulled on the child's arm.
Corrected: November 14, 2024
October 16, 2024 Standard § 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with the Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The operation was aware of an incident that may have placed a child at risk and did not report the incident to Child Care Regulation.
Corrected: November 14, 2024
October 16, 2024 Standard § 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with the Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The caregiver yelled the children.
Corrected: November 14, 2024
October 16, 2024 Standard § 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with The Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The parent was not notified of an incident that may have placed their child at risk.
Corrected: November 14, 2024
February 20, 2024 Standard § 746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
It was noticed during inspection that infants haven't have the opportunities for outdoor play.
Corrected: February 21, 2024
April 19, 2023 Standard § 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
2 children with allergies, does not have an emergency food allergy plan present.
Corrected: April 26, 2023
April 19, 2023 Standard § 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
I observed loose fill to be less than the required amount. Photos were taken.
Corrected: April 23, 2023
April 19, 2023 Standard § 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
There was no certification that the operation have reviewed each of the recall notices issued by the CPSC. The director certified that she receives the emails and notifies parents.
Corrected: April 19, 2023
April 19, 2023 Standard § 746.5535(a)(2) - Install CO Detector System- In Compliance with State or Local Fire Marshal's Instructions
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There was not a working carbon monoxide detector present during the operation. A staff member installed batteries in the carbon monoxide detector during my visit.
Corrected: April 19, 2023
April 19, 2023 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
4 of 10 children's records need updated immunization records.
Corrected: April 26, 2023
April 19, 2023 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
There has been no fire inspection conducted within the last 12 months.
Corrected: May 3, 2023
April 25, 2022 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High Verbatim from the agency record
Caregiver did not use good judgment with putting her leg over a child to force him to lay down.
Corrected: May 24, 2022
April 25, 2022 Standard § 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver at the operation tried to force a child to sleep during naptime.
Corrected: May 24, 2022
August 3, 2021 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The younger infant room had 5 children, ages 3 months - 12 months. This was over ratio by one child.
Corrected: August 5, 2021
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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