Texas records · TARRANT County · ARLINGTON

Merryhill School

Licensed Center in ARLINGTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued August 25, 2009

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
711 W ARBROOK BLVD, ARLINGTON, TX 76015 4311
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
August 25, 2009
Operation number
977006
Licensed capacity
439 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record18
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record6
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits3,204
Citations recorded16
Record coversApril 14, 2022 – February 17, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High7
Medium High4
Medium5

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionFebruary 17, 20261 citation recorded1 of 708 standards cited at this visit
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium
Seven of the ten staff records reviewed did not have the required twenty-four hours of annual training in the required training topics.

Correction verified by the state on February 18, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 2, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionApril 25, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 7, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionMarch 13, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMarch 12, 20252 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to ChildrenRisk level: High
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.

Correction verified by the state on April 24, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2803(3) - Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-controlRisk level: Medium High
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.

Correction verified by the state on April 24, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 18, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 604 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 25, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 8, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionOctober 18, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportOctober 16, 20244 citations recorded4 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High
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.

Correction verified by the state on November 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at RiskRisk level: High
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.

Correction verified by the state on November 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High
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.

Correction verified by the state on November 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingRisk level: High
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.

Correction verified by the state on November 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 5, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 20, 20241 citation recorded1 of 654 standards cited at this visit
746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play DailyRisk level: Medium
It was noticed during inspection that infants haven't have the opportunities for outdoor play.

Correction verified by the state on March 5, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 25, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 19, 20236 citations recorded6 of 599 standards cited at this visit
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium
4 of 10 children's records need updated immunization records.

Correction verified by the state on April 26, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium
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 at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessRisk level: Medium High
I observed loose fill to be less than the required amount. Photos were taken.

Correction verified by the state on April 25, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium High
2 children with allergies, does not have an emergency food allergy plan present.

Correction verified by the state on April 26, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5535(a)(2) - Install CO Detector System- In Compliance with State or Local Fire Marshal's InstructionsRisk level: Medium High
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 at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High
There has been no fire inspection conducted within the last 12 months.

Correction verified by the state on May 3, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 9, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMarch 4, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 25, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJuly 22, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 6, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 616 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 29, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 25, 20222 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to SleepRisk level: Medium
A caregiver at the operation tried to force a child to sleep during naptime.

Correction verified by the state on June 6, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
Caregiver did not use good judgment with putting her leg over a child to force him to lay down.

Correction verified by the state on June 6, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 19, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 14, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

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