Merryhill School

711 W ARBROOK BLVD, Arlington, TX 76015Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

54 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

February 17, 2026

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 1, 2026

Provider
Merryhill School
License number
977006
Location
711 W ARBROOK BLVD, Arlington, TX 76015
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 16.5/100
Inspection record
54 inspections, last inspected February 17, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor16.5 / 100
Health0/100
Safety55/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

92

Total Violations

Feb 17, 2026

Last Inspection

439

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (92)

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)Feb 17, 2026

Seven of the ten staff records reviewed did not have the required twenty-four hours of annual training in the required training topics.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-24

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)Feb 17, 2026

Seven of the ten staff records reviewed did not have the required twenty-four hours of annual training in the required training topics.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-24

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(2)Mar 12, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2803(3)Mar 12, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2803(3)Mar 12, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-10

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(2)Mar 12, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2803(3)Mar 12, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-10

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(2)Mar 12, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(5)Oct 16, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Oct 16, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Oct 16, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(4)Oct 16, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(5)Oct 16, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Oct 16, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Oct 16, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(5)Oct 16, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(4)Oct 16, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Oct 16, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Oct 16, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(4)Oct 16, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2417(1)Feb 20, 2024

It was noticed during inspection that infants haven't have the opportunities for outdoor play.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-21

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2417(1)Feb 20, 2024

It was noticed during inspection that infants haven't have the opportunities for outdoor play.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-21

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2417(1)Feb 20, 2024

It was noticed during inspection that infants haven't have the opportunities for outdoor play.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-21

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Apr 19, 2023

4 of 10 children's records need updated immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-26

CRITICALSAFETY746.5535(a)(2)Apr 19, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Apr 19, 2023

There has been no fire inspection conducted within the last 12 months.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Apr 19, 2023

I observed loose fill to be less than the required amount. Photos were taken.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Apr 19, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Apr 19, 2023

2 children with allergies, does not have an emergency food allergy plan present.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-26

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Apr 19, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Apr 19, 2023

I observed loose fill to be less than the required amount. Photos were taken.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-23

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Apr 19, 2023

There has been no fire inspection conducted within the last 12 months.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.5535(a)(2)Apr 19, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Apr 19, 2023

2 children with allergies, does not have an emergency food allergy plan present.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-26

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Apr 19, 2023

4 of 10 children's records need updated immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Apr 19, 2023

I observed loose fill to be less than the required amount. Photos were taken.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-23

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Apr 19, 2023

There has been no fire inspection conducted within the last 12 months.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.5535(a)(2)Apr 19, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Apr 19, 2023

2 children with allergies, does not have an emergency food allergy plan present.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-26

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Apr 19, 2023

4 of 10 children's records need updated immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-26

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Apr 19, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Apr 25, 2022

Caregiver did not use good judgment with putting her leg over a child to force him to lay down.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-24

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2905(1)Apr 25, 2022

A caregiver at the operation tried to force a child to sleep during naptime.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-24

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2905(1)Apr 25, 2022

A caregiver at the operation tried to force a child to sleep during naptime.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-24

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Apr 25, 2022

Caregiver did not use good judgment with putting her leg over a child to force him to lay down.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-24

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2905(1)Apr 25, 2022

A caregiver at the operation tried to force a child to sleep during naptime.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-24

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Apr 25, 2022

Caregiver did not use good judgment with putting her leg over a child to force him to lay down.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-24

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Aug 10, 2021

Six children did not have food allergy action plans on file that were complete and signed by the doctor and the parent.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-31

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Aug 10, 2021

In 10 staff files reviewed, nine of the staff did not have a notarized affidavit.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-16

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(6)(B)Aug 10, 2021

In 10 staff files reviewed, none of the staff had documentation showing the staff person received a copy of the personnel policies.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-16

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(1)(A)Aug 10, 2021

In 10 staff files reviewed, none of the staff had documentation showing orientation was completed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-16

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(2)Aug 10, 2021

In 10 staff files reviewed, five of the staff members did not have documentation on file of the education requirements.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-16

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(6)(A)Aug 10, 2021

In 10 staff files reviewed, none of the staff had documentation showing the staff person received a copy of the operational policies.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-16

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Aug 10, 2021

All the staff members that have completed CPR did so online.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-31

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(5)Aug 10, 2021

None of the staff memeber's file reviewed had the required training topics on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-31

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(2)(A)Aug 10, 2021

In 10 staff files reviewed, none of the staff had documentation showing preservice was completed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-31

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Aug 10, 2021

Two of 10 student s files reviewed did not have current immunizations on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-16

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(6)(A)Aug 10, 2021

In 10 staff files reviewed, none of the staff had documentation showing the staff person received a copy of the operational policies.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-16

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(6)(B)Aug 10, 2021

In 10 staff files reviewed, none of the staff had documentation showing the staff person received a copy of the personnel policies.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-16

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Aug 10, 2021

Two of 10 student s files reviewed did not have current immunizations on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-16

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(2)Aug 10, 2021

In 10 staff files reviewed, five of the staff members did not have documentation on file of the education requirements.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-16

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Aug 10, 2021

In 10 staff files reviewed, nine of the staff did not have a notarized affidavit.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-16

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(5)Aug 10, 2021

None of the staff memeber's file reviewed had the required training topics on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-31

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(2)(A)Aug 10, 2021

In 10 staff files reviewed, none of the staff had documentation showing preservice was completed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-31

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(1)(A)Aug 10, 2021

In 10 staff files reviewed, none of the staff had documentation showing orientation was completed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-16

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Aug 10, 2021

All the staff members that have completed CPR did so online.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-31

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(6)(A)Aug 10, 2021

In 10 staff files reviewed, none of the staff had documentation showing the staff person received a copy of the operational policies.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-16

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Aug 10, 2021

Six children did not have food allergy action plans on file that were complete and signed by the doctor and the parent.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-31

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(6)(B)Aug 10, 2021

In 10 staff files reviewed, none of the staff had documentation showing the staff person received a copy of the personnel policies.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-16

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Aug 10, 2021

Six children did not have food allergy action plans on file that were complete and signed by the doctor and the parent.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-31

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Aug 10, 2021

Two of 10 student s files reviewed did not have current immunizations on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-16

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(2)Aug 10, 2021

In 10 staff files reviewed, five of the staff members did not have documentation on file of the education requirements.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-16

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Aug 10, 2021

In 10 staff files reviewed, nine of the staff did not have a notarized affidavit.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-16

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(5)Aug 10, 2021

None of the staff memeber's file reviewed had the required training topics on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-31

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(2)(A)Aug 10, 2021

In 10 staff files reviewed, none of the staff had documentation showing preservice was completed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-31

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(1)(A)Aug 10, 2021

In 10 staff files reviewed, none of the staff had documentation showing orientation was completed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-16

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Aug 10, 2021

All the staff members that have completed CPR did so online.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-31

CRITICALHEALTH746.3505(e)Aug 5, 2021

One caregiver was observed not sanitizing the diaper changing area between diaper changes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-05

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Aug 5, 2021

The operation had two caregivers present and in charge of children without a background check on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-06

CRITICALHEALTH746.3417(3)Aug 5, 2021

A child was observed not having their hand washed after a diaper change.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-05

CRITICALHEALTH746.3415(4)Aug 5, 2021

A caregiver was observed not washing her hands after a diaper change of a child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-05

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Aug 5, 2021

The operation had two caregivers present and in charge of children without a background check on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-06

CRITICALHEALTH746.3415(4)Aug 5, 2021

A caregiver was observed not washing her hands after a diaper change of a child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-05

CRITICALHEALTH746.3505(e)Aug 5, 2021

One caregiver was observed not sanitizing the diaper changing area between diaper changes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-05

CRITICALHEALTH746.3417(3)Aug 5, 2021

A child was observed not having their hand washed after a diaper change.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-05

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Aug 5, 2021

The operation had two caregivers present and in charge of children without a background check on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-06

CRITICALHEALTH746.3415(4)Aug 5, 2021

A caregiver was observed not washing her hands after a diaper change of a child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-05

CRITICALHEALTH746.3505(e)Aug 5, 2021

One caregiver was observed not sanitizing the diaper changing area between diaper changes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-05

CRITICALHEALTH746.3417(3)Aug 5, 2021

A child was observed not having their hand washed after a diaper change.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-05

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Aug 3, 2021

The younger infant room had 5 children, ages 3 months - 12 months. This was over ratio by one child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-05

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Aug 3, 2021

The younger infant room had 5 children, ages 3 months - 12 months. This was over ratio by one child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-05

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Aug 3, 2021

The younger infant room had 5 children, ages 3 months - 12 months. This was over ratio by one child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-05

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Merryhill School's safety grade?

Merryhill School has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 16.5 out of 100.

How many violations does Merryhill School have?

Merryhill School has 92 total violations on record, including 60 critical, 32 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Merryhill School last inspected?

Merryhill School was last inspected on February 17, 2026.

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