Merryhill School
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
It was noticed during inspection that infants haven't have the opportunities for outdoor play.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-21
It was noticed during inspection that infants haven't have the opportunities for outdoor play.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-21
It was noticed during inspection that infants haven't have the opportunities for outdoor play.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-21
4 of 10 children's records need updated immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-26
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
There has been no fire inspection conducted within the last 12 months.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-03
I observed loose fill to be less than the required amount. Photos were taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-23
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
2 children with allergies, does not have an emergency food allergy plan present.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-26
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
I observed loose fill to be less than the required amount. Photos were taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-23
There has been no fire inspection conducted within the last 12 months.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-03
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
2 children with allergies, does not have an emergency food allergy plan present.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-26
4 of 10 children's records need updated immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-26
I observed loose fill to be less than the required amount. Photos were taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-23
There has been no fire inspection conducted within the last 12 months.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-03
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
2 children with allergies, does not have an emergency food allergy plan present.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-26
4 of 10 children's records need updated immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-26
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
Caregiver did not use good judgment with putting her leg over a child to force him to lay down.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-24
A caregiver at the operation tried to force a child to sleep during naptime.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-24
A caregiver at the operation tried to force a child to sleep during naptime.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-24
Caregiver did not use good judgment with putting her leg over a child to force him to lay down.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-24
A caregiver at the operation tried to force a child to sleep during naptime.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-24
Caregiver did not use good judgment with putting her leg over a child to force him to lay down.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-24
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
In 10 staff files reviewed, nine of the staff did not have a notarized affidavit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-16
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
In 10 staff files reviewed, none of the staff had documentation showing orientation was completed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-16
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
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
All the staff members that have completed CPR did so online.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-31
None of the staff memeber's file reviewed had the required training topics on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-31
In 10 staff files reviewed, none of the staff had documentation showing preservice was completed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-31
Two of 10 student s files reviewed did not have current immunizations on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-16
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
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
Two of 10 student s files reviewed did not have current immunizations on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-16
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
In 10 staff files reviewed, nine of the staff did not have a notarized affidavit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-16
None of the staff memeber's file reviewed had the required training topics on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-31
In 10 staff files reviewed, none of the staff had documentation showing preservice was completed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-31
In 10 staff files reviewed, none of the staff had documentation showing orientation was completed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-16
All the staff members that have completed CPR did so online.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-31
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
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
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
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
Two of 10 student s files reviewed did not have current immunizations on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-16
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
In 10 staff files reviewed, nine of the staff did not have a notarized affidavit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-16
None of the staff memeber's file reviewed had the required training topics on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-31
In 10 staff files reviewed, none of the staff had documentation showing preservice was completed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-31
In 10 staff files reviewed, none of the staff had documentation showing orientation was completed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-16
All the staff members that have completed CPR did so online.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-31
One caregiver was observed not sanitizing the diaper changing area between diaper changes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-05
The operation had two caregivers present and in charge of children without a background check on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-06
A child was observed not having their hand washed after a diaper change.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-05
A caregiver was observed not washing her hands after a diaper change of a child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-05
The operation had two caregivers present and in charge of children without a background check on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-06
A caregiver was observed not washing her hands after a diaper change of a child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-05
One caregiver was observed not sanitizing the diaper changing area between diaper changes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-05
A child was observed not having their hand washed after a diaper change.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-05
The operation had two caregivers present and in charge of children without a background check on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-06
A caregiver was observed not washing her hands after a diaper change of a child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-05
One caregiver was observed not sanitizing the diaper changing area between diaper changes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-05
A child was observed not having their hand washed after a diaper change.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-05
The younger infant room had 5 children, ages 3 months - 12 months. This was over ratio by one child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-05
The younger infant room had 5 children, ages 3 months - 12 months. This was over ratio by one child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-05
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.