Merryhill School
Merryhill School is a licensed child care center in Arlington, TX, licensed for up to 439 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2009. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 18 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 16 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 16). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 12% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #63 of 108 centers in Arlington and better than 34% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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What inspectors cited most
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Seven of the ten staff records reviewed did not have the required twenty-four hours of annual training in the required training topics.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
It was noticed during inspection that infants haven't have the opportunities for outdoor play.
4 of 10 children's records need updated immunization records.
I observed loose fill to be less than the required amount. Photos were taken.
There has been no fire inspection conducted within the last 12 months.
2 children with allergies, does not have an emergency food allergy plan present.
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.
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.
Caregiver did not use good judgment with putting her leg over a child to force him to lay down.
A caregiver at the operation tried to force a child to sleep during naptime.
About this center
Common questions
Does Merryhill School take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Merryhill School’s hours?
6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Merryhill School accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has Merryhill School had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 12, 2025: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Merryhill School compare with other daycares in Arlington?
It is tied for #63 of 108 centers in Arlington by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 34% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Merryhill School last inspected?
Feb 17, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 977006 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.