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Merryhill School

711 W Arbrook Blvd, Arlington, TX 76015 · Tarrant County
Accepts child care subsidies

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

Better than 34%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #63 of 108 centers in Arlington
7High risk
4Medium High risk
5Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
16 citations from 18 inspections and 6 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 17, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Feb 17, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 25, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 12, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 8, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 16, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 20, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 25, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 19, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 9, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 4, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 25, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 22, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 6, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 29, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 25, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 14, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety5
Caregiver conduct4
Other standards2
Training & qualifications1
Records & paperwork1
Health & medication1
Food & feeding1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

MediumFeb 17, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
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 Feb 18, 2026
HighMar 12, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children §746.1201(2)
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 Apr 24, 2025
Medium HighMar 12, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control §746.2803(3)
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 Apr 24, 2025
HighOct 16, 2024Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
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 Nov 25, 2024
HighOct 16, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
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 Nov 25, 2024
HighOct 16, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
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 Nov 25, 2024
HighOct 16, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
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 Nov 25, 2024
MediumFeb 20, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily §746.2417(1)
It was noticed during inspection that infants haven't have the opportunities for outdoor play.
Correction verified Mar 5, 2024
MediumApr 19, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
4 of 10 children's records need updated immunization records.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2023
Medium HighApr 19, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
I observed loose fill to be less than the required amount. Photos were taken.
Correction verified Apr 25, 2023
HighApr 19, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
There has been no fire inspection conducted within the last 12 months.
Correction verified May 3, 2023
Medium HighApr 19, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
2 children with allergies, does not have an emergency food allergy plan present.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2023
Medium HighApr 19, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Install CO Detector System- In Compliance with State or Local Fire Marshal's Instructions §746.5535(a)(2)
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 during the visit
MediumApr 19, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
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 during the visit
HighApr 25, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Caregiver did not use good judgment with putting her leg over a child to force him to lay down.
Correction verified Jun 6, 2022
MediumApr 25, 2022Found during an investigationSleep safety
Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep §746.2905(1)
A caregiver at the operation tried to force a child to sleep during naptime.
Correction verified Jun 6, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity439 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 25, 2009
DirectorMichelle Bechtel
Phone8174729494
State operation #977006

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.

Licensed centers nearby

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.