Merryhill School
Licensed child-care center in Arlington, TX 76015 · Texas operation #977006
Record summary
1 high-risk · 3 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (3 citations in all, from 7 inspections and 1 investigation); last inspection Feb 17, 2026.
0 of 3 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 711 W Arbrook Blvd, Arlington, TX 76015
- Phone
- (817) 472-9494
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 439 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Aug 25, 2009
- Director
- Michelle Bechtel
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Accredited, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Feb 17, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium risk Caregivers must complete 24 hours of annual training, and it must be documented.
State rule 746.1309(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required"
Inspector's note: Seven of the ten staff records reviewed did not have the required twenty-four hours of annual training in the required training topics.
Corrected Feb 24, 2026, verified by the state Feb 18, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jul 2, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 25, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 7, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 13, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 12, 2025: Investigation of a report
2 citations.
High risk Employees and caregivers must relate to children in the ways the state requires.
State rule 746.1201(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children"
Inspector's note: 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.
Corrected Apr 10, 2025, verified by the state Apr 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Discipline must follow the state's rules for positive discipline and guidance.
State rule 746.2803(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control"
Inspector's note: 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.
Corrected Apr 10, 2025, verified by the state Apr 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Feb 18, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Nov 25, 2024: Inspection
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 5 visits and 5 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Merryhill School on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #977006.
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