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Merryhill School

711 W ARBROOK BLVD, Arlington TX 76015-4311 · License #977006 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 439 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Feb 17, 2026
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Contact

Director
Michelle Bechtel
Address
711 W ARBROOK BLVD, Arlington TX 76015-4311 · Directions

Hours

Mon06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Tue06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Wed06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Thu06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Fri06:30 AM-06:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareBefore School CareAccreditedMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedPart Time Care

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 439 children
2
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
11
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.2
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Feb 17, 2026 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    746.1309(a) · Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

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

    Corrected by Feb 24, 2026

Jul 2, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 25, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 7, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 13, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 18, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 25, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 8, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 18, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 5, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 20, 2024 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    746.2417(1) · Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily

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

    Corrected by Feb 21, 2024

Apr 25, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 19, 2023 — Inspection
6 violations cited · view state record
6 violations
  • Medium

    746.4135(b) · Children's Products- Annual Certification

    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 by Apr 19, 2023

  • High

    746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

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

    Corrected by May 3, 2023

  • Medium High

    746.4907(a)(1) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

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

    Corrected by Apr 23, 2023

  • Medium

    746.603(a)(4) · Children's Records - Immunizations

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

    Corrected by Apr 26, 2023

  • Medium High

    746.3819 · Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

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

    Corrected by Apr 26, 2023

  • Medium High

    746.5535(a)(2) · Install CO Detector System- In Compliance with State or Local Fire Marshal's Instructions

    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 by Apr 19, 2023

Mar 9, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 25, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 6, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 29, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 19, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 10, 2021 — Inspection
10 violations cited · view state record
10 violations
  • Medium Low

    746.901(6)(B) · Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's personnel policies

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

    Corrected by Aug 16, 2021

  • Medium

    746.901(2) · Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

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

    Corrected by Aug 16, 2021

  • Medium

    746.901(5) · Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

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

    Corrected by Aug 31, 2021

  • Medium Low

    746.901(4) · Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

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

    Corrected by Aug 16, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.3819 · Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

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

    Corrected by Aug 31, 2021

  • Medium

    746.901(6)(A) · Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies

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

    Corrected by Aug 16, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.1301(1)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

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

    Corrected by Aug 16, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.1301(2)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training

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

    Corrected by Aug 31, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.1315(b) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

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

    Corrected by Aug 31, 2021

  • Medium

    746.603(a)(4) · Children's Records - Immunizations

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

    Corrected by Aug 16, 2021

Aug 5, 2021 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium High

    746.3415(4) · Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

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

    Corrected by Aug 5, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.3417(3) · Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

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

    Corrected by Aug 5, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.3505(e) · Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area

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

    Corrected by Aug 5, 2021

  • High

    745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

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

    Corrected by Aug 6, 2021

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Feb 17, 2026 inspection noted: “Seven of the ten staff records reviewed did not have the required twenty-four hours of annual training in the required training topics.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Feb 20, 2024 inspection noted: “It was noticed during inspection that infants haven't have the opportunities for outdoor play.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error