ACTIVE POOR Compliance

Merryhill School

711 W ARBROOK BLVD, ARLINGTON, TX 76015

License #977006 | Expires: Aug 25, 2009

Day Care Center
Type
439
Capacity
27
Inspections
30
Violations

Compliance Summary

8
Critical
12
Serious
8
Moderate
2
Minor

Inspection History

Date Type Result Violations
Feb 17, 2026 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Jul 2, 2025 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Apr 25, 2025 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Apr 7, 2025 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Mar 13, 2025 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Mar 12, 2025 OTHER Violations Found 2
Feb 18, 2025 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Nov 25, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Nov 8, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Oct 18, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Oct 16, 2024 OTHER Violations Found 4
Mar 5, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Feb 20, 2024 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Apr 25, 2023 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Apr 19, 2023 Annual Inspection Violations Found 6
Mar 9, 2023 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Mar 4, 2023 OTHER Compliant 0
Jul 25, 2022 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Jul 22, 2022 OTHER Compliant 0
Jun 6, 2022 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Apr 29, 2022 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Apr 25, 2022 OTHER Violations Found 2
Apr 19, 2022 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Apr 14, 2022 OTHER Compliant 0
Aug 10, 2021 Annual Inspection Violations Found 10
Aug 5, 2021 Annual Inspection Violations Found 4
Aug 3, 2021 OTHER Violations Found 1

Violation Details

Serious Corrected

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

Critical Corrected

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

Critical Corrected

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.

Corrected: Nov 14, 2024

Critical Corrected

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.

Corrected: Nov 14, 2024

Critical Corrected

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.

Corrected: Nov 14, 2024

Critical Corrected

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.

Corrected: Nov 14, 2024

Moderate Corrected

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

Corrected: Feb 21, 2024

Serious Corrected

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: Apr 19, 2023

Critical Corrected

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

Corrected: May 3, 2023

Moderate Corrected

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: Apr 19, 2023

Serious Corrected

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

Moderate Corrected

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

Serious Corrected

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

Critical Corrected

Caregiver did not use good judgment with putting her leg over a child to force him to lay down.

Moderate Corrected

A caregiver at the operation tried to force a child to sleep during naptime.

Moderate Corrected

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

Serious Corrected

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

Moderate Corrected

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

Serious Corrected

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

Serious Corrected

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

Moderate Corrected

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

Serious Corrected

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

Minor Corrected

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

Moderate Corrected

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

Minor Corrected

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

Serious Corrected

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

Critical Corrected

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

Serious Corrected

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

Serious Corrected

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

Serious Corrected

The younger infant room had 5 children, ages 3 months - 12 months. This was over ratio by one child.

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MERRYHILL SCHOOL

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ACTIVE

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ACTIVE Inspected

Kelley Simpson

2607 GLASSBORO CIR, ARLINGTON, TX 76015

Day Care Center Capacity: 12 Last inspection: Oct 9, 2025 2 violations
Data Source: texas_dfps — Last updated: Mar 4, 2026
Data is provided as-is from public government records. It may not reflect changes since the last inspection.