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Merryhill School

Child care center · 711 W ARBROOK BLVD, Arlington, TX 76015-4311 · License 977006

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 439. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (248)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
2 children with allergies, does not have an emergency food allergy plan present.
4 746.2803(3) - Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
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.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There has been no fire inspection conducted within the last 12 months.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
4 of 10 children's records need updated immunization records.
4 746.1301(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.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two of 10 student s files reviewed did not have current immunizations on file.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
In 10 staff files reviewed, nine of the staff did not have a notarized affidavit.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The younger infant room had 5 children, ages 3 months - 12 months. This was over ratio by one child.
3 746.1309(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.
2 746.901(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.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
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.
3 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
None of the staff memeber's file reviewed had the required training topics on file.
4 746.4907(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.
5 746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to 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 did not treat the child with respect and patience when they called a child a crybaby.
3 746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
It was noticed during inspection that infants haven't have the opportunities for outdoor play.
3 746.901(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.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
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.
3 746.4135(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.
Yes
4 746.5535(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.
Yes
5 745.641 - 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.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Caregiver did not use good judgment with putting her leg over a child to force him to lay down.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a 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 parent was not notified of an incident that may have placed their child at risk.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
All the staff members that have completed CPR did so online.
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
A caregiver at the operation tried to force a child to sleep during naptime.
4 746.3819 - 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.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver was observed not washing her hands after a diaper change of a child.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
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.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A child was observed not having their hand washed after a diaper change.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
One caregiver was observed not sanitizing the diaper changing area between diaper changes.
4 746.1301(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.
3 746.901(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.
4 746.5535(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.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two of 10 student s files reviewed did not have current immunizations on file.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
One caregiver was observed not sanitizing the diaper changing area between diaper changes.
5 745.641 - 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.
4 746.4907(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.
3 746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
It was noticed during inspection that infants haven't have the opportunities for outdoor play.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A child was observed not having their hand washed after a diaper change.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
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.
3 746.901(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.
5 746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to 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 did not treat the child with respect and patience when they called a child a crybaby.
4 746.3819 - 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.
3 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
None of the staff memeber's file reviewed had the required training topics on file.
3 746.1309(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.
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
A caregiver at the operation tried to force a child to sleep during naptime.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
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.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
4 of 10 children's records need updated immunization records.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver was observed not washing her hands after a diaper change of a child.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
2 children with allergies, does not have an emergency food allergy plan present.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
In 10 staff files reviewed, nine of the staff did not have a notarized affidavit.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The younger infant room had 5 children, ages 3 months - 12 months. This was over ratio by one child.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There has been no fire inspection conducted within the last 12 months.
4 746.1301(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.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
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.
3 746.901(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.
2 746.901(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.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Caregiver did not use good judgment with putting her leg over a child to force him to lay down.
4 746.1301(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.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a 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 parent was not notified of an incident that may have placed their child at risk.
4 746.2803(3) - Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
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.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
All the staff members that have completed CPR did so online.
3 746.4135(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.
Yes
3 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
None of the staff memeber's file reviewed had the required training topics on file.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
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.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver was observed not washing her hands after a diaper change of a child.
3 746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
It was noticed during inspection that infants haven't have the opportunities for outdoor play.
3 746.1309(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.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Caregiver did not use good judgment with putting her leg over a child to force him to lay down.
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
A caregiver at the operation tried to force a child to sleep during naptime.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A child was observed not having their hand washed after a diaper change.
4 746.3819 - 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.
4 746.4907(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.
3 746.901(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.
4 746.1301(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.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
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.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two of 10 student s files reviewed did not have current immunizations on file.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There has been no fire inspection conducted within the last 12 months.
4 746.5535(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.
Yes
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a 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 parent was not notified of an incident that may have placed their child at risk.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
4 of 10 children's records need updated immunization records.
3 746.901(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.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
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.
5 746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to 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 did not treat the child with respect and patience when they called a child a crybaby.
4 746.1301(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.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
In 10 staff files reviewed, nine of the staff did not have a notarized affidavit.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
One caregiver was observed not sanitizing the diaper changing area between diaper changes.
4 746.2803(3) - Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
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.
2 746.901(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.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
All the staff members that have completed CPR did so online.
5 745.641 - 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.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
2 children with allergies, does not have an emergency food allergy plan present.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The younger infant room had 5 children, ages 3 months - 12 months. This was over ratio by one child.
3 746.4135(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.
Yes
4 746.2803(3) - Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
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.
3 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
None of the staff memeber's file reviewed had the required training topics on file.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
4 of 10 children's records need updated immunization records.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver was observed not washing her hands after a diaper change of a child.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two of 10 student s files reviewed did not have current immunizations on file.
3 746.4135(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.
Yes
4 746.1301(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.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (72)

72 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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