Child care in Merkel, Texas
9 licensed child care programs in Merkel, Texas: 8 family child care homes and 1 before- and after-school program. 18 official inspections and 8 cited violations on file, the latest on Sep 2, 2026, each linked to the official record. Open any provider for its full file.
9
licensed programs
18
inspections on file
8
recorded violations
Sep 2, 2026
latest inspection
| Provider | Type | Status | Capacity | Inspections | Last inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance At Merkel | School-age program | License active | 65 | 8 | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Ann Howk | Family day-care home | License active | 12 | 3 | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Catherine Vinson | Family day-care home | License active | 3 | 0 | — |
| Destinee Jordan | Family day-care home | License active | 3 | 0 | — |
| Emily Gossett | Family day-care home | License active | 3 | 0 | — |
| Jennifer Esskew | Family day-care home | License active | 3 | 0 | — |
| Joie Layne Morris | Family day-care home | License active | 3 | 0 | — |
| Lucy'S Cub House | Group day-care home | License active | 12 | 9 | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Shaylee Collums | Family day-care home | License active | 3 | 0 | — |
Data as of Nov 5, 2026 · Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.