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Meridian Early Head Start

4 critical findings across 16 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Feb 4, 2026.

107 W River, Meridian, TX 76665 · (254) 435-2168

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Critical findings4 critical, 0 serious, 0 minor across 16 inspections and 0 investigations (16 visits). Most recent critical: Feb 4, 2026.

Critical4 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious0 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2021Full Permit

Practical7:45a–4pMon–Fri · Toddler to pre-k · Licensed capacity 11

Texas HHSC operation #1716059 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Budget & timing

Tuition & openings

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What will care cost?

Not provided

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Deposit & refund policy: Confirm with provider
Meals & late pickup fees: Confirm with provider

When can my child start?

Not confirmed

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Programs and services

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.

2026
Feb 4, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The fire inspection has not been conducted. The last fire inspection was conducted in January 22, 2025
  Corrected Feb 18, 2026, verified Feb 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Feb 4, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The fire inspection has not been conducted. The last fire inspection was conducted in January 22, 2025
  Corrected Feb 18, 2026, verified Feb 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Feb 4, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The fire inspection has not been conducted. The last fire inspection was conducted in January 22, 2025
  Corrected Feb 18, 2026, verified Feb 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Feb 4, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The fire inspection has not been conducted. The last fire inspection was conducted in January 22, 2025
  Corrected Feb 18, 2026, verified Feb 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
2025
May 7, 2025 to May 7, 20254 inspections
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- May 7, 2025 inspection
2024
Aug 22, 2024 to Aug 22, 20244 inspections
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- Aug 22, 2024 inspection
2023
Oct 3, 2023 to Oct 3, 20234 inspections
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- Oct 3, 2023 inspection
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- Oct 3, 2023 inspection

Show 12 older visits, not counted above

Feb 24, 2023 to Feb 24, 20234 inspections
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- Feb 24, 2023 inspection
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2022
Apr 13, 2022 to Apr 13, 20224 inspections
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- Apr 13, 2022 inspection
- Apr 13, 2022 inspection
- Apr 13, 2022 inspection
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2021
Nov 16, 2021 to Nov 16, 20214 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 16, 2021 inspection
- Nov 16, 2021 inspection
- Nov 16, 2021 inspection
- Nov 16, 2021 inspection

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