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Alliance at Merkel

No findings across 16 visits in the last 36 months.

1512 S 5th, Merkel, TX 79536 · (325) 677-5321

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Cubbycheck ClearNo serious findings since 2023

At a glance

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

No findings0 critical, 0 serious, 0 minor across 16 inspections and 0 investigations (16 visits).

Critical0 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious0 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2023Full Permit

Practical1p–6pMon–Fri · School · Licensed capacity 65

Texas HHSC operation #1752253 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Tuition & openings

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Programs and services

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Meals providedNot listed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careListed
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
Sep 2, 2026 to Sep 2, 20264 inspections
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- Sep 2, 2026 inspection
- Sep 2, 2026 inspection
- Sep 2, 2026 inspection
- Sep 2, 2026 inspection
2025
Sep 25, 2025 to Sep 25, 20254 inspections
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- Sep 25, 2025 inspection
- Sep 25, 2025 inspection
- Sep 25, 2025 inspection
- Sep 25, 2025 inspection
2024
Nov 21, 2024 to Nov 21, 20244 inspections
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- Nov 21, 2024 inspection
- Nov 21, 2024 inspection
- Nov 21, 2024 inspection
- Nov 21, 2024 inspection
2023
Dec 20, 2023 to Dec 20, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 20, 2023 inspection
- Dec 20, 2023 inspection
- Dec 20, 2023 inspection
- Dec 20, 2023 inspection

Show 16 older visits, not counted above

May 17, 2023 to May 17, 20234 inspections
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- May 17, 2023 inspection
- May 17, 2023 inspection
- May 17, 2023 inspection
- May 17, 2023 inspection
2022
Dec 15, 2022 to Dec 15, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 15, 2022 inspection
- Dec 15, 2022 inspection
- Dec 15, 2022 inspection
- Dec 15, 2022 inspection
Nov 16, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The fire drill for the month of October 2022 was not conducted or documented. The center did conduct and document a fire drill in the month of November 2022.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3559(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  A playground maintenance inspection was not documented or conducted for the month of October 2022. The center did document and conduct a playground inspection for the month of November 2022.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3113(b).
Nov 16, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The fire drill for the month of October 2022 was not conducted or documented. The center did conduct and document a fire drill in the month of November 2022.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3559(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  A playground maintenance inspection was not documented or conducted for the month of October 2022. The center did document and conduct a playground inspection for the month of November 2022.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3113(b).
Nov 16, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  A playground maintenance inspection was not documented or conducted for the month of October 2022. The center did document and conduct a playground inspection for the month of November 2022.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3113(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The fire drill for the month of October 2022 was not conducted or documented. The center did conduct and document a fire drill in the month of November 2022.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3559(1).
Nov 16, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  A playground maintenance inspection was not documented or conducted for the month of October 2022. The center did document and conduct a playground inspection for the month of November 2022.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3113(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The fire drill for the month of October 2022 was not conducted or documented. The center did conduct and document a fire drill in the month of November 2022.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3559(1).
Sep 12, 2022 to Sep 12, 20224 inspections
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- Sep 12, 2022 inspection
- Sep 12, 2022 inspection
- Sep 12, 2022 inspection

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