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Merkel, TX 79536 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alliance at Merkel
- licensed capacity
- 65
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $108
- year first permitted
- 2023
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About
About Alliance at Merkel
Alliance at Merkel is a licensed child care center in Merkel, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 26, 2023, for up to 65 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 65 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 65 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Alliance at Merkel has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Taylor County has a median price of $108 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$124
Home daycare$113
Toddler
Center$117
Home daycare$108
Preschool
Center$114
Home daycare$107
School age
Center$108
Home daycare$102
State record
Inspection reports for Alliance at Merkel
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 65 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- Permit issued
- 2023
- License number
- #1752253
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 4 visits
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Sep 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 16, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
744.3559(1) - 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 visit
744.3113(b) - 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 visit
- Sep 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Alliance at Merkel
Is Alliance at Merkel licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 26, 2023.
When was Alliance at Merkel last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Alliance at Merkel had rules cited by the state?
No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 4 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Alliance at Merkel care for?
65, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Alliance at Merkel accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Alliance at Merkel's hours?
Monday to Friday, 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Alliance at Merkel cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (325) 677-5321 to ask.
What is Alliance at Merkel's phone number?
(325) 677-5321.
Where is Alliance at Merkel?
1512 S 5th, Merkel, TX 79536. The nearest other daycare we list is Emily Gossett, 0.4 miles away.