Little Seeds Learning Center
3034 Sam Rayburn Hwy, Melissa, TX
4.1· 14 reviews
Denice Merryfield
- licensed capacity
- 3
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $167
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About Denice Merryfield
Denice Merryfield is a home daycare in Melissa, Texas. It is listed with the state (since October 15, 2025), for up to 3 children, serving infants and toddlers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants and toddlers
6 wk
6 mo
1
2
3
4
5
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10
12 yr
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants and toddlers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 3 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants and toddlersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 3 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Denice Merryfield has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Collin County has a median price of $167 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$191
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$158
Preschool
Center$170
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$162
Home daycare$149
State record
Inspection reports for Denice Merryfield
License
- Status
- Listed with the state and operating
- License type
- Listed
- Capacity
- 3 children
- Ages
- Infants and toddlers
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1823901
Summary
1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 1 of 1 visit · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Other rules 1
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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See all 1 visit
Sep 10, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
HRC42.052(c) - AP Illegal Operation - Not Listed
“Care was being provided that is subject to HHSC regulation.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Denice Merryfield
Is Denice Merryfield licensed?
It is listed with Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation, not licensed: in Texas this program type is listed rather than licensed.
When was Denice Merryfield last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.
Has Denice Merryfield had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 1 visit in the last 3 years; 1 show a correction in the state record. 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 Denice Merryfield care for?
3, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants and toddlers.
Does Denice Merryfield accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Denice Merryfield's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Denice Merryfield cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 918-4287 to ask.
What is Denice Merryfield's phone number?
(469) 918-4287.
Where is Denice Merryfield?
Melissa, TX 75454. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.