Alliance at Merkel
1512 S 5th, Merkel, TX
Lucy's Cub House
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $113
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About Lucy's Cub House
Lucy's Cub House is a licensed group home daycare in Merkel, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 31, 2021, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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12 yr
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lucy's Cub House has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Taylor County has a median price of $113 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 Lucy's Cub House
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1711646
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Safety and hazards 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 8 visits
- Sep 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The outdoor area had 3 piles of dog feces along with an unwound water hose creating a hazard to children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2025
- Nov 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 19, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Lucy's Cub House
Is Lucy's Cub House licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 31, 2021.
When was Lucy's Cub House 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 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lucy's Cub House had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 5 visits 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 Lucy's Cub House care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Lucy's Cub House accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Lucy's Cub House's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Lucy's Cub House cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (325) 271-7720 to ask.
What is Lucy's Cub House's phone number?
(325) 271-7720.
Where is Lucy's Cub House?
Merkel, TX 79536. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.