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Meridian, TX 76665 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Meridian Early Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 11
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $127
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About Meridian Early Head Start
Meridian Early Head Start is a licensed child care center in Meridian, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 26, 2021, for up to 11 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 11 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 11 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Meridian Early Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Bosque County has a median price of $127 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$134
Home daycare$122
Toddler
Center$127
Home daycare$117
Preschool
Center$124
Home daycare$116
School age
Center$117
Home daycare$110
State record
Inspection reports for Meridian Early Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 11 children
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1716059
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 4, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 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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Feb 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - 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”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026
- May 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 16, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Meridian Early Head Start
Is Meridian Early Head Start licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 26, 2021.
When was Meridian Early Head Start last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 4, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Meridian Early Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 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 Meridian Early Head Start care for?
11, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Meridian Early Head Start accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Meridian Early Head Start's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Meridian Early Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 435-2168 to ask.
What is Meridian Early Head Start's phone number?
(254) 435-2168.
Where is Meridian Early Head Start?
107 W River, Meridian, TX 76665.