Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Merkel, TX

Merkel, Texas is served by 9 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in MerkelProviders
Child Care Centers1View directory
Family Child Care Homes8View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools0—
Head Start Programs1View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Merkel

1 licensed child care centers is listed in Merkel. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Alliance at Merkel Merkel, TX 79536 Capacity 65

Family Child Care Homes in Merkel

8 licensed family child care homess are listed in Merkel. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Ann Howk Merkel, TX 79536 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Catherine Vinson Merkel, TX 79536 Capacity 3 Family Child Care Home Destinee Jordan Merkel, TX 79536 Capacity 3 Family Child Care Home Emily Gossett Merkel, TX 79536 Capacity 3 Family Child Care Home Jennifer Esskew Merkel, TX 79536 Capacity 3 Family Child Care Home Joie Layne Morris Merkel, TX 79536 Capacity 3 Family Child Care Home Lucy's Cub House Merkel, TX 79536 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Shaylee Collums Merkel, TX 79536 Capacity 3

Head Start Programs in Merkel

1 federally funded head start programs is listed in Merkel. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program Merkel Elementary Merkel, TX 79536 Capacity 17
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ZIP codes in Merkel

ZIP 79536Care providers

How to pick care in Merkel

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

For families in Merkel, TX, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Merkel, TX have?
Based on current licensing data, Merkel is home to 9 state-licensed providers: 1 child care centers, 8 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.
How do Merkel facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Merkel to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Merkel licensed?
Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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Required disclosures

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Confirm details before acting. Provider records come from public datasets and may lag or contain errors. Always verify current licensing status, hours, availability, capacity, and costs directly with the provider and with your state or territory licensing agency.

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