Family Child Care Homes in ZIP 79536 (Merkel, TX)
State records list 8 family child care homes with a mailing address in ZIP 79536 (Merkel, TX).
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Family child care homes are licensed programs run by a caregiver in their own home, usually for a small group of children. State licensing rules cover the number of children allowed, background checks, safety requirements, and training hours, and these settings often care for mixed ages together.
What to weigh in ZIP 79536
The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.
When you are choosing care in ZIP 79536, Merkel, TX, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.
Side-by-side provider data
| Provider | Overall | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Howk | Not rated | Not reported |
| Catherine Vinson | Not rated | Not reported |
| Destinee Jordan | Not rated | Not reported |
| Emily Gossett | Not rated | Not reported |
| Jennifer Esskew | Not rated | Not reported |
| Joie Layne Morris | Not rated | Not reported |
| Lucy's Cub House | Not rated | Not reported |
| Shaylee Collums | Not rated | Not reported |
Family Child Care Homes on record in ZIP 79536
State licensing data for ZIP 79536
The current data counts 8 family child care homess in ZIP 79536; 0 (0%) publish a quality rating. No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 8 of these providers report 42 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 8 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 42 |
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Data source: public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries (processing date 2026-10-07). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.
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