Meridian Early Head Start
Meridian Early Head Start is a licensed child care center in Meridian, TX, licensed for up to 11 children and serving toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 7 times. Inspectors recorded 1 citation, 1 of them high-risk. 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #1 of 3 centers in Bosque County and better than 83% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
The fire inspection has not been conducted. The last fire inspection was conducted in January 22, 2025
About this center
Common questions
Does Meridian Early Head Start take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers toddlers and preschoolers, not infants.
What are Meridian Early Head Start’s hours?
7:45 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Meridian Early Head Start accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does Meridian Early Head Start cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Meridian Early Head Start for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Heart of Texas area, which includes Meridian, is $30.60 a day for toddlers and $29.80 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Meridian Early Head Start had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 4, 2026: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Meridian Early Head Start compare with other daycares in Bosque County?
It is #1 of 3 centers in Bosque County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 83% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Meridian Early Head Start last inspected?
Feb 4, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 1716059 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.