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Ann Howk

Merkel TX 79536-4301 · License #1283726 · Home-based · Registered Child-Care Home

Registered

Capacity 12 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Jun 18, 2025

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Address: Merkel TX 79536-4301 · Directions
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Mon07:00 AM-06:00 PM

Tue07:00 AM-06:00 PM

Wed07:00 AM-06:00 PM

Thu07:00 AM-06:00 PM

Fri07:00 AM-06:00 PM

SatClosed

SunClosed

When they operate

School Age CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedDrop-In CarePart Time CareTransportation to/from SchoolField Trips

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age

Violations, past 3 yrs

From inspections (not complaints)

High-risk violations

Serious / high-risk non-compliance

Substantiated complaints

Published by Texas HHSC

Inspections, past 3 yrs

Monitoring & assessments

Violations per inspection, 3-yr

This facility

4.0

Texas average

0.8

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation

Jun 18, 2025 — Inspection

4 violations cited · view state record

4 violations

Medium High
747.3203 · Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The outdoor area grass was not maintained properly and was at a foot tall.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Medium
747.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement
2 children in care did not have health statements on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Medium
747.1309(a) · Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
The primary caregvier was lacking annual training in required topics.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
Medium High
747.5005(1) · Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation had not conducted a fire drill since March 27, 2025. The operation conducted a fire drill during the inspection bringing the operation into compliance.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

1The Jun 18, 2025 inspection noted: “The outdoor area grass was not maintained properly and was at a foot tall.” — what has changed since then?
2The Jul 11, 2023 inspection noted: “The primary caregiver in the home had an expired CPR and first aid certification.” — what has changed since then?
3The Aug 3, 2021 inspection noted: “The wooden outdoor play structure was observed to be unstable for children. Sections of the plastic slide were broken causing hazards to children. Several secti…” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error