Mel's Munchkins
8 critical, 8 serious findings across 48 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Feb 13, 2026.
1002 N Avenue L, Haskell, TX 79521 · (940) 203-3699
At a glance
Texas HHSC operation #1766317 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026
Programs and services
From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.
- Meals providedyes
- Snacks providedyes
- Before-school careyes
- After-school careyes
- Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
- Drop-in careyes
- Part-time careyes
- Field tripsnot listed
- Skill classesnot listed
- Weekend carenot listed
- Night carenot listed
- Accreditednot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesyes
Inspection record
Every visit Texas has published, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.
- 2026
- Feb 23, 2026 to Jun 16, 202616 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
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- Jun 4, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jun 4, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jun 4, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jun 4, 2026 complaint investigation
- Mar 24, 2026 inspection
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- Feb 13, 2026Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Never exceed capacity of the home
During the unannounced investigation inspection, there were 14 children present. Three children left during the inspection putting the operation back into compliance.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.207(10).
- Feb 13, 2026Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Never exceed capacity of the home
During the unannounced investigation inspection, there were 14 children present. Three children left during the inspection putting the operation back into compliance.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.207(10).
- Feb 13, 2026Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Never exceed capacity of the home
During the unannounced investigation inspection, there were 14 children present. Three children left during the inspection putting the operation back into compliance.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.207(10).
- Feb 13, 2026Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Never exceed capacity of the home
During the unannounced investigation inspection, there were 14 children present. Three children left during the inspection putting the operation back into compliance.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.207(10).
- Feb 11, 2026Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows a person was present at the home while children were in care without an approved background check.
Corrected Mar 10, 2026, verified Mar 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(7).
- Feb 11, 2026Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows a person was present at the home while children were in care without an approved background check.
Corrected Mar 10, 2026, verified Mar 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(7).
- Feb 11, 2026Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows a person was present at the home while children were in care without an approved background check.
Corrected Mar 10, 2026, verified Mar 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(7).
- Feb 11, 2026Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows a person was present at the home while children were in care without an approved background check.
Corrected Mar 10, 2026, verified Mar 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(7).
- 2025
- Dec 3, 2025 to Dec 3, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- Dec 2, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows a child in care was injured and received medical attention. Licensing was not notified of the incident.
Corrected Dec 23, 2025, verified Jan 6, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.303(a)(2).
- Dec 2, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows a child in care was injured and received medical attention. Licensing was not notified of the incident.
Corrected Dec 23, 2025, verified Jan 6, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.303(a)(2).
- Dec 2, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows a child in care was injured and received medical attention. Licensing was not notified of the incident.
Corrected Dec 23, 2025, verified Jan 6, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.303(a)(2).
- Dec 2, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows a child in care was injured and received medical attention. Licensing was not notified of the incident.
Corrected Dec 23, 2025, verified Jan 6, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.303(a)(2).
- Jul 7, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
The provider and her assistant only have online training for CPR and first aid. Their class did not consist of a curriculum that incudes use of a CPR manikin.
Corrected Sep 19, 2025, verified Aug 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1313(b).
- Jul 7, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
The provider and her assistant only have online training for CPR and first aid. Their class did not consist of a curriculum that incudes use of a CPR manikin.
Corrected Sep 19, 2025, verified Aug 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1313(b).
- Jul 7, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
The provider and her assistant only have online training for CPR and first aid. Their class did not consist of a curriculum that incudes use of a CPR manikin.
Corrected Sep 19, 2025, verified Aug 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1313(b).
- Jul 7, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
The provider and her assistant only have online training for CPR and first aid. Their class did not consist of a curriculum that incudes use of a CPR manikin.
Corrected Sep 19, 2025, verified Aug 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1313(b).
- 2024
- Jan 23, 2024 to Aug 2, 20248 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- 2023
- Jul 24, 2023 to Jul 24, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- Jun 13, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last documented fire drill for the operation was dated 4/11/23. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by completing a fire drill, placing the operation back into compliance.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- Jun 13, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last documented fire drill for the operation was dated 4/11/23. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by completing a fire drill, placing the operation back into compliance.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- Jun 13, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last documented fire drill for the operation was dated 4/11/23. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by completing a fire drill, placing the operation back into compliance.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- Jun 13, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last documented fire drill for the operation was dated 4/11/23. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by completing a fire drill, placing the operation back into compliance.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- Mar 23, 2023 to May 16, 20238 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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