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Ann Howk

16 serious findings across 4 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Jun 18, 2025.

223 FM 126, Merkel, TX 79536 · (325) 201-2300

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Serious findings0 critical, 16 serious, 0 minor across 4 inspections and 0 investigations (4 visits). Most recent serious: Jun 18, 2025.

Critical0 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious16 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2011Registered

Practical7a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 12 places

Texas HHSC operation #1283726 · 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 carenot listed
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolyes
Drop-in careyes
Part-time careyes
Field tripsyes
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesnot listed

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.

2025
Jun 18, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  2 children in care did not have health statements on file.
  Corrected Jul 11, 2025, verified Jul 11, 2025. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The outdoor area grass was not maintained properly and was at a foot tall.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jun 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  The primary caregvier was lacking annual training in required topics.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2025, verified Aug 4, 2025. Standard 747.1309(a).
Jun 18, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  The primary caregvier was lacking annual training in required topics.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2025, verified Aug 4, 2025. Standard 747.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The outdoor area grass was not maintained properly and was at a foot tall.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jun 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  2 children in care did not have health statements on file.
  Corrected Jul 11, 2025, verified Jul 11, 2025. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
Jun 18, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The outdoor area grass was not maintained properly and was at a foot tall.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jun 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  The primary caregvier was lacking annual training in required topics.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2025, verified Aug 4, 2025. Standard 747.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  2 children in care did not have health statements on file.
  Corrected Jul 11, 2025, verified Jul 11, 2025. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
Jun 18, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The outdoor area grass was not maintained properly and was at a foot tall.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jun 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  The primary caregvier was lacking annual training in required topics.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2025, verified Aug 4, 2025. Standard 747.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  2 children in care did not have health statements on file.
  Corrected Jul 11, 2025, verified Jul 11, 2025. Standard 747.603(a)(3).

Show 8 older visits, not counted above

2023
Jul 11, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Primary Caregiver in Registered Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
  The primary caregiver in the home had an expired CPR and first aid certification.
  Corrected Jul 21, 2023, verified Jul 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1007(5).
Jul 11, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Primary Caregiver in Registered Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
  The primary caregiver in the home had an expired CPR and first aid certification.
  Corrected Jul 21, 2023, verified Jul 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1007(5).
Jul 11, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Primary Caregiver in Registered Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
  The primary caregiver in the home had an expired CPR and first aid certification.
  Corrected Jul 21, 2023, verified Jul 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1007(5).
Jul 11, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Primary Caregiver in Registered Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
  The primary caregiver in the home had an expired CPR and first aid certification.
  Corrected Jul 21, 2023, verified Jul 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1007(5).
2022
Aug 2, 2022 to Aug 2, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 2, 2022 inspection
- Aug 2, 2022 inspection
- Aug 2, 2022 inspection
- Aug 2, 2022 inspection

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Ann Howk this page	Infant–School	12	7a–6p	16 ser
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— · 3 placesNo findings
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