Ann Howk
Registered Child-Care Home · Merkel, Taylor County, TX · Operation No. 1283726
Ann Howk holds a Registered issued March 30, 2011. In the state's 60-month public window it has 3 inspections on record with 5 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Registered
Issued
March 30, 2011
Operation type
Registered Child-Care Home
Total capacity
12 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
223 Fm 126, Merkel, TX 79536-4301
The 60-month record
3
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
5
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 0 · Medium High 3 · Medium 2 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2025 | Inspection | 4 |
| Jul 11, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Aug 2, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
Deficiency records
June 18, 2025 Standard § 747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
2 children in care did not have health statements on file.
Corrected: July 11, 2025
June 18, 2025 Standard § 747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The outdoor area grass was not maintained properly and was at a foot tall.
Corrected: June 27, 2025
June 18, 2025 Standard § 747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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: June 18, 2025
June 18, 2025 Standard § 747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The primary caregvier was lacking annual training in required topics.
Corrected: August 4, 2025
July 11, 2023 Standard § 747.1007(5) - Primary Caregiver in Registered Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The primary caregiver in the home had an expired CPR and first aid certification.
Corrected: July 21, 2023
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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