Ann Howk

223 FM 126, Merkel, TX 79536Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

8 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

June 18, 2025

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 1, 2026

Provider
Ann Howk
License number
1283726
Location
223 FM 126, Merkel, TX 79536
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 29.5/100
Inspection record
8 inspections, last inspected June 18, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor29.5 / 100
Health0/100
Safety33/100
Staffing33/100
Compliance78/100

18

Total Violations

Jun 18, 2025

Last Inspection

12

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (18)

SERIOUSHEALTH747.603(a)(3)Jun 18, 2025

2 children in care did not have health statements on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-11

CRITICALSAFETY747.5005(1)Jun 18, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSTAFFING747.1309(a)Jun 18, 2025

The primary caregvier was lacking annual training in required topics.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-04

CRITICALHEALTH747.3203Jun 18, 2025

The outdoor area grass was not maintained properly and was at a foot tall.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-27

CRITICALSAFETY747.5005(1)Jun 18, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSHEALTH747.603(a)(3)Jun 18, 2025

2 children in care did not have health statements on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-11

SERIOUSSTAFFING747.1309(a)Jun 18, 2025

The primary caregvier was lacking annual training in required topics.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-04

CRITICALHEALTH747.3203Jun 18, 2025

The outdoor area grass was not maintained properly and was at a foot tall.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-27

SERIOUSHEALTH747.603(a)(3)Jun 18, 2025

2 children in care did not have health statements on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-11

SERIOUSSTAFFING747.1309(a)Jun 18, 2025

The primary caregvier was lacking annual training in required topics.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-04

CRITICALSAFETY747.5005(1)Jun 18, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH747.3203Jun 18, 2025

The outdoor area grass was not maintained properly and was at a foot tall.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-27

CRITICALSTAFFING747.1007(5)Jul 11, 2023

The primary caregiver in the home had an expired CPR and first aid certification.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-21

CRITICALSTAFFING747.1007(5)Jul 11, 2023

The primary caregiver in the home had an expired CPR and first aid certification.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-21

CRITICALSTAFFING747.1007(5)Jul 11, 2023

The primary caregiver in the home had an expired CPR and first aid certification.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.4407(a)Aug 3, 2021

The wooden outdoor play structure was observed to be unstable for children. Sections of the plastic slide were broken causing hazards to children. Several sections of the wood are broken and chipped exposing sharp ends.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.4407(a)Aug 3, 2021

The wooden outdoor play structure was observed to be unstable for children. Sections of the plastic slide were broken causing hazards to children. Several sections of the wood are broken and chipped exposing sharp ends.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.4407(a)Aug 3, 2021

The wooden outdoor play structure was observed to be unstable for children. Sections of the plastic slide were broken causing hazards to children. Several sections of the wood are broken and chipped exposing sharp ends.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-09

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ann Howk's safety grade?

Ann Howk has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 29.5 out of 100.

How many violations does Ann Howk have?

Ann Howk has 18 total violations on record, including 12 critical, 6 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Ann Howk last inspected?

Ann Howk was last inspected on June 18, 2025.

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