Ann Howk
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
8 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
May 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 May 1, 2026
- Provider
- Ann Howk
- License number
- 1283726
- Location
- 223 FM 126, Merkel, TX 79536
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 2.6/100
- Inspection record
- 8 inspections, last inspected June 18, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed May 1, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
66
Total Violations
Jun 18, 2025
Last Inspection
12
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (66)
2 children in care did not have health statements on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-11
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
The primary caregvier was lacking annual training in required topics.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-04
The outdoor area grass was not maintained properly and was at a foot tall.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-27
The primary caregvier was lacking annual training in required topics.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-04
The outdoor area grass was not maintained properly and was at a foot tall.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-27
2 children in care did not have health statements on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-11
2 children in care did not have health statements on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-11
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
The primary caregvier was lacking annual training in required topics.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-04
The outdoor area grass was not maintained properly and was at a foot tall.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-27
The outdoor area grass was not maintained properly and was at a foot tall.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-27
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
The primary caregvier was lacking annual training in required topics.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-04
2 children in care did not have health statements on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-11
The primary caregvier was lacking annual training in required topics.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-04
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
2 children in care did not have health statements on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-11
The outdoor area grass was not maintained properly and was at a foot tall.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-27
2 children in care did not have health statements on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-11
The outdoor area grass was not maintained properly and was at a foot tall.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-27
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
The primary caregvier was lacking annual training in required topics.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-04
The outdoor area grass was not maintained properly and was at a foot tall.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-27
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
2 children in care did not have health statements on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-11
The primary caregvier was lacking annual training in required topics.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-04
The outdoor area grass was not maintained properly and was at a foot tall.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-27
2 children in care did not have health statements on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-11
The primary caregvier was lacking annual training in required topics.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-04
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
The outdoor area grass was not maintained properly and was at a foot tall.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-27
2 children in care did not have health statements on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-11
The primary caregvier was lacking annual training in required topics.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-04
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
2 children in care did not have health statements on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-11
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
The outdoor area grass was not maintained properly and was at a foot tall.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-27
2 children in care did not have health statements on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-11
The primary caregvier was lacking annual training in required topics.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-04
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
The outdoor area grass was not maintained properly and was at a foot tall.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-27
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
The primary caregvier was lacking annual training in required topics.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-04
The primary caregiver in the home had an expired CPR and first aid certification.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-21
The primary caregiver in the home had an expired CPR and first aid certification.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-21
The primary caregiver in the home had an expired CPR and first aid certification.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-21
The primary caregiver in the home had an expired CPR and first aid certification.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-21
The primary caregiver in the home had an expired CPR and first aid certification.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-21
The primary caregiver in the home had an expired CPR and first aid certification.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-21
The primary caregiver in the home had an expired CPR and first aid certification.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-21
The primary caregiver in the home had an expired CPR and first aid certification.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-21
The primary caregiver in the home had an expired CPR and first aid certification.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-21
The primary caregiver in the home had an expired CPR and first aid certification.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-21
The primary caregiver in the home had an expired CPR and first aid certification.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-21
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 2.6 out of 100.
How many violations does Ann Howk have?
Ann Howk has 66 total violations on record, including 44 critical, 22 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Ann Howk last inspected?
Ann Howk was last inspected on June 18, 2025.