ACTIVE FAIR Compliance

Ann Howk

223 FM 126, MERKEL, TX 79536

License #1283726 | Expires: Mar 30, 2011

Day Care Center
Type
12
Capacity
4
Inspections
6
Violations

Compliance Summary

0
Critical
4
Serious
2
Moderate
0
Minor

Inspection History

Date Type Result Violations
Jun 18, 2025 Annual Inspection Violations Found 4
Jul 11, 2023 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Aug 2, 2022 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Aug 3, 2021 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1

Violation Details

Moderate Corrected

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

Corrected: Jul 11, 2025

Moderate Corrected

The primary caregvier was lacking annual training in required topics.

Corrected: Aug 4, 2025

Serious Corrected

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: Jun 18, 2025

Serious Corrected

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

Corrected: Jun 27, 2025

Serious Corrected

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

Corrected: Jul 21, 2023

Serious Corrected

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.

Corrected: Aug 9, 2021

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Data Source: texas_dfps — Last updated: Mar 4, 2026
Data is provided as-is from public government records. It may not reflect changes since the last inspection.