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Ann Howk

Merkel, TX 79536 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$113
year first permitted
2011
Call (325) 201-2300

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About Ann Howk

Ann Howk is a home daycare in Merkel, Texas. It is registered with the state (since March 30, 2011), for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Ann Howk has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Taylor County has a median price of $113 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Taylor County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$124
Home daycare$113

Toddler

Center$117
Home daycare$108

Preschool

Center$114
Home daycare$107

School age

Center$108
Home daycare$102

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Ann Howk

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2011
License number
#1283726
See the state's record

Summary

1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 18, 2025: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 1 visit · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jun 18, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment

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

      The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5005(1) - 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 visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

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

      The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required

      “The primary caregvier was lacking annual training in required topics.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2025

  2. Jul 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      747.1007(5) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2023

  3. Aug 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Ann Howk

Is Ann Howk licensed?

Yes. Ann Howk is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued March 30, 2011. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.

When was Ann Howk last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 18, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.

Has Ann Howk had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 1 of 1 visit in the last 3 years; 4 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Ann Howk care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Ann Howk accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Ann Howk's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ann Howk cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (325) 201-2300 to ask.

What is Ann Howk's phone number?

(325) 201-2300.

Where is Ann Howk?

Merkel, TX 79536. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).