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Melba Jean Hawkins

Houston, TX 77067 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$164
year first permitted
2020
Call (281) 537-5201

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About Melba Jean Hawkins

Melba Jean Hawkins is a home daycare in Houston, Texas. It is registered with the state (since January 8, 2020), for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 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 2 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

Monday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 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

Melba Jean Hawkins has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Harris County has a median price of $164 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.
Harris County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

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 Melba Jean Hawkins

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2020
License number
#1700406
See the state's record

Summary

1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 24, 2025: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 1 visit · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Apr 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      747.1309(e)(2) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - More Than 5 Years Experience

      “Three clock hours of training was not received in management techniques, leadership, or staff supervision for the January 2024-January 2025 training year. Make-up training hours are required.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “The imminization record for one child does not include all of the required immunizations.”

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2025

  2. Apr 28, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

      “The children's admission form is lacking the following information: 1. Address for emergency contact 2. Name and phone number for people that can pick up the child 3. Doctor's name, address and phone number 4. Authorization for emergency medical care Please provide verification of the updated children's' admission form by 5/12/23.”

      The state verified the correction on May 9, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      747.1309(e)(2) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - More Than 5 Years Experience

      “The primary caregiver did not receive 3 clock hours in management techniques, leadership, or staff supervision. Please provide copies of the training certificate by 5/12/23.”

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessLow risk

      747.611(a) - Required Health Statement

      “The child's file lacked a health statement from a health care professional. Please provide a copy of the health statement by 5/12/23.”

      The state verified the correction on May 9, 2023

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      747.801(4) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Menus

      “The operation does not have a menu showing the meals and snacks that are being served. Please provide a copy of the menu by 5/12/23.”

      The state verified the correction on May 9, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      “The operational policies does not include the following information: 1. How long children will play outside each day 2. Recommended clothing and shoes 3. The plan for a child to have physical activity when the weather prevents children from playing outside. Please provide a copy of the updated policy by 5/12/23.”

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5107(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced

      “The fire extinguisher has not been serviced within the last 2 years. The fire extinguisher must be serviced every year. Please provide verification the fire extinguisher was serviced by 5/12/23.”

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2023

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 Melba Jean Hawkins

Is Melba Jean Hawkins licensed?

Yes. Melba Jean Hawkins is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued January 8, 2020. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.

When was Melba Jean Hawkins last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 24, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.

Has Melba Jean Hawkins had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 1 visit in the last 3 years; 2 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 Melba Jean Hawkins care for?

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

Does Melba Jean Hawkins accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Melba Jean Hawkins' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Melba Jean Hawkins cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 537-5201 to ask.

What is Melba Jean Hawkins' phone number?

(281) 537-5201.

Where is Melba Jean Hawkins?

Houston, TX 77067. 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).