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Mel's Munchkins

Haskell, TX 79521 · 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
2023

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About Mel's Munchkins

Mel's Munchkins is a licensed group home daycare in Haskell, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 18, 2023, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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

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

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Mel's Munchkins has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Haskell 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.
Haskell 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 Mel's Munchkins

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2023
License number
#1766317
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 16, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 12 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Background checks 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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See all 16 visits
  1. Jun 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 4, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Mar 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      747.207(10) - AP Never exceed capacity of the home

      “During the unannounced investigation inspection, there were 14 children present. Three children left during the inspection putting the operation back into compliance.”

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Feb 11, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605

      “Evidence gathered during this investigation shows a person was present at the home while children were in care without an approved background check.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026

  8. Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 2, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      747.303(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

      “Evidence gathered during this investigation shows a child in care was injured and received medical attention. Licensing was not notified of the incident.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2026

  10. Jul 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on

      “The provider and her assistant only have online training for CPR and first aid. Their class did not consist of a curriculum that incudes use of a CPR manikin.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2025

Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Aug 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “The last documented fire drill for the operation was dated 4/11/23. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by completing a fire drill, placing the operation back into compliance.”

      Corrected during the visit

  5. May 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 23, 2023InspectionNo 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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Questions about Mel's Munchkins

Is Mel's Munchkins licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 18, 2023.

When was Mel's Munchkins last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mel's Munchkins had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 4 of 12 visits 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 Mel's Munchkins care for?

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

Does Mel's Munchkins accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Mel's Munchkins' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Mel's Munchkins cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (940) 203-3699 to ask.

What is Mel's Munchkins' phone number?

(940) 203-3699.

Where is Mel's Munchkins?

Haskell, TX 79521. 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).