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Mel's Munchkins

1002 N AVENUE L, Haskell, TX 79521-3828

Operation number:
1766317
Type:
Licensed Child-Care Home
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Haskell
Capacity:
12
License effective:
August 18, 2023
Hours:
07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9402033699
Email:
tuckermel777@icloud.com
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 16 available inspections for Mel's Munchkins from March 23, 2023 through June 16, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 13, 2026 and involved other violations.

Five later inspections, from February 23, 2026 through June 16, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
16

9 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
5

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

16 total inspections vs 7 local median in Texas

Compared to 1,583 Texas facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.31
Local median
0.5

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
31%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
31%
Local median
30%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.47

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During the unannounced investigation inspection, there were 14 children present. Three children left during the inspection putting the operation back into compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.207(10) - AP Never exceed capacity of the home
Official code
747.207(10)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows a person was present at the home while children were in care without an approved background check.
Correction deadline
March 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
Official code
745.621(a)(7)
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Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows a child in care was injured and received medical attention. Licensing was not notified of the incident.
Correction deadline
December 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 6, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.303(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
747.303(a)(2)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
Official code
747.1313(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
747.5005(1)