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Ann Howk

223 FM 126, Merkel, TX 79536-4301

Operation number:
1283726
Type:
Registered Child-Care Home
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Taylor
Capacity:
12
License effective:
March 30, 2011
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3252012300
Email:
angeloflightphoto@yahoo.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 three available inspections for Ann Howk from August 2, 2022 through June 18, 2025.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 18, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.

Staff training was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
3

0 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
5

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

3 total inspections vs 0 local median in 79536

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.67
Local median
0.29

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
67%
Local median
14%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
67%
Local median
14%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0

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.

Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The outdoor area grass was not maintained properly and was at a foot tall.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
747.3203
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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.
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)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
2 children in care did not have health statements on file.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 11, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
747.603(a)(3)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The primary caregvier was lacking annual training in required topics.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
Official code
747.1309(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The primary caregiver in the home had an expired CPR and first aid certification.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1007(5) - Primary Caregiver in Registered Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
Official code
747.1007(5)