Mel's Munchkins

1002 N AVENUE L, Haskell, TX 79521 · Haskell County

5cited violations

5serious

16inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed child-care home
Licensed capacity: 12
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Director / administrator: Melinda Tucker
Phone: (940) 203-3699
Regulated since: Aug 18, 2023
HHSC IDs: Operation 1436936 · number 1766317
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Supervision & ratios 2
Staff background & training 2
Records & paperwork 1

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	2	2	Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1)
2025	2	2	Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1)
2023	1	1	Supervision & ratios (1)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jun 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jun 4, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Mar 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Feb 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  During the unannounced investigation inspection, there were 14 children present. Three children left during the inspection putting the operation back into compliance.
  
  HHSC 747.207(10) — AP Never exceed capacity of the home
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-02-13.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 11, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  Evidence gathered during this investigation shows a person was present at the home while children were in care without an approved background check.
  
  HHSC 745.621(a)(7) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-10. Correction verified 2026-03-24.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 2, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork Serious
  Evidence gathered during this investigation shows a child in care was injured and received medical attention. Licensing was not notified of the incident.
  
  HHSC 747.303(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-23. Correction verified 2026-01-06.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 747.1313(b) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-08-20.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jan 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jul 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jun 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-13.
HHSC inspection history
May 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Mar 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Send to: HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions

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Letter text

Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Mel's Munchkins, 1002 N AVENUE L, Haskell, TX 79521-3828 (operation ID 1436936, operation number 1766317), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.

Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, via Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.