Mel's Munchkins
1002 N AVENUE L, Haskell, TX 79521 · Haskell County
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
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 4, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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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.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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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.
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Feb 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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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.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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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 · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 11, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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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 · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 11, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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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.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Dec 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 2, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
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.
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Records & paperwork
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Dec 2, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
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 · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Jul 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
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 · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jul 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
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.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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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.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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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
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Supervision & ratios
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 · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
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.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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