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Giggle and Grow

610 MAIN ST STE 3, Buda, TX 78610-9464

Operation number:
1776777
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Hays
Capacity:
31
License effective:
July 15, 2024
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
5122955437
Email:
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 12 available inspections for Giggle and Grow from May 22, 2023 through June 4, 2026.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 28 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 4, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in seven inspections.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
12

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
28

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
23

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 13.5 local median in 78610

Compared to 18 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2.33
Local median
0.42

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
75%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
75%
Local median
29%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
1.22

Repeated topics

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

Inspection history

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

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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The product safety recall was dated8/20/2024
Correction deadline
June 18, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 10, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
Official code
746.4135(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
An activity plan was not available for 1/3 of the classes. Of the two activity plans posted, neither were within this week's date. One was dated May 26, the other was dated June 2nd. Also, they should state the group name they were written for.
Correction deadline
June 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2202(4) - Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Integrated activities
Official code
746.2202(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
there has not been a fire drill since March.
Correction deadline
June 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Their firdt aid kit did not have scissors or tweezers.
Correction deadline
January 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 31, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(a)(5) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors
Official code
746.4003(a)(5)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was not an allergy action plan on file for a child with an allergy to trout. She did have the medication, but no plan signed by the doctor.
Correction deadline
January 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 31, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The emergency drill log was not available for me to see the Co2 log, emergency drill log or the fire drills.
Correction deadline
January 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 31, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver took a CPR class that was online only, and did not have hands-on practice.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Official code
746.1315(b)(1)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two of the four children's files observed did not have an emergency contact or had only the parent listed as emergency contact.
Correction deadline
December 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The 2-3 year old class had the correct number of children signed in for the day. The 4-5's had only three children signend in and 9 in attendance. The director signed everyone in while I was there.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Official code
746.631(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Two carpets in the threes room and one carpet in the twos room have multiple stains from 1/2" to 9" all over the carpets.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Loose fill was added but the use zones around the slides and climber are only 3-4" deep, and down to only 1" deep in the use zone of the slide near the open portion of the barriers.
Correction deadline
October 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Only 7 out of 9 children were signed in in the fours class and only 9 of 14 children were signed in in the two's and threes. When shown the Director signed in all the missing children.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Official code
746.631(a)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During nap several children were running in circles, even colliding and hurting one another, kicking and screaming on their mats, and wandering over from the other room.
Correction deadline
October 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
Official code
746.1203(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There is a screw exposed in the toddler room on the gate partition. The fence surrounding the playground has multiple exposed nails. There is mesh on the playground fence that can scratch children. The mesh has been removed and the screws fixed. The fence surrounding the playground still has nails exposed in multiple boards coming up around the base.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 11, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Loose fill was added and barriers moved to contain the fill, but the level is still only 3-4 inches deep.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 11, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There were no tests of the fire alarms recorded on the operation's Emergency Practices list or elsewhere.
Correction deadline
August 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
Official code
746.5319
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There were no Carbon Monoxide tests recorded on the Emergency Practices form or elsewhere.
Correction deadline
August 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Official code
746.5537(a)(2)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There are no marks on the play equipment indicating the necessary levels of loose fill.
Correction deadline
September 11, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4907(c) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
Official code
746.4907(c)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There is only 2-3 inches of loose fill in the large playground's use zones.
Correction deadline
September 11, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
There was no staff list posted. A list was printed and posted while we were at the operation.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Official code
746.401(9)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
They have no statement about inclusive services to children with special care needs in their policies.
Correction deadline
September 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Official code
746.501(a)(30)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One teacher has expired First Aid certification.
Correction deadline
September 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Official code
746.1301(a)(3)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One teacher had expired CPR certification.
Correction deadline
September 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1301(a)(4)(A)
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
Two classes were observed eating snack without washing their hands prior.
Correction deadline
August 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Official code
746.3417(1)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Two caregivers were observed giving children snack without washing their hands.
Correction deadline
August 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(1) - Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food
Official code
746.3415(1)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A teacher with conditions on her Background Check was left in charge of the operation and was left alone with a class of children.
Correction deadline
September 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Official code
745.635(3)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There were Lysol wipes left on a shelf within the reach of children. The bathroom cabinet held Lysol wipes and was not locked.
Correction deadline
August 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There is a screw exposed in the toddler room on the gate partition. The fence surrounding the playground has multiple exposed nails. There is mesh on the playground fence that can scratch children.
Correction deadline
September 11, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701