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Giggles and Grins Little Scholars

306 HIGHWAY 190 E, Huntsville, TX 77340-6328

Operation number:
1786467
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Walker
Capacity:
122
License effective:
November 6, 2023
Hours:
05:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9364394174
Email:
giggleandgrina@gmail.com
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

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

Summary

This summary covers 17 available inspections for Giggles and Grins Little Scholars from October 12, 2023 through June 5, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 5, 2026 and involved licensing compliance.

That higher-concern topic 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
17

8 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
5

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

17 total inspections vs 13 local median in 77340

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.29
Local median
0.45

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
29%
Local median
24%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
29%
Local median
32%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
1.3

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: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Based on a DFPS investigation staff did not follow the center's policy in not contacting the parent immediately after the child fell.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
746.201(1)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A child with food allergies noted on their admission paperwork did not have a food allergy emergency plan as required. The child also had an epi pen for a non-food allergy without an emergency plan.
Correction deadline
January 16, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 20, 2026
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
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
2 caregivers had first aid/cpr that has expired. One caregiver's expired in September and the other's in August.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The operation has past due background check fees from two different invoices that are each more than 30 days past due. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the fees were paid.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
HRC42.054 - Required Fees
Official code
HRC42.054
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Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation's franchise tax status is showing as forfeited on the comptroller's website.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 2, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.247 - Franchise Tax Delinquent
Official code
745.247