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Scribbles and Giggles Institute

2305 W UNIVERSITY DR, Edinburg, TX 78539-2801

Operation number:
1362766
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Hidalgo
Capacity:
140
License effective:
February 22, 2012
Hours:
06:30 AM-07:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9563802946
Email:
Not listed
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 28 available inspections for Scribbles and Giggles Institute from July 26, 2021 through July 8, 2026.

10 inspections recorded violations, with 27 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 5, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

Six later inspections, from May 19, 2026 through July 8, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
28

8 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
27

4 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
21

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

28 total inspections vs 13.5 local median in 78539

Compared to 34 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.96
Local median
1

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
36%
Local median
39%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
36%
Local median
48%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
1.68

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A four-month-old infant was observed asleep on a bouncer. The infant was moved into a crib after being instructed to do so.
Correction deadline
May 5, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Official code
746.2426(a)(2)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One personnel record was missing the education document, and form 2912 for a caregiver hired on 5/04/26. Training records were not available for one employee.
Correction deadline
May 29, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 28, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was no mark to indicate the depth of the loose-fill surfacing material, mulch, for a slide structure.
Correction deadline
May 7, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The fire extinguisher was not secured in the transportation vehicle. There was no Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization form for one child being transported from school. Corrected at Inspection: The missing information was placed in the transportation binder.
Correction deadline
May 6, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Official code
746.5617(a)(5)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was no Food Allergy Emergency Plan for two children with a food allergy.
Correction deadline
May 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 30, 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
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Loose fill surfacing (mulch) was not maintained at the proper depth for two play structures in the outdoor play area. The dirt underneath the mulch visible and over grown weeds were observed within the mulch.
Correction deadline
May 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The classrooms utilized by the children were observed with water stains on the ceiling tiles and dead insects in the light panels. The outdoor area was observed with two exposed nails in the wooden surroundings of a tree. A trash bag was in left in the infant room. Note: The trash bag was removed. There was loose ceiling vent in a classroom used by the children.
Correction deadline
May 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three caregivers completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
Correction deadline
May 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The admission documentation for one child was incomplete due to the absence of certain pages.
Correction deadline
May 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
746.603(a)(2)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Director did not have a current transportation training.
Correction deadline
May 9, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Official code
746.1301(a)(7)(A)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
5 out of 12 staff records reviewed are missing pre-service training topics.
Correction deadline
October 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
1 out of 12 staff records reviewed is missing a valid high school diploma or equivalent. Discussed waiver/varience with director.
Correction deadline
October 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Official code
746.1107(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The investigation shows that a staff member started working at the operation before there was a cleared background check. (NOTE: Employee is no longer working at the operation.)
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
CPR training taken by 2 of the caregivers present during inspection did not include use of a CPR manikin and hands-on skill-based instruction.
Correction deadline
June 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 6, 2023
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation did not inform Child Care Regulation of a child injury that required medical treatment.
Correction deadline
July 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(2)
View official report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Diploma of education outside of U.S. was not translated and equivalence information was not available for review for 1 caregiver.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1045 - Education Outside of U.S.
Official code
746.1045
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Orientation statements of 4 out of 10 personnel records reviewed were not available for review during inspection.
Correction deadline
July 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Official code
746.901(10)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Updated immunization records of 2 out of 10 child records reviewed were not available during inspection. NOTE: One of the immunization records was requested from parent and made available during the inspection.
Correction deadline
July 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A portable basketball hoop within reach of children was observed tilted and without sand or water to sustain the base. It was located in the playground area where children were playing. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Equipment was removed from the child care area during inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Employee in the process of receiving high school equivalency was providing care of children during inspection. Operation has not submitted a variance for employee.
Correction deadline
November 5, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Official code
746.1107(2)
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
Hand washing did not occur before snack in the Pre-K classroom and before dinner for a group of children in the School Age classroom as observed during inspection.
Correction deadline
November 5, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 19, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Official code
746.3417(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The class was not following a system to say which side would face the ground and which side would face up.
Correction deadline
September 22, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 18, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4503(c) - Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
Official code
746.4503(c)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The loose fill underneath a slide which measures less than 5 ft in height is not at the required 6 inches.
Correction deadline
October 14, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 24, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The grass is overgrown in the playground. A board on the fence is loose.
Correction deadline
September 27, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 30, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
A personnel record was not available for review.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 24, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
746.801(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the investigation it was found that children were placed in high chairs as a form of punishment. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2805(10)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver at the operation has a high school diploma which is not valid.
Correction deadline
October 7, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 18, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Official code
746.1107(2)