Gingerbread House Academy

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Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Palmview / Hidalgo / 78572
Street address: 1612 W Loop 374
Phone: (956) 452-4090
Capacity: 45
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:30 AM-06:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: September 8, 2021
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 6 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated June 10, 2026.

The same records list 6 cited deficiencies dated August 7, 2024 to June 10, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 3 Medium High, 3 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 3 corrected at inspection, 3 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 3 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 6 cited deficiencies for Gingerbread House Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (3 Medium High, 3 Medium).

Records list 6 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-06-10.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	0
Medium High	3
Medium	3
Medium Low	0
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-06-10 · 746.3701 · Medium High

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

An eletrical box in room 2 is missing its cover.

Correction date recorded: 2026-06-12

2025-07-18 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium

Children's Records - Immunizations

One out of six children's files reviewed is missing immunization records.

Correction date recorded: 2025-08-01

2024-08-07 · 746.5205(4) · Medium

Documentation of Drills

The fire drill for the month of July 2024 was not documented. Corrected at Inspection: The fire drill was documented.

Corrected at inspection

Full citation history from HHSC (16)

2026-06-10 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-12. Correction verified: 2026-06-17.
An eletrical box in room 2 is missing its cover.
2025-07-18 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-01. Correction verified: 2025-07-23.
One out of six children's files reviewed is missing immunization records.
2024-08-07 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-12. Correction verified: 2024-08-21.
Two classrooms were observed with a water stain ceiling tile. A light panel was observed with numerous dead insects. Three vents were observed with dust and debris. The outdoor fence was observed tilted and loose.
2024-08-07 · 746.4503(b) · Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-08-07. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The mats used by the children during nap time were not labeled with their name or a number. Corrected at Inspection: The mats were labeled during the inspection.
2024-08-07 · 746.603(a)(8) · Medium High
Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-08-07. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The sign in and out log was not maintained. The 12 children present were not signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.
2024-08-07 · 746.5205(4) · Medium
Documentation of Drills
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-08-07. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The fire drill for the month of July 2024 was not documented. Corrected at Inspection: The fire drill was documented.
2023-09-08 · 746.5307(b) · Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-09-08. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The fire extinguisher in one of the transportation vehicles was not currently service. The last service date on the tag was April 2022. Note: This was CORRECTED as the fire extinguisher got serviced during inspection.
2023-09-08 · 746.5205(4) · Medium
Documentation of Drills
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-09-08. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There was no documentation available for the fire drill conducted in the month of August. NOTE: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the director documented the fire drill conducted in the month of August.
2022-11-04 · 746.2909(4) · Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-04. Correction verified: 2022-12-09.
The arrangement of the floor mats during nap time were positioned very close to each other and did not provide a walkway for the caregiver. The caregiver was observed having to walk over children in order to get around the room.
2022-09-29 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-09-29. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A water hose was not stored properly and presented a tripping hazard for children as it was located on the ground by the door that leads to the outdoor playground. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the water hose was stored and removed from the ground.
2022-09-29 · 746.1701 · Medium
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-29. Correction verified: 2022-11-04.
Ratios were not met when a caregiver was caring for 11 children of varying ages.1 fifteen month old, 1 Eighteen month old, 5 Two year olds, and 4 Three year olds. According to the ratio chart when 12 or fewer children are in care at the operation, a caregiver may supervise 1 infant between 0-17 months old and no more than 5 children between 18 months - 4 years of age.
2022-09-29 · 746.623(1)(A) · Medium Low
Immunizations-Immunization record must include the child's name and birth date
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-03. Correction verified: 2022-09-30.
A child immnunization record available for review did not meet the acceptable documentation. The digital record availabe did not include information indicating that it was an oficial record from the Texas Immunization Registry, doctor's office, pharmacy, or clinic information.
2022-09-29 · 746.401(2) · Medium
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-29. Correction verified: 2022-11-04.
The most recent inspection form was not posted.
2022-09-29 · 746.1301(3)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-03. Correction verified: 2022-10-02.
A caregiver caring for a group of children did not have current training in Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing.
2022-09-29 · 746.801(19) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Tracking System
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-09-29. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The sign in and out form was not being maintained as a total of 11 children were present at the operation and only 10 were signed in. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as all children present at the operation were accounted for on the sign in sheet.
2022-03-15 · 746.2411(2)(B) · Medium High
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-03-15. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Several play yards in the infant room were not equipped with fitted sheets. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as sheets were provided for two play yards.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1373256

Records reflect only deficiencies published by the state after due process. This page does not rate or rank providers. Check the official record for the latest information.

Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.