Giggle and Grow

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Buda / Hays / 78610
Street address: 610 Main St Ste 3
Phone: (512) 295-5437
Capacity: 31
Ages served: Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 07:00 AM-05:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: July 15, 2024
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 9 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated June 4, 2026.

The same records list 13 cited deficiencies dated October 11, 2023 to June 4, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 11 Medium High, 2 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 2 corrected at inspection, 11 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 11 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 13 cited deficiencies for Giggle and Grow in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (11 Medium High, 2 Medium).

Records list 9 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-06-04.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	0
Medium High	11
Medium	2
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

2026-06-04 · 746.4135(a) · Medium High

Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products

The product safety recall was dated8/20/2024

Correction date recorded: 2026-06-18

2025-06-11 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High

Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

there has not been a fire drill since March.

Correction date recorded: 2025-06-18

2025-06-11 · 746.2202(4) · Medium High

Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Integrated activities

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 date recorded: 2025-06-18

Full citation history from HHSC (28)

2026-06-04 · 746.4135(a) · Medium High
Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-18. Correction verified: 2026-07-10.
The product safety recall was dated8/20/2024
2025-06-11 · 746.2202(4) · Medium High
Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Integrated activities
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-18. Correction verified: 2025-07-08.
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.
2025-06-11 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-18. Correction verified: 2025-07-08.
there has not been a fire drill since March.
2025-01-08 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-22. Correction verified: 2025-01-31.
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.
2025-01-08 · 746.4003(a)(5) · Medium
First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-22. Correction verified: 2025-01-31.
Their firdt aid kit did not have scissors or tweezers.
2025-01-08 · 746.5205(4) · Medium
Documentation of Drills
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-22. Correction verified: 2025-01-31.
The emergency drill log was not available for me to see the Co2 log, emergency drill log or the fire drills.
2024-05-17 · 746.1315(b)(1) · Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-14. Correction verified: 2024-06-14.
One caregiver took a CPR class that was online only, and did not have hands-on practice.
2023-12-06 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-12-13. Correction verified: 2024-01-26.
Two of the four children's files observed did not have an emergency contact or had only the parent listed as emergency contact.
2023-10-25 · 746.631(a) · Medium High
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-10-25. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2023-10-11 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-25. Correction verified: 2023-10-25.
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.
2023-10-11 · 746.631(a) · Medium High
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-10-11. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2023-10-11 · 746.1203(6) · Medium High
Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-20. Correction verified: 2023-10-25.
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.
2023-10-11 · 746.4907(a)(1) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-27. Correction verified: 2023-10-25.
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.
2023-09-20 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-06. Correction verified: 2023-10-11.
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.
2023-09-20 · 746.4907(a)(1) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-06. Correction verified: 2023-10-11.
Loose fill was added and barriers moved to contain the fill, but the level is still only 3-4 inches deep.
2023-08-29 · 746.401(9) · Medium Low
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-08-29. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There was no staff list posted. A list was printed and posted while we were at the operation.
2023-08-29 · 746.1301(a)(3)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-18. Correction verified: 2023-09-20.
One teacher has expired First Aid certification.
2023-08-29 · 746.1301(a)(4)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-18. Correction verified: 2023-09-20.
One teacher had expired CPR certification.
2023-08-29 · 746.5537(a)(2) · Medium High
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-29. Correction verified: 2023-09-20.
There were no Carbon Monoxide tests recorded on the Emergency Practices form or elsewhere.
2023-08-29 · 746.3417(1) · Medium High
Children Handwashing Before Eating
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-29. Correction verified: 2023-09-20.
Two classes were observed eating snack without washing their hands prior.
2023-08-29 · 746.4907(a)(1) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-11. Correction verified: 2023-09-20.
There is only 2-3 inches of loose fill in the large playground's use zones.
2023-08-29 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-11. Correction verified: 2023-09-20.
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.
2023-08-29 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-29. Correction verified: 2023-09-20.
There were Lysol wipes left on a shelf within the reach of children. The bathroom cabinet held Lysol wipes and was not locked.
2023-08-29 · 746.4907(c) · Medium
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-11. Correction verified: 2023-09-20.
There are no marks on the play equipment indicating the necessary levels of loose fill.
2023-08-29 · 746.3415(1) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-29. Correction verified: 2023-09-20.
Two caregivers were observed giving children snack without washing their hands.
2023-08-29 · 746.5319 · High
Smoke Detectors Testing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-29. Correction verified: 2023-09-20.
There were no tests of the fire alarms recorded on the operation's Emergency Practices list or elsewhere.
2023-08-29 · 746.501(a)(30) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-04. Correction verified: 2023-09-20.
They have no statement about inclusive services to children with special care needs in their policies.
2023-08-29 · 745.635(3) · High
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-08. Correction verified: 2023-09-20.
A teacher with conditions on her Background Check was left in charge of the operation and was left alone with a class of children.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1449704

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.