San Marcos · Licensed center
Giggle and Grow San Marcos
- Medium center, licensed for 74 children.
What the state has found
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State record — Texas HHSC
- Last visit
- May 28, 2026
- On file
- 5 visits since February 2024 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- High —
The annual fire inspection was due on 5/1/2026.
· May 28, 2026
Texas HHSC describes each deficiency in writing and weights the standard behind it from high to low by the risk a violation presents to children. It publishes no inspection document.
May 2026 Licensing visit 6 findings
Licensing visit · May 28, 2026
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High
The annual sanitation inspection was due on 4/22/2026.
746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record · Medium Low
Three caregivers were missing the training certificate for the required health and safety topics.
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns · Medium High
The operation is not following the CACFP guidelines by only serving one food component for the morning and afternoon snacks.
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors · Medium
The emergency practice log was not available for review.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months · High
The annual fire inspection was due on 5/1/2026.
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child · Medium High
A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing an infants diaper. This was corrected when the caregiver washed her hands.
Jun 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · June 30, 2025
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required · Medium
Four staff members were missing required annual training hours.
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional · Medium
One infant in care did not have a feeding form available for review.
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered · Medium High
The restroom used for stand up diaper changing in the 12-24 month group had two uncovered electrical outlets at the child's level. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver replaced the two missing outlet covers.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations · Medium
One child's record was missing an updated immunization record.
Feb 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · February 3, 2025
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation · High
One caregiver was present without an active background check. The caregiver left during the inspection.
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills · Medium
The fire drills, lock down drills, and sheltering drills have not been documented.
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing · High
The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors have not been inspected monthly.
Jul 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · July 10, 2024
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations · High
One child's immunization record was not up-to-date.
Feb 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · February 22, 2024
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space · Medium High
The outdoor fence height measured in various areas between 3 ft. 3 in. and 3 ft. 11 in.
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A day here
- Hours
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days a week
Details
- Website
- giggleandgroweducare.com
- Address
- 2411 Hunter Rd
- License
- 1792480, active
- Ages they serve
- 6 weeks through 5 years old
- Established
- 2024
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All checked July 2026.
State record
From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
A day here
- Hours giggleandgroweducare.com
Details
- Phone, Address, License childcare.hhs.texas.gov
- Website, Ages they serve, Established giggleandgroweducare.com
Medium means the middle half of Austin-area’s 928 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 62 to 153 children. Small is 12 to 61; large is 154 to 731.