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Giggle and Grow

What the state has found

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State record — Texas HHSC

Last visit
June 4, 2026
On file
9 visits since August 2023 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
High — There were no tests of the fire alarms recorded on the operation's Emergency Practices list or elsewhere. · August 29, 2023

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.

Jun 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · June 4, 2026

746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products · Medium High

The product safety recall was dated8/20/2024

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Jun 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · June 11, 2025

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes · Medium High

there has not been a fire drill since March.

746.2202(4) - Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Integrated activities · Medium High

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.

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Jan 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · January 8, 2025

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional · Medium High

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.

746.4003(a)(5) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors · Medium

Their firdt aid kit did not have scissors or tweezers.

746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills · Medium

The emergency drill log was not available for me to see the Co2 log, emergency drill log or the fire drills.

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May 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · May 17, 2024

746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based · Medium High

One caregiver took a CPR class that was online only, and did not have hands-on practice.

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Dec 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · December 6, 2023

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact · Medium High

Two of the four children's files observed did not have an emergency contact or had only the parent listed as emergency contact.

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Oct 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · October 25, 2023

746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System · Medium High

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.

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Oct 2023 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · October 11, 2023

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean · Medium High

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.

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less · Medium High

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.

746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations · Medium High

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.

746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System · Medium High

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.

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Sep 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · September 20, 2023

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less · Medium High

Loose fill was added and barriers moved to contain the fill, but the level is still only 3-4 inches deep.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards · Medium High

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.

State licensing record

Aug 2023 Licensing visit 13 findings

Licensing visit · August 29, 2023

746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing · High

There were no tests of the fire alarms recorded on the operation's Emergency Practices list or elsewhere.

745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions · High

A teacher with conditions on her Background Check was left in charge of the operation and was left alone with a class of children.

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less · Medium High

There is only 2-3 inches of loose fill in the large playground's use zones.

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children · High

There were Lysol wipes left on a shelf within the reach of children. The bathroom cabinet held Lysol wipes and was not locked.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards · Medium High

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.

746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating · Medium High

Two classes were observed eating snack without washing their hands prior.

746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services · Medium

They have no statement about inclusive services to children with special care needs in their policies.

746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name · Medium Low

There was no staff list posted. A list was printed and posted while we were at the operation.

746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing · Medium High

One teacher has expired First Aid certification.

746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR · Medium High

One teacher had expired CPR certification.

746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly · Medium High

There were no Carbon Monoxide tests recorded on the Emergency Practices form or elsewhere.

746.3415(1) - Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food · Medium High

Two caregivers were observed giving children snack without washing their hands.

746.4907(c) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth · Medium

There are no marks on the play equipment indicating the necessary levels of loose fill.

State licensing record

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What it costs

$826 to $1,049 a month

Austin-area comparison hidden until they say which age this price is for.

Part time
$357 to $1,000 a month
Application fee
$135

A day here

Hours
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, 5 days a week

Details

5122955437

Website
giggleandgroweducare.com
Address
610 Main St Ste 3
License
1776777, active
Ages they serve
18 months through 5 years
Established
2023

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All checked July 2026.

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State record

From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.

A day here

Details

Small means the smallest quarter of Austin-area’s 928 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 12 to 61 children. Medium is 62 to 153; large is 154 to 731.