Gingerbread House Academy
1612 W LOOP 374, Palmview, TX 78572 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 45
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Edna Rivas
- Phone
- (956) 452-4090
- Regulated since
- Sep 8, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1373256 · number 1718766
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Safety & premises (1) |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | Illness & medication (1) |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | Safety & premises (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Safety & premises (2) |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
An eletrical box in room 2 is missing its cover.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-12. Correction verified 2026-06-17.
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Safety & premises
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Jan 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
One out of six children's files reviewed is missing immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-01. Correction verified 2025-07-23.
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Illness & medication
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Aug 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-12. Correction verified 2024-08-21.
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-07.
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Safety & premises
The fire drill for the month of July 2024 was not documented. Corrected at Inspection: The fire drill was documented.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-07.
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.603(a)(8) — Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-07.
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Safety & premises
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Dec 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-08.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-08.
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Safety & premises
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Dec 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.2909(4) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-04. Correction verified 2022-12-09.
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Safety & premises
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Sep 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver caring for a group of children did not have current training in Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing.
HHSC 746.1301(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-03. Correction verified 2022-10-02.
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1701 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-11-04.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-29.
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Other
The most recent inspection form was not posted.
HHSC 746.401(2) — Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-11-04.
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Illness & medication
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.
HHSC 746.623(1)(A) — Immunizations-Immunization record must include the child's name and birth date
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-10-03. Correction verified 2022-09-30.
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.801(19) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-29.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(B) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-15.
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Other
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