Gingerbread House Learning Center Montessori LLC
1723 W GRIFFIN PKWY, Mission, TX 78572 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 99
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Elsa Ramirez
- Phone
- (956) 202-0428
- Regulated since
- Aug 13, 2018
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1301117 · number 1670263
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2022 | 5 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 3 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jan 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 23, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
One caregiver was providing care for five children ages 2mo-16mo, SAG 0-11mo. Classroom was over ratio by one child.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-23. Correction verified 2026-01-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Ten staff records were reviewed. On file is missing up to date training certificates for health / safety topics. A second file is missing high school diploma / equivalent. A thrid file (contractor) is missing employment information (hired date and orientation / employee and center policies statements), notarized affidavit (form 2985) and preemployment affidavit (form 2912).
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-06. Correction verified 2025-11-20.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver's Pediatric CPR training certificate and letter did not include that the training also included Pediatric First Aid Training. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the pediatric cpr and pediatric first aid certificate was obtained.
HHSC 746.1329(c)(1)(A) — Documentation pediatric CPR-1st aid includes participant's name, training date, training title, trainer's name, length of training
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A hole was observed at the bottom of the fence in the after school outdoor playground. The hole was large enough for a small animal go through and have access to the playground. A utility room with cleaning supplies was unlocked in the after school playground. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the hole was filled with dirt and the utility room was locked.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-11.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver's complete training record was not available for review at the operation during the inspection.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-12. Correction verified 2023-12-13.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
1 of 6 children's immunizations records reviewed were not current.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-19. Correction verified 2022-12-26.
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Illness & medication
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Oct 5, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 23, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Two play yards used by infants have a mattress that is no longer firm and flat. There are gaps between the mattress and the play yard sides.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(A) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-10-05.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The vent in the after-school room was observed with dust and debris.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-26. Correction verified 2022-10-05.
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Other Serious
The sign in and out log did not have the dates for the week and employee/ parent's initials. Corrected at Inspection: Dates and Initials were written in the log.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-23.
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Records & paperwork
The Director's time sheet was not available for review.
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-26. Correction verified 2022-10-05.
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Other Serious
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Sep 20, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 15, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A play yard was observed without a sheet in the infant room. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a fitted sheet was provided.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(B) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A can of air freshener spray was observed on top of the toilet in the children's afterschool restroom. A second can of air freshener spray, and several plastic bags were observed under the sink in the afterschool room. The products and plastic bags were accessible to children. Several spoiled oranges, and children's masks were observed on the ground in the afterschool outdoor playground. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the air freshener sprays and plastic bags were removed and stored in an area out of children's reach. The children's facial masks and spoiled oranges were discarded.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-15.
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Staff background & training
The director's certificate of training on transportation safety was not available at the center. As per operation the certificate was located at another center. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the certificate of training was obtained.
HHSC 746.907(c) — Personnel Record Storage- Location
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-15.
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Other Serious
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