Giggle And Grow San Marcos

2411 HUNTER RD, San Marcos, TX 78666 · Hays County

15cited violations

4serious

10inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 74
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Zaira Nunez
Phone: (512) 392-3150
Regulated since: Aug 1, 2024
HHSC IDs: Operation 1471288 · number 1792480
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Illness & medication 2
Supervision & ratios 1
Safety & premises 4
Staff background & training 3
Other 3

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	6	1	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Other (1)
2025	7	2	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (1)
2024	2	1	Illness & medication (1), Other (1)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jun 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 28, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Three caregivers were missing the training certificate for the required health and safety topics.
  
  HHSC 746.1329(a) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-06-15.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation is not following the CACFP guidelines by only serving one food component for the morning and afternoon snacks.
  
  HHSC 746.3301(b) — Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-06-15.
- Other
  The annual sanitation inspection was due on 4/22/2026.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-10. Correction verified 2026-07-07.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing an infants diaper. This was corrected when the caregiver washed her hands.
  
  HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-28. Correction verified 2026-06-17.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The annual fire inspection was due on 5/1/2026.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-10. Correction verified 2026-07-16.
- Safety & premises
  The emergency practice log was not available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-06-15.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Four staff members were missing required annual training hours.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-08. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
- Other
  One infant in care did not have a feeding form available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-07. Correction verified 2025-07-07.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-30.
- Illness & medication
  One child's record was missing an updated immunization record.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-14. Correction verified 2025-07-16.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  One caregiver was present without an active background check. The caregiver left during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-03. Correction verified 2025-02-10.
- Safety & premises
  The fire drills, lock down drills, and sheltering drills have not been documented.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-07. Correction verified 2025-02-07.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors have not been inspected monthly.
  
  HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-07. Correction verified 2025-02-07.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 10, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Illness & medication Serious
  One child's immunization record was not up-to-date.
  
  HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-19. Correction verified 2024-07-23.
HHSC inspection history
May 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The outdoor fence height measured in various areas between 3 ft. 3 in. and 3 ft. 11 in.
  
  HHSC 746.4305 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-02-27.
HHSC inspection history

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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Letter text

Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Giggle and Grow San Marcos, 2411 HUNTER RD, San Marcos, TX 78666-5108 (operation ID 1471288, operation number 1792480), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.