Giggle And Grow
610 MAIN ST STE 3, Buda, TX 78610 · Hays County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 31
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Natalia Gaytan
- Phone
- (512) 295-5437
- Regulated since
- Jul 15, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1449704 · number 1776777
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Other (1) |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | Staff background & training (1) |
| 2023 | 21 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (8), Staff background & training (3), Other (3) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The product safety recall was dated8/20/2024
HHSC 746.4135(a) — Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-18. Correction verified 2026-07-10.
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Other
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Jun 11, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.2202(4) — Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Integrated activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-18. Correction verified 2025-07-08.
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Safety & premises
there has not been a fire drill since March.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-18. Correction verified 2025-07-08.
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Other
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Jan 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
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.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-22. Correction verified 2025-01-31.
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Other
Their firdt aid kit did not have scissors or tweezers.
HHSC 746.4003(a)(5) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-22. Correction verified 2025-01-31.
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Safety & premises
The emergency drill log was not available for me to see the Co2 log, emergency drill log or the fire drills.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-22. Correction verified 2025-01-31.
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Illness & medication
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May 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver took a CPR class that was online only, and did not have hands-on practice.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-14. Correction verified 2024-06-14.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Two of the four children's files observed did not have an emergency contact or had only the parent listed as emergency contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-13. Correction verified 2024-01-26.
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Safety & premises
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Oct 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-25.
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Other
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Oct 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-20. Correction verified 2023-10-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-25. Correction verified 2023-10-25.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-27. Correction verified 2023-10-25.
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-11.
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Other
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Sep 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-10-11.
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Safety & premises
Loose fill was added and barriers moved to contain the fill, but the level is still only 3-4 inches deep.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-10-11.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 29, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A teacher with conditions on her Background Check was left in charge of the operation and was left alone with a class of children.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-08. Correction verified 2023-09-20.
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Staff background & training
One teacher has expired First Aid certification.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-18. Correction verified 2023-09-20.
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Staff background & training
One teacher had expired CPR certification.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-18. Correction verified 2023-09-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
There were Lysol wipes left on a shelf within the reach of children. The bathroom cabinet held Lysol wipes and was not locked.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-29. Correction verified 2023-09-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Two caregivers were observed giving children snack without washing their hands.
HHSC 746.3415(1) — Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-29. Correction verified 2023-09-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Two classes were observed eating snack without washing their hands prior.
HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-29. Correction verified 2023-09-20.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-11. Correction verified 2023-09-20.
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Supervision & ratios
There was no staff list posted. A list was printed and posted while we were at the operation.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-29.
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Safety & premises
There is only 2-3 inches of loose fill in the large playground's use zones.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-11. Correction verified 2023-09-20.
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Safety & premises
There are no marks on the play equipment indicating the necessary levels of loose fill.
HHSC 746.4907(c) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-11. Correction verified 2023-09-20.
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Supervision & ratios
They have no statement about inclusive services to children with special care needs in their policies.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-04. Correction verified 2023-09-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There were no tests of the fire alarms recorded on the operation's Emergency Practices list or elsewhere.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-29. Correction verified 2023-09-20.
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Safety & premises
There were no Carbon Monoxide tests recorded on the Emergency Practices form or elsewhere.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-29. Correction verified 2023-09-20.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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