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Gingerbread Kids Academy

4 critical, 24 serious, 8 minor findings across 36 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Oct 18, 2023.

814 FM 2977 Rd, Richmond, TX 77469 · (281) 239-2110

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Inspection record · 36 monthsRichmond licensed centers, n=70

Critical findings4 critical, 24 serious, 8 minor across 28 inspections and 8 investigations (36 visits). Most recent critical: Oct 18, 2023.

Critical4 vs median 4

57% of centers have at least one

Serious24 vs median 12

86% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2014Full Permit

Practical6:30a–6:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 140

Texas HHSC operation #1533835 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
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Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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Inspection record

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2026
Jul 8, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  The two drivers did not have their current two hours of transportation inside their respective folder for licensing to review.
  Corrected Jul 24, 2026, verified Jul 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Medication No Longer Used
  The medicine cabinet was review. A total of four medication were found to be expired.
  Corrected Jul 24, 2026, verified Jul 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3809.
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  A total of ten employees file were review. One employee did not have their notarized affidavit inside their folder for licensing to review.
  Corrected Jul 17, 2026, verified Jul 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
Jul 8, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Medication No Longer Used
  The medicine cabinet was review. A total of four medication were found to be expired.
  Corrected Jul 24, 2026, verified Jul 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3809.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  The two drivers did not have their current two hours of transportation inside their respective folder for licensing to review.
  Corrected Jul 24, 2026, verified Jul 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  A total of ten employees file were review. One employee did not have their notarized affidavit inside their folder for licensing to review.
  Corrected Jul 17, 2026, verified Jul 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
Jul 8, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Medication No Longer Used
  The medicine cabinet was review. A total of four medication were found to be expired.
  Corrected Jul 24, 2026, verified Jul 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3809.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  The two drivers did not have their current two hours of transportation inside their respective folder for licensing to review.
  Corrected Jul 24, 2026, verified Jul 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  A total of ten employees file were review. One employee did not have their notarized affidavit inside their folder for licensing to review.
  Corrected Jul 17, 2026, verified Jul 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
Jul 8, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Medication No Longer Used
  The medicine cabinet was review. A total of four medication were found to be expired.
  Corrected Jul 24, 2026, verified Jul 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3809.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  The two drivers did not have their current two hours of transportation inside their respective folder for licensing to review.
  Corrected Jul 24, 2026, verified Jul 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  A total of ten employees file were review. One employee did not have their notarized affidavit inside their folder for licensing to review.
  Corrected Jul 17, 2026, verified Jul 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
2025
Sep 23, 2025 to Sep 29, 20254 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Sep 29, 2025 inspection
- Sep 29, 2025 inspection
- Sep 29, 2025 inspection
- Sep 29, 2025 inspection
- Sep 23, 2025 complaint investigation
- Sep 23, 2025 complaint investigation
- Sep 23, 2025 complaint investigation
- Sep 23, 2025 complaint investigation
Jul 25, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
  The first aid kit found inside the transportation vehicle has been expired the year of 2021.
  Corrected Aug 26, 2025, verified Aug 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4001.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
  A total of ten children files were review. One out of ten children files were missing the parental rights for licensing to review.
  Corrected Aug 26, 2025, verified Aug 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.503.
Jul 25, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
  A total of ten children files were review. One out of ten children files were missing the parental rights for licensing to review.
  Corrected Aug 26, 2025, verified Aug 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.503.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
  The first aid kit found inside the transportation vehicle has been expired the year of 2021.
  Corrected Aug 26, 2025, verified Aug 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4001.
Jul 25, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
  A total of ten children files were review. One out of ten children files were missing the parental rights for licensing to review.
  Corrected Aug 26, 2025, verified Aug 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.503.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
  The first aid kit found inside the transportation vehicle has been expired the year of 2021.
  Corrected Aug 26, 2025, verified Aug 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4001.
Jul 25, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
  A total of ten children files were review. One out of ten children files were missing the parental rights for licensing to review.
  Corrected Aug 26, 2025, verified Aug 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.503.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
  The first aid kit found inside the transportation vehicle has been expired the year of 2021.
  Corrected Aug 26, 2025, verified Aug 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4001.
Jan 23, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
  Corrected Jan 24, 2025, verified Jan 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 23, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
  Corrected Jan 24, 2025, verified Jan 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 23, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
  Corrected Jan 24, 2025, verified Jan 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 23, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
  Corrected Jan 24, 2025, verified Jan 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
2024
Sep 25, 2024 to Oct 30, 20248 inspections
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- Oct 30, 2024 inspection
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- Sep 25, 2024 inspection
- Sep 25, 2024 inspection
- Sep 25, 2024 inspection
- Sep 25, 2024 inspection
2023
Nov 1, 2023 to Nov 1, 20234 inspections
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Oct 18, 2023Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
  A 3 month old infant was sleeping in a bouncer.
  Corrected Oct 18, 2023, verified Nov 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
  The diaper changing table in the toddler classroom had food particles and food crumbs under the changing pad.
  Corrected Oct 19, 2023, verified Nov 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  7 infants in care do not have updated feeding instructions.
  Corrected Nov 1, 2023, verified Nov 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Oct 18, 2023Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
  A 3 month old infant was sleeping in a bouncer.
  Corrected Oct 18, 2023, verified Nov 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  7 infants in care do not have updated feeding instructions.
  Corrected Nov 1, 2023, verified Nov 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
  The diaper changing table in the toddler classroom had food particles and food crumbs under the changing pad.
  Corrected Oct 19, 2023, verified Nov 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(11).
Oct 18, 2023Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
  A 3 month old infant was sleeping in a bouncer.
  Corrected Oct 18, 2023, verified Nov 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  7 infants in care do not have updated feeding instructions.
  Corrected Nov 1, 2023, verified Nov 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
  The diaper changing table in the toddler classroom had food particles and food crumbs under the changing pad.
  Corrected Oct 19, 2023, verified Nov 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(11).
Oct 18, 2023Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
  A 3 month old infant was sleeping in a bouncer.
  Corrected Oct 18, 2023, verified Nov 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
  The diaper changing table in the toddler classroom had food particles and food crumbs under the changing pad.
  Corrected Oct 19, 2023, verified Nov 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  7 infants in care do not have updated feeding instructions.
  Corrected Nov 1, 2023, verified Nov 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).

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2022
Oct 19, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  During inspection walkthrough a caregiver was present without a clear background check caring for children.
  Corrected Oct 24, 2022, verified Oct 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Oct 19, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  During inspection walkthrough a caregiver was present without a clear background check caring for children.
  Corrected Oct 24, 2022, verified Oct 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Oct 19, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  During inspection walkthrough a caregiver was present without a clear background check caring for children.
  Corrected Oct 24, 2022, verified Oct 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Oct 19, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  During inspection walkthrough a caregiver was present without a clear background check caring for children.
  Corrected Oct 24, 2022, verified Oct 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
2021
Oct 22, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
  3 staff files reviewed did not have their full 24 hours of annual training completed.
  Corrected Nov 5, 2021, verified Oct 28, 2021. Standard 746.1301(5)(A).
Oct 22, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
  3 staff files reviewed did not have their full 24 hours of annual training completed.
  Corrected Nov 5, 2021, verified Oct 28, 2021. Standard 746.1301(5)(A).
Oct 22, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
  3 staff files reviewed did not have their full 24 hours of annual training completed.
  Corrected Nov 5, 2021, verified Oct 28, 2021. Standard 746.1301(5)(A).
Oct 22, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
  3 staff files reviewed did not have their full 24 hours of annual training completed.
  Corrected Nov 5, 2021, verified Oct 28, 2021. Standard 746.1301(5)(A).

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