Giggle and Grow San Marcos
2411 Hunter Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
16 critical, 40 serious, 4 minor findings across 40 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: May 28, 2026.
40 inspections · 0 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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- Meals providedNot listed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careNot listed
- After-school careNot listed
- Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careNot listed
- Field tripsNot listed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
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Licensed capacity: 74 children. This is not the number of open places.
Programs & learning
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Snacks Provided
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State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
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06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
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- After-school careNot listed
- Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careNot listed
- Field tripsNot listed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesListed
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16 critical, 40 serious, 4 minor findings across 40 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: May 28, 2026.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
15 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.1329(a) (4 visits); 746.801(10) (4 visits); 746.3401(a) (4 visits); 746.5101(a) (4 visits); 746.3301(b) (4 visits); 746.3415(4) (4 visits); 746.1309(a) (4 visits); 746.603(a)(4) (4 visits); 746.3701(1) (4 visits); 746.2421(a) (4 visits); 746.5205(4) (4 visits); 745.641 (4 visits); 746.5319 (4 visits); 746.613(a) (4 visits); 746.4305 (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Jun 15, 2026.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
40 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Three caregivers were missing the training certificate for the required health and safety topics.
State verification published Jun 15, 2026.
Inspection record
Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.
Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.
- 2026
- Jun 17, 2026 to Jun 17, 20264 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jun 17, 2026 inspection
- Jun 17, 2026 inspection
- Jun 17, 2026 inspection
- Jun 17, 2026 inspection
- May 28, 2026Inspection6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The annual fire inspection was due on 5/1/2026.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The emergency practice log was not available for review.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual sanitation inspection was due on 4/22/2026.
Correction verified Jul 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
The operation is not following the CACFP guidelines by only serving one food component for the morning and afternoon snacks.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing an infants diaper. This was corrected when the caregiver washed her hands.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(4).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Three caregivers were missing the training certificate for the required health and safety topics.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2026. Standard 746.1329(a).
- May 28, 2026Inspection6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The annual fire inspection was due on 5/1/2026.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
The operation is not following the CACFP guidelines by only serving one food component for the morning and afternoon snacks.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The emergency practice log was not available for review.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual sanitation inspection was due on 4/22/2026.
Correction verified Jul 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing an infants diaper. This was corrected when the caregiver washed her hands.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(4).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Three caregivers were missing the training certificate for the required health and safety topics.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2026. Standard 746.1329(a).
- May 28, 2026Inspection6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The annual fire inspection was due on 5/1/2026.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual sanitation inspection was due on 4/22/2026.
Correction verified Jul 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing an infants diaper. This was corrected when the caregiver washed her hands.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
The operation is not following the CACFP guidelines by only serving one food component for the morning and afternoon snacks.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The emergency practice log was not available for review.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(10).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Three caregivers were missing the training certificate for the required health and safety topics.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2026. Standard 746.1329(a).
- May 28, 2026Inspection6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The annual fire inspection was due on 5/1/2026.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The emergency practice log was not available for review.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
The operation is not following the CACFP guidelines by only serving one food component for the morning and afternoon snacks.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual sanitation inspection was due on 4/22/2026.
Correction verified Jul 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing an infants diaper. This was corrected when the caregiver washed her hands.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(4).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Three caregivers were missing the training certificate for the required health and safety topics.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2026. Standard 746.1329(a).
- 2025
- Dec 15, 2025 to Dec 15, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Dec 15, 2025 inspection
- Dec 15, 2025 inspection
- Dec 15, 2025 inspection
- Dec 15, 2025 inspection
- Jun 30, 2025Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Four staff members were missing required annual training hours.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
One child's record was missing an updated immunization record.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
One infant in care did not have a feeding form available for review.
Correction verified Jul 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
- Jun 30, 2025Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
One child's record was missing an updated immunization record.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
One infant in care did not have a feeding form available for review.
Correction verified Jul 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Four staff members were missing required annual training hours.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- Jun 30, 2025Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
One infant in care did not have a feeding form available for review.
Correction verified Jul 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
One child's record was missing an updated immunization record.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Four staff members were missing required annual training hours.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- Jun 30, 2025Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
One infant in care did not have a feeding form available for review.
Correction verified Jul 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
One child's record was missing an updated immunization record.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Four staff members were missing required annual training hours.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- Feb 3, 2025Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was present without an active background check. The caregiver left during the inspection.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
Smoke Detectors Testing
The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors have not been inspected monthly.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5319.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documentation of Drills
The fire drills, lock down drills, and sheltering drills have not been documented.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
- Feb 3, 2025Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Smoke Detectors Testing
The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors have not been inspected monthly.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5319.
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was present without an active background check. The caregiver left during the inspection.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documentation of Drills
The fire drills, lock down drills, and sheltering drills have not been documented.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
- Feb 3, 2025Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Smoke Detectors Testing
The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors have not been inspected monthly.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5319.
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was present without an active background check. The caregiver left during the inspection.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documentation of Drills
The fire drills, lock down drills, and sheltering drills have not been documented.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
- Feb 3, 2025Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Smoke Detectors Testing
The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors have not been inspected monthly.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5319.
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was present without an active background check. The caregiver left during the inspection.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documentation of Drills
The fire drills, lock down drills, and sheltering drills have not been documented.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
- 2024
- Jul 10, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Immunizations
One child's immunization record was not up-to-date.
Correction verified Jul 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
- Jul 10, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Immunizations
One child's immunization record was not up-to-date.
Correction verified Jul 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
- Jul 10, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Immunizations
One child's immunization record was not up-to-date.
Correction verified Jul 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
- Jul 10, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Immunizations
One child's immunization record was not up-to-date.
Correction verified Jul 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
- Feb 27, 2024 to May 17, 202412 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- May 17, 2024 inspection
- May 17, 2024 inspection
- May 17, 2024 inspection
- May 17, 2024 inspection
- Apr 4, 2024 inspection
- Apr 4, 2024 inspection
- Apr 4, 2024 inspection
- Apr 4, 2024 inspection
- Feb 27, 2024 inspection
- Feb 27, 2024 inspection
- Feb 27, 2024 inspection
- Feb 27, 2024 inspection
- Feb 22, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The outdoor fence height measured in various areas between 3 ft. 3 in. and 3 ft. 11 in.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4305.
- Feb 22, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The outdoor fence height measured in various areas between 3 ft. 3 in. and 3 ft. 11 in.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4305.
- Feb 22, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The outdoor fence height measured in various areas between 3 ft. 3 in. and 3 ft. 11 in.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4305.
- Feb 22, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The outdoor fence height measured in various areas between 3 ft. 3 in. and 3 ft. 11 in.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4305.
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Aug 1, 2024
- Capacity
- 74 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Accepted
- County
- Hays
- Website
- www.giggleandgroweducare.com
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Contact & location
2411 Hunter Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
State records and provider information have separate sources. Provider claims do not establish independently verified care quality. Missing data is not evidence of an issue-free record.