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Giggle and Grow

giggleandgroweducare.com

At a glance

  • Small center, licensed for 31 children.
  • Hours 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 5 days a week.
  • Tuition $826 to $1,049 a month, full time; the age it is for isn’t stated. See costs

What to know

They serve: 18 months through 5 years (their website).

The license is the range the state allows. It does not say which ages have openings.

What the state has found

This state publishes the visits that cited something but not the ones that cited nothing, so there is no city rate to set this beside.

See each inspection

Licensing inspections

  • Jun 4, 20261 citation
    • 746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe productsMedium High
      • “The product safety recall was dated8/20/2024”

        746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products

  • Jun 11, 20252 citations
    • 746.2202(4) - Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Integrated activitiesMedium High
      • “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.”

        746.2202(4) - Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Integrated activities

    • 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesMedium High
      • “there has not been a fire drill since March.”

        746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

  • Jan 8, 20253 citations
    • 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalMedium High
      • “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.”

        746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

    • 746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsMedium
      • “The emergency drill log was not available for me to see the Co2 log, emergency drill log or the fire drills.”

        746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

    • 746.4003(a)(5) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - ScissorsMedium
      • “Their firdt aid kit did not have scissors or tweezers.”

        746.4003(a)(5) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors

  • May 17, 20241 citation
    • 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill basedMedium High
      • “One caregiver took a CPR class that was online only, and did not have hands-on practice.”

        746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

  • Dec 6, 20231 citation
    • 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactMedium High
      • “Two of the four children's files observed did not have an emergency contact or had only the parent listed as emergency contact.”

        746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

  • Oct 25, 20231 citation
    • 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking SystemMedium High
      • “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.”

        746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System

  • Oct 11, 20234 citations
    • 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking SystemMedium High
      • “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.”

        746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System

    • 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanMedium High
      • “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.”

        746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

    • 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectationsMedium High
      • “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.”

        746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations

    • 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessMedium High
      • “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.”

        746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

  • Sep 20, 20232 citations
    • 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsMedium High
      • “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.”

        746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    • 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessMedium High
      • “Loose fill was added and barriers moved to contain the fill, but the level is still only 3-4 inches deep.”

        746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

  • Aug 29, 202313 citations
    • 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w, conditions or eligible w, conditions you must restrict duties per conditions, restrictionsHigh
      • “A teacher with conditions on her Background Check was left in charge of the operation and was left alone with a class of children.”

        745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w, conditions or eligible w, conditions you must restrict duties per conditions, restrictions

    • 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors TestingHigh
      • “There were no tests of the fire alarms recorded on the operation's Emergency Practices list or elsewhere.”

        746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing

    • 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenHigh
      • “There were Lysol wipes left on a shelf within the reach of children. The bathroom cabinet held Lysol wipes and was not locked.”

        746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

    • 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessMedium High
      • “There is only 2-3 inches of loose fill in the large playground's use zones.”

        746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

    • 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPRMedium High
      • “One teacher had expired CPR certification.”

        746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

    • 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue BreathingMedium High
      • “One teacher has expired First Aid certification.”

        746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

    • 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before EatingMedium High
      • “Two classes were observed eating snack without washing their hands prior.”

        746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating

    • 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsMedium High
      • “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.”

        746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    • 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors MonthlyMedium High
      • “There were no Carbon Monoxide tests recorded on the Emergency Practices form or elsewhere.”

        746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly

    • 746.3415(1) - Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling FoodMedium High
      • “Two caregivers were observed giving children snack without washing their hands.”

        746.3415(1) - Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food

    • 746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive servicesMedium
      • “They have no statement about inclusive services to children with special care needs in their policies.”

        746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

    • 746.4907(c) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper DepthMedium
      • “There are no marks on the play equipment indicating the necessary levels of loose fill.”

        746.4907(c) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth

    • 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81, 2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last nameMedium Low
      • “There was no staff list posted. A list was printed and posted while we were at the operation.”

        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

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Texas HHSC

Last visit
June 4, 2026
On file
9 visits since August 2023 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
High — A teacher with conditions on her Background Check was left in charge of the operation and was left alone with a class of children. · August 29, 2023

Texas HHSC describes each deficiency in writing and weights the standard behind it from high to low by the risk a violation presents to children. It publishes no inspection document.

Jun 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · June 4, 2026

746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products · Medium High

The product safety recall was dated8/20/2024

State licensing record

Jun 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · June 11, 2025

746.2202(4) - Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Integrated activities · Medium High

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.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes · Medium High

there has not been a fire drill since March.

State licensing record

Jan 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · January 8, 2025

746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills · Medium

The emergency drill log was not available for me to see the Co2 log, emergency drill log or the fire drills.

746.4003(a)(5) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors · Medium

Their firdt aid kit did not have scissors or tweezers.

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional · Medium High

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.

State licensing record

May 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · May 17, 2024

746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based · Medium High

One caregiver took a CPR class that was online only, and did not have hands-on practice.

State licensing record

Dec 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · December 6, 2023

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact · Medium High

Two of the four children's files observed did not have an emergency contact or had only the parent listed as emergency contact.

State licensing record

Oct 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · October 25, 2023

746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System · Medium High

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.

State licensing record

Oct 2023 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · October 11, 2023

746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System · Medium High

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.

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean · Medium High

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.

746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations · Medium High

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.

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less · Medium High

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.

State licensing record

Sep 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · September 20, 2023

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards · Medium High

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.

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less · Medium High

Loose fill was added and barriers moved to contain the fill, but the level is still only 3-4 inches deep.

State licensing record

Aug 2023 Licensing visit 13 findings

Licensing visit · August 29, 2023

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less · Medium High

There is only 2-3 inches of loose fill in the large playground's use zones.

745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions · High

A teacher with conditions on her Background Check was left in charge of the operation and was left alone with a class of children.

746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services · Medium

They have no statement about inclusive services to children with special care needs in their policies.

746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR · Medium High

One teacher had expired CPR certification.

746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing · High

There were no tests of the fire alarms recorded on the operation's Emergency Practices list or elsewhere.

746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing · Medium High

One teacher has expired First Aid certification.

746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating · Medium High

Two classes were observed eating snack without washing their hands prior.

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children · High

There were Lysol wipes left on a shelf within the reach of children. The bathroom cabinet held Lysol wipes and was not locked.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards · Medium High

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.

746.4907(c) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth · Medium

There are no marks on the play equipment indicating the necessary levels of loose fill.

746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly · Medium High

There were no Carbon Monoxide tests recorded on the Emergency Practices form or elsewhere.

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 · Medium Low

There was no staff list posted. A list was printed and posted while we were at the operation.

746.3415(1) - Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food · Medium High

Two caregivers were observed giving children snack without washing their hands.

State licensing record

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What it costs

$826 to $1,049 a month

Austin-area comparison hidden until they say which age this price is for.

Part time
$357 to $1,000 a month
Application fee
$135

A day here

7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 5 days a week

Details

Phone
(512) 295-5437
Address
610 Main St Ste 3, Buda, 78610
License
1776777
Established
2023

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All checked July 2026.

What it costs

State record

From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked November 8, 2026.

A day here

Details

Small means the smallest quarter of Austin-area’s 928 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 12 to 61 children. Medium is 62 to 153; large is 154 to 731.

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