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Giggle and Grow

Child care center · 610 MAIN ST STE 3, Buda, TX 78610-9464 · License 1776777

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 31. ToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (224)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
There were Lysol wipes left on a shelf within the reach of children. The bathroom cabinet held Lysol wipes and was not locked.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
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.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
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.
Yes
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
A teacher with conditions on her Background Check was left in charge of the operation and was left alone with a class of children.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The emergency drill log was not available for me to see the Co2 log, emergency drill log or the fire drills.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
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.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
There is only 2-3 inches of loose fill in the large playground's use zones.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
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.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
There were no tests of the fire alarms recorded on the operation's Emergency Practices list or elsewhere.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
there has not been a fire drill since March.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
There was no staff list posted. A list was printed and posted while we were at the operation.
Yes
4 746.3415(1) - Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food
Two caregivers were observed giving children snack without washing their hands.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
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.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
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.
3 746.4003(a)(5) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors
Their firdt aid kit did not have scissors or tweezers.
4 746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
The product safety recall was dated8/20/2024
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Two of the four children's files observed did not have an emergency contact or had only the parent listed as emergency contact.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One caregiver took a CPR class that was online only, and did not have hands-on practice.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
There were no Carbon Monoxide tests recorded on the Emergency Practices form or elsewhere.
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Two classes were observed eating snack without washing their hands prior.
4 746.2202(4) - Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Integrated activities
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.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Loose fill was added and barriers moved to contain the fill, but the level is still only 3-4 inches deep.
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
One teacher had expired CPR certification.
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
One teacher has expired First Aid certification.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
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.
3 746.4907(c) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
There are no marks on the play equipment indicating the necessary levels of loose fill.
3 746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
They have no statement about inclusive services to children with special care needs in their policies.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
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.
Yes
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
One teacher has expired First Aid certification.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Two of the four children's files observed did not have an emergency contact or had only the parent listed as emergency contact.
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
One teacher had expired CPR certification.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
There were Lysol wipes left on a shelf within the reach of children. The bathroom cabinet held Lysol wipes and was not locked.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
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.
Yes
3 746.4907(c) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
There are no marks on the play equipment indicating the necessary levels of loose fill.
3 746.4003(a)(5) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors
Their firdt aid kit did not have scissors or tweezers.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The emergency drill log was not available for me to see the Co2 log, emergency drill log or the fire drills.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
There were no tests of the fire alarms recorded on the operation's Emergency Practices list or elsewhere.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
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.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One caregiver took a CPR class that was online only, and did not have hands-on practice.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
there has not been a fire drill since March.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
A teacher with conditions on her Background Check was left in charge of the operation and was left alone with a class of children.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
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.
4 746.2202(4) - Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Integrated activities
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.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
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.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
There is only 2-3 inches of loose fill in the large playground's use zones.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
There were no Carbon Monoxide tests recorded on the Emergency Practices form or elsewhere.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
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.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
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.
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Two classes were observed eating snack without washing their hands prior.
3 746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
They have no statement about inclusive services to children with special care needs in their policies.
4 746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
The product safety recall was dated8/20/2024
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
There was no staff list posted. A list was printed and posted while we were at the operation.
Yes
4 746.3415(1) - Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food
Two caregivers were observed giving children snack without washing their hands.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
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.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
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.
Yes
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Loose fill was added and barriers moved to contain the fill, but the level is still only 3-4 inches deep.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One caregiver took a CPR class that was online only, and did not have hands-on practice.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
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.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
A teacher with conditions on her Background Check was left in charge of the operation and was left alone with a class of children.
4 746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
The product safety recall was dated8/20/2024
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
there has not been a fire drill since March.
3 746.4003(a)(5) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors
Their firdt aid kit did not have scissors or tweezers.
4 746.3415(1) - Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food
Two caregivers were observed giving children snack without washing their hands.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Two of the four children's files observed did not have an emergency contact or had only the parent listed as emergency contact.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
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.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
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.
Yes
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
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.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
There were no Carbon Monoxide tests recorded on the Emergency Practices form or elsewhere.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The emergency drill log was not available for me to see the Co2 log, emergency drill log or the fire drills.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Loose fill was added and barriers moved to contain the fill, but the level is still only 3-4 inches deep.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
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.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
There were no tests of the fire alarms recorded on the operation's Emergency Practices list or elsewhere.
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
One teacher has expired First Aid certification.
3 746.4907(c) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
There are no marks on the play equipment indicating the necessary levels of loose fill.
4 746.2202(4) - Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Integrated activities
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.
3 746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
They have no statement about inclusive services to children with special care needs in their policies.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
There were Lysol wipes left on a shelf within the reach of children. The bathroom cabinet held Lysol wipes and was not locked.
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
One teacher had expired CPR certification.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
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.
Yes
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
There was no staff list posted. A list was printed and posted while we were at the operation.
Yes
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
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.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
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.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
There is only 2-3 inches of loose fill in the large playground's use zones.
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Two classes were observed eating snack without washing their hands prior.
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
One teacher has expired First Aid certification.
3 746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
They have no statement about inclusive services to children with special care needs in their policies.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
There was no staff list posted. A list was printed and posted while we were at the operation.
Yes
4 746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
The product safety recall was dated8/20/2024
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
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.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
there has not been a fire drill since March.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The emergency drill log was not available for me to see the Co2 log, emergency drill log or the fire drills.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
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.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
A teacher with conditions on her Background Check was left in charge of the operation and was left alone with a class of children.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
There were no tests of the fire alarms recorded on the operation's Emergency Practices list or elsewhere.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
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.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
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.
Yes
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Two classes were observed eating snack without washing their hands prior.
4 746.3415(1) - Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food
Two caregivers were observed giving children snack without washing their hands.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
There were no Carbon Monoxide tests recorded on the Emergency Practices form or elsewhere.
4 746.2202(4) - Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Integrated activities
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.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (72)

72 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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