Gingerbread House Academy
Licensed Center · Palmview, Hidalgo County, TX · Operation No. 1718766
Gingerbread House Academy holds a Full Permit issued September 8, 2021. In the state's 60-month public window it has 11 inspections on record with 16 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
September 8, 2021
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
45 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
1612 W Loop 374, Palmview, TX 78572-6579
The 60-month record
11
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
16
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 0 · Medium High 8 · Medium 7 · Medium Low 1 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Aug 26, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 7, 2024 | Inspection | 4 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 8, 2023 | Inspection | 2 |
| Dec 9, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
| Sep 29, 2022 | Inspection | 6 |
| Mar 15, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
Deficiency records
June 10, 2026 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
An eletrical box in room 2 is missing its cover.
Corrected: June 12, 2026
July 18, 2025 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One out of six children's files reviewed is missing immunization records.
Corrected: August 1, 2025
August 7, 2024 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two classrooms were observed with a water stain ceiling tile. A light panel was observed with numerous dead insects. Three vents were observed with dust and debris. The outdoor fence was observed tilted and loose.
Corrected: August 12, 2024
August 7, 2024 Standard § 746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The sign in and out log was not maintained. The 12 children present were not signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.
Corrected: August 7, 2024
August 7, 2024 Standard § 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The fire drill for the month of July 2024 was not documented. Corrected at Inspection: The fire drill was documented.
Corrected: August 7, 2024
August 7, 2024 Standard § 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The mats used by the children during nap time were not labeled with their name or a number. Corrected at Inspection: The mats were labeled during the inspection.
Corrected: August 7, 2024
September 8, 2023 Standard § 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The fire extinguisher in one of the transportation vehicles was not currently service. The last service date on the tag was April 2022. Note: This was CORRECTED as the fire extinguisher got serviced during inspection.
Corrected: September 8, 2023
September 8, 2023 Standard § 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
There was no documentation available for the fire drill conducted in the month of August. NOTE: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the director documented the fire drill conducted in the month of August.
Corrected: September 8, 2023
November 4, 2022 Standard § 746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The arrangement of the floor mats during nap time were positioned very close to each other and did not provide a walkway for the caregiver. The caregiver was observed having to walk over children in order to get around the room.
Corrected: November 4, 2022
September 29, 2022 Standard § 746.623(1)(A) - Immunizations-Immunization record must include the child's name and birth date
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
A child immnunization record available for review did not meet the acceptable documentation. The digital record availabe did not include information indicating that it was an oficial record from the Texas Immunization Registry, doctor's office, pharmacy, or clinic information.
Corrected: October 3, 2022
September 29, 2022 Standard § 746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Ratios were not met when a caregiver was caring for 11 children of varying ages.1 fifteen month old, 1 Eighteen month old, 5 Two year olds, and 4 Three year olds. According to the ratio chart when 12 or fewer children are in care at the operation, a caregiver may supervise 1 infant between 0-17 months old and no more than 5 children between 18 months - 4 years of age.
Corrected: September 29, 2022
September 29, 2022 Standard § 746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver caring for a group of children did not have current training in Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing.
Corrected: October 3, 2022
September 29, 2022 Standard § 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The most recent inspection form was not posted.
Corrected: September 29, 2022
September 29, 2022 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A water hose was not stored properly and presented a tripping hazard for children as it was located on the ground by the door that leads to the outdoor playground. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the water hose was stored and removed from the ground.
Corrected: September 29, 2022
September 29, 2022 Standard § 746.801(19) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Tracking System
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The sign in and out form was not being maintained as a total of 11 children were present at the operation and only 10 were signed in. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as all children present at the operation were accounted for on the sign in sheet.
Corrected: September 29, 2022
March 15, 2022 Standard § 746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Several play yards in the infant room were not equipped with fitted sheets. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as sheets were provided for two play yards.
Corrected: March 15, 2022
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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