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Licensed center · Palmview, TX

Gingerbread House Academy

  • Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
  • Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today
  • Capacity 45
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School transportation
  • Drop-in care

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1612 W Loop 374
Palmview, TX 78572 Map and directions
Hours
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Days
Mon to Fri
Ages
Infants to school age
Capacity
45 children
Meals
Meals and snacks provided
Nearby
Not mapped

Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026

Hours

Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today

Hours on file with the state

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
ThursdayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayClosed

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

  • Infants
  • Toddlers
  • Preschool
  • School age

Programs and features on the state record

  • Licensed for 45 children
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School-age care
  • Before-school care
  • Meals provided
  • After-school care
  • Snacks provided
  • Drop-in care
  • Part-time care
  • Transportation to and from school

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1612 W Loop 374, Palmview, TX 78572 · Hidalgo County · 12 licensed daycares in 78572

Capacity rank 7 of 12 in this ZIP · Open past 6:30 PM, one of 9 in 78572

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Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit
On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
Operation number
1718766
Permit type
Licensed center
Licensed since
September 2021
Adverse action on record
No
Conditions on permit
No
Corrective action
No

Inspection history

11 inspections on record, most recent Jun 10, 2026. 7 of 11 visits and reports cited a standard.

  • Jun 10, 2026Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      An eletrical box in room 2 is missing its cover.

      Corrected Jun 12, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • Jan 12, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jul 18, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Records - Immunizations

      One out of six children's files reviewed is missing immunization records.

      Corrected Aug 1, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • Aug 26, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
  • Aug 7, 2024Inspection4 standards cited
    • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      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 Aug 12, 2024 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.4503(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

      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 Aug 7, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

    • 746.603(a)(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs

      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 Aug 7, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

    • 746.5205(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Documentation of Drills

      The fire drill for the month of July 2024 was not documented. Corrected at Inspection: The fire drill was documented.

      Corrected Aug 7, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • Dec 21, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
  • Sep 8, 2023Inspection2 standards cited
    • 746.5307(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Fire Extinguishers Serviced

      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 Sep 8, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

    • 746.5205(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Documentation of Drills

      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 Sep 8, 2023, at the inspection

  • Dec 9, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
  • Nov 4, 2022Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.2909(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway

      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 Nov 4, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • Sep 29, 2022Inspection6 standards cited
    • 746.401(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

      The most recent inspection form was not posted.

      Corrected Sep 29, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      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 Sep 29, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

    • 746.623(1)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

      Immunizations-Immunization record must include the child's name and birth date

      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 Oct 3, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children

      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 Sep 29, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.801(19)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Tracking System

      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 Sep 29, 2022, at the inspection

    • 746.1301(3)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing

      A caregiver caring for a group of children did not have current training in Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing.

      Corrected Oct 3, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • Mar 15, 2022Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.2411(2)(B)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets

      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 Mar 15, 2022, at the inspection

Cited standards by risk level

16 standards cited across 11 inspections, most recently Jun 10, 2026. All 16 shown are recorded as corrected.

  • High0
  • Medium High850%
  • Medium744%
  • Medium Low16%
  • Low0
Visits with nothing cited
4 of 11 shown
Corrected at the visit
8 of 16 findings, 8 more corrected later
Most recent citation
Jun 10, 2026

Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.

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