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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- 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
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
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
Location and nearby daycares
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
- 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- 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
- 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- 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
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- 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
- 746.5307(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- 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
- 746.2909(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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
- 746.401(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
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
- 746.2411(2)(B)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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