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Giggle and Grow

610 Main St Ste 3, Buda, TX 78610 · Hays County

Giggle and Grow is a licensed child care center in Buda, TX, licensed for up to 31 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times. Inspectors recorded 28 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (11 of 28). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 11% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #17 of 17 centers in Buda and better than 4% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 4%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#17 of 17 centers in Buda
3High risk
20Medium High risk
4Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
28 citations from 12 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 4, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 4, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 11, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 17, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 25, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 11, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 20, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 29, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 22, 2023 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety11
Training & qualifications4
Records & paperwork4
Other standards3
Food & feeding3
Health & medication2
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJun 4, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products §746.4135(a)
The product safety recall was dated8/20/2024
Correction verified Jul 10, 2026
Medium HighJun 11, 2025InspectionOther standards
Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Integrated activities §746.2202(4)
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.
Correction verified Jul 8, 2025
Medium HighJun 11, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
there has not been a fire drill since March.
Correction verified Jul 8, 2025
MediumJan 8, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors §746.4003(a)(5)
Their firdt aid kit did not have scissors or tweezers.
Correction verified Jan 31, 2025
Medium HighJan 8, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
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.
Correction verified Jan 31, 2025
MediumJan 8, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
The emergency drill log was not available for me to see the Co2 log, emergency drill log or the fire drills.
Correction verified Jan 31, 2025
Medium HighMay 17, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
One caregiver took a CPR class that was online only, and did not have hands-on practice.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2024
Medium HighDec 6, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Two of the four children's files observed did not have an emergency contact or had only the parent listed as emergency contact.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2024
Medium HighOct 25, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System §746.631(a)
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 11, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System §746.631(a)
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 11, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
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.
Correction verified Oct 25, 2023
Medium HighOct 11, 2023InspectionOther standards
Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations §746.1203(6)
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.
Correction verified Oct 25, 2023
Medium HighOct 11, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
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.
Correction verified Oct 25, 2023
Medium HighSep 20, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
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.
Correction verified Oct 11, 2023
Medium HighSep 20, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
Loose fill was added and barriers moved to contain the fill, but the level is still only 3-4 inches deep.
Correction verified Oct 11, 2023
Medium HighAug 29, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
There is only 2-3 inches of loose fill in the large playground's use zones.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2023
Medium HighAug 29, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(a)(4)(A)
One teacher had expired CPR certification.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2023
MediumAug 29, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services §746.501(a)(30)
They have no statement about inclusive services to children with special care needs in their policies.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2023
Medium HighAug 29, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
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.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2023
Medium HighAug 29, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing Before Eating §746.3417(1)
Two classes were observed eating snack without washing their hands prior.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2023
Medium HighAug 29, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
One teacher has expired First Aid certification.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2023
Medium LowAug 29, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name §746.401(9)
There was no staff list posted. A list was printed and posted while we were at the operation.
Corrected during the visit
HighAug 29, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
There were Lysol wipes left on a shelf within the reach of children. The bathroom cabinet held Lysol wipes and was not locked.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2023
Medium HighAug 29, 2023InspectionOther standards
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly §746.5537(a)(2)
There were no Carbon Monoxide tests recorded on the Emergency Practices form or elsewhere.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2023
HighAug 29, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions §745.635(3)
A teacher with conditions on her Background Check was left in charge of the operation and was left alone with a class of children.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2023
MediumAug 29, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth §746.4907(c)
There are no marks on the play equipment indicating the necessary levels of loose fill.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2023
Medium HighAug 29, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food §746.3415(1)
Two caregivers were observed giving children snack without washing their hands.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2023
HighAug 29, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Smoke Detectors Testing §746.5319
There were no tests of the fire alarms recorded on the operation's Emergency Practices list or elsewhere.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity31 children
Ages servedToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJul 15, 2024
DirectorNatalia Gaytan
Phone5122955437
State operation #1776777

Common questions

Does Giggle and Grow take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.

What are Giggle and Grow’s hours?

7 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Giggle and Grow accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

Has Giggle and Grow had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 29, 2023: “Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Giggle and Grow compare with other daycares in Buda?

It is #17 of 17 centers in Buda by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 4% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Giggle and Grow last inspected?

Jun 4, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Other centers near 78610

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1776777 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.