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Scribbles and Giggles Institute

2305 W University Dr, Edinburg, TX 78539 · Hidalgo County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Scribbles and Giggles Institute is a licensed child care center in Edinburg, TX, licensed for up to 140 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2012. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 17 times and investigated 9 reports. Inspectors recorded 21 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (7 of 21). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 10% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #51 of 68 centers in Edinburg and better than 23% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 23%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #51 of 68 centers in Edinburg
3High risk
14Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
1Low risk
21 citations from 17 inspections and 9 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 8, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 8, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 29, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 5, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 4, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 28, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 19, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 5, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 4, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 12, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 30, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 18, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 24, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 1, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 8, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 17, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 25, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 16, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 21, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 19, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 5, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundNov 5, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 2, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 18, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications7
Building & playground safety4
Health & medication3
Records & paperwork2
Sleep safety1
Transportation1
Food & feeding1
Staff ratios1
Child protection1

Citations, newest first

HighMay 5, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible §746.2426(a)(2)
A four-month-old infant was observed asleep on a bouncer. The infant was moved into a crib after being instructed to do so.
Correction verified May 19, 2026
Medium HighMay 5, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
There was no mark to indicate the depth of the loose-fill surfacing material, mulch, for a slide structure.
Correction verified May 19, 2026
MediumMay 5, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
One personnel record was missing the education document, and form 2912 for a caregiver hired on 5/04/26. Training records were not available for one employee.
Correction verified May 28, 2026
HighMay 5, 2026InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
The fire extinguisher was not secured in the transportation vehicle. There was no Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization form for one child being transported from school. Corrected at Inspection: The missing information was placed in the transportation binder.
Correction verified May 19, 2026
Medium HighMay 8, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The classrooms utilized by the children were observed with water stains on the ceiling tiles and dead insects in the light panels. The outdoor area was observed with two exposed nails in the wooden surroundings of a tree. A trash bag was in left in the infant room. Note: The trash bag was removed. There was loose ceiling vent in a classroom used by the children.
Correction verified May 30, 2025
Medium HighMay 8, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
Loose fill surfacing (mulch) was not maintained at the proper depth for two play structures in the outdoor play area. The dirt underneath the mulch visible and over grown weeds were observed within the mulch.
Correction verified May 30, 2025
MediumMay 8, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records - Admission Information §746.603(a)(2)
The admission documentation for one child was incomplete due to the absence of certain pages.
Correction verified May 30, 2025
Medium HighMay 8, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
There was no Food Allergy Emergency Plan for two children with a food allergy.
Correction verified May 30, 2025
Medium HighMay 8, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training §746.1301(a)(7)(A)
Director did not have a current transportation training.
Correction verified May 30, 2025
Medium HighMay 8, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
Three caregivers completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
Correction verified May 30, 2025
Medium HighSep 18, 2024Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion §746.1107(2)
1 out of 12 staff records reviewed is missing a valid high school diploma or equivalent. Discussed waiver/varience with director.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2024
Medium HighSep 18, 2024Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training §746.1301(a)(2)(A)
5 out of 12 staff records reviewed are missing pre-service training topics.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2024
HighOct 17, 2023Found during an investigationStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
The investigation shows that a staff member started working at the operation before there was a cleared background check. (NOTE: Employee is no longer working at the operation.)
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 25, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
CPR training taken by 2 of the caregivers present during inspection did not include use of a CPR manikin and hands-on skill-based instruction.
Correction verified Jun 6, 2023
Medium HighMay 16, 2023Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.305(a)(2)
The operation did not inform Child Care Regulation of a child injury that required medical treatment.
Correction verified Jul 13, 2023
Medium HighJul 21, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
A portable basketball hoop within reach of children was observed tilted and without sand or water to sustain the base. It was located in the playground area where children were playing. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Equipment was removed from the child care area during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 21, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
Updated immunization records of 2 out of 10 child records reviewed were not available during inspection. NOTE: One of the immunization records was requested from parent and made available during the inspection.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2022
MediumJul 21, 2022InspectionChild protection
Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training §746.901(10)
Orientation statements of 4 out of 10 personnel records reviewed were not available for review during inspection.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2022
LowJul 21, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Education Outside of U.S. §746.1045
Diploma of education outside of U.S. was not translated and equivalence information was not available for review for 1 caregiver.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2022
Medium HighNov 5, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion §746.1107(2)
Employee in the process of receiving high school equivalency was providing care of children during inspection. Operation has not submitted a variance for employee.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2021
Medium HighNov 5, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing Before Eating §746.3417(1)
Hand washing did not occur before snack in the Pre-K classroom and before dinner for a group of children in the School Age classroom as observed during inspection.
Correction verified Nov 19, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity140 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-07:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 22, 2012
DirectorGloria Reyes
Phone9563802946
State operation #1362766

Common questions

Does Scribbles and Giggles Institute take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Scribbles and Giggles Institute’s hours?

6:30 AM to 7 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Scribbles and Giggles Institute accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Scribbles and Giggles Institute cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Scribbles and Giggles Institute for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Lower Rio Grande Valley area, which includes Edinburg, is $35.60 a day for infants, $34.40 a day for toddlers and $33.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Scribbles and Giggles Institute had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 5, 2026: “Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Scribbles and Giggles Institute compare with other daycares in Edinburg?

It is tied for #51 of 68 centers in Edinburg by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 23% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Scribbles and Giggles Institute last inspected?

Jul 8, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

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 1362766 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.