The Learning Experience
825 Main St, Buda, TX
4.8· 120 reviews
Giggle and Grow
- licensed capacity
- 31
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $189
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About Giggle and Grow
Giggle and Grow is a licensed child care center in Buda, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 15, 2024, for up to 31 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 31 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 31 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Giggle and Grow has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Hays County has a median price of $189 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$202
Home daycare$181
Toddler
Center$189
Home daycare$172
Preschool
Center$183
Home daycare$170
School age
Center$173
Home daycare$160
State record
Inspection reports for Giggle and Grow
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 31 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1776777
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Jun 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
“The product safety recall was dated8/20/2024”
The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2026
Jun 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.2202(4) - Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Integrated activities
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2025
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“there has not been a fire drill since March.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2025
Jan 8, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2025
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“The emergency drill log was not available for me to see the Co2 log, emergency drill log or the fire drills.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2025
746.4003(a)(5) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors
“Their firdt aid kit did not have scissors or tweezers.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2025
May 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“One caregiver took a CPR class that was online only, and did not have hands-on practice.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024
- Apr 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Two of the four children's files observed did not have an emergency contact or had only the parent listed as emergency contact.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2024
Oct 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
“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
Oct 11, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2023
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2023
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2023
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
“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
Sep 20, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“Loose fill was added and barriers moved to contain the fill, but the level is still only 3-4 inches deep.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2023
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2023
Show 2 earlier visits
Aug 29, 2023Inspection13 rules cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“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 state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2023
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
“There were no tests of the fire alarms recorded on the operation's Emergency Practices list or elsewhere.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2023
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“A teacher with conditions on her Background Check was left in charge of the operation and was left alone with a class of children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2023
746.4907(c) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
“There are no marks on the play equipment indicating the necessary levels of loose fill.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2023
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“One teacher had expired CPR certification.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2023
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
“Two classes were observed eating snack without washing their hands prior.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2023
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“There is only 2-3 inches of loose fill in the large playground's use zones.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2023
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“One teacher has expired First Aid certification.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2023
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
“There was no staff list posted. A list was printed and posted while we were at the operation.”
Corrected during the visit
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
“They have no statement about inclusive services to children with special care needs in their policies.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2023
746.3415(1) - Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food
“Two caregivers were observed giving children snack without washing their hands.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2023
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“There were Lysol wipes left on a shelf within the reach of children. The bathroom cabinet held Lysol wipes and was not locked.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2023
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
“There were no Carbon Monoxide tests recorded on the Emergency Practices form or elsewhere.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2023
- May 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Giggle and Grow
Is Giggle and Grow licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 15, 2024.
When was Giggle and Grow last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 4, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Giggle and Grow had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 8 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Giggle and Grow care for?
31, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Giggle and Grow accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Giggle and Grow's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Giggle and Grow cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 295-5437 to ask.
What is Giggle and Grow's phone number?
(512) 295-5437.
Where is Giggle and Grow?
610 Main St Ste 3, Buda, TX 78610. The nearest other daycare we list is The Learning Experience, 0.2 miles away.