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Giggles and Grins Little Scholars

306 Highway 190 E, Huntsville, TX 77340
licensed capacity
122
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2023
Call (936) 439-4174Directions

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About

About Giggles and Grins Little Scholars

Giggles and Grins Little Scholars is a licensed child care center in Huntsville, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 6, 2023, for up to 122 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
122 children

Hours

Hours

Monday5:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday5:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday5:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday5:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday5:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity122 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Giggles and Grins Little Scholars has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Walker County has a median price of $185 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.
Walker County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Giggles and Grins Little Scholars

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
122 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2023
License number
#1786467
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 5, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 15 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 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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  1. Jun 5, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

      “Based on a DFPS investigation staff did not follow the center's policy in not contacting the parent immediately after the child fell.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2026

  2. Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 23, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jan 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 19, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “A child with food allergies noted on their admission paperwork did not have a food allergy emergency plan as required. The child also had an epi pen for a non-food allergy without an emergency plan.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026

  7. Nov 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “2 caregivers had first aid/cpr that has expired. One caregiver's expired in September and the other's in August.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2025

  8. Oct 27, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Aug 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 12, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. May 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      HRC42.054 - Required Fees

      “The operation has past due background check fees from two different invoices that are each more than 30 days past due. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the fees were paid.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Apr 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Nov 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 9, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. May 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 26, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Other rulesHigh risk

      745.247 - Franchise Tax Delinquent

      “The operation's franchise tax status is showing as forfeited on the comptroller's website.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2023

  7. Oct 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Giggles and Grins Little Scholars

Is Giggles and Grins Little Scholars licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 6, 2023.

When was Giggles and Grins Little Scholars last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 5, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Giggles and Grins Little Scholars had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 4 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Giggles and Grins Little Scholars care for?

122, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Giggles and Grins Little Scholars accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Giggles and Grins Little Scholars' hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Giggles and Grins Little Scholars cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (936) 439-4174 to ask.

What is Giggles and Grins Little Scholars' phone number?

(936) 439-4174.

Where is Giggles and Grins Little Scholars?

306 Highway 190 E, Huntsville, TX 77340.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).