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Gingerbread House Academy

1612 W Loop 374, Palmview, TX 78572
licensed capacity
45
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2021

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About Gingerbread House Academy

Gingerbread House Academy is a licensed child care center in Palmview, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 8, 2021, for up to 45 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 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
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
45 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot 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 capacity45 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Gingerbread House Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hidalgo County has a median price of $144 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.
Hidalgo County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$144
Home daycare$131

Toddler

Center$136
Home daycare$126

Preschool

Center$133
Home daycare$124

School age

Center$126
Home daycare$120

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 Gingerbread House Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
45 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2021
License number
#1718766
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 10, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “An eletrical box in room 2 is missing its cover.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2026

  2. Jan 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “One out of six children's files reviewed is missing immunization records.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2025

  4. Aug 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 7, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.603(a)(8) - 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 during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “The fire drill for the month of July 2024 was not documented. Corrected at Inspection: The fire drill was documented.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.4503(b) - 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 during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2024

  6. Dec 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 8, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5307(b) - 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 during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - 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 during the visit

  8. Dec 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 4, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2909(4) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2022

  10. Sep 29, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium Low risk

      746.623(1)(A) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(3)(A) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

      “The most recent inspection form was not posted.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(19) - 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 during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - 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 during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium risk

      746.1701 - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2022

Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Mar 15, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.2411(2)(B) - 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 during the visit

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 Gingerbread House Academy

Is Gingerbread House Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 8, 2021.

When was Gingerbread House Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 10, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Gingerbread House Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Gingerbread House Academy care for?

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

Does Gingerbread House Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Gingerbread House Academy's hours?

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

How much does Gingerbread House Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 452-4090 to ask.

What is Gingerbread House Academy's phone number?

(956) 452-4090.

Where is Gingerbread House Academy?

1612 W Loop 374, Palmview, TX 78572.

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