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Gingerbread House

717 LFD Dr, Littlefield, TX 793394.7· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
57
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$146
year first permitted
2002

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About

About Gingerbread House

Gingerbread House is a licensed child care center in Littlefield, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 19, 2002, for up to 57 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:15 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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
57 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:15 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:15 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:15 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:15 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:15 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 capacity57 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Gingerbread House has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lamb County has a median price of $146 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.
Lamb County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$146
Home daycare$133

Toddler

Center$138
Home daycare$127

Preschool

Center$134
Home daycare$126

School age

Center$128
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

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
57 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2002
License number
#559193
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 19, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2

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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See all 18 visits
  1. Feb 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “Cleaning supplies were observed under the sink in a bathroom used by children.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026

  2. Oct 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 1, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “It was found during the inspection that children were left alone in a classroom unsupervised. Also during the inspection another caregiver left their classroom leaving children unsupervised in the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “5 out of 5 records reviewed did not have current CPR certification.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “While reviewing records one record did not have a current Affadavit Exemption from Immunizations Form on file. Exemption form on file was dated 4/22/22.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “1 out of 5 records reviewed did not have ceritifcates on file verifying they completed the required annual trainings. This file is missing 7 annual training hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      “It was found that 6 outlets were uncovered in a classroom and children under the age of 5 had access to these outlets.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

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

      “It was found while reviewing files one child who is listed as having a diagnosed Food Allergy did not have a Emergency Food Allergy plan in their file.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “It was found during the inspection the Infant classroom was out of ratio due to there being six infants to one caregiver.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2025

    • 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.

      “5 out of 5 records reviewed did not have current First Aid certification.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2025

  5. Jun 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 13, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jul 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 10, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Feb 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 18, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training

      “1 out of 8 records reviewed was missing 16 hours of Pre-Service training and has been employed longer than 90 days.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area

      “It was found during the inspection caregivers were not sanitizing the changing table after each diaper change.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures

      “It was found during the inspection that a caregiver did not wash their hands or the child's hands after changing their diaper.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      “During the inspection it was found that 5 outlets were uncovered in the Pre-K classroom and were accessible to children under the age of 5. This was corrected during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      “During the inspection it was found that 3 changing mats had tears in the plastic causing the mat to now be absorbent.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2023

  3. Oct 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 4, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      “Evidence obtained during the Abuse/Neglect investigation found that a caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child on two separate incidents. During one incident the caregiver slapped the child's hand, and during another incident the caregiver pulled the child's hair.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

      “It was found during the Abuse/Neglect investigation that a fan, placed on the floor, was being used in the infant room and mobile infants had access to this fan.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2022

  5. May 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 11, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  7. Feb 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 16, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5311(a) - Smoke-Detection System

      “3 classrooms didn't have a smoke detector and children use these rooms.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2022

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      “During the inspection it was found that a 7 month old and 8 month old were sleeping in their cribs with blankets. This was corrected during the inspection by the blankets being removed from the cribs.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      “It was found during the inspection that 3 classrooms were left unsupervised at different times during the inspection due to not having enough caregivers. This was corrected as several caregivers came back to the operation to have enough to supervise the children appropriately.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “During the inspection there was 1 caregiver to 9 infants 0-11 months old. This was corrected during the inspection as another caregiver arrived for this classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “Cleaning supplies and water heaters under hand washing sinks were accessible to children in three classrooms.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2022

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

Is Gingerbread House licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 19, 2002.

When was Gingerbread House last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 19, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Gingerbread House had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 care for?

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

Does Gingerbread House accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Gingerbread House's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Gingerbread House cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 385-0879 to ask.

What is Gingerbread House's phone number?

(806) 385-0879.

Where is Gingerbread House?

717 LFD Dr, Littlefield, TX 79339. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Steps, 0.1 miles away.

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