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713 State Highway 35 S, Port Lavaca, TX
Gingerbread School and Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 150
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $124
- year first permitted
- 2019
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About
About Gingerbread School and Daycare
Gingerbread School and Daycare is a licensed child care center in Port Lavaca, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 28, 2019, for up to 150 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 6 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 150 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 150 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Gingerbread School and Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Calhoun County has a median price of $124 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$124
Home daycare$113
Toddler
Center$117
Home daycare$109
Preschool
Center$115
Home daycare$107
School age
Center$109
Home daycare$103
State record
Inspection reports for Gingerbread School and Daycare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 150 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2019
- License number
- #1691538
Summary
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 8 of 17 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Records and paperwork 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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Sep 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Two infant feeding instructions had not been updated in the past thirty days.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026
- Mar 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 27, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
“Based on information gathered, caregivers were unsure of which children they are responsible for when mixed with other classes in the cafeteria area.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026
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
“Based on information gathered, supervision of children was not appropriate, which led to a child exiting the facility and was in the parking lot for approximately forty-five seconds. In addition, it was determined that children have been allowed to leave the cafeteria area and use the bathroom down the hall unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026
Feb 27, 2026Visit2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
“Based on information gathered, caregivers were unsure of which children they are responsible for when mixed with other classes in the cafeteria area.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026
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
“Based on information gathered, supervision of children was not appropriate, which led to a child exiting the facility and was in the parking lot for approximately forty-five seconds. In addition, it was determined that children have been allowed to leave the cafeteria area and use the bathroom down the hall unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026
Nov 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The recall list was last certified on 2/8/24.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2025
- Jun 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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
“Based on information gathered, supervision was not appropriate which resulted in children playing with a paper cutter.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2025
May 12, 2025Visit1 rule cited
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
“Based on information gathered, supervision was not appropriate which resulted in children playing with a paper cutter.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2025
- Dec 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 14 earlier visits
- Apr 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 25, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 8, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
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
“During the course of the DFPS investigation, it was determined that supervision was not appropriate. A child was spanked on the bare bottom by another child. The act was recorded by another child and a photo was taken by a different child on their personal devices.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2024
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
“Based on information gathered during a DFPS investigation, parents were notified of the incident however, an incident/illness report was not completed when a child was placed at risk when the child was spanked on the bare bottom by another child.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2024
Dec 21, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
“The operational policies lacked information regarding the criteria that will be used to determine if the weather is appropriate for outdoor play”
The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2023
- Nov 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 10, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 7, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“Based on information gathered, the operation failed to notify Child Care Regulation that a child was injured and received medical attention.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2022
Feb 7, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The consumer product recall was last certified on 7/31/2020.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2022
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
“The director's transportation training expired October 2021.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2022
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
“Five out of ten personnel records evaluated lacked all the required 24 hours of annual training for the period evaluated.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2022
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Three infant feeding instructions had not been updated in the past thirty days.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2022
746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
“One out of ten children's files evaluated lacked complete release information.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2022
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policies lacked promotion of physical activity.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2022
- Sep 18, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Gingerbread School and Daycare
Is Gingerbread School and Daycare licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 28, 2019.
When was Gingerbread School and Daycare last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Gingerbread School and Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 8 of 17 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 Gingerbread School and Daycare care for?
150, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Gingerbread School and Daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Gingerbread School and Daycare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Gingerbread School and Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 552-5757 to ask.
What is Gingerbread School and Daycare's phone number?
(361) 552-5757.
Where is Gingerbread School and Daycare?
2202 Half League Rd, Port Lavaca, TX 77979. The nearest other daycare we list is INK Port Lavaca EHS/HS, 1 miles away.