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Edinburg, TX 78539 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Scribbles and Giggles Institute
- licensed capacity
- 140
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2012
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About
About Scribbles and Giggles Institute
Scribbles and Giggles Institute is a licensed child care center in Edinburg, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 22, 2012, for up to 140 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PM
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
- 140 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 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 | 140 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Scribbles and Giggles Institute 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Scribbles and Giggles Institute
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 140 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2012
- License number
- #1362766
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 16 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Transportation 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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See all 26 visits
- Jul 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 29, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 4, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- May 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 5, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“The fire extinguisher was not secured in the transportation vehicle. There was no Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization form for one child being transported from school. Corrected at Inspection: The missing information was placed in the transportation binder.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2026
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“There was no mark to indicate the depth of the loose-fill surfacing material, mulch, for a slide structure.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2026
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
“A four-month-old infant was observed asleep on a bouncer. The infant was moved into a crib after being instructed to do so.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2026
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“One personnel record was missing the education document, and form 2912 for a caregiver hired on 5/04/26. Training records were not available for one employee.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026
- May 4, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 12, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- May 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 16 earlier visits
May 8, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“There was no Food Allergy Emergency Plan for two children with a food allergy.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The classrooms utilized by the children were observed with water stains on the ceiling tiles and dead insects in the light panels. The outdoor area was observed with two exposed nails in the wooden surroundings of a tree. A trash bag was in left in the infant room. Note: The trash bag was removed. There was loose ceiling vent in a classroom used by the children.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“Loose fill surfacing (mulch) was not maintained at the proper depth for two play structures in the outdoor play area. The dirt underneath the mulch visible and over grown weeds were observed within the mulch.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“Three caregivers completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
“Director did not have a current transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“The admission documentation for one child was incomplete due to the absence of certain pages.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
- Sep 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 18, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“1 out of 12 staff records reviewed is missing a valid high school diploma or equivalent. Discussed waiver/varience with director.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“5 out of 12 staff records reviewed are missing pre-service training topics.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024
- May 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 17, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“The investigation shows that a staff member started working at the operation before there was a cleared background check. (NOTE: Employee is no longer working at the operation.)”
Corrected during the visit
May 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“CPR training taken by 2 of the caregivers present during inspection did not include use of a CPR manikin and hands-on skill-based instruction.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2023
May 16, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“The operation did not inform Child Care Regulation of a child injury that required medical treatment.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2023
- Feb 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 21, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
“Orientation statements of 4 out of 10 personnel records reviewed were not available for review during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2022
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“A portable basketball hoop within reach of children was observed tilted and without sand or water to sustain the base. It was located in the playground area where children were playing. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Equipment was removed from the child care area during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Updated immunization records of 2 out of 10 child records reviewed were not available during inspection. NOTE: One of the immunization records was requested from parent and made available during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2022
746.1045 - Education Outside of U.S.
“Diploma of education outside of U.S. was not translated and equivalence information was not available for review for 1 caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2022
- Nov 19, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 5, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“Employee in the process of receiving high school equivalency was providing care of children during inspection. Operation has not submitted a variance for employee.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2021
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
“Hand washing did not occur before snack in the Pre-K classroom and before dinner for a group of children in the School Age classroom as observed during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2021
Nov 5, 2021Visit2 rules cited
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“Employee in the process of receiving high school equivalency was providing care of children during inspection. Operation has not submitted a variance for employee.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2021
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
“Hand washing did not occur before snack in the Pre-K classroom and before dinner for a group of children in the School Age classroom as observed during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2021
- Nov 2, 2021VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 18, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Scribbles and Giggles Institute
Is Scribbles and Giggles Institute licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 22, 2012.
When was Scribbles and Giggles Institute last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Scribbles and Giggles Institute had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 3 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Scribbles and Giggles Institute care for?
140, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Scribbles and Giggles Institute accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Scribbles and Giggles Institute's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Scribbles and Giggles Institute cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 380-2946 to ask.
What is Scribbles and Giggles Institute's phone number?
(956) 380-2946.
Where is Scribbles and Giggles Institute?
2305 W University Dr, Edinburg, TX 78539. The nearest other daycare we list is Learning Journey Child Care, 0.2 miles away.