Daycare RecordChild care inspection records

Giggle and Grow San Marcos

2411 Hunter Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666 · Hays County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Giggle and Grow San Marcos is a licensed child care center in San Marcos, TX, licensed for up to 74 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times. Inspectors recorded 15 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (7 of 15). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 7% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #25 of 25 centers in San Marcos and better than 16% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 16%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#25 of 25 centers in San Marcos
4High risk
5Medium High risk
5Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
15 citations from 10 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 17, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 28, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundDec 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 30, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 27, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety7
Health & medication3
Training & qualifications2
Food & feeding2
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

Medium LowMay 28, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record §746.1329(a)
Three caregivers were missing the training certificate for the required health and safety topics.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2026
Medium HighMay 28, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns §746.3301(b)
The operation is not following the CACFP guidelines by only serving one food component for the morning and afternoon snacks.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2026
MediumMay 28, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors §746.801(10)
The emergency practice log was not available for review.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2026
HighMay 28, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The annual fire inspection was due on 5/1/2026.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2026
Medium HighMay 28, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing an infants diaper. This was corrected when the caregiver washed her hands.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2026
Medium HighMay 28, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The annual sanitation inspection was due on 4/22/2026.
Correction verified Jul 7, 2026
MediumJun 30, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
One infant in care did not have a feeding form available for review.
Correction verified Jul 7, 2025
MediumJun 30, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Four staff members were missing required annual training hours.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2025
MediumJun 30, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child's record was missing an updated immunization record.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2025
Medium HighJun 30, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
The restroom used for stand up diaper changing in the 12-24 month group had two uncovered electrical outlets at the child's level. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver replaced the two missing outlet covers.
Corrected during the visit
HighFeb 3, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Smoke Detectors Testing §746.5319
The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors have not been inspected monthly.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2025
HighFeb 3, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
One caregiver was present without an active background check. The caregiver left during the inspection.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2025
MediumFeb 3, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
The fire drills, lock down drills, and sheltering drills have not been documented.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2025
HighJul 10, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
One child's immunization record was not up-to-date.
Correction verified Jul 23, 2024
Medium HighFeb 22, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space §746.4305
The outdoor fence height measured in various areas between 3 ft. 3 in. and 3 ft. 11 in.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2024

About this center

Licensed capacity74 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 1, 2024
DirectorZaira Nunez
Phone5123923150
State operation #1792480

Common questions

Does Giggle and Grow San Marcos take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Giggle and Grow San Marcos’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Giggle and Grow San Marcos accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Giggle and Grow San Marcos had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 28, 2026: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Giggle and Grow San Marcos compare with other daycares in San Marcos?

It is #25 of 25 centers in San Marcos by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 16% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Giggle and Grow San Marcos last inspected?

Jun 17, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1792480 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.