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Gingerbread House Academy
Licensed child care center
1612 W Loop 374
Palmview, TX 78572
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- Provider Category
- Childcare
- Location
- Palmview, TX
- Record Period
- 2022–2026
- Source Documents
- 12
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The Essentials
Summary
Across 11 licensing visits from March 2022 to June 2026, HHSC cited 16 deficiencies at Gingerbread House Academy; 16 have a recorded correction.
- Visits
- 11
- 2022–2026, inspections, investigations and assessments
- Deficiencies
- 16
- Standards cited by HHSC inspectors
- Corrected
- 16
- Of 16 deficiencies, with a recorded correction date
- Investigations
- 0
- Licensing investigations, whatever prompted them
Deficiencies by Year
- Deficiencies
- Of which, high risk
* Partial year, through October 31, 2026.
| Year | Visits | Deficiencies | Of which, high risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
What the Record Shows
- 16 of 16 deficiencies have a recorded correction date.
- HHSC’s files name no enforcement action in this window. They say whether a program is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
- No investigation appears in this window. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.
- The latest inspection, June 10, 2026, recorded 1 deficiency (most serious: Medium-high risk).
Report at a Glance
- Facility
- Gingerbread House Academy
- Address
- 1612 W Loop 374, Palmview, TX 78572
- Operation Number
- TX-1718766
- License Type
- Licensed child care center
- Licensed Capacity
- 45 children
- Permit
- Full Permit
- Ages Served
- infants, toddlers, pre-kindergarten, school age
- Hours
- Mon–Fri, 6:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
- Record Window
- November 1, 2021 to October 31, 2026
Chronology
Inspection History
Every visit in the record window, newest first. A deficiency is a licensing standard Texas inspectors found was not met. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.
- 2026
Inspection
1 deficiency
- 746.3701Safety - Areas Free From HazardsMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 12, 2026
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905141540
- 2026
Inspection
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905141539
- 2025
Inspection
1 deficiency
- 746.603(a)(4)Children's Records - ImmunizationsMedium riskCorrected Aug 1, 2025
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905141538
- 2024
Inspection
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905141537
- 2024
Inspection
4 deficiencies
- 746.5205(4)Documentation of DrillsMedium riskCorrected Aug 7, 2024
- 746.4503(b)Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's NameMedium riskCorrected Aug 7, 2024
- 746.3407Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentMedium-high riskCorrected Aug 12, 2024
- 746.603(a)(8)Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out LogsMedium-high riskCorrected Aug 7, 2024
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905141536
- 2023
Inspection
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905141535
- 2023
Inspection
2 deficiencies
- 746.5205(4)Documentation of DrillsMedium riskCorrected Sep 8, 2023
- 746.5307(b)Fire Extinguishers ServicedMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 8, 2023
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905141534
- 2022
Inspection
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905141533
- 2022
Inspection
1 deficiency
- 746.2909(4)Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to WalkwayMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 4, 2022
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905141532
- 2022
Inspection
6 deficiencies
- 746.801(19)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Tracking SystemMedium riskCorrected Sep 29, 2022
- 746.401(2)Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or InvestigationMedium riskCorrected Sep 29, 2022
- 746.1301(3)(A)Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathingMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 3, 2022
- 746.3701Safety - Areas Free From HazardsMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 29, 2022
- 746.1701Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer ChildrenMedium riskCorrected Sep 29, 2022
- 746.623(1)(A)Immunizations-Immunization record must include the child's name and birth dateMedium-low riskCorrected Oct 3, 2022
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905141531
- 2022
Inspection
1 deficiency
- 746.2411(2)(B)Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting SheetsMedium-high riskCorrected Mar 15, 2022
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905141530
Texas gives every licensing standard one of five risk levels, from low to high, by how likely a deficiency is to harm a child.
Context
Patterns Worth Examining
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
- 1
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards, Cited in Two Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.3701 in September 2022 and June 2026. The agency describes it this way: Safety - Areas Free From Hazards. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2222222223232424252626746.3701 across all 11 visits, oldest to newest - 2
Documentation of Drills, Cited in Two Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.5205(4) in September 2023 and August 2024. The agency describes it this way: Documentation of Drills. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2222222223232424252626746.5205(4) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest
For Your Next Visit
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
- 01
What changed after 746.3701 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.
- 02
What changed after 746.5205(4) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Documentation of Drills: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.
- 03
What is the ratio in the room my child would join, and how is every child accounted for at nap time, pickup and on the playground?
Ratios change through the day, so they are worth counting yourself on a visit.
- 04
Has the center ever been under corrective or adverse action, and what changed afterward?
HHSC’s files name no enforcement action in this window. They say whether a program is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
The Evidence
Sources and Coverage
Program details, licensing visits and the deficiencies cited at each are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's Child Care Regulation in its daily files on data.texas.gov.
- Child Care Licensing operations (data.texas.gov)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 1718766
Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905141530
Visit Mar 15, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905141531
Visit Sep 29, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905141532
Visit Nov 4, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905141533
Visit Dec 9, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905141534
Visit Sep 8, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905141535
Visit Dec 21, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905141536
Visit Aug 7, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905141537
Visit Aug 26, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905141538
Visit Jul 18, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905141539
Visit Jan 12, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905141540
Visit Jun 10, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Coverage
Record windowNovember 1, 2021 – October 31, 2026
- This record is HHSC's list of operations as of October 2026, with the inspections, investigations and assessments in HHSC's files, which run from November 2021.
- Listed family homes (one caregiver with up to three unrelated children, listed with HHSC but not inspected on a schedule) are not in this record.
- HHSC's narrative for each deficiency is left out because it can name children, parents and staff; the rule cited, its risk level and the correction dates are kept.
What This Report Cannot Tell You
- Inspector narratives
- Published by HHSC but left out of this record because they can name people.
- Enforcement actions
- HHSC's files say whether an operation is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
- Complaints not investigated
- Reports HHSC screened out without an investigation are not published.
- Staff qualifications and turnover
- Not part of the published licensing record.
Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.
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