Gingerbread House Academy
Does Gingerbread House Academy have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 16 child-care citations for Gingerbread House Academy in PALMVIEW, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 0 are recorded at the High level and 7 at Medium High, with the remainder at Medium, Medium Low, or Low. Each entry below reproduces the standard Texas cited and the state's own description of what was found.
These are licensing-record findings, not a judgment about any child or family. The dates shown are the dates Texas recorded a correction as verified — they are not inspection dates, and the record may lag the state's current file. This page reflects the published record as of its last update and is not a complete history; the authoritative source is Texas HHSC.
Texas HHSC recorded 7 Medium High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- Medium High
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Two classrooms were observed with a water stain ceiling tile. A light panel was observed with numerous dead insects. Three vents were observed with dust and debris. The outdoor fence was observed tilted and loose.
- Medium High
746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
The sign in and out log was not maintained. The 12 children present were not signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.
- Medium High
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguisher in one of the transportation vehicles was not currently service. The last service date on the tag was April 2022. Note: This was CORRECTED as the fire extinguisher got serviced during inspection.
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- Medium High
746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
The arrangement of the floor mats during nap time were positioned very close to each other and did not provide a walkway for the caregiver. The caregiver was observed having to walk over children in order to get around the room.
- Medium High
746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
A caregiver caring for a group of children did not have current training in Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing.
- Medium High
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A water hose was not stored properly and presented a tripping hazard for children as it was located on the ground by the door that leads to the outdoor playground. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the water hose was stored and removed from the ground.
- Medium High
746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
Several play yards in the infant room were not equipped with fitted sheets. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as sheets were provided for two play yards.
- Medium
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One out of six children's files reviewed is missing immunization records.
- Medium
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The fire drill for the month of July 2024 was not documented. Corrected at Inspection: The fire drill was documented.
- Medium
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The mats used by the children during nap time were not labeled with their name or a number. Corrected at Inspection: The mats were labeled during the inspection.
- Medium
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
There was no documentation available for the fire drill conducted in the month of August. NOTE: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the director documented the fire drill conducted in the month of August.
- Medium
746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
Ratios were not met when a caregiver was caring for 11 children of varying ages.1 fifteen month old, 1 Eighteen month old, 5 Two year olds, and 4 Three year olds. According to the ratio chart when 12 or fewer children are in care at the operation, a caregiver may supervise 1 infant between 0-17 months old and no more than 5 children between 18 months - 4 years of age.
- Medium
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The most recent inspection form was not posted.
- Medium
746.801(19) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Tracking System
The sign in and out form was not being maintained as a total of 11 children were present at the operation and only 10 were signed in. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as all children present at the operation were accounted for on the sign in sheet.
- Medium Low
746.623(1)(A) - Immunizations-Immunization record must include the child's name and birth date
A child immnunization record available for review did not meet the acceptable documentation. The digital record availabe did not include information indicating that it was an oficial record from the Texas Immunization Registry, doctor's office, pharmacy, or clinic information.
- Medium Low
746.803(a) - Required Records Storage
The attendance records or time sheets listing all days and hours worked for each employee and director were not available for review for at least three months from the date the record was created. The dates on the time sheet available for review at the center were for August 04-05, 2021 only.
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Compiled from public Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Child-Care Licensing records. To flag a discrepancy, write to records@daycaredossier.com.