Gingerbread School and Daycare
PORT LAVACA, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address2202 HALF LEAGUE RD PORT LAVACA TX- 77979 5195
CityPORT LAVACA, TX
CountyCALHOUN
Phone3615525757
Operating details
Hours07:30 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Capacity150
SubsidiesY
License dateJune 28, 2019
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/27/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High8
- Medium-High7
- Medium8
- Medium-Low0
- Low1
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Location
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2202 HALF LEAGUE RD PORT LAVACA TX- 77979 5195, PORT LAVACA, TX
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/27/2026
- High3
- Medium-High0
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 746.12052/27/2026
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.
Corrected 3/24/2026 - High riskStandard 746.12052/27/2026
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.
Corrected 3/24/2026
2025
- Medium riskStandard 746.413511/20/2025
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The recall list was last certified on 2/8/24.
Corrected 11/21/2025 - High riskStandard 746.12055/12/2025
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.
Corrected 6/6/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,489/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Texas run about $840/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Texas by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: PORT LAVACA, CALHOUN County
- Capacity: 150
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 7
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