Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in San Marcos. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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Giggle and Grow San Marcos is a family-owned, state-licensed childcare center at 2411 Hunter Rd in San Marcos, serving infants through school-age children, with operating hours from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Established in January 2024, the center uses the Frog Street curriculum to support cognitive, physical, social/emotional, and language development with a focus on kindergarten readiness, and participates in the Texas Rising Star Program. The director holds a Texas Administrator Credential; reviewers consistently praise the director and staff as loving, welcoming, and knowledgeable. A large partially-covered playground, Brightwheel app for daily photo updates, and acceptance of child-care subsidies support working families. However, the center carries 4 high-severity deficiencies on its HHSC record, and with only 2 public reviews available, prospective families should review the latest inspection report and conduct in-person due diligence before enrolling.
Safety4.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion8.0
Management8.0
Culture8.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses the Frog Street curriculum to support cognitive, physical, social/emotional, and language development, with a focus on preparing children to be Kinder ready.
What sets it apart: Participates in the Texas Rising Star Program. Open Monday-Friday 6:30am-6:00pm, serving ages 6 weeks through 5 years. Director holds a Texas Administrator Credential; location established January 2024.
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