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Childcare center · Elsa, TX

GLC ACADEMY

A licensed child care center in Elsa, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).

Program details

Program type: Licensed child care center

Address: 309 WILSON, Elsa, TX 78543

County: Hidalgo County

Phone: (956) 262-3809

Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School

Licensed capacity: 118 children

State ID (HHSC operation number): 1619859

Permit: Full Permit, issued November 8, 2016

On corrective action (HHSC): No

On adverse action (HHSC): No

Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.

View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 1619859 on the search page).

Inspection history

From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026

  • 10 inspections
  • 3 investigations
  • 8 citations from these visits (risk level: High 1, Medium High 4, Medium 3)

A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.

Below is every visit in the state's files from November 12, 2021 to July 2, 2026, newest first: 19 visits and 24 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.

  1. July 2, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 10, 2026 · Correction verified: July 6, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      One out six records reviewed was missing the required annual trainings building safety, allergic reactions, medication administration, and emergency preparedness for the annual year 5/15/2025- 5/15/2026.

  2. June 2, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

  3. May 14, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

  4. April 28, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

  5. April 24, 2026 · Investigation · 4 citations

    • 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 19, 2026 · Correction verified: June 2, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, it was observed in a video a caregiver changing diapers but did not wash any of the children's hands after the diaper change.

    • 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 19, 2026 · Correction verified: June 2, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, it was observed in a video that three caregivers were using their personal phones while caring for children.

    • 746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 18, 2026 · Correction verified: June 2, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, it was observed in a video that children were placed in a feeding table for 30 minutes as a waiting period while caregiver filled out forms.

    • 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 18, 2026 · Correction verified: June 2, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, it was observed in a video that the caregiver gave the children a snack, cookies, placing them on the table without any plates or napkins.

  6. April 10, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

  7. April 7, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 2 citations

    • 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 4, 2026 · Correction verified: May 14, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, a child was grabbed and pulled up forcibly by a caregiver as a method of discipline and guidance.

    • 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 4, 2026 · Correction verified: May 14, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Based on the preponderance evidence a caregiver restrained a child between a table and herself as a method of guidance and redirection of children. This method of guidance does not encourage self-control.

  8. September 26, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 6, 2025 · Correction verified: October 6, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Four out five employee records reviewed for their annual year were missing the required trainings hazardous materials, building safety, allergic reactions, medication administration emergency preparedness, and communicable diseases.

  9. September 30, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

  10. May 17, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

  11. April 19, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

  12. April 18, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations

  13. November 29, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

  14. April 13, 2023 · Inspection · 4 citations

    • 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 16, 2023 · Correction verified: April 19, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Trash cans in the restrooms were observed without lids.

    • 746.4813(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Standing or Riding)

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 17, 2023 · Correction verified: April 20, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Merry-go-cycle is within 2-4 ft feet from two metal poles.

    • 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

      Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.

    • 746.3505(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 17, 2023 · Correction verified: April 19, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Diaper changing mat in the older infant room is torn.

  15. August 9, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 23, 2022 · Correction verified: August 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Sideboard in the restroom within school-age room #1 is lose exposing some of the wall material.

  16. July 15, 2022 · Inspection · 10 citations

    • 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 29, 2022 · Correction verified: July 29, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Two out of seven staff training records reviewed is missing transportation training.

    • 746.3001(3) - Field Trips - Written List of Children

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 22, 2022 · Correction verified: August 9, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      A written list of the children that attended a field trip and a copy of the allergy plan were not taken on the field trip.

    • 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 5, 2022 · Correction verified: August 9, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.

    • 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 22, 2022 · Correction verified: July 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      A 7 passenger van used for transportation is missing a fire extinguisher.

    • 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 5, 2022 · Correction verified: August 4, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      A 12 passenger van used for transportation is missing an electronic child safety alarm.

    • 746.4813(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)

      Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Use zones surrounding a spring see-saw and merry-go-cycle did not meet the required six feet. Note: This was corrected during inspection when provider removed a merry-go-cycle and see-saw from playground.

    • 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 22, 2022 · Correction verified: August 9, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      There are protruding bolts underneath the play structure in the playground. There are two utility cables exposed in the playground. There is gap in the fence between 4-5 inches wide. Note: During inspection provider cut the bolts and fixed the fence.

    • 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

      Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      No CO detector nor fire extinguisher checks were documented for 2022. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider conducted and documented checks.

    • 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 5, 2022 · Correction verified: August 9, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Chipping paint was observed in different classroom including prek and school-age classrooms. One of the prek classroom has missing side boards exposing parts of the wall materials. There is gap on the floor by the door frame diving the two toddler classrooms.

    • 746.1801(a) - Child/Caregiver Ratio for Field Trips - Areas Open to General Public

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 15, 2022 · Correction verified: August 9, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      30 children ages 2-8yo were supervised by 5 staff members during a field trip to the pool.

  17. May 3, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 17, 2022 · Correction verified: May 23, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      A fan in the infant room was observed with dust build-up and there are two broken tiles in the infant room. Note: fan was removed from classroom and tiles were covered with a mat during inspection.

  18. November 17, 2021 · Inspection · No citations

  19. November 12, 2021 · Inspection · No citations

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Sources

All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.

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