GLC ACADEMY
Licensed Center · Elsa, Hidalgo County, TX · Operation No. 1619859
GLC ACADEMY holds a Full Permit issued November 8, 2016. In the state's 60-month public window it has 18 inspections on record with 29 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
November 8, 2016
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
118 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
309 Wilson, Elsa, TX 78543
The 60-month record
18
Inspections
0
Assessments
2
Self reports
29
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 5 · Medium High 18 · Medium 6 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 14, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Report | 4 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Report | 2 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 17, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 19, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Report | 0 |
| Nov 29, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2023 | Inspection | 4 |
| Aug 9, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jul 15, 2022 | Inspection | 10 |
| May 3, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
| Nov 17, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 12, 2021 | Inspection | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2021 | Inspection | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2021 | Report | 3 |
Deficiency records
July 2, 2026 Standard § 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: July 10, 2026
April 24, 2026 Standard § 746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 18, 2026
April 24, 2026 Standard § 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 19, 2026
April 24, 2026 Standard § 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 18, 2026
April 24, 2026 Standard § 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 19, 2026
April 7, 2026 Standard § 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 4, 2026
April 7, 2026 Standard § 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 4, 2026
September 26, 2025 Standard § 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: October 6, 2025
April 13, 2023 Standard § 746.4813(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Standing or Riding)
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Merry-go-cycle is within 2-4 ft feet from two metal poles.
Corrected: April 17, 2023
April 13, 2023 Standard § 746.3505(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Diaper changing mat in the older infant room is torn.
Corrected: April 17, 2023
April 13, 2023 Standard § 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Last fire drill and Co Detector checks were documented on 02/2023. Per provider checks and drill were conducted March and for April last week but not documented. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider documented the drill and checks during inspection.
Corrected: April 13, 2023
April 13, 2023 Standard § 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Trash cans in the restrooms were observed without lids.
Corrected: April 16, 2023
August 9, 2022 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Sideboard in the restroom within school-age room #1 is lose exposing some of the wall material.
Corrected: August 23, 2022
July 15, 2022 Standard § 746.3001(3) - Field Trips - Written List of Children
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: July 22, 2022
July 15, 2022 Standard § 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
High Verbatim from the agency record
A 12 passenger van used for transportation is missing an electronic child safety alarm.
Corrected: August 5, 2022
July 15, 2022 Standard § 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two out of seven staff training records reviewed is missing transportation training.
Corrected: July 29, 2022
July 15, 2022 Standard § 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
No CO detector nor fire extinguisher checks were documented for 2022. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider conducted and documented checks.
Corrected: July 15, 2022
July 15, 2022 Standard § 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
High Verbatim from the agency record
A 7 passenger van used for transportation is missing a fire extinguisher.
Corrected: July 22, 2022
July 15, 2022 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: August 5, 2022
July 15, 2022 Standard § 746.1801(a) - Child/Caregiver Ratio for Field Trips - Areas Open to General Public
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
30 children ages 2-8yo were supervised by 5 staff members during a field trip to the pool.
Corrected: July 15, 2022
July 15, 2022 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: July 22, 2022
July 15, 2022 Standard § 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Six out of seven staff training records are missing trainings including the following topics: -safe sleep/ shaken baby / early brain development -Hazardous Materials -Food Allergies -Administering Medications -Emergency Prepardness -Building Safety and Physical Premises Safety -Communicable Diseases
Corrected: August 5, 2022
July 15, 2022 Standard § 746.4813(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: July 15, 2022
May 3, 2022 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 17, 2022
November 12, 2021 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
This deficiency is not related to investigation: Observed a caregiver supervising 5 infants ages ranging from 3 months to 11months. NOTE: Specified age group is 10 months old. Child/Caregiver ratios 4:1.
Corrected: November 12, 2021
November 2, 2021 Standard § 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Playground slide structure is missing six inches of loose fill surfacing.
Corrected: November 19, 2021
October 11, 2021 Standard § 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information gathered, facility did not maintained children's sign in and out for week of 10/4/21 to 10/8/21 for one classroom.
Corrected: November 24, 2021
October 11, 2021 Standard § 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Playground slide structure is missing six inches of loose fill surfacing.
Corrected: October 22, 2021
October 11, 2021 Standard § 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, a child fell down while using a playground structure and caregiver did not have appropriate visual awareness or physical proximity to assist child.
Corrected: November 24, 2021
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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