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Glc Academy

A licensed child care center in Elsa, Texas 78543

309 Wilson, Elsa, Texas 78543. (956) 262-3809.

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The short answer

Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.

The last 24 months 8 deficiencies in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2026. Most serious: High. Every month

Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.

What these words mean5
Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Texas’s risk levels
Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
Licence status
Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
Capacity
The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

8 deficiencies cited in the last three years

The middle of the 479 child care providers in Hidalgo County had 3.

16 inspections on record. The latest, on Jul 2, 2026: 1 deficiency cited.

Rated High by Texas: Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling, at the report to the state on Apr 7, 2026

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

When those deficiencies happened

8 deficiencies in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

8 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2023 Dec
2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2025 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2026 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNov

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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

Each deficiency, in Texas’s words

Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Jul 2, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
  • Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    “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.”

    Rule 746.1309(e). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 10, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 6, 2026.

Apr 24, 2026: report to the state4 deficiencies
  • Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

    “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.”

    Rule 746.1203(3)(D). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 19, 2026. Correction verified: Jun 2, 2026.

  • Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders

    “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.”

    Rule 746.3317(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 18, 2026. Correction verified: Jun 2, 2026.

  • Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

    “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.”

    Rule 746.3417(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 19, 2026. Correction verified: Jun 2, 2026.

  • Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods

    “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.”

    Rule 746.2205(a)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 18, 2026. Correction verified: Jun 2, 2026.

Apr 7, 2026: report to the state2 deficiencies
  • Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

    “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.”

    Rule 746.2805(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 4, 2026. Correction verified: May 14, 2026.

  • Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance

    “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.”

    Rule 746.2803(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 4, 2026. Correction verified: May 14, 2026.

Sep 26, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
  • Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    “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.”

    Rule 746.1309(e). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 6, 2025. Correction verified: Oct 6, 2025.

20 deficiencies older than three years
Apr 13, 2023: inspection4 deficiencies
  • Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

    “Trash cans in the restrooms were observed without lids.”

    Rule 746.3407(8). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 16, 2023. Correction verified: Apr 19, 2023.

  • Diapering Procedures - Caregiver’s Hands Washed

    “Diaper changing mat in the older infant room is torn.”

    Rule 746.3505(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 17, 2023. Correction verified: Apr 19, 2023.

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

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

    Rule 746.4813(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 17, 2023. Correction verified: Apr 20, 2023.

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

    “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.”

    Rule 746.801(10). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 13, 2023.

Aug 9, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
  • Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

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

    Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 23, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 25, 2022.

Jul 15, 2022: inspection10 deficiencies
  • Field Trips - Written List of Children

    “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.”

    Rule 746.3001(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 22, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 9, 2022.

  • Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

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

    Rule 746.5617(a)(5). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 22, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 21, 2022.

  • Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

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

    Rule 746.5625(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 5, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 4, 2022.

  • Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

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

    Rule 746.1316(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 29, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 29, 2022.

  • Child/Caregiver Ratio for Field Trips - Areas Open to General Public

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

    Rule 746.1801(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 15, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 9, 2022.

  • Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    “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.”

    Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 5, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 9, 2022.

  • Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    “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.”

    Rule 746.3701. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 22, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 9, 2022.

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

    “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.”

    Rule 746.4813(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 15, 2022.

  • Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    “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”

    Rule 746.1309(e). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 5, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 9, 2022.

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

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

    Rule 746.801(10). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 15, 2022.

May 3, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
  • Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    “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.”

    Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 17, 2022. Correction verified: May 23, 2022.

Nov 12, 2021: inspection1 deficiency
  • Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    “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.”

    Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 12, 2021. Correction verified: Nov 17, 2021.

Oct 11, 2021: report to the state3 deficiencies
  • Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

    “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.”

    Rule 746.1203(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 24, 2021. Correction verified: Nov 12, 2021.

  • Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

    “Playground slide structure is missing six inches of loose fill surfacing.”

    Rule 746.4907(a)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 22, 2021. Correction verified: Nov 2, 2021.

  • Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System

    “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.”

    Rule 746.631(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 24, 2021. Correction verified: Nov 17, 2021.

All 20 visits on record
Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
DateVisitWhat the record says
Jul 2, 2026Inspection1 deficiency cited
Jun 2, 2026InspectionNo violation found
May 14, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Apr 28, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Apr 24, 2026Report to the state4 deficiencies cited
Apr 10, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Apr 7, 2026Report to the state2 deficiencies cited
Sep 26, 2025Inspection1 deficiency cited
Sep 30, 2024InspectionNo violation found
May 17, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Apr 19, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Apr 18, 2024Report to the stateNo violation found
Nov 29, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Apr 13, 2023Inspection4 deficiencies cited
Aug 9, 2022Inspection1 deficiency cited
Jul 15, 2022Inspection10 deficiencies cited
May 3, 2022Inspection1 deficiency cited
Nov 17, 2021InspectionNo violation found
Nov 12, 2021Inspection1 deficiency cited
Oct 11, 2021Report to the state3 deficiencies cited

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed Center, permit issued Nov 8, 2016.
  • Accepts state child care subsidies.
  • Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
  • Capacity: 118 children.
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Has Texas acted against it?

  • No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
  • 4 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were .
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Who does the caring?

  • Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.

Who owns it?

  • Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.

How is it rated?

  • Texas Rising Star: 4-Star (the highest of three levels).
Source:

Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 479 child care providers in Hidalgo County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 3; this one had 8.
Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
  • Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
  • Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.

Sources

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Source:

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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