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.
- 8 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Hidalgo County: 3
- 1 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 16 inspections on record
- 4-Star Texas Rising Star rating
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
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.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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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.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Jul 2, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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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.”
Apr 24, 2026: report to the state4 deficiencies
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
Apr 7, 2026: report to the state2 deficiencies
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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.”
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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.”
Sep 26, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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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.”
20 deficiencies older than three years
Apr 13, 2023: inspection4 deficiencies
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Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“Trash cans in the restrooms were observed without lids.”
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Diapering Procedures - Caregiver’s Hands Washed
“Diaper changing mat in the older infant room is torn.”
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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.”
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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.”
Aug 9, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Sideboard in the restroom within school-age room #1 is lose exposing some of the wall material.”
Jul 15, 2022: inspection10 deficiencies
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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.”
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Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“A 7 passenger van used for transportation is missing a fire extinguisher.”
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Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“A 12 passenger van used for transportation is missing an electronic child safety alarm.”
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Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“Two out of seven staff training records reviewed is missing transportation training.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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”
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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.”
May 3, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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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.”
Nov 12, 2021: inspection1 deficiency
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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.”
Oct 11, 2021: report to the state3 deficiencies
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
All 20 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 14, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Report to the state | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Report to the state | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Sep 30, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 17, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 19, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Nov 29, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 13, 2023 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 9, 2022 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jul 15, 2022 | Inspection | 10 deficiencies cited |
| May 3, 2022 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Nov 17, 2021 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 12, 2021 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Oct 11, 2021 | Report to the state | 3 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.
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 A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
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).
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.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Jessica Ramos | 0 |
| Glc Academy This child care provider | 8 |
| Mari’s Learning Center | 0 |
| Little Apple Learning Center | 3 |
| Busy Bee Beehive Learning Center LLC | 4 |
| Bright Smiles Learning Center LLC | 0 |
| All Seasons Learning Center LLC | 11 |
| Utrgv Edcouch-Elsa Early Head Start | 0 |
| Golden Bee Learning Center | 1 |
| Rocking Horse Learning Center #2 | 2 |
| Valley Oak Tree No.1 | 1 |
| Mega Kids Child Development Center | 0 |
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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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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