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GLC ACADEMY

309 Wilson, Elsa, TX 78543 · Hidalgo County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

GLC ACADEMY is a licensed child care center in Elsa, TX, licensed for up to 118 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2016. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 18 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 29 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (11 of 29). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 10% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 9 centers in Elsa and better than 12% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 12%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#7 of 9 centers in Elsa
5High risk
18Medium High risk
6Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
29 citations from 18 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 2, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 2, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 14, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 28, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 24, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 7, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 26, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 19, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 18, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 29, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 9, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJul 15, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMay 3, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 17, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 12, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundNov 2, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundOct 15, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 11, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety11
Training & qualifications4
Other standards3
Staff ratios3
Health & medication2
Caregiver conduct2
Supervision2
Transportation1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

MediumJul 2, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
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.
Correction verified Jul 6, 2026
Medium HighApr 24, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
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.
Correction verified Jun 2, 2026
MediumApr 24, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods §746.2205(a)(4)
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.
Correction verified Jun 2, 2026
Medium HighApr 24, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
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.
Correction verified Jun 2, 2026
Medium HighApr 24, 2026Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders §746.3317(6)
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.
Correction verified Jun 2, 2026
Medium HighApr 7, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance §746.2803(4)
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.
Correction verified May 14, 2026
HighApr 7, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
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.
Correction verified May 14, 2026
MediumSep 26, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
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.
Correction verified Oct 6, 2025
MediumApr 13, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors §746.801(10)
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 during the visit
Medium HighApr 13, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Standing or Riding) §746.4813(b)
Merry-go-cycle is within 2-4 ft feet from two metal poles.
Correction verified Apr 20, 2023
Medium HighApr 13, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed §746.3505(a)
Diaper changing mat in the older infant room is torn.
Correction verified Apr 19, 2023
Medium HighApr 13, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
Trash cans in the restrooms were observed without lids.
Correction verified Apr 19, 2023
Medium HighAug 9, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
Sideboard in the restroom within school-age room #1 is lose exposing some of the wall material.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2022
HighJul 15, 2022InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle §746.5625(a)
A 12 passenger van used for transportation is missing an electronic child safety alarm.
Correction verified Aug 4, 2022
HighJul 15, 2022InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
A 7 passenger van used for transportation is missing a fire extinguisher.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2022
Medium HighJul 15, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
Two out of seven staff training records reviewed is missing transportation training.
Correction verified Jul 29, 2022
Medium HighJul 15, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
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.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2022
MediumJul 15, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors §746.801(10)
No CO detector nor fire extinguisher checks were documented for 2022. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider conducted and documented checks.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 15, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
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.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2022
MediumJul 15, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
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
Correction verified Aug 9, 2022
Medium HighJul 15, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting) §746.4813(a)
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 during the visit
Medium HighJul 15, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio for Field Trips - Areas Open to General Public §746.1801(a)
30 children ages 2-8yo were supervised by 5 staff members during a field trip to the pool.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2022
HighJul 15, 2022InspectionOther standards
Field Trips - Written List of Children §746.3001(3)
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.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2022
Medium HighMay 3, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
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.
Correction verified May 23, 2022
Medium HighNov 12, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
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.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2021
Medium HighNov 2, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
Playground slide structure is missing six inches of loose fill surfacing.
Correction verified Nov 12, 2021
Medium HighOct 11, 2021Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System §746.631(a)
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.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2021
HighOct 11, 2021Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
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.
Correction verified Nov 12, 2021
Medium HighOct 11, 2021Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
Playground slide structure is missing six inches of loose fill surfacing.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity118 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Licensed sinceNov 8, 2016
DirectorKizzy Garcia
Phone9562623809
State operation #1619859

Common questions

Does GLC ACADEMY take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are GLC ACADEMY’s hours?

7 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Saturday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does GLC ACADEMY accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does GLC ACADEMY cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask GLC ACADEMY for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Lower Rio Grande Valley area, which includes Elsa, is $35.60 a day for infants, $34.40 a day for toddlers and $33.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has GLC ACADEMY had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 7, 2026: “Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does GLC ACADEMY compare with other daycares in Elsa?

It is #7 of 9 centers in Elsa by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 12% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was GLC ACADEMY last inspected?

Jul 2, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1619859 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.