Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.32
- Local median
- 0.71
GLC ACADEMY
309 WILSON, Elsa, TX 78543
- Operation number:
- 1619859
- Type:
- Licensed Center
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Hidalgo
- Capacity:
- 118
- License effective:
- November 8, 2016
- Hours:
- 07:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
- Phone:
- 9562623809
- Email:
- glcacademyee@gmail.com
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 22 available inspections for GLC ACADEMY from October 11, 2021 through July 2, 2026.
11 inspections recorded violations, with 29 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on July 2, 2026 and involved staff training.
Facility condition was a higher-concern topic that showed up in five inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 22
- Recorded violations
- 29
- Higher-concern violations
- 23
- Repeated topics
- 1
8 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
22 total inspections vs 13 local median in 78543
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 41%
- Local median
- 23%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.44
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 26, 2025July 2, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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 deadline
- July 10, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 6, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
- Official code
- 746.1309(e)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- 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 deadline
- May 18, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 2, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
- Official code
- 746.2205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- 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 deadline
- May 19, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 2, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
- Official code
- 746.1203(3)(D)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 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 deadline
- May 19, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 2, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
- Official code
- 746.3417(3)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 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 deadline
- May 18, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 2, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
- Official code
- 746.3317(6)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 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 deadline
- May 4, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 14, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
- Official code
- 746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 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 deadline
- May 4, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 14, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
- Official code
- 746.2803(4)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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 status
- Correction evaluated October 6, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
- Official code
- 746.1309(e)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing mat in the older infant room is torn.
- Correction deadline
- April 17, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 19, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3505(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
- Official code
- 746.3505(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Trash cans in the restrooms were observed without lids.
- Correction deadline
- April 16, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 19, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
- Official code
- 746.3407(8)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Merry-go-cycle is within 2-4 ft feet from two metal poles.
- Correction deadline
- April 17, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 20, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4813(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Standing or Riding)
- Official code
- 746.4813(b)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
- Official code
- 746.801(10)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Sideboard in the restroom within school-age room #1 is lose exposing some of the wall material.
- Correction deadline
- August 23, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 25, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
- Official code
- 746.3407
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- 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 deadline
- July 22, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 9, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 746.3701
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- 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 deadline
- July 22, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 9, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.3001(3) - Field Trips - Written List of Children
- Official code
- 746.3001(3)
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- A 7 passenger van used for transportation is missing a fire extinguisher.
- Correction deadline
- July 22, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 21, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
- Official code
- 746.5617(a)(5)
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- A 12 passenger van used for transportation is missing an electronic child safety alarm.
- Correction deadline
- August 5, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 4, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
- Official code
- 746.5625(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4813(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
- Official code
- 746.4813(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 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 deadline
- August 5, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 9, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
- Official code
- 746.3407
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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 deadline
- August 5, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 9, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
- Official code
- 746.1309(e)
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Two out of seven staff training records reviewed is missing transportation training.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 29, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
- Official code
- 746.1316(a)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- No CO detector nor fire extinguisher checks were documented for 2022. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider conducted and documented checks.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
- Official code
- 746.801(10)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- 30 children ages 2-8yo were supervised by 5 staff members during a field trip to the pool.
- Correction deadline
- July 15, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 9, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1801(a) - Child/Caregiver Ratio for Field Trips - Areas Open to General Public
- Official code
- 746.1801(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 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 deadline
- May 17, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 23, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
- Official code
- 746.3407
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- 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 deadline
- November 12, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 17, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
- Official code
- 746.1601
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Playground slide structure is missing six inches of loose fill surfacing.
- Correction deadline
- November 19, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 12, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
- Official code
- 746.4907(a)(1)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- 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 deadline
- November 24, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 12, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
- Official code
- 746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- 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 deadline
- November 24, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 17, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
- Official code
- 746.631(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Playground slide structure is missing six inches of loose fill surfacing.
- Correction deadline
- October 22, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 2, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
- Official code
- 746.4907(a)(1)