Plcc Play, Learn, Construct & Conserve Child Care Center
824 E EXP WAY 83, La Joya, TX 78560 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 64
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Amanda Montemayor
- Phone
- (956) 585-5993
- Regulated since
- Sep 24, 2004
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 247309 · number 837747
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (3), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2023 | 11 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 8 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (3), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | Safety & premises (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 14, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined the operation allowed a caregiver to care for a group of children prior to receiving the notification of the person's background check eligibility.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-05-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver allowed an infant to fall asleep in a restrictive device (swing) for approximately twelve minutes before removing the infant from the device and placing the infant in a crib.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(2) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-05-14.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
While reviewing video footage it was observed that a caregiver in the infant room did not wash their hands after conducting a diaper change.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-06. Correction verified 2026-04-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
While reviewing video footage it was observed that a caregiver in the infant room did not wash an infant's hands after conducting a diaper change.
HHSC 746.3505(b) — Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-06. Correction verified 2026-04-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Apr 6, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 2, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined the operation allowed a caregiver to care for a group of children prior to receiving the notification of the person's background check eligibility.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-05-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver allowed an infant to fall asleep in a restrictive device (swing) for approximately twelve minutes before removing the infant from the device and placing the infant in a crib.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(2) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-05-14.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 2, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio did not have the required eight hours of pre-service training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-10. Correction verified 2025-10-10.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver was missing annual training for training year 7/7/2024 - 7/6/2025 on the following topics: (1) Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment; (2) Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (3) Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); (4) Understanding early childhood brain development; (5) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (6) Administering medication; (7) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; and (8) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-20. Correction verified 2025-10-10.
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Staff background & training
The director and a caregiver who conducts transportation did not have current training in transportation safety.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-06. Correction verified 2025-10-06.
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Other
The activity plans posted in the toddler room and preschool room were not labeled with the dates that the plan covers and the age group the plan is intended for. Note: The plans were labeled with the required information during inspection.
HHSC 746.2205(a)(1) — Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-02.
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Other
There were no written feeding instructions available for review for a 6 month old infant.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-06. Correction verified 2025-10-06.
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Illness & medication
2 of 10 children's records reviewed were missing the child's immunization record.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-10. Correction verified 2025-10-10.
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Safety & premises
1 of 10 children's records reviewed was missing the Name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or an emergency-care facility.
HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-06. Correction verified 2025-10-06.
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Supervision & ratios
5 Of 6 personnel records reviewed were missing the a Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment at Certain Child Care Operations (Form 2912).
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-10-06. Correction verified 2025-10-06.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 2, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
An employee in charge of transportation does not meet minimum qualifications for caregivers as she does not have verification confirming education requirements.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-02. Correction verified 2024-10-16.
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers who have unsupervised access to the group of children do not have a CPR training.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-04. Correction verified 2024-10-16.
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Supervision & ratios
There was one caregiver caring for 5 infants. The specified age for the group was 0-11 months which allows 4 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-02. Correction verified 2024-10-16.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.
HHSC 746.603(a)(8) — Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-28.
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Other
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Nov 1, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The sign in/out log for was not current. There were 24 children present and only 12 were signed in. Corrected at Inspection: All children were signed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-01.
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Other
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Oct 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Recite: There was one caregiver caring for 6 infants. The specified age for the group was 0-11 months which allows 4 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-25. Correction verified 2023-11-01.
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Safety & premises
There was no crib for an 11 month old infant. The infant was asleep on a mat.
HHSC 746.2405(2) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-26. Correction verified 2023-11-01.
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Safety & premises Serious
There were 4 infants (0-11 months) asleep in their cribs and were covered with a blanket. Note: The blankets were removed.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-25. Correction verified 2023-11-01.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
An employee was present at the operation unsupervised with a group of children without an eligibility background check result. Note: The employee left during the inspection.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-11.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver hired on 4/20/23 did not have the 24 hours of Pre-service training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-25. Correction verified 2023-10-25.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver hired on 9/26/23 did not a have CPR training and was unsupervised with a group of children. A caregiver hired on 4/20/23 did not have a CPR training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-25. Correction verified 2023-10-25.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver hired did not have the 24 annual training hours for training period, 11/2021-11/2022.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-25. Correction verified 2023-10-25.
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Supervision & ratios
There was one caregiver caring for 5 infants. The specified age for the group was 0-11 months which allows 4 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-11. Correction verified 2023-10-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There are three ceiling tiles with water stains in the infant room.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-13. Correction verified 2023-10-25.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 26, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three caregivers conducted an online CPR training.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-11-01.
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Staff background & training
Director did not have a current transportation training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-11-01.
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Staff background & training
Three caregivers did not have documentation for the 24 hours of Pre-service training.
HHSC 746.1329(d) — Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-11-01.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The vent in a classroom was observed with dust and debris. Corrected at Inspection: The vent was cleaned.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-26.
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Other
The children's product certification form was not current. Corrected at Inspection: The form was reviewed, signed, and posted.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-26.
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Other
The cots used by the children were not labeled. Corrected at Inspection: The cots were labeled with the children's name.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation did not have a current fire inspection. Last fire inspection conducted was on 06/09/21.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-02. Correction verified 2022-11-01.
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Safety & premises
The safety documentation for fire drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors is not being completed.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-11-01.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 8, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A Food Allergy Emergency Plan for a child was not signed by the parent and health care professional.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-10. Correction verified 2021-11-09.
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Safety & premises
Loose fill surfacing (mulch) was not observed to be maintained at the proper depth for a play structure in the outdoor play area. The dirt underneath the mulch was visible. Corrected at Inspection: The structures were removed.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-08.
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Safety & premises
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