Glc Academy
309 WILSON, Elsa, TX 78543 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 118
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Kizzy Garcia
- Phone
- (956) 262-3809
- Regulated since
- Nov 8, 2016
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1237531 · number 1619859
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Staff background & training (1), Other (4) |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | Staff background & training (1) |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2022 | 12 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (8), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2021 | 5 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
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.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-10. Correction verified 2026-07-06.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 24, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-19. Correction verified 2026-06-02.
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.2205(a)(4) — Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-18. Correction verified 2026-06-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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.
HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-18. Correction verified 2026-06-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-19. Correction verified 2026-06-02.
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Other
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Apr 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 7, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.2803(4) — Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-04. Correction verified 2026-05-14.
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Other Serious
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.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-04. Correction verified 2026-05-14.
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Other
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Sep 26, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
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.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-06. Correction verified 2025-10-06.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 18, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Trash cans in the restrooms were observed without lids.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-16. Correction verified 2023-04-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Diaper changing mat in the older infant room is torn.
HHSC 746.3505(a) — Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-17. Correction verified 2023-04-19.
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Safety & premises
Merry-go-cycle is within 2-4 ft feet from two metal poles.
HHSC 746.4813(b) — Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Standing or Riding)
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-17. Correction verified 2023-04-20.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-04-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Aug 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Sideboard in the restroom within school-age room #1 is lose exposing some of the wall material.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-23. Correction verified 2022-08-25.
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Safety & premises
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Jul 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
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
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-09.
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Staff background & training
Two out of seven staff training records reviewed is missing transportation training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-29. Correction verified 2022-07-29.
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Supervision & ratios
30 children ages 2-8yo were supervised by 5 staff members during a field trip to the pool.
HHSC 746.1801(a) — Child/Caregiver Ratio for Field Trips - Areas Open to General Public
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-15. Correction verified 2022-08-09.
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Food & allergies Serious
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.
HHSC 746.3001(3) — Field Trips - Written List of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-22. Correction verified 2022-08-09.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-09.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-22. Correction verified 2022-08-09.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.4813(a) — Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-07-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
A 7 passenger van used for transportation is missing a fire extinguisher.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-22. Correction verified 2022-07-21.
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Safety & premises Serious
A 12 passenger van used for transportation is missing an electronic child safety alarm.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-04.
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Safety & premises
No CO detector nor fire extinguisher checks were documented for 2022. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider conducted and documented checks.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-07-15.
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Staff background & training
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May 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-17. Correction verified 2022-05-23.
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Safety & premises
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Nov 17, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 12, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-12. Correction verified 2021-11-17.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 2, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Playground slide structure is missing six inches of loose fill surfacing.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-19. Correction verified 2021-11-12.
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Safety & premises
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Oct 15, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 11, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-24. Correction verified 2021-11-12.
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Safety & premises
Playground slide structure is missing six inches of loose fill surfacing.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-22. Correction verified 2021-11-02.
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-24. Correction verified 2021-11-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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