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GLC Academy

309 Wilson, Elsa, TX 785434.6· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
118
open each week
6 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2016

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About

About GLC Academy

GLC Academy is a licensed child care center in Elsa, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 8, 2016, for up to 118 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hours

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
118 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Saturday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity118 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

GLC Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hidalgo County has a median price of $144 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Hidalgo County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$144
Home daycare$131

Toddler

Center$136
Home daycare$126

Preschool

Center$133
Home daycare$124

School age

Center$126
Home daycare$120

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for GLC Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
118 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2016
License number
#1619859
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 2, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 13 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jul 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2026

  2. Jun 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 24, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3317(6) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2205(a)(4) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3)(D) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(3) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2026

  6. Apr 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 7, 2026Visit2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2803(4) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on May 14, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on May 14, 2026

  8. Sep 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2025

  9. Sep 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 12 earlier visits
  1. Apr 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 18, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  3. Nov 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 13, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4813(b) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.801(10) - 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.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3505(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed

      “Diaper changing mat in the older infant room is torn.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

      “Trash cans in the restrooms were observed without lids.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2023

  5. Aug 9, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Sideboard in the restroom within school-age room #1 is lose exposing some of the wall material.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2022

  6. Jul 15, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1801(a) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2022

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

      “A 7 passenger van used for transportation is missing a fire extinguisher.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2022

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.3001(3) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - 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”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

      “Two out of seven staff training records reviewed is missing transportation training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2022

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

      “A 12 passenger van used for transportation is missing an electronic child safety alarm.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.801(10) - 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.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4813(a) - 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.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2022

  7. May 3, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on May 23, 2022

  8. Nov 17, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 12, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2021

  10. Nov 2, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2021

  11. Oct 15, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Oct 11, 2021Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.631(a) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2021

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2021

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about GLC Academy

Is GLC Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 8, 2016.

When was GLC Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 2, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has GLC Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 8 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can GLC Academy care for?

118, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does GLC Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are GLC Academy's hours?

Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does GLC Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 262-3809 to ask.

What is GLC Academy's phone number?

(956) 262-3809.

Where is GLC Academy?

309 Wilson, Elsa, TX 78543. The nearest other daycare we list is All Seasons Learning Center, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).