GLC ACADEMY
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Merry-go-cycle is within 2-4 ft feet from two metal poles.
Diaper changing mat in the older infant room is torn.
Trash cans in the restrooms were observed without lids.
Sideboard in the restroom within school-age room #1 is lose exposing some of the wall material.
A 12 passenger van used for transportation is missing an electronic child safety alarm.
A 7 passenger van used for transportation is missing a fire extinguisher.
Two out of seven staff training records reviewed is missing transportation training.
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.
No CO detector nor fire extinguisher checks were documented for 2022. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider conducted and documented checks.
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.
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
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.
30 children ages 2-8yo were supervised by 5 staff members during a field trip to the pool.
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.
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.
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.
Playground slide structure is missing six inches of loose fill surfacing.
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.
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.
Playground slide structure is missing six inches of loose fill surfacing.
About this center
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.
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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.