PLCC Play, Learn, Construct & Conserve Child Care Center
PLCC Play, Learn, Construct & Conserve Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in La Joya, TX, licensed for up to 64 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2004. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 38 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (11 of 38). 14 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 high-risk. 21% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #392 of 397 centers in Hidalgo County and better than 2% of licensed centers statewide.
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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.
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.
While reviewing video footage it was observed that a caregiver in the infant room did not wash their hands after conducting a diaper change.
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.
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.
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.
2 of 10 children's records reviewed were missing the child's immunization record.
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?).
5 Of 6 personnel records reviewed were missing the a Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment at Certain Child Care Operations (Form 2912).
Two caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio did not have the required eight hours of pre-service training.
The director and a caregiver who conducts transportation did not have current training in transportation safety.
There were no written feeding instructions available for review for a 6 month old infant.
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.
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.
Two caregivers who have unsupervised access to the group of children do not have a CPR training.
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.
An employee in charge of transportation does not meet minimum qualifications for caregivers as she does not have verification confirming education requirements.
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.
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.
There was no crib for an 11 month old infant. The infant was asleep on a mat.
There were 4 infants (0-11 months) asleep in their cribs and were covered with a blanket. Note: The blankets were removed.
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.
A caregiver hired did not have the 24 annual training hours for training period, 11/2021-11/2022.
There are three ceiling tiles with water stains in the infant room.
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.
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.
A caregiver hired on 4/20/23 did not have the 24 hours of Pre-service 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.
Operation did not have a current fire inspection. Last fire inspection conducted was on 06/09/21.
Three caregivers did not have documentation for the 24 hours of Pre-service training.
The safety documentation for fire drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors is not being completed.
The children's product certification form was not current. Corrected at Inspection: The form was reviewed, signed, and posted.
The vent in a classroom was observed with dust and debris. Corrected at Inspection: The vent was cleaned.
Director did not have a current transportation training.
Three caregivers conducted an online CPR training.
The cots used by the children were not labeled. Corrected at Inspection: The cots were labeled with the children's name.
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.
A Food Allergy Emergency Plan for a child was not signed by the parent and health care professional.
About this center
Common questions
Does PLCC Play, Learn, Construct & Conserve Child Care Center take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are PLCC Play, Learn, Construct & Conserve Child Care Center’s hours?
6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does PLCC Play, Learn, Construct & Conserve Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does PLCC Play, Learn, Construct & Conserve Child Care Center cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask PLCC Play, Learn, Construct & Conserve Child Care Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Lower Rio Grande Valley area, which includes La Joya, 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 PLCC Play, Learn, Construct & Conserve Child Care Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 14, 2026: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does PLCC Play, Learn, Construct & Conserve Child Care Center compare with other daycares in Hidalgo County?
It is tied for #392 of 397 centers in Hidalgo County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 2% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was PLCC Play, Learn, Construct & Conserve Child Care Center last inspected?
Sep 30, 2026. No violations were found 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 837747 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.