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PLCC Play, Learn, Construct & Conserve Child Care Center

La Joya, Texas. The state’s inspection record for this operation, from Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation, in plain English.

6 state inspections, last 2 years
40 deficiencies on the state’s summary
28 high or medium-high risk
September 30, 2026 most recent inspection

The operation

Type
Licensed child care center
State permit
Full Permit, issued September 24, 2004
Capacity
64 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
Conditions on the permit
No
Corrective action listed
No
Adverse action listed
No
Temporarily closed
No
State operation number
837747

Where

824 E Exp Way 83
La Joya, TX 78560

Deficiencies by risk level

  • High 7
  • Medium-high 21
  • Medium 10
  • Medium-low 1
  • Low 1

The state’s own summary counts for this operation, as published in the HHSC operations file.

Citations on the record

Each standard the state found not met, newest first, with its risk level and when it was corrected. Showing the newest 25 of 40.

InspectionRiskStandardCorrected
September 30, 2026Medium High746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
State’s note: “An employee who conducts transportation did not have current training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.”
October 2, 2026
September 30, 2026Medium746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
State’s note: “The First Aid Kit from 1 of 2 transportation vehicles was incomplete. The following items were missing: Scissors, thermomemter, and tweezers. Note: This was CORRECTED during inspection as the missing items were obtained and placed in the first aid kit.”
At the inspection
May 14, 2026High746.2426(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
State’s note: “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.”
May 1, 2026
May 14, 2026High745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
State’s note: “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.”
May 1, 2026
April 6, 2026Medium High746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
State’s note: “While reviewing video footage it was observed that a caregiver in the infant room did not wash their hands after conducting a diaper change.”
April 6, 2026
April 6, 2026Medium High746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
State’s note: “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.”
April 6, 2026
April 2, 2026High745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
State’s note: “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.”
May 1, 2026
April 2, 2026High746.2426(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
State’s note: “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.”
May 1, 2026
October 2, 2025Medium High746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
State’s note: “Two caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio did not have the required eight hours of pre-service training.”
October 10, 2025
October 2, 2025Medium Low746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
State’s note: “5 Of 6 personnel records reviewed were missing the a Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment at Certain Child Care Operations (Form 2912).”
October 6, 2025
October 2, 2025Medium High746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
State’s note: “The director and a caregiver who conducts transportation did not have current training in transportation safety.”
October 6, 2025
October 2, 2025Medium746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
State’s note: “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); …”
October 20, 2025
October 2, 2025Medium746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
State’s note: “There were no written feeding instructions available for review for a 6 month old infant.”
October 6, 2025
October 2, 2025Medium746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
State’s note: “2 of 10 children's records reviewed were missing the child's immunization record.”
October 10, 2025
October 2, 2025Medium746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
State’s note: “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.”
At the inspection
October 2, 2025Medium746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
State’s note: “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.”
October 6, 2025
October 2, 2024Medium High746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
State’s note: “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.”
October 2, 2024
October 2, 2024Medium High746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
State’s note: “An employee in charge of transportation does not meet minimum qualifications for caregivers as she does not have verification confirming education requirements.”
October 2, 2024
October 2, 2024Medium High746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
State’s note: “Two caregivers who have unsupervised access to the group of children do not have a CPR training.”
October 4, 2024
November 28, 2023Medium High746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
State’s note: “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.”
At the inspection
November 1, 2023Medium High746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
State’s note: “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.”
At the inspection
October 25, 2023Medium High746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
State’s note: “There was no crib for an 11 month old infant. The infant was asleep on a mat.”
October 26, 2023
October 25, 2023Medium High746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
State’s note: “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.”
October 25, 2023
October 25, 2023High746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
State’s note: “There were 4 infants (0-11 months) asleep in their cribs and were covered with a blanket. Note: The blankets were removed.”
October 25, 2023
October 11, 2023Medium746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
State’s note: “A caregiver hired did not have the 24 annual training hours for training period, 11/2021-11/2022.”
October 25, 2023

Recent inspections and visits

How many times has the state inspected PLCC Play, Learn, Construct & Conserve Child Care Center?

Texas HHSC's file lists 6 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on September 30, 2026. 5 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.

Does PLCC Play, Learn, Construct & Conserve Child Care Center have deficiencies on its record?

The state's summary for this operation lists 40: 7 high-risk, 21 medium-high-risk, 10 medium-risk, 1 medium-low-risk, 1 low-risk. Each one is listed below with its date and whether it was corrected.

Is this a rating?

No. This page shows the State of Texas's own public records, summarized. It is not a rating, a review or our opinion. Ask the operation or HHSC about anything here.

About this record. Public record from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation: the operations file, the inspections file and the non-compliance file on data.texas.gov, read daily. We summarize the state’s counts and quote its words; we don’t rate, rank or review anyone. For the official record or a complaint, go to HHSC Child Care Regulation. Is this your operation, and is something wrong? Tell us.

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