PLCC Play, Learn, Construct & Conserve Child Care Center
Licensed Center · La Joya, Hidalgo County, TX · Operation No. 837747
PLCC Play, Learn, Construct & Conserve Child Care Center holds a Full Permit issued September 24, 2004. In the state's 60-month public window it has 13 inspections on record with 38 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
September 24, 2004
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
64 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
824 E Exp Way 83, La Joya, TX 78560
The 60-month record
13
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
38
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 7 · Medium High 20 · Medium 9 · Medium Low 1 · Low 1. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 14, 2026 | Inspection | 2 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Inspection | 2 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Report | 0 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Report | 2 |
| Oct 2, 2025 | Inspection | 8 |
| Oct 16, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 2, 2024 | Inspection | 3 |
| Nov 28, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2023 | Inspection | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2023 | Inspection | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2022 | Inspection | 8 |
| Nov 8, 2021 | Inspection | 2 |
Deficiency records
May 14, 2026 Standard § 746.2426(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
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 1, 2026
May 14, 2026 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 1, 2026
April 6, 2026 Standard § 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 6, 2026
April 6, 2026 Standard § 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
While reviewing video footage it was observed that a caregiver in the infant room did not wash their hands after conducting a diaper change.
Corrected: April 6, 2026
April 2, 2026 Standard § 746.2426(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
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 1, 2026
April 2, 2026 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 1, 2026
October 2, 2025 Standard § 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: October 6, 2025
October 2, 2025 Standard § 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
There were no written feeding instructions available for review for a 6 month old infant.
Corrected: October 6, 2025
October 2, 2025 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
2 of 10 children's records reviewed were missing the child's immunization record.
Corrected: October 10, 2025
October 2, 2025 Standard § 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The director and a caregiver who conducts transportation did not have current training in transportation safety.
Corrected: October 6, 2025
October 2, 2025 Standard § 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: October 2, 2025
October 2, 2025 Standard § 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio did not have the required eight hours of pre-service training.
Corrected: October 10, 2025
October 2, 2025 Standard § 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
5 Of 6 personnel records reviewed were missing the a Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment at Certain Child Care Operations (Form 2912).
Corrected: October 6, 2025
October 2, 2025 Standard § 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency 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?).
Corrected: October 20, 2025
October 2, 2024 Standard § 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two caregivers who have unsupervised access to the group of children do not have a CPR training.
Corrected: October 4, 2024
October 2, 2024 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: October 2, 2024
October 2, 2024 Standard § 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
An employee in charge of transportation does not meet minimum qualifications for caregivers as she does not have verification confirming education requirements.
Corrected: October 2, 2024
November 28, 2023 Standard § 746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: November 28, 2023
November 1, 2023 Standard § 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: November 1, 2023
October 25, 2023 Standard § 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
High Verbatim from the agency record
There were 4 infants (0-11 months) asleep in their cribs and were covered with a blanket. Note: The blankets were removed.
Corrected: October 25, 2023
October 25, 2023 Standard § 746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There was no crib for an 11 month old infant. The infant was asleep on a mat.
Corrected: October 26, 2023
October 25, 2023 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: October 25, 2023
October 11, 2023 Standard § 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: October 25, 2023
October 11, 2023 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: October 11, 2023
October 11, 2023 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: October 11, 2023
October 11, 2023 Standard § 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver hired on 4/20/23 did not have the 24 hours of Pre-service training.
Corrected: October 25, 2023
October 11, 2023 Standard § 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver hired did not have the 24 annual training hours for training period, 11/2021-11/2022.
Corrected: October 25, 2023
October 11, 2023 Standard § 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There are three ceiling tiles with water stains in the infant room.
Corrected: October 13, 2023
October 26, 2022 Standard § 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The cots used by the children were not labeled. Corrected at Inspection: The cots were labeled with the children's name.
Corrected: October 26, 2022
October 26, 2022 Standard § 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The children's product certification form was not current. Corrected at Inspection: The form was reviewed, signed, and posted.
Corrected: October 26, 2022
October 26, 2022 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
Operation did not have a current fire inspection. Last fire inspection conducted was on 06/09/21.
Corrected: November 2, 2022
October 26, 2022 Standard § 746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
Low Verbatim from the agency record
Three caregivers did not have documentation for the 24 hours of Pre-service training.
Corrected: October 28, 2022
October 26, 2022 Standard § 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Director did not have a current transportation training.
Corrected: October 28, 2022
October 26, 2022 Standard § 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The safety documentation for fire drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors is not being completed.
Corrected: October 28, 2022
October 26, 2022 Standard § 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The vent in a classroom was observed with dust and debris. Corrected at Inspection: The vent was cleaned.
Corrected: October 26, 2022
October 26, 2022 Standard § 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Three caregivers conducted an online CPR training.
Corrected: October 28, 2022
November 8, 2021 Standard § 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: November 8, 2021
November 8, 2021 Standard § 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A Food Allergy Emergency Plan for a child was not signed by the parent and health care professional.
Corrected: November 10, 2021
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