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PLCC Play, Learn, Construct & Conserve Child Care Center

Licensed child care center

824 E Exp Way 83
La Joya, TX 78560

Report Date
Nov 1, 2026
Data Through
Oct 31, 2026
Report ID
VR-TX-837747-2611
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Provider Category
Childcare
Location
La Joya, TX
Record Period
2021–2026
Source Documents
17
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01

The Essentials

Summary

Across 16 licensing visits from November 2021 to September 2026, HHSC cited 40 deficiencies at PLCC Play, Learn, Construct & Conserve Child Care Center; 40 have a recorded correction.

Visits
16
2021–2026, inspections, investigations and assessments
Deficiencies
40
Standards cited by HHSC inspectors
Corrected
40
Of 40 deficiencies, with a recorded correction date
Investigations
2
Licensing investigations, whatever prompted them

Deficiencies by Year

  • Deficiencies
  • Of which, high risk
2021: 2 deficiencies across 1 visit220211 visit2022: 8 deficiencies across 1 visit; of which, high risk: 1820221 visit2023: 11 deficiencies across 4 visits; of which, high risk: 21120234 visits2024: 3 deficiencies across 2 visits320242 visits2025: 8 deficiencies across 1 visit820251 visit2026: 8 deficiencies across 7 visits; of which, high risk: 482026*7 visits2021: 2 deficiencies across 1 visit220211 visit2022: 8 deficiencies across 1 visit; of which, high risk: 1820221 visit2023: 11 deficiencies across 4 visits; of which, high risk: 21120234 visits2024: 3 deficiencies across 2 visits320242 visits2025: 8 deficiencies across 1 visit820251 visit2026: 8 deficiencies across 7 visits; of which, high risk: 482026*7 visits

* Partial year, through October 31, 2026.

Deficiencies by year
YearVisitsDeficienciesOf which, high risk
2021120
2022181
20234112
2024230
2025180
2026784

What the Record Shows

  • 40 of 40 deficiencies have a recorded correction date.
  • HHSC’s files name no enforcement action in this window. They say whether a program is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
  • 2 visits in this window included an investigation. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.
  • The latest inspection, September 30, 2026, recorded 2 deficiencies (most serious: Medium-high risk).

What to Ask About

Report at a Glance

Facility
PLCC Play, Learn, Construct & Conserve Child Care Center
Address
824 E Exp Way 83, La Joya, TX 78560
Operation Number
TX-837747
License Type
Licensed child care center
Licensed Capacity
64 children
Permit
Full Permit
Ages Served
infants, toddlers, pre-kindergarten, school age
Hours
Mon–Fri, 6:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Record Window
November 1, 2021 to October 31, 2026
02

Chronology

Inspection History

Every visit in the record window, newest first. A deficiency is a licensing standard Texas inspectors found was not met. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.

  1. 2026

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.1315(a)Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Medium-high riskCorrected Oct 2, 2026
    • 746.4003(a)First Aid Kit - Incomplete KitMedium riskCorrected Sep 30, 2026

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905064733

  2. 2026

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905064732

  3. 2026

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 745.641AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationHigh riskCorrected May 1, 2026
    • 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 possibleHigh riskCorrected May 1, 2026

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905064731

  4. 2026

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905064730

  5. 2026

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.3415(4)Employee Handwashing After Diapering a ChildMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 6, 2026
    • 746.3505(b)Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's HandsMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 6, 2026

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905064729

  6. 2026

    Investigation

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905204861

  7. 2026

    Investigation

    2 deficiencies

    • 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 possibleHigh riskCorrected May 1, 2026
    • 745.641AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationHigh riskCorrected May 1, 2026

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905204860

  8. 2025

    Inspection

    8 deficiencies

    • 746.603(a)(4)Children's Records - ImmunizationsMedium riskCorrected Oct 10, 2025
    • 746.1309(a)Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredMedium riskCorrected Oct 20, 2025
    • 746.901(5)Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)Medium-low riskCorrected Oct 6, 2025
    • 746.2421(a)Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalMedium riskCorrected Oct 6, 2025
    • 746.1316(a)Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 6, 2025
    • 746.1301(a)(2)(A)Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service TrainingMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 10, 2025
    • 746.2205(a)(1)Written Activity Plan - Group Name and DatesMedium riskCorrected Oct 2, 2025
    • 746.605(10)Required Admission Information - Physician InformationMedium riskCorrected Oct 6, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905064728

  9. 2024

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905064727

  10. 2024

    Inspection

    3 deficiencies

    • 746.1315(b)Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 4, 2024
    • 746.1107(2)Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of CompletionMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 2, 2024
    • 746.1601Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 2, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905064726

  11. 2023

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.603(a)(8)Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out LogsMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 28, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905064725

  12. 2023

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.631(a)Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking SystemMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 1, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905064724

  13. 2023

    Inspection

    3 deficiencies

    • 746.2415(b)AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of AgeHigh riskCorrected Oct 25, 2023
    • 746.2405(2)Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of AgeMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 26, 2023
    • 746.1601Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 25, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905064723

  14. 2023

    Inspection

    6 deficiencies

    • 745.641AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationHigh riskCorrected Oct 11, 2023
    • 746.1301(a)(4)(A)Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPRMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 25, 2023
    • 746.1601Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 11, 2023
    • 746.3407(9)Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 13, 2023
    • 746.1309(a)Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredMedium riskCorrected Oct 25, 2023
    • 746.1301(a)(2)(A)Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service TrainingMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 25, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905064722

  15. 2022

    Inspection

    8 deficiencies

    • 746.4135(b)Children's Products- Annual CertificationMedium riskCorrected Oct 26, 2022
    • 746.801(10)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke DetectorsMedium riskCorrected Oct 28, 2022
    • 746.1315(b)(1)CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill basedMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 28, 2022
    • 746.3407(9)Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 26, 2022
    • 746.4503(b)Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's NameMedium riskCorrected Oct 26, 2022
    • 746.5101(a)Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsHigh riskCorrected Nov 2, 2022
    • 746.1329(d)Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employeeLow riskCorrected Oct 28, 2022
    • 746.1316(a)Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 28, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905064721

  16. 2021

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.3819Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 10, 2021
    • 746.4907(d)Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth MaintainedMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 8, 2021

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905064720

Texas gives every licensing standard one of five risk levels, from low to high, by how likely a deficiency is to harm a child.

03

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

  1. 1

    Citation 745.641, Cited in Three Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 745.641 in October 2023, April 2026 and May 2026. The agency describes it this way: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation. The most serious of these was recorded at high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    21222323232324242526262626262626745.641 across all 16 visits, oldest to newest
  2. 2

    Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children, Cited in Three Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.1601 in October 2023, October 2023 and October 2024. The agency describes it this way: Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    21222323232324242526262626262626746.1601 across all 16 visits, oldest to newest
  3. 3

    Citation 746.1301(a)(2)(A), Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.1301(a)(2)(A) in October 2023 and October 2025. The agency describes it this way: Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    21222323232324242526262626262626746.1301(a)(2)(A) across all 16 visits, oldest to newest
  4. 4

    Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required, Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.1309(a) in October 2023 and October 2025. The agency describes it this way: Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    21222323232324242526262626262626746.1309(a) across all 16 visits, oldest to newest
  5. 5

    Citation 746.1316(a), Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.1316(a) in October 2022 and October 2025. The agency describes it this way: Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    21222323232324242526262626262626746.1316(a) across all 16 visits, oldest to newest
  6. 6

    Citation 746.2426(a)(2), Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.2426(a)(2) in April 2026 and May 2026. The agency describes it this way: 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. The most serious of these was recorded at high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    21222323232324242526262626262626746.2426(a)(2) across all 16 visits, oldest to newest
  7. 7

    Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean, Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.3407(9) in October 2022 and October 2023. The agency describes it this way: Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    21222323232324242526262626262626746.3407(9) across all 16 visits, oldest to newest
04

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

  1. 01

    What changed after 745.641 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation 745.641: cited in three visits, including high-risk standards.

  2. 02

    What changed after 746.1601 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children: cited in three visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

  3. 03

    What changed after 746.1301(a)(2)(A) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation 746.1301(a)(2)(A): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

  4. 04

    What changed after 746.1309(a) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.

  5. 05

    What changed after 746.1316(a) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation 746.1316(a): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

  6. 06

    What changed after 746.2426(a)(2) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation 746.2426(a)(2): cited in two visits, including high-risk standards.

  7. 07

    What changed after 746.3407(9) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

  8. 08

    What is the ratio in the room my child would join, and how is every child accounted for at nap time, pickup and on the playground?

    Ratios change through the day, so they are worth counting yourself on a visit.

  9. 09

    Has the center ever been under corrective or adverse action, and what changed afterward?

    HHSC’s files name no enforcement action in this window. They say whether a program is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.

05

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Program details, licensing visits and the deficiencies cited at each are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's Child Care Regulation in its daily files on data.texas.gov.

  • Child Care Licensing operations (data.texas.gov)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 837747

    Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905064720

    Visit Nov 8, 2021 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905064721

    Visit Oct 26, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905064722

    Visit Oct 11, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905064723

    Visit Oct 25, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905064724

    Visit Nov 1, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905064725

    Visit Nov 28, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905064726

    Visit Oct 2, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905064727

    Visit Oct 16, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905064728

    Visit Oct 2, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905204860

    Visit Apr 2, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905064729

    Visit Apr 6, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905204861

    Visit Apr 6, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905064730

    Visit Apr 27, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905064731

    Visit May 14, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905064732

    Visit May 29, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905064733

    Visit Sep 30, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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Coverage

Record windowNovember 1, 2021 – October 31, 2026

  • This record is HHSC's list of operations as of October 2026, with the inspections, investigations and assessments in HHSC's files, which run from November 2021.
  • Listed family homes (one caregiver with up to three unrelated children, listed with HHSC but not inspected on a schedule) are not in this record.
  • HHSC's narrative for each deficiency is left out because it can name children, parents and staff; the rule cited, its risk level and the correction dates are kept.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Inspector narratives
Published by HHSC but left out of this record because they can name people.
Enforcement actions
HHSC's files say whether an operation is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
Complaints not investigated
Reports HHSC screened out without an investigation are not published.
Staff qualifications and turnover
Not part of the published licensing record.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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