Licensed center · La Joya, TX
Plcc Play, Learn, Construct & Conserve Child Care Center
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today
- Capacity 64
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
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- Hours
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 64 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- Not mapped
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 64 children
Accepts child care assistance
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Part-time care
Transportation to and from school
Field trips
Location and nearby daycares
824 E Exp Way 83, La Joya, TX 78560 · Hidalgo County · 3 licensed daycares in 78560
Capacity rank 2 of 3 in this ZIP
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Licensing and inspection record
Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.
- Permit
- On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
- Operation number
- 837747
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- September 2004
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
13 inspections on record, most recent May 29, 2026. 11 of 15 visits and reports cited a standard. 2 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.
- May 29, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
May 14, 2026Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.2426(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High
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
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 · Technical assistance given
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
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 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2426(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High
- Apr 27, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
Apr 6, 2026Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.3415(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
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 Apr 6, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3505(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
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 Apr 6, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3415(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Apr 6, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
Apr 2, 2026Self-reported incident2 standards cited
- 746.2426(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High
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
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 · Technical assistance given
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
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 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2426(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Oct 2, 2025Inspection8 standards cited
- 746.2421(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
There were no written feeding instructions available for review for a 6 month old infant.
Corrected Oct 6, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1301(a)(2)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Two caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio did not have the required eight hours of pre-service training.
Corrected Oct 10, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
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 Oct 20, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2205(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
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 Oct 2, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
2 of 10 children's records reviewed were missing the child's immunization record.
Corrected Oct 10, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.605(10)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Admission Information - Physician Information
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 Oct 6, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1316(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director and a caregiver who conducts transportation did not have current training in transportation safety.
Corrected Oct 6, 2025
- 746.901(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
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 Oct 6, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2421(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Oct 16, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
Oct 2, 2024Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.1107(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
An employee in charge of transportation does not meet minimum qualifications for caregivers as she does not have verification confirming education requirements.
Corrected Oct 2, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1315(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Two caregivers who have unsupervised access to the group of children do not have a CPR training.
Corrected Oct 4, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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 Oct 2, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1107(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Nov 28, 2023Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.603(a)(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
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 Nov 28, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Nov 1, 2023Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.631(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
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 Nov 1, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.631(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Oct 25, 2023Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.2405(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
There was no crib for an 11 month old infant. The infant was asleep on a mat.
Corrected Oct 26, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2415(b)Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
There were 4 infants (0-11 months) asleep in their cribs and were covered with a blanket. Note: The blankets were removed.
Corrected Oct 25, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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 Oct 25, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2405(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Oct 11, 2023Inspection6 standards cited
- 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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 Oct 11, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1301(a)(4)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
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 Oct 25, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1301(a)(2)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
A caregiver hired on 4/20/23 did not have the 24 hours of Pre-service training.
Corrected Oct 25, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
There are three ceiling tiles with water stains in the infant room.
Corrected Oct 13, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
A caregiver hired did not have the 24 annual training hours for training period, 11/2021-11/2022.
Corrected Oct 25, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
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 Oct 11, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Oct 26, 2022Inspection8 standards cited
- 746.1315(b)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Three caregivers conducted an online CPR training.
Corrected Oct 28, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.801(10)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The safety documentation for fire drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors is not being completed.
Corrected Oct 28, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4135(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
The children's product certification form was not current. Corrected at Inspection: The form was reviewed, signed, and posted.
Corrected Oct 26, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.4503(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The cots used by the children were not labeled. Corrected at Inspection: The cots were labeled with the children's name.
Corrected Oct 26, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Operation did not have a current fire inspection. Last fire inspection conducted was on 06/09/21.
Corrected Nov 2, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1316(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Director did not have a current transportation training.
Corrected Oct 28, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The vent in a classroom was observed with dust and debris. Corrected at Inspection: The vent was cleaned.
Corrected Oct 26, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.1329(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Low
Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
Three caregivers did not have documentation for the 24 hours of Pre-service training.
Corrected Oct 28, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1315(b)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Cited standards by risk level
38 standards cited across 13 inspections, most recently May 29, 2026. All 38 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High718%
- Medium High2053%
- Medium924%
- Medium Low13%
- Low13%
- Visits with nothing cited
- 3 of 13 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 8 of 38 findings, 30 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- May 14, 2026, 1 clean visit since
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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