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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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824 E Exp Way 83
La Joya, TX 78560 Map and directions
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

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
ThursdayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayClosed

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

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824 E Exp Way 83, La Joya, TX 78560 · Hidalgo County · 3 licensed daycares in 78560

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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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.

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