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Little Paradise Academy, LLC

Child care center · 5516 N MCCOLL RD, Mcallen, TX 78504-2207 · License 1504119

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 51. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (192)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
An infant was asleep in a play yard that did not have a sheet. Corrected at Inspection: The caregiver placed a sheet on the mattress of the play yard.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Two caregiver did not have a current background with eligibility results to be present in the operation.
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Several mats for the toddler and school age children were torn.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The door in the school age classroom had a broken hinge. The hand washing sink in the Preschool room was observed with a cockroach and cereal.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
A climbing equipment did not have the required depth of loose fill surfacing material. Corrected at Inspection: The equipment was removed.
Yes
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The transportation vehicle was observed with trash (plastic wrappers, popcorn, and chips) on the floor. Corrected at Inspection: The transportation vehicle was cleaned during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.603(a)(8) - 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.
Yes
3 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Training certificate was not available for review for an employee's record.
5 746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
The exit door in the toddler room was locked and was unable to be open.
4 746.2901 - Supervised Naptime Daily
The school age children are not napping at the operation.
5 746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
The exit door from the toddler room was stuck and unable to open. Corrected at Inspection: After several attempts a caregiver was able to open the door.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The trashcan in the Preschool room was open and full which accessible to the children in the room. There was trash ( plastic cups and papers) observed in the playground area. There were also sharp tree branches at a child's height level which pose a hazard to the children during outdoor play. There was play equipment with an exposed bolt.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Fire drill was not documented for the month of May 2025.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
One cockroach was observed in the school age classroom. The outdoor play area was observed clean and free of any trash.
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
The operation failed to notifying Child Care Regulations of a positive COVID-19 case in the operation. Note: Operation provided a written plan to notify CCR of communicable illness deemed notifiable by DSHS.
Yes
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The fire safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors was not completed for the month of June 2024. Corrected at Inspection: The fire safety documentation was updated.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The outdoor play area was observed with trash (used napkins, a Styrofoam cup, and an old empty cigarette box.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Director and person in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.
4 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
A caregiver did not wash the infant's hands after diaper changing. Note: The infant's hands were washed during the inspection.
3 746.2207(b) - Screen Time Activities - May Supplement Activities Not Replace
A school age child was playing and chatting on a game app, Roblox, on their IPAD which was not part of the activity plan.
1 746.1045 - Education Outside of U.S.
A caregiver's foreign education was not translated. A caregiver's translated education document did not indicate the equivalency of education in the USA.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Loose fill surfacing (mulch) was not maintained at the proper depth for a play structure in the outdoor play area. There was no mark to indicate the depth of the mulch.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
An infant was observed asleep in the crib with a pacifier attached to the infant's clothing.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The toddler classroom was observed with dust and debris on two large vents.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Fire drill was not documented for the month of May 2025.
3 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Training certificate was not available for review for an employee's record.
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Several mats for the toddler and school age children were torn.
3 746.2207(b) - Screen Time Activities - May Supplement Activities Not Replace
A school age child was playing and chatting on a game app, Roblox, on their IPAD which was not part of the activity plan.
4 746.603(a)(8) - 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.
Yes
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
The operation failed to notifying Child Care Regulations of a positive COVID-19 case in the operation. Note: Operation provided a written plan to notify CCR of communicable illness deemed notifiable by DSHS.
Yes
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The fire safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors was not completed for the month of June 2024. Corrected at Inspection: The fire safety documentation was updated.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
One cockroach was observed in the school age classroom. The outdoor play area was observed clean and free of any trash.
4 746.2901 - Supervised Naptime Daily
The school age children are not napping at the operation.
5 746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
The exit door from the toddler room was stuck and unable to open. Corrected at Inspection: After several attempts a caregiver was able to open the door.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Two caregiver did not have a current background with eligibility results to be present in the operation.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
A climbing equipment did not have the required depth of loose fill surfacing material. Corrected at Inspection: The equipment was removed.
Yes
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Director and person in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The door in the school age classroom had a broken hinge. The hand washing sink in the Preschool room was observed with a cockroach and cereal.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
An infant was observed asleep in the crib with a pacifier attached to the infant's clothing.
4 746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
An infant was asleep in a play yard that did not have a sheet. Corrected at Inspection: The caregiver placed a sheet on the mattress of the play yard.
Yes
1 746.1045 - Education Outside of U.S.
A caregiver's foreign education was not translated. A caregiver's translated education document did not indicate the equivalency of education in the USA.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The toddler classroom was observed with dust and debris on two large vents.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Loose fill surfacing (mulch) was not maintained at the proper depth for a play structure in the outdoor play area. There was no mark to indicate the depth of the mulch.
4 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
A caregiver did not wash the infant's hands after diaper changing. Note: The infant's hands were washed during the inspection.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The outdoor play area was observed with trash (used napkins, a Styrofoam cup, and an old empty cigarette box.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The transportation vehicle was observed with trash (plastic wrappers, popcorn, and chips) on the floor. Corrected at Inspection: The transportation vehicle was cleaned during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The trashcan in the Preschool room was open and full which accessible to the children in the room. There was trash ( plastic cups and papers) observed in the playground area. There were also sharp tree branches at a child's height level which pose a hazard to the children during outdoor play. There was play equipment with an exposed bolt.
5 746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
The exit door in the toddler room was locked and was unable to be open.
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
The operation failed to notifying Child Care Regulations of a positive COVID-19 case in the operation. Note: Operation provided a written plan to notify CCR of communicable illness deemed notifiable by DSHS.
Yes
4 746.2901 - Supervised Naptime Daily
The school age children are not napping at the operation.
5 746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
The exit door in the toddler room was locked and was unable to be open.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The toddler classroom was observed with dust and debris on two large vents.
5 746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
The exit door from the toddler room was stuck and unable to open. Corrected at Inspection: After several attempts a caregiver was able to open the door.
Yes
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Loose fill surfacing (mulch) was not maintained at the proper depth for a play structure in the outdoor play area. There was no mark to indicate the depth of the mulch.
4 746.603(a)(8) - 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.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Two caregiver did not have a current background with eligibility results to be present in the operation.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
One cockroach was observed in the school age classroom. The outdoor play area was observed clean and free of any trash.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The door in the school age classroom had a broken hinge. The hand washing sink in the Preschool room was observed with a cockroach and cereal.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The outdoor play area was observed with trash (used napkins, a Styrofoam cup, and an old empty cigarette box.
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Several mats for the toddler and school age children were torn.
4 746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
An infant was asleep in a play yard that did not have a sheet. Corrected at Inspection: The caregiver placed a sheet on the mattress of the play yard.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The trashcan in the Preschool room was open and full which accessible to the children in the room. There was trash ( plastic cups and papers) observed in the playground area. There were also sharp tree branches at a child's height level which pose a hazard to the children during outdoor play. There was play equipment with an exposed bolt.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
An infant was observed asleep in the crib with a pacifier attached to the infant's clothing.
4 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
A caregiver did not wash the infant's hands after diaper changing. Note: The infant's hands were washed during the inspection.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
A climbing equipment did not have the required depth of loose fill surfacing material. Corrected at Inspection: The equipment was removed.
Yes
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Director and person in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Fire drill was not documented for the month of May 2025.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The transportation vehicle was observed with trash (plastic wrappers, popcorn, and chips) on the floor. Corrected at Inspection: The transportation vehicle was cleaned during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.2207(b) - Screen Time Activities - May Supplement Activities Not Replace
A school age child was playing and chatting on a game app, Roblox, on their IPAD which was not part of the activity plan.
1 746.1045 - Education Outside of U.S.
A caregiver's foreign education was not translated. A caregiver's translated education document did not indicate the equivalency of education in the USA.
3 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Training certificate was not available for review for an employee's record.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The fire safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors was not completed for the month of June 2024. Corrected at Inspection: The fire safety documentation was updated.
Yes
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
The operation failed to notifying Child Care Regulations of a positive COVID-19 case in the operation. Note: Operation provided a written plan to notify CCR of communicable illness deemed notifiable by DSHS.
Yes
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
A climbing equipment did not have the required depth of loose fill surfacing material. Corrected at Inspection: The equipment was removed.
Yes
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The transportation vehicle was observed with trash (plastic wrappers, popcorn, and chips) on the floor. Corrected at Inspection: The transportation vehicle was cleaned during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
One cockroach was observed in the school age classroom. The outdoor play area was observed clean and free of any trash.
4 746.2901 - Supervised Naptime Daily
The school age children are not napping at the operation.
3 746.2207(b) - Screen Time Activities - May Supplement Activities Not Replace
A school age child was playing and chatting on a game app, Roblox, on their IPAD which was not part of the activity plan.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The outdoor play area was observed with trash (used napkins, a Styrofoam cup, and an old empty cigarette box.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
An infant was observed asleep in the crib with a pacifier attached to the infant's clothing.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The trashcan in the Preschool room was open and full which accessible to the children in the room. There was trash ( plastic cups and papers) observed in the playground area. There were also sharp tree branches at a child's height level which pose a hazard to the children during outdoor play. There was play equipment with an exposed bolt.
4 746.603(a)(8) - 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.
Yes
5 746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
The exit door in the toddler room was locked and was unable to be open.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The door in the school age classroom had a broken hinge. The hand washing sink in the Preschool room was observed with a cockroach and cereal.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The fire safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors was not completed for the month of June 2024. Corrected at Inspection: The fire safety documentation was updated.
Yes
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Loose fill surfacing (mulch) was not maintained at the proper depth for a play structure in the outdoor play area. There was no mark to indicate the depth of the mulch.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Director and person in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.
3 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Training certificate was not available for review for an employee's record.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Two caregiver did not have a current background with eligibility results to be present in the operation.
4 746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
An infant was asleep in a play yard that did not have a sheet. Corrected at Inspection: The caregiver placed a sheet on the mattress of the play yard.
Yes
4 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
A caregiver did not wash the infant's hands after diaper changing. Note: The infant's hands were washed during the inspection.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Fire drill was not documented for the month of May 2025.
1 746.1045 - Education Outside of U.S.
A caregiver's foreign education was not translated. A caregiver's translated education document did not indicate the equivalency of education in the USA.
5 746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
The exit door from the toddler room was stuck and unable to open. Corrected at Inspection: After several attempts a caregiver was able to open the door.
Yes
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Several mats for the toddler and school age children were torn.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The toddler classroom was observed with dust and debris on two large vents.
4 746.2901 - Supervised Naptime Daily
The school age children are not napping at the operation.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
One cockroach was observed in the school age classroom. The outdoor play area was observed clean and free of any trash.
4 746.603(a)(8) - 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.
Yes
3 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Training certificate was not available for review for an employee's record.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (72)

72 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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