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Totally Kids Academy LLC
1703 W OWASSA RD, Edinburg TX 78539-7047 · License #1774981 · Licensed Center
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- Director
- Alisia Gutierrez
- Phone
- (956) 884-7076
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- 1703 W OWASSA RD, Edinburg TX 78539-7047 · Directions
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When they operate
Ages served
- Accepts child care subsidy
- Licensed for 121 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation- Medium
746.1309(e) · Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Recite: A caregiver hired on 11/04/24 did not have the following annual training topics. (1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication, (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic and (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
Corrected by Jul 17, 2025
- Medium
746.2421(b) · Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Six infants did not have a current infant feeding instructions.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2025
- Medium
746.1309(e) · Documented Annual Training- Required Content
A caregiver hired on 11/04/24 did not have the following annual training topics. (1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication, (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic and (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
Corrected by Jun 27, 2025
- Medium Low
746.303(b) · Report Number of Employees
The operation failed to submit the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by 1/15/25.
Corrected by Jan 22, 2025
- Medium High
746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There are 12 cribs observed with chipped paint.
Corrected by Dec 18, 2024
- High
746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Most recent fire inspection provided is dated 4/26/2023 and a renewal inspection is due every twelve months.
Corrected by May 6, 2024
- Medium High
746.5307(b) · Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Fire extinguishers were not currently serviced. The last service date was on March 2023.
Corrected by May 3, 2024
- Medium High
746.3503(a) · Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in one of the toddler rooms was torn.
Corrected by May 1, 2024
- Medium High
746.3505(f) · Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
Soiled diapers were observed in three different trash cans without a cover in a children's restroom. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as covers were placed on the trash cans.
Corrected by Apr 30, 2024
- Medium High
746.1301(a)(2)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
A caregiver counted in the child/caregiver ratio was missing 18 clock hours of pre-service training.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
- Medium
746.603(a)(4) · Children's Records - Immunizations
A child's record reviewed was missing the immunization documentation. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the child's immunization records were obtained.
Corrected by Jan 30, 2024
- Medium
746.1111 · Education Outside of U.S.
Two caregivers with education received outside of the United States did not have the education documentation translated in English.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2023
- Medium High
746.1301(a)(3)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
A caregiver caring for a group of children did not have training in pediatric firs aid.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2023
- Medium
746.801(1) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
There was no file available for a child in care.
Corrected by Nov 3, 2023
- Medium High
746.1605(1) · Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There was more than an 18 month difference when a 16 month old infant was combined with toddler and pre-k children during naptime. The oldest child in thee group was 3 years old and the youngest child was 16 months old.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2023
- Medium
746.2207(a) · Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Two infants sitting at a table were provided screen time as they were watching a video (Ms. Rahcel) on a tablet device during nap time. Note:This was addressed with the caregivers in the infant room and a caregiver turned off and removed the electronic device from the table.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2023
- Medium High
746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver was observed caring for 7 infants. The ages of the children in the group were two 7 month olds, a 10 month old, two 11 month olds, a 13 month old, and a 15 month old. According to the ratio chart the maximum number of children one caregiver may supervise is 5. The group was out of ratio by two children. Not: A second caregiver stepped into the room during the inspection.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2023
- Medium
746.901 · Required Personnel Records
Two caregiver's were missing the following information on their records: A caregiver with DOE 8/28/2023 was missing a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form, A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copy of the child-care centers: (A) Operational policies; and (B) Personnel policies; and A statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation. A second employee with a DOE 8/14/2023 was missing A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copy of the child-care centers: (A) Operational policies; and (B) Personnel policies; and A statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation.
Corrected by Nov 3, 2023
- Medium High
746.2407 · Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Two infants were observed sitting at a table without the safety straps fastened.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2023
- Medium High
746.2911 · Adequate Lighting During Naptime
The lighting in an infant room was not adequate to allow visual supervision of all children in the group at all times during naptime.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2023
- Medium
746.2207(c)(4) · Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
No use of screen-time activities was observed in any of the groups of children present during inspection. However, a photograph of a child sent to a parent revels that a child was participating in screen time activities while having a snack on 8/11/2023 at around 1:08pm.
Corrected by Aug 15, 2023
- Medium High
746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Child/Caregiver Ratio was deficient during the inspection as 1 caregiver was left alone with 9 infants with a Specified Age Group of 0-11 months old. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by a second caregiver joining the classroom and ratio being met.
Corrected by Aug 4, 2023
- Medium
746.2207(c)(4) · Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
A Pre-K child was observed playing a video game on a phone/tablet device during nap time. NOTE: This was corrected. Caregiver placed a mat for the child to rest and electronic device was removed.
Corrected by Aug 4, 2023
- Medium High
746.3415(4) · Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Caregiver in the toddler classroom did not wash hands after completing a diaper change on a child.
Corrected by Jul 26, 2023
- High
745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An individual with a pending background check was observed providing care of children. A second individual without a background check was inside a classroom with children. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by both individuals leaving the premises and qualified caregivers joining each classroom.
Corrected by Jul 25, 2023
- Medium
746.501(a)(18) · Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Operational policies were incomplete for Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
Corrected by Jun 5, 2023
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jul 11, 2025 inspection noted: “Recite: A caregiver hired on 11/04/24 did not have the following annual training topics. (1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spr…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jun 23, 2025 inspection noted: “Six infants did not have a current infant feeding instructions.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jan 21, 2025 inspection noted: “The operation failed to submit the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by 1/15/25.” — what has changed since then?
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