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Little Paradise Academy, LLC
5516 N MCCOLL RD, Mcallen TX 78504-2207 · License #1504119 · Licensed Center
Contact
- Director
- Argelia Salas
- Phone
- (956) 627-1450
- Website
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- Address
- 5516 N MCCOLL RD, Mcallen TX 78504-2207 · Directions
Hours
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- Accepts child care subsidy
- Licensed for 51 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation- Medium
746.5205(4) · Documentation of Drills
Fire drill was not documented for the month of May 2025.
Corrected by Jun 13, 2025
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Jul 9, 2024
- Medium
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.
Corrected by Jul 9, 2024
- Medium
746.901(5) · Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Training certificate was not available for review for an employee's record.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2023
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Jul 13, 2023
- Low
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.
Corrected by Aug 25, 2023
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Aug 17, 2022
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Aug 19, 2022
- Medium High
746.2901 · Supervised Naptime Daily
The school age children are not napping at the operation.
Corrected by Aug 12, 2022
- Medium
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.
Corrected by Aug 12, 2022
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2022
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Jul 29, 2022
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Aug 24, 2021
- High
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.
Corrected by Aug 18, 2021
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Aug 20, 2021
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Aug 18, 2021
- Medium
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.
Corrected by Aug 12, 2021
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2021
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2021
- High
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.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2021
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2021
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Aug 13, 2021
- High
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.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2021
- High
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.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jun 10, 2025 inspection noted: “Fire drill was not documented for the month of May 2025.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jul 9, 2024 inspection noted: “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.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jul 13, 2023 inspection noted: “Training certificate was not available for review for an employee's record.” — what has changed since then?
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