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Little Paradise Academy, LLC

5516 N MCCOLL RD, Mcallen TX 78504-2207 · License #1504119 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 51 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected May 5, 2026
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Director
Argelia Salas
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Address
5516 N MCCOLL RD, Mcallen TX 78504-2207 · Directions

Hours

Mon06:30 AM-07:00 PM
Tue06:30 AM-07:00 PM
Wed06:30 AM-07:00 PM
Thu06:30 AM-07:00 PM
Fri06:30 AM-07:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedTransportation to/from SchoolField Trips

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 51 children
6
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
2
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
4
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
1.5
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
May 5, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 10, 2025 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    746.5205(4) · Documentation of Drills

    Fire drill was not documented for the month of May 2025.

    Corrected by Jun 13, 2025

Jul 9, 2024 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • 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

Jul 13, 2023 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • 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

Feb 14, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 17, 2022 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • 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

Aug 11, 2022 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • 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

Jul 28, 2022 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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

Aug 24, 2021 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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

Aug 18, 2021 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • 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

Aug 11, 2021 — Inspection
8 violations cited · view state record
8 violations
  • 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

  1. 1The Jun 10, 2025 inspection noted: “Fire drill was not documented for the month of May 2025.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 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?
  3. 3The Jul 13, 2023 inspection noted: “Training certificate was not available for review for an employee's record.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error