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Little Paradise Academy, LLC

12 serious findings across 16 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Jun 10, 2025.

5516 N Mccoll Rd, McAllen, TX 78504 · (956) 627-1450

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsMcAllen licensed centers, n=57

Serious findings0 critical, 12 serious, 0 minor across 12 inspections and 4 investigations (16 visits). Most recent serious: Jun 10, 2025.

Critical0 vs median 0

47% of centers have at least one

Serious12 vs median 12

81% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2014Full Permit

Practical6:30a–7:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 51

Texas HHSC operation #1504119 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

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2026
May 5, 2026 to May 5, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 5, 2026 inspection
- May 5, 2026 inspection
- May 5, 2026 inspection
- May 5, 2026 inspection
2025
Jun 10, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  Fire drill was not documented for the month of May 2025.
  Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified Jun 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
Jun 10, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  Fire drill was not documented for the month of May 2025.
  Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified Jun 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
Jun 10, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  Fire drill was not documented for the month of May 2025.
  Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified Jun 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
Jun 10, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  Fire drill was not documented for the month of May 2025.
  Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified Jun 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
2024
Jul 9, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: 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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(10).
Jul 9, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(10).
- SeriousTexas: 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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(8).
Jul 9, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: 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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(10).
Jul 9, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(10).
- SeriousTexas: 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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(8).
Feb 7, 2024 to Feb 7, 20244 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 7, 2024 complaint investigation
- Feb 7, 2024 complaint investigation
- Feb 7, 2024 complaint investigation
- Feb 7, 2024 complaint investigation

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2023
Jul 13, 2023Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5603(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
  Training certificate was not available for review for an employee's record.
  Corrected Jul 19, 2023, verified Jul 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(5).
- MinorTexas: Low
  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 Aug 25, 2023, verified Sep 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1045.
Jul 13, 2023Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
  Training certificate was not available for review for an employee's record.
  Corrected Jul 19, 2023, verified Jul 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5603(c).
- MinorTexas: Low
  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 Aug 25, 2023, verified Sep 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1045.
Jul 13, 2023Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
  Training certificate was not available for review for an employee's record.
  Corrected Jul 19, 2023, verified Jul 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5603(c).
- MinorTexas: Low
  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 Aug 25, 2023, verified Sep 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1045.
Jul 13, 2023Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
  Training certificate was not available for review for an employee's record.
  Corrected Jul 19, 2023, verified Jul 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5603(c).
- MinorTexas: Low
  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 Aug 25, 2023, verified Sep 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1045.
Feb 6, 2023 to Feb 14, 20234 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Feb 14, 2023 inspection
- Feb 14, 2023 inspection
- Feb 14, 2023 inspection
- Feb 14, 2023 inspection
- Feb 6, 2023 complaint investigation
- Feb 6, 2023 complaint investigation
- Feb 6, 2023 complaint investigation
- Feb 6, 2023 complaint investigation
2022
Aug 17, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 Aug 19, 2022, verified Aug 18, 2022. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2411(2)(B).
Aug 17, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2411(2)(B).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 Aug 19, 2022, verified Aug 18, 2022. Standard 746.3407.
Aug 17, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2411(2)(B).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 Aug 19, 2022, verified Aug 18, 2022. Standard 746.3407.
Aug 17, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2411(2)(B).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 Aug 19, 2022, verified Aug 18, 2022. Standard 746.3407.
Aug 11, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  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 Aug 12, 2022, verified Aug 17, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 Aug 11, 2022, verified Aug 17, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Supervised Naptime Daily
  The school age children are not napping at the operation.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2022, verified Aug 17, 2022. Standard 746.2901.
Aug 11, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Supervised Naptime Daily
  The school age children are not napping at the operation.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2022, verified Aug 17, 2022. Standard 746.2901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  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 Aug 12, 2022, verified Aug 17, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 Aug 11, 2022, verified Aug 17, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Aug 11, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 Aug 11, 2022, verified Aug 17, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  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 Aug 12, 2022, verified Aug 17, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Supervised Naptime Daily
  The school age children are not napping at the operation.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2022, verified Aug 17, 2022. Standard 746.2901.
Aug 11, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  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 Aug 12, 2022, verified Aug 17, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 Aug 11, 2022, verified Aug 17, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Supervised Naptime Daily
  The school age children are not napping at the operation.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2022, verified Aug 17, 2022. Standard 746.2901.
Jul 28, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  The toddler classroom was observed with dust and debris on two large vents.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2022, verified Aug 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
Jul 28, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  The toddler classroom was observed with dust and debris on two large vents.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2022, verified Aug 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
Jul 28, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  The toddler classroom was observed with dust and debris on two large vents.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2022, verified Aug 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
Jul 28, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  The toddler classroom was observed with dust and debris on two large vents.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2022, verified Aug 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).

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