Texas records · HIDALGO County · MCALLEN

Little Paradise Academy, LLC

Licensed Center in MCALLEN, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued January 21, 2014

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 5516 N MCCOLL RD, MCALLEN, TX 78504 2207
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: January 21, 2014
Operation number: 1504119
Licensed capacity: 51 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-07:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	8
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	2
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,524
Citations recorded	12
Record covers	July 28, 2022 – May 5, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

Medium High	7
Medium	4
Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionMay 5, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 895 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 10, 20251 citation recorded1 of 795 standards cited at this visit

746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium

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

Correction verified by the state on June 12, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 9, 20242 citations recorded2 of 473 standards cited at this visit

746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out LogsRisk level: Medium High

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 at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke DetectorsRisk level: Medium

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 at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportFebruary 7, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 13, 20233 citations recorded3 of 850 standards cited at this visit

746.1045 - Education Outside of U.S.Risk level: Low

A caregiver's foreign education was not translated. A caregiver's translated education document did not indicate the equivalency of education in the USA.

Correction verified by the state on September 6, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training HoursRisk level: Medium

Training certificate was not available for review for an employee's record.

Correction verified by the state on July 19, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained SafelyRisk level: Medium High

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 at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 14, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportFebruary 6, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 17, 20222 citations recorded2 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

One cockroach was observed in the school age classroom. The outdoor play area was observed clean and free of any trash.

Correction verified by the state on August 18, 2022.

746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting SheetsRisk level: Medium High

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 at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 11, 20223 citations recorded3 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.2901 - Supervised Naptime DailyRisk level: Medium High

The school age children are not napping at the operation.

Correction verified by the state on August 17, 2022.

746.2207(b) - Screen Time Activities - May Supplement Activities Not ReplaceRisk level: Medium

A school age child was playing and chatting on a game app, Roblox, on their IPAD which was not part of the activity plan.

Correction verified by the state on August 17, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

The outdoor play area was observed with trash (used napkins, a Styrofoam cup, and an old empty cigarette box.

Correction verified by the state on August 17, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 28, 20221 citation recorded1 of 500 standards cited at this visit

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High

The toddler classroom was observed with dust and debris on two large vents.

Correction verified by the state on August 11, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.