LPA Investments, LLC DBA Little Paradise Academy
Licensed Center · Edinburg, Hidalgo County, TX · Operation No. 1687603
LPA Investments, LLC DBA Little Paradise Academy holds a Full Permit issued September 12, 2019. In the state's 60-month public window it has 18 inspections on record with 19 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
September 12, 2019
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
94 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
3409 W University Dr, Edinburg, TX 78539
The 60-month record
18
Inspections
0
Assessments
1
Self reports
19
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 4 · Medium High 12 · Medium 3 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 26, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Inspection | 4 |
| Jun 20, 2024 | Inspection | 2 |
| Feb 26, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 28, 2023 | Inspection | 2 |
| May 9, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 25, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Apr 4, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 16, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Mar 13, 2023 | Report | 1 |
| Aug 16, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 8, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jul 25, 2022 | Inspection | 5 |
| Mar 29, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 14, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
| Mar 10, 2022 | Report | 0 |
| Sep 13, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
Deficiency records
June 3, 2025 Standard § 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
High Verbatim from the agency record
The eight-passenger minivan used to transport children did not have a child safety alarm.
Corrected: June 9, 2025
June 3, 2025 Standard § 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One caregiver hired on 1/20/25 completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
Corrected: June 5, 2025
June 3, 2025 Standard § 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
High Verbatim from the agency record
There was no Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for ten children who were transported from school. The fire extinguishers in the two transportation vehicles were not secured. One vehicle did not have the brackets to secure the fire extinguisher and the other vehicle the bracket was broken.
Corrected: June 5, 2025
June 3, 2025 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There was a hole in the door of the school-age classroom, as well as a hole in the wall, where a child was observed picking from the damage.
Corrected: June 5, 2025
June 20, 2024 Standard § 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
High Verbatim from the agency record
1 out of 8 children's records reviewed was missing up to date immunization records.
Corrected: July 19, 2024
June 20, 2024 Standard § 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
3 out of 8 staff records reviewed were missing training hours.
Corrected: July 19, 2024
February 26, 2024 Standard § 746.5207(a) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Evacuation diagram observed in rooms not accessible for the children to review. Diagram was posted high in the wall where the teacher information board is located.
Corrected: February 26, 2024
June 28, 2023 Standard § 746.2703(1)(A) - Space Requirements for School-age - Interest Centers Used Independently
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The interest centers furniture was observed turned around facing the wall making it unattainable for children to make independent use of the material.
Corrected: June 29, 2023
June 28, 2023 Standard § 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Updated fire inspection was not available for review. The latest fire inspection report was completed in May 2022.
Corrected: July 7, 2023
April 25, 2023 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
A staff member was observed providing care of children without having received notification from the Criminal Background Check Unit that this individual is eligible to be present at the operation. NOTE: This was corrected by staff member leaving the operation during the inspection.
Corrected: April 25, 2023
March 16, 2023 Standard § 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Attendance records for director and one employee were not available for review during inspection.
Corrected: March 17, 2023
March 13, 2023 Standard § 746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, the Director was not regularly present at the operation to exercise director's responsibilities.
Corrected: April 11, 2023
August 8, 2022 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There were 5 infants under the care of 1 caregiver. Children's Specified Age Group was 0-11 months old. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection by person in charge stepping in as a second caregiver.
Corrected: August 8, 2022
July 25, 2022 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There were 25 children with a Specified Age Group of 5 years old under the care of 1 caregiver. Children's ages were between 4 and 12 years old. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. 11 of the children were moved to another classroom under the care of a second caregiver.
Corrected: July 25, 2022
July 25, 2022 Standard § 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Documentation of fire drill for the month of June 2022 was not available for review.
Corrected: July 27, 2022
July 25, 2022 Standard § 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Documentation of CPR and 1st aid training for 1 out of 4 staff records inspected was not available for review.
Corrected: August 3, 2022
July 25, 2022 Standard § 746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
1 out of 4 staff files reviewed did not have orientation statement nor pre-service documentation available for review.
Corrected: July 29, 2022
July 25, 2022 Standard § 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Hand washing after diapering did not occur for a child in the toddler classroom. NOTE: Hand washing was completed after caregiver was informed.
Corrected: July 25, 2022
March 14, 2022 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There were 5 infants under the care of 1 caregiver. Specified Age Group of the children was 0-11 months old. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Oldest child was moved to another classroom.
Corrected: March 14, 2022
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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