LPA Investments, LLC DBA Little Paradise Academy

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Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Edinburg / Hidalgo / 78539
Street address: 3409 W University Dr
Phone: (956) 720-4340
Capacity: 94
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:30 AM-07:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: September 12, 2019
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 6 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated August 28, 2026.

The same records list 7 cited deficiencies dated February 26, 2024 to June 3, 2025 (HHSC risk levels: 3 High, 4 Medium High).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 6 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 6 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

Generated from Texas HHSC state records. Counts and dates come directly from the published state data; no descriptions were written by a model.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 7 cited deficiencies for LPA Investments, LLC DBA Little Paradise Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (3 High, 4 Medium High).

Records list 6 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-08-28.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	3
Medium High	4
Medium	0
Medium Low	0
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2025-06-03 · 746.5625(a) · High

Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

The eight-passenger minivan used to transport children did not have a child safety alarm.

Correction date recorded: 2025-06-09

2025-06-03 · 746.5617(a)(2) · High

Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

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…

Correction date recorded: 2025-06-05

2025-06-03 · 746.3407 · Medium High

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

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.

Correction date recorded: 2025-06-05

Full citation history from HHSC (19)

2025-06-03 · 746.1315(b)(1) · Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-05. Correction verified: 2025-06-17.
One caregiver hired on 1/20/25 completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
2025-06-03 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-05. Correction verified: 2025-06-17.
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.
2025-06-03 · 746.5617(a)(2) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-05. Correction verified: 2025-06-17.
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.
2025-06-03 · 746.5625(a) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-09. Correction verified: 2025-06-17.
The eight-passenger minivan used to transport children did not have a child safety alarm.
2024-06-20 · 746.613(a) · High
Required Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-19. Correction verified: 2024-06-24.
1 out of 8 children's records reviewed was missing up to date immunization records.
2024-06-20 · 746.1301(a)(5)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-19. Correction verified: 2024-07-25.
3 out of 8 staff records reviewed were missing training hours.
2024-02-26 · 746.5207(a) · Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-02-26. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2023-06-28 · 746.801(11) · Medium High
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-07. Correction verified: 2023-07-21.
Updated fire inspection was not available for review. The latest fire inspection report was completed in May 2022.
2023-06-28 · 746.2703(1)(A) · Medium
Space Requirements for School-age - Interest Centers Used Independently
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-29. Correction verified: 2023-07-21.
The interest centers furniture was observed turned around facing the wall making it unattainable for children to make independent use of the material.
2023-04-25 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-25. Correction verified: 2023-05-09.
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.
2023-03-16 · 746.801(5) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-17. Correction verified: 2023-04-04.
Attendance records for director and one employee were not available for review during inspection.
2023-03-13 · 746.1011(a) · Medium High
Director present-Minimum 75%
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-11. Correction verified: 2023-04-25.
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, the Director was not regularly present at the operation to exercise director's responsibilities.
2022-08-08 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-08. Correction verified: 2022-08-16.
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.
2022-07-25 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-25. Correction verified: 2022-08-08.
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.
2022-07-25 · 746.1301(1)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-29. Correction verified: 2022-08-08.
1 out of 4 staff files reviewed did not have orientation statement nor pre-service documentation available for review.
2022-07-25 · 746.5205(4) · Medium
Documentation of Drills
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-27. Correction verified: 2022-08-08.
Documentation of fire drill for the month of June 2022 was not available for review.
2022-07-25 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-25. Correction verified: 2022-08-08.
Hand washing after diapering did not occur for a child in the toddler classroom. NOTE: Hand washing was completed after caregiver was informed.
2022-07-25 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-03. Correction verified: 2022-08-08.
Documentation of CPR and 1st aid training for 1 out of 4 staff records inspected was not available for review.
2022-03-14 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-14. Correction verified: 2022-03-29.
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.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1325689

Records reflect only deficiencies published by the state after due process. This page does not rate or rank providers. Check the official record for the latest information.

Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.