Totally Kids Academy LLC

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Edinburg / Hidalgo / 78539
Street address: 1703 W Owassa Rd
Phone: (956) 884-7076
Capacity: 121
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: June 4, 2024
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 14 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated July 23, 2026.

The same records list 23 cited deficiencies dated October 30, 2023 to July 23, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 3 High, 10 Medium High, 9 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 3 corrected at inspection, 20 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 20 of these citations.

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

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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 23 cited deficiencies for Totally Kids Academy LLC in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (3 High, 10 Medium High, 9 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Records list 14 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-07-23.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	3
Medium High	10
Medium	9
Medium Low	1
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

2026-07-23 · 746.5101(a) · High

Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

The child care operation did not have a current fire inspection.

Correction date recorded: 2026-07-27

2026-05-09 · 746.1201(1) · High

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

A caregiver unintentionally pulled a child's arm, resulting in an injury to the child.

Correction date recorded: 2026-08-19

2025-07-11 · 746.1309(e) · Medium

Documented Annual Training- Required Content

Recite: A caregiver hired on 11/04/24 did not have the following annual training topics. (1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication, (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies…

Correction date recorded: 2025-07-17

Full citation history from HHSC (30)

2026-07-23 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-27. Correction verified: 2026-07-27.
The child care operation did not have a current fire inspection.
2026-05-09 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-19. Correction verified: 2026-08-19.
A caregiver unintentionally pulled a child's arm, resulting in an injury to the child.
2025-07-11 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-17. Correction verified: 2025-07-17.
Recite: A caregiver hired on 11/04/24 did not have the following annual training topics. (1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication, (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic and (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
2025-06-23 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-27. Correction verified: 2025-07-11.
A caregiver hired on 11/04/24 did not have the following annual training topics. (1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication, (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic and (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
2025-06-23 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-25. Correction verified: 2025-07-02.
Six infants did not have a current infant feeding instructions.
2025-01-21 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-22. Correction verified: 2025-01-21.
The operation failed to submit the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by 1/15/25.
2024-12-12 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-12-18. Correction verified: 2025-01-07.
There are 12 cribs observed with chipped paint.
2024-11-13 · 746.1013(b) · Medium
Director's Absence - Extended Period
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-10. Correction verified: 2025-01-14.
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, the director failed to notify licensing of extended leave.
2024-04-30 · 746.3505(f) · Medium High
Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-04-30. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Soiled diapers were observed in three different trash cans without a cover in a children's restroom. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as covers were placed on the trash cans.
2024-04-30 · 746.3503(a) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-01. Correction verified: 2024-05-01.
The diaper changing mat in one of the toddler rooms was torn.
2024-04-30 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-06. Correction verified: 2024-05-06.
Most recent fire inspection provided is dated 4/26/2023 and a renewal inspection is due every twelve months.
2024-04-30 · 746.5307(b) · Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-03. Correction verified: 2024-05-01.
Fire extinguishers were not currently serviced. The last service date was on March 2023.
2024-01-30 · 746.1301(a)(2)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-09. Correction verified: 2024-03-01.
A caregiver counted in the child/caregiver ratio was missing 18 clock hours of pre-service training.
2024-01-30 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-01-30. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A child's record reviewed was missing the immunization documentation. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the child's immunization records were obtained.
2023-10-30 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-03. Correction verified: 2023-11-13.
Two caregiver's were missing the following information on their records: A caregiver with DOE 8/28/2023 was missing a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form, A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copy of the child-care centers: (A) Operational policies; and (B) Personnel policies; and A statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation. A second employee with a DOE 8/14/2023 was missing A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copy of the child-care centers: (A) Operational policies; and (B) Personnel policies; and A statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation.
2023-10-30 · 746.1111 · Medium
Education Outside of U.S.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-06. Correction verified: 2023-11-06.
Two caregivers with education received outside of the United States did not have the education documentation translated in English.
2023-10-30 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-30. Correction verified: 2023-11-13.
A caregiver was observed caring for 7 infants. The ages of the children in the group were two 7 month olds, a 10 month old, two 11 month olds, a 13 month old, and a 15 month old. According to the ratio chart the maximum number of children one caregiver may supervise is 5. The group was out of ratio by two children. Not: A second caregiver stepped into the room during the inspection.
2023-10-30 · 746.2207(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-30. Correction verified: 2023-11-13.
Two infants sitting at a table were provided screen time as they were watching a video (Ms. Rahcel) on a tablet device during nap time. Note:This was addressed with the caregivers in the infant room and a caregiver turned off and removed the electronic device from the table.
2023-10-30 · 746.1301(a)(3)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-06. Correction verified: 2023-11-13.
A caregiver caring for a group of children did not have training in pediatric firs aid.
2023-10-30 · 746.2407 · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-10-30. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Two infants were observed sitting at a table without the safety straps fastened.
2023-10-30 · 746.1605(1) · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-30. Correction verified: 2023-11-13.
There was more than an 18 month difference when a 16 month old infant was combined with toddler and pre-k children during naptime. The oldest child in thee group was 3 years old and the youngest child was 16 months old.
2023-10-30 · 746.2911 · Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-30. Correction verified: 2023-11-13.
The lighting in an infant room was not adequate to allow visual supervision of all children in the group at all times during naptime.
2023-10-30 · 746.801(1) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-03. Correction verified: 2023-11-13.
There was no file available for a child in care.
2023-08-15 · 746.2207(c)(4) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-15. Correction verified: 2023-08-29.
No use of screen-time activities was observed in any of the groups of children present during inspection. However, a photograph of a child sent to a parent revels that a child was participating in screen time activities while having a snack on 8/11/2023 at around 1:08pm.
2023-08-11 · 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: 2023-08-15. Correction verified: 2023-08-29.
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, the operation allowed an individual without a background check to be in contact with children in the infant classroom on 8/4/2023.
2023-08-04 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-04. Correction verified: 2023-08-15.
Child/Caregiver Ratio was deficient during the inspection as 1 caregiver was left alone with 9 infants with a Specified Age Group of 0-11 months old. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by a second caregiver joining the classroom and ratio being met.
2023-08-04 · 746.2207(c)(4) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-04. Correction verified: 2023-08-15.
A Pre-K child was observed playing a video game on a phone/tablet device during nap time. NOTE: This was corrected. Caregiver placed a mat for the child to rest and electronic device was removed.
2023-07-25 · 746.3415(4) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-26. Correction verified: 2023-08-04.
Caregiver in the toddler classroom did not wash hands after completing a diaper change on a child.
2023-07-25 · 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: 2023-07-25. Correction verified: 2023-08-04.
An individual with a pending background check was observed providing care of children. A second individual without a background check was inside a classroom with children. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by both individuals leaving the premises and qualified caregivers joining each classroom.
2023-06-02 · 746.501(a)(18) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-05. Correction verified: 2023-06-02.
Operational policies were incomplete for Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1447516

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.