Universe Kids Academy LLC
2601 N RAUL LONGORIA RD STE 5 AND 6, San Juan, TX 78589 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 44
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Arantxa Dominguez
- Phone
- (956) 266-6785
- Regulated since
- Dec 5, 2025
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1505372 · number 1816054
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | Staff background & training (2) |
| 2025 | 12 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Discipline & child guidance (2), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver caring for children has not received notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility. Note: The caregiver was immediately removed and sent home.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-25. Correction verified 2026-07-08.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver caring for children has not received notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility. Note: The caregiver was immediately removed and sent home.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-25. Correction verified 2026-07-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There was a toy poodle present at the center and a statement of health from a veterinarian was not provided during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3903(b) — Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-17. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Oct 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There was a toy poodle present at the center and a statement of health from a veterinarian was not provided during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3903(b) — Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-17. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
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Other
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Aug 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During inspection it was observed two children were left unsupervised during naptime. Note: This was corrected by placing a caregiver in the room.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-19. Correction verified 2025-07-01.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During inspection it was observed a child being placed in a restrictive device (highchair) as a discipline method. Note: This was corrected during inspection by removing child from highchair and redirecting child with a book.
HHSC 746.2805(8) — Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-19. Correction verified 2025-07-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During inspection it was observed two children were left unsupervised during naptime. Note: This was corrected by placing a caregiver in the room.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-19. Correction verified 2025-07-01.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During inspection it was observed a child being placed in a restrictive device (highchair) as a discipline method. Note: This was corrected during inspection by removing child from highchair and redirecting child with a book.
HHSC 746.2805(8) — Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-19. Correction verified 2025-07-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 16, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
It was observed that the diaper changing mat had two tears in the middle. Note: This was corrected during inspection by removing the damaged diaper changing mat with one not damaged.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-19.
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Other
Two out of three mats that were being used by the children for naptime had several visible tears. Note: This was corrected during inspection by disposing of the damaged mats and replacing them with new ones.
HHSC 746.4503(a) — Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jun 16, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
It was observed that the diaper changing mat had two tears in the middle. Note: This was corrected during inspection by removing the damaged diaper changing mat with one not damaged.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-19.
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Other
Two out of three mats that were being used by the children for naptime had several visible tears. Note: This was corrected during inspection by disposing of the damaged mats and replacing them with new ones.
HHSC 746.4503(a) — Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jun 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies is missing promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-04. Correction verified 2025-06-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies is missing promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-04. Correction verified 2025-06-04.
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Supervision & ratios
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