Little Paradise Academy, LLC
5516 N MCCOLL RD, Mcallen, TX 78504 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 51
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-07:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Nuvia Cervera
- Phone
- (956) 627-1450
- Regulated since
- Jan 21, 2014
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1098664 · number 1504119
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | Safety & premises (1) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Fire drill was not documented for the month of May 2025.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-06-12.
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Safety & premises
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Jul 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.603(a)(8) — Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-09.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-09.
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Other
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Feb 8, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver's foreign education was not translated. A caregiver's translated education document did not indicate the equivalency of education in the USA.
HHSC 746.1045 — Education Outside of U.S.
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-08-25. Correction verified 2023-09-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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.
HHSC 746.5603(c) — Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-13.
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Staff background & training
Training certificate was not available for review for an employee's record.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-19. Correction verified 2023-07-19.
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Other
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Feb 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 6, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(B) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
One cockroach was observed in the school age classroom. The outdoor play area was observed clean and free of any trash.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-19. Correction verified 2022-08-18.
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Other
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Aug 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A school age child was playing and chatting on a game app, Roblox, on their IPAD which was not part of the activity plan.
HHSC 746.2207(b) — Screen Time Activities - May Supplement Activities Not Replace
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-12. Correction verified 2022-08-17.
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Supervision & ratios
The school age children are not napping at the operation.
HHSC 746.2901 — Supervised Naptime Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-12. Correction verified 2022-08-17.
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Safety & premises
The outdoor play area was observed with trash (used napkins, a Styrofoam cup, and an old empty cigarette box.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-11. Correction verified 2022-08-17.
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Other
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Jul 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The toddler classroom was observed with dust and debris on two large vents.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-29. Correction verified 2022-08-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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