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Little Paradise Academy
- licensed capacity
- 51
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2014
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About
About Little Paradise Academy
Little Paradise Academy is a licensed child care center in McAllen, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 21, 2014, for up to 51 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7:30 PM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 51 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Approach | Montessori |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 51 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Paradise Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hidalgo County has a median price of $144 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$144
Home daycare$131
Toddler
Center$136
Home daycare$126
Preschool
Center$133
Home daycare$124
School age
Center$126
Home daycare$120
State record
Inspection reports for Little Paradise Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 51 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2014
- License number
- #1504119
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 5, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- May 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“Fire drill was not documented for the month of May 2025.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2025
Jul 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
“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.”
Corrected during the visit
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“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.”
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 7, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Jul 13, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
“Training certificate was not available for review for an employee's record.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2023
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
“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.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1045 - Education Outside of U.S.
“A caregiver's foreign education was not translated. A caregiver's translated education document did not indicate the equivalency of education in the USA.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2023
- Feb 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 6, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Aug 17, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
“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.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“One cockroach was observed in the school age classroom. The outdoor play area was observed clean and free of any trash.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2022
Aug 11, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.2207(b) - Screen Time Activities - May Supplement Activities Not Replace
“A school age child was playing and chatting on a game app, Roblox, on their IPAD which was not part of the activity plan.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2022
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The outdoor play area was observed with trash (used napkins, a Styrofoam cup, and an old empty cigarette box.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2022
746.2901 - Supervised Naptime Daily
“The school age children are not napping at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2022
Jul 28, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“The toddler classroom was observed with dust and debris on two large vents.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Little Paradise Academy
Is Little Paradise Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 21, 2014.
When was Little Paradise Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Paradise Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 3 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Little Paradise Academy care for?
51, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Paradise Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Paradise Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Paradise Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 627-1450 to ask.
What is Little Paradise Academy's phone number?
(956) 627-1450.
Where is Little Paradise Academy?
5516 N McColl Rd, McAllen, TX 78504. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids Village Montessori Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.