Joy's Daycare
Edinburg, TX 78539 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
LPA Investments, LLC DBA Little Paradise Academy
- licensed capacity
- 94
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2019
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About LPA Investments, LLC DBA Little Paradise Academy
LPA Investments, LLC DBA Little Paradise Academy is a licensed child care center in Edinburg, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 12, 2019, for up to 94 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 94 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | 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 | 94 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
LPA Investments, LLC DBA 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 LPA Investments, LLC DBA Little Paradise Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 94 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2019
- License number
- #1687603
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Transportation 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- 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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- Aug 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 3, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.3407 - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2025
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“The eight-passenger minivan used to transport children did not have a child safety alarm.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2025
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“One caregiver hired on 1/20/25 completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2025
746.5617(a)(2) - 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 other vehicle the bracket was broken.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2025
Jun 20, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“3 out of 8 staff records reviewed were missing training hours.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“1 out of 8 children's records reviewed was missing up to date immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024
Feb 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.5207(a) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram
“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.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 28, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
“Updated fire inspection was not available for review. The latest fire inspection report was completed in May 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2023
746.2703(1)(A) - Space Requirements for School-age - Interest Centers Used Independently
“The interest centers furniture was observed turned around facing the wall making it unattainable for children to make independent use of the material.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2023
- May 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“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.”
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2023
Show 9 earlier visits
- Apr 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 16, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
“Attendance records for director and one employee were not available for review during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2023
Mar 13, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
“Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, the Director was not regularly present at the operation to exercise director's responsibilities.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2023
- Aug 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 8, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2022
Jul 25, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“Documentation of fire drill for the month of June 2022 was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2022
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“Hand washing after diapering did not occur for a child in the toddler classroom. NOTE: Hand washing was completed after caregiver was informed.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2022
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“Documentation of CPR and 1st aid training for 1 out of 4 staff records inspected was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2022
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2022
746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“1 out of 4 staff files reviewed did not have orientation statement nor pre-service documentation available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2022
- Mar 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 29, 2022
- Mar 10, 2022VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about LPA Investments, LLC DBA Little Paradise Academy
Is LPA Investments, LLC DBA Little Paradise Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 12, 2019.
When was LPA Investments, LLC DBA Little Paradise Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has LPA Investments, LLC DBA Little Paradise Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 LPA Investments, LLC DBA Little Paradise Academy care for?
94, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does LPA Investments, LLC DBA Little Paradise Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are LPA Investments, LLC DBA Little Paradise Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does LPA Investments, LLC DBA Little Paradise Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 720-4340 to ask.
What is LPA Investments, LLC DBA Little Paradise Academy's phone number?
(956) 720-4340.
Where is LPA Investments, LLC DBA Little Paradise Academy?
3409 W University Dr, Edinburg, TX 78539.