LPA Investments, LLC DBA Little Paradise Academy

3409 W UNIVERSITY DR, Edinburg, TX 78539Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

38 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

June 17, 2025

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
LPA Investments, LLC DBA Little Paradise Academy
License number
1687603
Location
3409 W UNIVERSITY DR, Edinburg, TX 78539
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 0.0/100
Inspection record
38 inspections, last inspected June 17, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor0.0 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

Quality Rating

3 Stars

Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.

76

Total Violations

Jun 17, 2025

Last Inspection

94

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (76)

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)(1)Jun 3, 2025

One caregiver hired on 1/20/25 completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-05

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(a)Jun 3, 2025

The eight-passenger minivan used to transport children did not have a child safety alarm.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Jun 3, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-05

CRITICALHEALTH746.5617(a)(2)Jun 3, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Jun 3, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-05

CRITICALHEALTH746.5617(a)(2)Jun 3, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Jun 3, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-05

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(a)Jun 3, 2025

The eight-passenger minivan used to transport children did not have a child safety alarm.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)(1)Jun 3, 2025

One caregiver hired on 1/20/25 completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-05

CRITICALHEALTH746.5617(a)(2)Jun 3, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Jun 3, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-05

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)(1)Jun 3, 2025

One caregiver hired on 1/20/25 completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-05

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(a)Jun 3, 2025

The eight-passenger minivan used to transport children did not have a child safety alarm.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-09

CRITICALHEALTH746.5617(a)(2)Jun 3, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-05

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)(1)Jun 3, 2025

One caregiver hired on 1/20/25 completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-05

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(a)Jun 3, 2025

The eight-passenger minivan used to transport children did not have a child safety alarm.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(5)(A)Jun 20, 2024

3 out of 8 staff records reviewed were missing training hours.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)Jun 20, 2024

1 out of 8 children's records reviewed was missing up to date immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-19

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(5)(A)Jun 20, 2024

3 out of 8 staff records reviewed were missing training hours.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-19

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(5)(A)Jun 20, 2024

3 out of 8 staff records reviewed were missing training hours.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)Jun 20, 2024

1 out of 8 children's records reviewed was missing up to date immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)Jun 20, 2024

1 out of 8 children's records reviewed was missing up to date immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-19

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(5)(A)Jun 20, 2024

3 out of 8 staff records reviewed were missing training hours.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)Jun 20, 2024

1 out of 8 children's records reviewed was missing up to date immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-19

CRITICALSAFETY746.5207(a)Feb 26, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5207(a)Feb 26, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5207(a)Feb 26, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5207(a)Feb 26, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2703(1)(A)Jun 28, 2023

The interest centers furniture was observed turned around facing the wall making it unattainable for children to make independent use of the material.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-29

CRITICALSAFETY746.801(11)Jun 28, 2023

Updated fire inspection was not available for review. The latest fire inspection report was completed in May 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-07

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2703(1)(A)Jun 28, 2023

The interest centers furniture was observed turned around facing the wall making it unattainable for children to make independent use of the material.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-29

CRITICALSAFETY746.801(11)Jun 28, 2023

Updated fire inspection was not available for review. The latest fire inspection report was completed in May 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-07

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2703(1)(A)Jun 28, 2023

The interest centers furniture was observed turned around facing the wall making it unattainable for children to make independent use of the material.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-29

CRITICALSAFETY746.801(11)Jun 28, 2023

Updated fire inspection was not available for review. The latest fire inspection report was completed in May 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-07

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2703(1)(A)Jun 28, 2023

The interest centers furniture was observed turned around facing the wall making it unattainable for children to make independent use of the material.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-29

CRITICALSAFETY746.801(11)Jun 28, 2023

Updated fire inspection was not available for review. The latest fire inspection report was completed in May 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-07

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Apr 25, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-25

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Apr 25, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-25

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Apr 25, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-25

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Apr 25, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-25

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.801(5)Mar 16, 2023

Attendance records for director and one employee were not available for review during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.801(5)Mar 16, 2023

Attendance records for director and one employee were not available for review during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.801(5)Mar 16, 2023

Attendance records for director and one employee were not available for review during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.801(5)Mar 16, 2023

Attendance records for director and one employee were not available for review during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1011(a)Mar 13, 2023

Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, the Director was not regularly present at the operation to exercise director's responsibilities.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1011(a)Mar 13, 2023

Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, the Director was not regularly present at the operation to exercise director's responsibilities.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1011(a)Mar 13, 2023

Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, the Director was not regularly present at the operation to exercise director's responsibilities.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1011(a)Mar 13, 2023

Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, the Director was not regularly present at the operation to exercise director's responsibilities.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-11

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Aug 8, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-08

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Aug 8, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-08

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Aug 8, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-08

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Aug 8, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-08

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(1)(A)Jul 25, 2022

1 out of 4 staff files reviewed did not have orientation statement nor pre-service documentation available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-29

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Jul 25, 2022

Documentation of CPR and 1st aid training for 1 out of 4 staff records inspected was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-03

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Jul 25, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-25

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.5205(4)Jul 25, 2022

Documentation of fire drill for the month of June 2022 was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-27

CRITICALHEALTH746.3417(3)Jul 25, 2022

Hand washing after diapering did not occur for a child in the toddler classroom. NOTE: Hand washing was completed after caregiver was informed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-25

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Jul 25, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-25

CRITICALHEALTH746.3417(3)Jul 25, 2022

Hand washing after diapering did not occur for a child in the toddler classroom. NOTE: Hand washing was completed after caregiver was informed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-25

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(1)(A)Jul 25, 2022

1 out of 4 staff files reviewed did not have orientation statement nor pre-service documentation available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-29

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Jul 25, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-25

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.5205(4)Jul 25, 2022

Documentation of fire drill for the month of June 2022 was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-27

CRITICALHEALTH746.3417(3)Jul 25, 2022

Hand washing after diapering did not occur for a child in the toddler classroom. NOTE: Hand washing was completed after caregiver was informed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-25

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Jul 25, 2022

Documentation of CPR and 1st aid training for 1 out of 4 staff records inspected was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-03

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Jul 25, 2022

Documentation of CPR and 1st aid training for 1 out of 4 staff records inspected was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-03

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(1)(A)Jul 25, 2022

1 out of 4 staff files reviewed did not have orientation statement nor pre-service documentation available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-29

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Jul 25, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-25

CRITICALHEALTH746.3417(3)Jul 25, 2022

Hand washing after diapering did not occur for a child in the toddler classroom. NOTE: Hand washing was completed after caregiver was informed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-25

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.5205(4)Jul 25, 2022

Documentation of fire drill for the month of June 2022 was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-27

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(1)(A)Jul 25, 2022

1 out of 4 staff files reviewed did not have orientation statement nor pre-service documentation available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-29

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Jul 25, 2022

Documentation of CPR and 1st aid training for 1 out of 4 staff records inspected was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-03

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.5205(4)Jul 25, 2022

Documentation of fire drill for the month of June 2022 was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-27

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Mar 14, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-14

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Mar 14, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-14

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Mar 14, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-14

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Mar 14, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-14

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is LPA Investments, LLC DBA Little Paradise Academy's safety grade?

LPA Investments, LLC DBA Little Paradise Academy has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 0.0 out of 100.

How many violations does LPA Investments, LLC DBA Little Paradise Academy have?

LPA Investments, LLC DBA Little Paradise Academy has 76 total violations on record, including 64 critical, 12 serious, and 0 minor.

When was LPA Investments, LLC DBA Little Paradise Academy last inspected?

LPA Investments, LLC DBA Little Paradise Academy was last inspected on June 17, 2025.

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