Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.78
- Local median
- 0.45
Universe Kids Academy LLC
2601 N RAUL LONGORIA RD STE 5 AND 6, San Juan, TX 78589-9642
- Operation number:
- 1816054
- Type:
- Licensed Center
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Hidalgo
- Capacity:
- 44
- License effective:
- December 5, 2025
- Hours:
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 9562666785
- Email:
- Not listed
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for Universe Kids Academy LLC from June 3, 2025 through July 9, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 25, 2026 and involved background screening.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 0
5 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 9 local median in 78589
Compared to 25 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 56%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.2
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- June 25, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 8, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
- Official code
- 745.641
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- There was a toy poodle present at the center and a statement of health from a veterinarian was not provided during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 17, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.3903(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
- Official code
- 746.3903(b)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- June 19, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 1, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
- Official code
- 746.2805(8)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- During inspection it was observed two children were left unsupervised during naptime. Note: This was corrected by placing a caregiver in the room.
- Correction deadline
- June 19, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 1, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 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
- Official code
- 746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
- Official code
- 746.3503(a)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
- Official code
- 746.4503(a)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- The operational policies is missing promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 4, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
- Official code
- 746.501(a)(18)