Totally Kids Academy LLC
A licensed child care center in Edinburg, Texas 78539
1703 W Owassa Rd, Edinburg, Texas 78539. (956) 884-7076.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas Workforce Commission on Nov 2, 2026.
- 14 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Hidalgo County: 3
- 3 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 19 inspections on record
- 4-Star Texas Rising Star rating
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Texas’s risk levels
- Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
14 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 479 child care providers in Hidalgo County had 3.
19 inspections on record. The latest, on Jul 23, 2026: 1 deficiency cited.
Rated High by Texas: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months, at the inspection on Jul 23, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control, at the report to the state on May 9, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months, at the inspection on Apr 30, 2024
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
14 deficiencies in 9 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 2, 2026.
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| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in Texas’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
Jul 23, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The child care operation did not have a current fire inspection.”
May 9, 2026: report to the state1 deficiency
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver unintentionally pulled a child’s arm, resulting in an injury to the child.”
Jul 11, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Recite: A caregiver hired on 11/04/24 did not have the following annual training topics. (1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication, (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic and (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials”
Jun 23, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“A caregiver hired on 11/04/24 did not have the following annual training topics. (1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication, (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic and (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Six infants did not have a current infant feeding instructions.”
Jan 21, 2025: assessment1 deficiency
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Report Number of Employees
“The operation failed to submit the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by 1/15/25.”
Dec 12, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“There are 12 cribs observed with chipped paint.”
Nov 13, 2024: report to the state1 deficiency
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Director’s Absence - Extended Period
“Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, the director failed to notify licensing of extended leave.”
Apr 30, 2024: inspection4 deficiencies
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Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Most recent fire inspection provided is dated 4/26/2023 and a renewal inspection is due every twelve months.”
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Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“The diaper changing mat in one of the toddler rooms was torn.”
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Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
“Soiled diapers were observed in three different trash cans without a cover in a children’s restroom. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as covers were placed on the trash cans.”
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Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“Fire extinguishers were not currently serviced. The last service date was on March 2023.”
Jan 30, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“A caregiver counted in the child/caregiver ratio was missing 18 clock hours of pre-service training.”
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Children’s Records - Immunizations
“A child’s record reviewed was missing the immunization documentation. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the child’s immunization records were obtained.”
16 deficiencies older than three years
Oct 30, 2023: inspection9 deficiencies
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“A caregiver caring for a group of children did not have training in pediatric firs aid.”
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“A caregiver was observed caring for 7 infants. The ages of the children in the group were two 7 month olds, a 10 month old, two 11 month olds, a 13 month old, and a 15 month old. According to the ratio chart the maximum number of children one caregiver may supervise is 5. The group was out of ratio by two children. Not: A second caregiver stepped into the room during the inspection.”
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Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“There was more than an 18 month difference when a 16 month old infant was combined with toddler and pre-k children during naptime. The oldest child in thee group was 3 years old and the youngest child was 16 months old.”
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Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“Two infants were observed sitting at a table without the safety straps fastened.”
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Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“The lighting in an infant room was not adequate to allow visual supervision of all children in the group at all times during naptime.”
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Education Outside of U.S.
“Two caregivers with education received outside of the United States did not have the education documentation translated in English.”
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Two infants sitting at a table were provided screen time as they were watching a video (Ms. Rahcel) on a tablet device during nap time. Note:This was addressed with the caregivers in the infant room and a caregiver turned off and removed the electronic device from the table.”
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children’s Records
“There was no file available for a child in care.”
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Required Personnel Records
The inspectors’ words, 121 words
“Two caregiver’s were missing the following information on their records: A caregiver with DOE 8/28/2023 was missing a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form, A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copy of the child-care centers: (A) Operational policies; and (B) Personnel policies; and A statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation. A second employee with a DOE 8/14/2023 was missing A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copy of the child-care centers: (A) Operational policies; and (B) Personnel policies; and A statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation.”
Aug 15, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“No use of screen-time activities was observed in any of the groups of children present during inspection. However, a photograph of a child sent to a parent revels that a child was participating in screen time activities while having a snack on 8/11/2023 at around 1:08pm.”
Aug 11, 2023: report to the state1 deficiency
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AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, the operation allowed an individual without a background check to be in contact with children in the infant classroom on 8/4/2023.”
Aug 4, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Child/Caregiver Ratio was deficient during the inspection as 1 caregiver was left alone with 9 infants with a Specified Age Group of 0-11 months old. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by a second caregiver joining the classroom and ratio being met.”
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“A Pre-K child was observed playing a video game on a phone/tablet device during nap time. NOTE: This was corrected. Caregiver placed a mat for the child to rest and electronic device was removed.”
Jul 25, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“An individual with a pending background check was observed providing care of children. A second individual without a background check was inside a classroom with children. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by both individuals leaving the premises and qualified caregivers joining each classroom.”
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Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“Caregiver in the toddler classroom did not wash hands after completing a diaper change on a child.”
Jun 2, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“Operational policies were incomplete for Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.”
All 27 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| May 26, 2026 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| May 15, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 11, 2026 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| May 9, 2026 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jul 11, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jul 9, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jun 23, 2025 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jan 14, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jan 7, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 13, 2024 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jun 25, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Mar 11, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jan 30, 2024 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 13, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 30, 2023 | Inspection | 9 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 29, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 15, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Aug 11, 2023 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Aug 4, 2023 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 25, 2023 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jun 2, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Jun 4, 2024.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 121 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 7 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Texas Rising Star: 4-Star (the highest of three levels).
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 479 child care providers in Hidalgo County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 3; this one had 14.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Totally Kids Academy LLC This child care provider | 14 |
| Angelica Sanchez | 1 |
| Kids Learning Center | 11 |
| The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc. III | 18 |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Child Development | 2 |
| Bookworm Learning Center LLC | 2 |
| Miniminds Learning Center II, LLC | 27 |
| Prestige Learning Center | 6 |
| San Carlos Head Start Center | 7 |
| The Childrens Club Learning Center | 7 |
| Jumpstart Child Care and Learning Center | 2 |
| Children’s Academy | 4 |
| Learning Path Day School | 19 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
- Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
Sources
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Oct 31, 2026 and checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
Released Oct 31, 2026 and checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Oct 31, 2026 and checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Nov 2, 2026 and checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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