Universe Kids Academy LLC
Universe Kids Academy LLC is a licensed child care center in San Juan, TX, licensed for up to 44 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2025. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 8 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 7 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for staff ratios (2 of 7). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 29% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #21 of 24 centers in San Juan and better than 37% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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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.
There was a toy poodle present at the center and a statement of health from a veterinarian was not provided during the inspection.
During inspection it was observed two children were left unsupervised during naptime. Note: This was corrected by placing a caregiver in the room.
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.
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.
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.
The operational policies is missing promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
About this center
Common questions
Does Universe Kids Academy LLC take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Universe Kids Academy LLC’s hours?
7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Universe Kids Academy LLC accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does Universe Kids Academy LLC cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Universe Kids Academy LLC for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Lower Rio Grande Valley area, which includes San Juan, is $35.60 a day for infants, $34.40 a day for toddlers and $33.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Universe Kids Academy LLC had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 25, 2026: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Universe Kids Academy LLC compare with other daycares in San Juan?
It is #21 of 24 centers in San Juan by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 37% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Universe Kids Academy LLC last inspected?
Jul 9, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 1816054 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.