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New Beginnings Childcare Academy
A licensed child care center in Abilene, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 3451 SILVER OAKS DR, Abilene, TX 79606
County: Taylor County
Phone: (325) 437-4359
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 106 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1546121
Permit: Full Permit, issued February 10, 2015
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Conditions on permit: Yes (see the official record for details)
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 17 inspections
- 7 investigations
- 22 citations from these visits (risk level: High 11, Medium High 9, Medium 2)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from January 31, 2022 to August 12, 2026, newest first: 29 visits and 29 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
August 12, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
July 14, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
June 5, 2026 · Investigation · 5 citations
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 30, 2026 · Correction verified: July 14, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined through the review of video footage during the DFPS investigation that a caregiver did not wash their hands after diapering a child.
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 30, 2026 · Correction verified: July 14, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined through the review of video footage during the DFPS investigation that a caregiver did not wash a child's hands after diapering the child.
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
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 30, 2026 · Correction verified: July 14, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined through the DFPS investigation that a child was left unsupervised outside for a period of 22 minutes.
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 30, 2026 · Correction verified: July 14, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined through the course of the DFPS investigation that the operation did not notify a parent immediately of a situation that placed a child at risk.
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 30, 2026 · Correction verified: July 14, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined through the review of video footage during the DFPS investigation that a caregiver did not sanitize the diaper changing surface after diapering a child.
June 4, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
June 2, 2026 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 30, 2026 · Correction verified: July 14, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined through the course of DFPS investigation that the operation did not notify parents immediately of 2 children that were involved in a situation that placed the children at risk for injury or harm.
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
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 29, 2026 · Correction verified: July 14, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined through the course of the DFPS investigation that 2 children in care exited the premises of the daycare unsupervised.
April 28, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
March 24, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
March 23, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 3 citations
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 17, 2026 · Correction verified: April 28, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Through the review a video surveillance a caregiver was observed using their personal cell phone to take selfies, text and watch videos while supervising children in care.
746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 17, 2026 · Correction verified: April 28, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Through the review of video surveillance, it was determined that a 2-year-old child was made to sit in time out for a period of 16 minutes.
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 17, 2026 · Correction verified: April 28, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Through the review of video surveillance, a caregiver was observed open handed hitting a child on their arm in an effort to discipline the child.
March 17, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
March 3, 2026 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 17, 2026 · Correction verified: April 28, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Through the review of video surveillance, it was determined that a caregiver forced a child to lay down to rest by pushing down on the child's chest in an effort to make the child lay on their mat.
December 3, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
November 17, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
November 7, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
November 6, 2025 · Investigation · 1 citation
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
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 1, 2025 · Correction verified: December 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a child in care was left unattended on the playground.
November 4, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
October 21, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 21, 2025 · Correction verified: November 4, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A 4 month old was observed sleeping in the crib on a boppy pillow. This was corrected at inspection when the boppy pillow was removed from the crib bringing the operation into compliance.
October 15, 2025 · Investigation · 3 citations
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 3, 2025 · Correction verified: November 4, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined through video surveillance that a caregiver in the infant room was using their cell phone for personal use while supervising infants alone.
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 21, 2025 · Correction verified: November 4, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An 6 month old infant was observed sleeping in a swing. This was corrected at inspection when the infant was moved to their crib bringing the operation into compliance.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 3, 2025 · Correction verified: November 4, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined through the course of the investigation that the infant room has not maintained proper ratio.
September 17, 2025 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 26, 2025 · Correction verified: September 24, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
2 caregiver files reviewed, that have been employed longer than 90 days, did not have a current CPR certification.
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
2 infants in the infant room were not buckled into the kidney bean toddler table. This was corrected at inspection when the children were buckled in.
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation had not conducted a fire drill since July 2025.This was corrected at inspection when the operation conducted a fire drill bringing the operation into compliance.
August 14, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
October 23, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
May 22, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
May 9, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 9, 2024 · Correction verified: May 22, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver in the 4 yr old room stated there were 18 children in the classroom when there were 17 children in the classroom.
May 1, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 2 citations
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
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 21, 2024 · Correction verified: May 22, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver was under the influence of alcohol while supervising children alone for approximately 1 hour.
746.3703(b) - No Alcohol or Controlled Substances Consumed
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 21, 2024 · Correction verified: May 22, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver consumed alcohol on the premises of the daycare.
December 7, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
April 25, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 5, 2023 · Correction verified: May 2, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation was lacking an updated annual health inspection.
December 28, 2022 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 30, 2022 · Correction verified: December 30, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child that has a food allergy to eggs was lacking an emergency allergy plan signed by both the parent and the physician. There is no documentation in the child's file that indicates the child is no longer allergic to eggs.
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A fire drill was not documented for the month of November 2022. This was corrected at inspection when the center conducted a fire drill during the inspection.
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 30, 2022 · Correction verified: December 30, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Infant feeding instructions for infants not yet on table food were not updated in the 30 day required time frame.
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 30, 2022 · Correction verified: December 30, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The loose-fill surfacing under the playground structure was not maintained at a depth of at least 6 inches.
May 9, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
February 22, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
January 31, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 31, 2022 · Correction verified: February 22, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
In the infant room ages 10-17 months old did not have their hands washed prior to eating lunch.
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 18, 2022 · Correction verified: February 10, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A food allergy plan was not available for a child who has a doctor diagnosed food allergy to spinach.
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.