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New Beginnings Childcare Academy

3451 SILVER OAKS DR, Abilene, TX 79606

Operation number:
1546121
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Taylor
Capacity:
106
License effective:
February 10, 2015
Hours:
06:45 AM-05:45 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3254374359
Email:
mhill@nbabilene.com
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 38 available inspections for New Beginnings Childcare Academy from August 17, 2021 through August 12, 2026.

18 inspections recorded violations, with 36 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 5, 2026 and involved facility condition.

Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in eight inspections.

Two later inspections, from July 14, 2026 through August 12, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
38

18 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
36

19 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
32

17 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

38 total inspections vs 14.5 local median in 79606

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.95
Local median
0.62

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
45%
Local median
33%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
47%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
0.9

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was determined through the DFPS investigation that a child was left unsupervised outside for a period of 22 minutes.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2026
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: Parent rights
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Official code
746.307(b)(4)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Official code
746.3505(e)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Official code
746.3415(4)
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Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Official code
746.307(b)(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was determined through the course of the DFPS investigation that 2 children in care exited the premises of the daycare unsupervised.
Correction deadline
June 29, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2026
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
April 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
Official code
746.2803(4)(D)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
April 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
April 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
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Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
April 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Official code
746.2905(1)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a child in care was left unattended on the playground.
Correction deadline
December 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 3, 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
October 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
November 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
October 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426(a)(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
It was determined through the course of the investigation that the infant room has not maintained proper ratio.
Correction deadline
November 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
2 caregiver files reviewed, that have been employed longer than 90 days, did not have a current CPR certification.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
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Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver in the 4 yr old room stated there were 18 children in the classroom when there were 17 children in the classroom.
Correction deadline
May 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver consumed alcohol on the premises of the daycare.
Correction deadline
May 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3703(b) - No Alcohol or Controlled Substances Consumed
Official code
746.3703(b)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
May 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2024
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)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation was lacking an updated annual health inspection.
Correction deadline
May 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The loose-fill surfacing under the playground structure was not maintained at a depth of at least 6 inches.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 30, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 30, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Infant feeding instructions for infants not yet on table food were not updated in the 30 day required time frame.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 30, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Official code
746.2421(a)
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Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
In the infant room ages 10-17 months old did not have their hands washed prior to eating lunch.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 22, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Official code
746.3417(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A food allergy plan was not available for a child who has a doctor diagnosed food allergy to spinach.
Correction deadline
February 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver did not have her 24 annual training hours completed.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 15, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(5)(A)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A two year old child was left unattended on the playground for approximately a minute and a 1/2. He was unharmed and brought back inside by a caregiver to rejoin his group.
Correction deadline
October 14, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
A child was left on the playground for a brief period of time and the parent was not notified until two and half hours later.
Correction deadline
October 14, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.307(b)(3) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Official code
746.307(b)(3)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A child who was upset and crying in pain reached out to a caregiver for help and the caregiver pushed him away and made no effort to see why he was upset.
Correction deadline
September 2, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 17, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Official code
746.1201(2)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Two caregivers sitting in the classroom could see that a toddler was visibly upset and crying. The child cried and appeared to be in pain. The caregivers allowed him to cry out for a minute and a half before picking him up to assess what could be wrong.
Correction deadline
September 2, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 17, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2501(4) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
Official code
746.2501(4)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A two year old child walked into a restroom and was unattended for approximately four minutes when the group was transitioning from the gym to the classroom.
Correction deadline
September 24, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 6, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information obtained from a DFPS investigation, a caregiver was not properly supervising a child in care that resulted in a misdiagnosed injury and the child being sent home without the appropriate treatment.
Correction deadline
September 22, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 6, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)