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Our New Beginning Learning Academy

13210 DENNIS WAY LN, Houston, TX 77044-1202

Operation number:
1676652
Type:
Licensed Child-Care Home
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
12
License effective:
December 3, 2018
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
5129059853
Email:
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 19 available inspections for Our New Beginning Learning Academy from November 22, 2021 through August 6, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 25 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 9, 2025 and involved sleep safety.

Six later inspections, from September 11, 2025 through August 6, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
19

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
25

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
17

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

19 total inspections vs 8.5 local median in 77044

Compared to 30 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.32
Local median
0.88

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
32%
Local median
33%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
37%
Local median
44%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
1.27

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.

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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
I observed two infants less than 12 months covered with blankets in their crib. This was corrected when the director reminded the caregiver the children can not have anything in the crib besides a fitted sheet. The caregiver removed the blankets.
Correction deadline
September 9, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 11, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.2309(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Official code
747.2309(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Three children emergency medical forms were not in the transportation binder when licensing staff reviewed the binder.
Correction deadline
August 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.2901(a)(2) - Field Trips - Emergency Medical Forms
Official code
747.2901(a)(2)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Two children's files were not avalible for review when requested.
Correction deadline
August 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.601(c) - Children's Records Accessible - to Licensing
Official code
747.601(c)
View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The operation did not provide the sign in and out sheet for August 7th.
Correction deadline
October 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
Official code
747.635(a)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The operation did not have a signed permission slips for the field trip.
Correction deadline
October 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.2901(a)(1) - Field Trips - Signed Permission
Official code
747.2901(a)(1)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The notification to parents did not include the time the children would return to the operation from the field trip.
Correction deadline
October 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.2903 - Field Trips - Notification to Parents
Official code
747.2903
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
According to DFPS investigation findings there were statements made that caregivers are utilizing corporal punishment and statements were made that a caregiver uses threats of corporal punishment.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.2705(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
747.2705(1)
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
There was no transportation emergency plan in the transportation folder.
Correction deadline
November 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.5419 - Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
Official code
747.5419
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
One child who is transported did not have emergency medical consent in the transportation vehicle.
Correction deadline
November 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.5417(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Official code
747.5417(a)(2)
Medium concern: Transportation
Report finding
One child who is transported did not have transportation consent to and from school.
Correction deadline
November 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission, Including Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations
Official code
747.605(8)
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Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
This standard was evaluated and compliance was not met. The following information is missing from the operational policies: 1. The duration of outdoor play 2. The duration of physical activities 3. Safe sleep policy for children 12 months old and younger 4. Informing parents there is an open door policy for them to observe their child's activities
Correction deadline
December 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
747.207(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Two personnel records lacked a notarized affidavit.
Correction deadline
November 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
747.901(4) - Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Official code
747.901(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Of the four children's records evaluated; the following information was missing: 1. Two lacked a shot record 2. Two lacked the address of the emergency contact 3. One lacked the name, address and phone number of an emergency contact other than the parent 4. Two lacked a health statement 5. One lacked the name and phone number of the school the child attends 6. Two lacked the required information regarding special needs 7. Two lacked the required information regarding water activities
Correction deadline
December 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
747.603(a)(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The home is not equipped with the proper size fire extinguisher.
Correction deadline
November 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
Official code
747.5103
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The child care home is not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector.
Correction deadline
November 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.5331 - Registered or Licensed Child-Care Home Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System, unless located in a School Facility
Official code
747.5331
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A child's hands were not washed after a diaper change. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3213(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
747.3213(3)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The First Aid Kit lacked a Guide to First Aid and Emergency Care.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.3803(a)(1) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Guide to first aid and emergency care
Official code
747.3803(a)(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There were uncovered outlets in the room used by the children.
Correction deadline
November 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3501(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
747.3501(1)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The required authorizations for emergency medical care for each child being transported is not in the vehicle used for transportation.
Correction deadline
November 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.5417(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Official code
747.5417(a)(2)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The primary caregiver received 6 of the 30 clock hours of required training. The primary caregiver will need to receive 26 clock hours of make-up training. The make-up training hours will not count towards the current training year.
Correction deadline
January 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
Official code
747.1309(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver did not receive training in the following topics for the October 2022-October 2023 training year: emergency preparedness, administering medications, communicable diseases including immunizations, understanding building and physical premises safety and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials. The caregiver will need to receive make-up training hours that will not count towards the current training year.
Correction deadline
December 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.1305(d) - Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
Official code
747.1305(d)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Children under the age of 4 were served whole grapes. Whole grapes are a choking hazard for children under 4 years old. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.3117(6) - Food Service and Preparation - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Official code
747.3117(6)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The required emergency contact information for each child being transported is not in the vehicle used for transportation.
Correction deadline
November 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.5417(a)(3) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers
Official code
747.5417(a)(3)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The primary caregiver has not completed a transportation safety training.
Correction deadline
November 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1303(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver and Substitute that transports - Transportation Training
Official code
747.1303(6)(A)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
There is no documentation of drills available for review.
Correction deadline
November 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
Official code
747.801(7)