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New Foundation Christian Academy

1101 CATHERINE DR, Alice, TX 78332-3815

Operation number:
1716858
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Jim Wells
Capacity:
55
License effective:
July 15, 2021
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3613964592
Email:
Not listed
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 16 available inspections for New Foundation Christian Academy from January 20, 2022 through June 29, 2026.

10 inspections recorded violations, with 33 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 20, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.

Two later inspections, from March 25, 2026 through June 29, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
16

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
33

10 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
21

8 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
6

Last 36 months

Local comparison

16 total inspections vs 9.5 local median in 78332

Compared to 14 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2.06
Local median
0.76

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
56%
Local median
29%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
63%
Local median
40%

Repeated topics

This provider
6
Local average
1.79

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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not conduct the following emergency practices: severe weather, shelter in place, and lock down drill for the 4th time in 2025 and the fire drill for the months of October, November, and December of 2025.
Correction deadline
January 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 26, 2026
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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Two out of four staff records monitored did not have the affidavit form 2912.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 30, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Official code
746.901(5)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One out of the four staff records monitored did not have current CPR training.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 30, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1301(a)(4)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One out of the four staff records monitored did not have current first aid training.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 30, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Official code
746.1301(a)(3)(A)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Caregiver supervising a group of children was observed outside the classroom.
Correction deadline
October 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 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)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There was trash in the outside playground. In one of the restrooms, there was trash on the floor, next to the toilet paper.
Correction deadline
September 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Diaper changing supplies were within reach in the pre-k, and toddler class.
Correction deadline
September 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Official code
746.3501(6)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There is a tree stump of approximately 4-7 inches in height in the playground. The surrounding area of the tree stump is uneven, making it a tripping hazard. The center's wall on the back of the building, on the side of the outdoor playground has a removable piece measuring 22" by 37." The piece was detached from the wall exposing the underground of the building to the children's playground. This posed a safety hazard as the area where the missing piece is located is within childrens' reach.
Correction deadline
September 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when she cut a child's nails, and it resulted in child getting a cut in a finger.
Correction deadline
October 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Incident report was not provided to parent of a child who had its nails cut at the operation and was cut as a result.
Correction deadline
September 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.701(5)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The outdoor playground safety checklist was not available for review.
Correction deadline
June 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Official code
746.801(8)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One out of the six children's records monitored did not have an immunization record.
Correction deadline
June 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three out of the six staff records reviewed, did not have the required annual safety trainings.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two out of the six staff records monitored did not have current first aid and cpr training.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Official code
746.1301(a)(3)(A)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
In the 3 year old classroom children were observed to be running around in the room and the caregiver did not redirect behavior. 1 child observed slapping another child. Children observed climbing furniture and hiding underneath. Children dropped food and ate the food off the floor and one child was observed taking out an electric safety plug from an outlet and attempted to stick his finger inside. One child was observed feeding an infant child food that was on the floor.
Correction deadline
May 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 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)
Medium concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
At arrival time, the opening ratio was observed to exceed the ratio limit and includ infants in care for more than an hour.
Correction deadline
June 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1615 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
Official code
746.1615
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
At arrival time, the three year old classroom was observed to have infants and children with more than a 18 month gap in age. The youngest child was observed to be 4 months old and the oldest was 4 years of age.
Correction deadline
May 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
One medication monitored did not have the original container.
Correction deadline
June 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Official code
746.3805(b)(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
In the infant classroom, chemicals were observed to be within reach to children at the sink they use to wash their hands. In the toddler classroom, a radio with a cord plugged in the outlet was observed to be with in reach of the children and is a pull/fall hazard.
Correction deadline
May 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
From January 1st 2024 until May 29th 2024, fire drills have not been conduced monthly.
Correction deadline
May 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 17, 2024
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
Shelter in Place/ Sever Weather Drils or Lock-Down Drills have not been conducted.
Correction deadline
June 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
Official code
746.5205(2)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The first Aid Kit was missing Scissors.
Correction deadline
May 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(a)(5) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors
Official code
746.4003(a)(5)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Expired Neosporin was in the First Aid Kit. This was corrected when removed from the first Aid Kit.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
Official code
746.4003(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Water was not made available while the chidlren were outside playing.
Correction deadline
May 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
Official code
746.3301(f)(1)
Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
The Pre-Kinder children do not have age appropriate outdoor play equipment.
Correction deadline
June 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2607(4) - Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Provide Large Muscle Development
Official code
746.2607(4)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The annual fire inspection on file expired on April 8, 2022. The operation did not submit the required fire inspection by the required compliance date. This is a re-cite.
Correction deadline
August 11, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Official code
746.5101(b)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One of the 3 children's files reviewed, one did not have the Providers Health Statement section of the Admissions Form completed.
Correction deadline
July 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Of the 3 children's files reviewed, two did not have this section completely filled out with the required information. Either the name, address and or phone number was not listed.
Correction deadline
July 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Name and address of the alternate shelter away from the center is not included in the Emergency Preparedness Plan. This was corrected when the director added the name and address of the shelter to the relocation alternate shelter plan.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Official code
746.5202(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The annual fire inspection on file expired on April 8, 2022.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Official code
746.5101(b)
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Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Cots in two classrooms had numbers, however, operation did not have a number/child assignment map available.
Correction deadline
July 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Official code
746.4503(b)
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Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
One staff did not have an affidavit and has been employed since October 2021.
Correction deadline
January 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
Official code
746.1105(3)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three staff did not have current first aid/CPR training. One did not have any first aid/CPR training. Two staff's certificates expired June 18, 2021.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
Official code
746.1301(3)(A)