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New Hope Christian School

118 CEDAR RD, Big Spring, TX 79720-4268

Operation number:
823365
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Howard
Capacity:
175
License effective:
May 13, 2003
Hours:
07:15 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
4322630203
Email:
vicki@newhopebigspring.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 24 available inspections for New Hope Christian School from October 14, 2021 through July 14, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 21, 2025 and involved child guidance.

Nine later inspections, from July 31, 2025 through July 14, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
24

8 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
14

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
10

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

24 total inspections vs 13 local median in 79720

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.58
Local median
0.62

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
25%
Local median
28%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
25%
Local median
34%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.5

Repeated topics

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

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

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

Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was found to be out of compliance when caregivers failed to act quickly and tend to a barefoot child on a hot surface on the outdoor playground during a mid to high 90-degree afternoon, resulting in the child sustaining 2nd degree burns on their foot after standing on the very hot surface for 27 seconds. The operation staff failed to provide sufficient information to the parent about the seriousness of the injury during the contact with the parent.
Correction deadline
September 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 16, 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)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
This standard was found to be out of compliance when staff did not immediately notify a parent of a serious injury requiring medical treatment. The staff delayed 25 minutes before contacting the parent or other emergency contact.
Correction deadline
September 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.307(b)(1) - AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.307(b)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two new caregivers hired July and august 2024 were solely in charge of an infant room of six infants ages 12 - 17 months and have not completed CPR/First Aid certification. This was corrected at inspection when a qualified caregiver with CPR/First Aid was placed in the classroom.
Correction deadline
August 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 28, 2024
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)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver without a fingerprint check was in the classroom with direct access to children and counted in ratio. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was removed from the classroom.
Correction deadline
August 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 28, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant was asleep in a bouncy seat for an unknown length of time. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver got up to place the child in the crib.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 5, 2023
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: Sleep safety
Report finding
A two month old infant was laid down on the crib with a soft burping cloth on the chest and neck.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 5, 2023
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. An infant crawled out of the classroom and was found alone in the hallway by another caregiver. It is not known how long the infant had been in the hallway.
Correction deadline
January 10, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 21, 2022
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
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child enrolled does not have a copy of immunizations on file at the operation.
Correction deadline
November 8, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Fourteen staff of 16 evaluated have completed on line CPR/First Aid training.
Correction deadline
November 12, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2021
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)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Six infants not yet on table food, do not have current infant feeding instructions.
Correction deadline
November 8, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A fire inspection has not been conducted since September 2020.
Correction deadline
October 22, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 2, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child enrolled does not have a copy of immunizations on file at the operation.
Correction deadline
October 21, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 3, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Fourteen staff of 16 evaluated have completed on line CPR/First Aid training.
Correction deadline
October 22, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 3, 2021
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)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Six infants not yet on table food, do not have current infant feeding instructions.
Correction deadline
October 15, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 3, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)