New Beginnings Daycare Center
Licensed Center · San Benito, Cameron County, TX · Operation No. 1695658
New Beginnings Daycare Center holds a Full Permit issued March 18, 2020. In the state's 60-month public window it has 12 inspections on record with 24 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
March 18, 2020
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
73 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
1571 E Stenger St, San Benito, TX 78586-4866
The 60-month record
12
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
24
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 5 · Medium High 8 · Medium 9 · Medium Low 1 · Low 1. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | Inspection | 1 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Inspection | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 13, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 9, 2024 | Report | 0 |
| May 8, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Mar 13, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 2, 2024 | Report | 1 |
| Nov 28, 2023 | Inspection | 2 |
| Nov 13, 2023 | Inspection | 8 |
| Apr 14, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| Jan 12, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 28, 2022 | Inspection | 5 |
| Mar 1, 2022 | Inspection | 2 |
Deficiency records
August 14, 2026 Standard § 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Director has completed 21 annual training hours for training cycle 6/1/25 to 5/31/26. Note: 9 hours are lacking to complete required annual training.
Corrected: August 28, 2026
September 16, 2025 Standard § 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver's file does not have proof of education.
Corrected: September 19, 2025
September 16, 2025 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
Operation allowed two individuals to be present at the operation before receiving notice from Centralized Background Check Unit regarding individual's eligibility.
Corrected: September 16, 2025
September 16, 2025 Standard § 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
Three caregiver files are missing an Employment Affidavit Form 2985 and Form 2912.
Corrected: September 19, 2025
September 16, 2025 Standard § 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver supervising children under 24 months does not have the following training: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome(SIDS); and Understanding early childhood brain development.
Corrected: September 19, 2025
May 8, 2024 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
Operation allowed two individuals to be present at the operation before receiving notice from Centralized Background Check Unit regarding individual's eligibility.
Corrected: May 8, 2024
March 2, 2024 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
Deficiency is not related to investigation: Operation allowed two individuals to be present at the operation before receiving notice from Centralized Background Check Unit regarding inidividual's eligibility.
Corrected: March 22, 2024
November 28, 2023 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Four staff members are missing the following on file: TB test.
Corrected: December 8, 2023
November 28, 2023 Standard § 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Written Operational Policies have not been updated.
Corrected: December 4, 2023
November 13, 2023 Standard § 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two staff members are not current with transportation training.
Corrected: November 22, 2023
November 13, 2023 Standard § 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
There is no supporting documentation that a fire drill was conducted in September and October 2023.
Corrected: November 17, 2023
November 13, 2023 Standard § 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two staff member who provide care for children under 24 months are missing one hour of the following trainingj topics: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; Understanding and using safe practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome; Undersanding early childhood brain development.
Corrected: November 20, 2023
November 13, 2023 Standard § 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Observed a torn mat that is use for diaper changing.
Corrected: November 13, 2023
November 13, 2023 Standard § 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Observed that classooom # 1 and classsroom # 5 are not set up for children to use during business hours.
Corrected: November 17, 2023
November 13, 2023 Standard § 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Written Operational Policies have not been updated.
Corrected: November 29, 2023
November 13, 2023 Standard § 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Children's Product annual certification is not current.
Corrected: November 17, 2023
November 13, 2023 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Four staff members are missing the following on file: Employment Affidavit and TB test.
Corrected: November 22, 2023
December 28, 2022 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There were 6 infants in care however 1 caregiver or the other would walk out of the classroom and leave the other alone with the 6 infants. (Both caregivers finally stayed in the classroom)
Corrected: December 28, 2022
December 28, 2022 Standard § 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
High Verbatim from the agency record
There were 2 infants who were sleeping and were covered with blankets. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the blankets were removed.)(Pictures on file)
Corrected: December 28, 2022
December 28, 2022 Standard § 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
There were napping mats and blankets all piled up on a table in the preschool room. (pictures on file)
Corrected: January 6, 2023
December 28, 2022 Standard § 746.4201 - Indoor Space Requirement
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There are 2 classrooms inside the building which are licensed and are now being used as storage rooms and not ready for children. (Pictures on file.)
Corrected: January 6, 2023
December 28, 2022 Standard § 746.2427 - AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
High Verbatim from the agency record
There were 2 infants who were not asleep on their backs. One was asleep in a swing and another was asleep in a bouncer which was inside a crib. (Pictures on file)
Corrected: December 28, 2022
March 1, 2022 Standard § 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Out of the records reviewed, two had incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as parent was contacted for missing information.)
Corrected: March 1, 2022
March 1, 2022 Standard § 746.607 - Signed Admission Form
Low Verbatim from the agency record
There was a children's admission form that was not signed by the parent.
Corrected: March 2, 2022
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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