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New Beginnings Childcare Academy

3451 Silver Oaks Dr, Abilene, TX 79606 · Taylor County
Conditions on permit8 high-risk citations in last 12 months

New Beginnings Childcare Academy is a licensed child care center in Abilene, TX, licensed for up to 106 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2015. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 24 times and investigated 7 reports. Inspectors recorded 32 citations, 12 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (7 of 32). 16 citations came in the last 12 months, including 8 high-risk. 9% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 10 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #38 of 40 centers in Abilene and better than 15% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 15%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #38 of 40 centers in Abilene
12High risk
16Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
32 citations from 24 inspections and 5 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 16 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 12, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 12, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 14, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 5, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 4, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 2, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 28, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 23, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 3, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 6, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 15, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 9, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 1, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 7, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 25, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 28, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMay 9, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 31, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 27, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundOct 6, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Supervision7
Other standards6
Building & playground safety5
Health & medication4
Sleep safety3
Food & feeding3
Training & qualifications2
Caregiver conduct1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJun 5, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
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 verified Jul 14, 2026
Medium HighJun 5, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
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 verified Jul 14, 2026
HighJun 5, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
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 verified Jul 14, 2026
Medium HighJun 5, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area §746.3505(e)
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 verified Jul 14, 2026
HighJun 5, 2026Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
It was determined through the DFPS investigation that a child was left unsupervised outside for a period of 22 minutes.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2026
HighJun 2, 2026Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
It was determined through the course of the DFPS investigation that 2 children in care exited the premises of the daycare unsupervised.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2026
HighJun 2, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
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 verified Jul 14, 2026
MediumMar 23, 2026Found during an investigationSupervision
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation §746.2803(4)(D)
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 verified Apr 28, 2026
Medium HighMar 23, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
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 verified Apr 28, 2026
HighMar 23, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
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 verified Apr 28, 2026
MediumMar 3, 2026Found during an investigationSleep safety
Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep §746.2905(1)
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 verified Apr 28, 2026
HighNov 6, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a child in care was left unattended on the playground.
Correction verified Dec 3, 2025
HighOct 21, 2025InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
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 verified Nov 4, 2025
Medium HighOct 15, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
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 verified Nov 4, 2025
Medium HighOct 15, 2025Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
It was determined through the course of the investigation that the infant room has not maintained proper ratio.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2025
HighOct 15, 2025Found during an investigationSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
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 verified Nov 4, 2025
Medium HighSep 17, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
2 caregiver files reviewed, that have been employed longer than 90 days, did not have a current CPR certification.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2025
Medium HighSep 17, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighSep 17, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
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.
Corrected during the visit
HighMay 9, 2024InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
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 verified May 22, 2024
HighMay 1, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
No Alcohol or Controlled Substances Consumed §746.3703(b)
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver consumed alcohol on the premises of the daycare.
Correction verified May 22, 2024
HighMay 1, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
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 verified May 22, 2024
Medium HighApr 25, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The operation was lacking an updated annual health inspection.
Correction verified May 2, 2023
Medium HighDec 28, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The loose-fill surfacing under the playground structure was not maintained at a depth of at least 6 inches.
Correction verified Dec 30, 2022
Medium HighDec 28, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
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 verified Dec 30, 2022
MediumDec 28, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
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.
Corrected during the visit
MediumDec 28, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
Infant feeding instructions for infants not yet on table food were not updated in the 30 day required time frame.
Correction verified Dec 30, 2022
Medium HighJan 31, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
A food allergy plan was not available for a child who has a doctor diagnosed food allergy to spinach.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2022
Medium HighJan 31, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing Before Eating §746.3417(1)
In the infant room ages 10-17 months old did not have their hands washed prior to eating lunch.
Correction verified Feb 22, 2022
Medium HighOct 27, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training §746.1301(5)(A)
One caregiver did not have her 24 annual training hours completed.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2021
Medium HighSep 16, 2021Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(3)
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 verified Oct 27, 2021
HighSep 16, 2021Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
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 verified Oct 27, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity106 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:45 AM-05:45 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 10, 2015
DirectorMelissa Hill
Phone3254374359
State operation #1546121

Common questions

Does New Beginnings Childcare Academy take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are New Beginnings Childcare Academy’s hours?

6:45 AM to 5:45 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does New Beginnings Childcare Academy accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does New Beginnings Childcare Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask New Beginnings Childcare Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the West Central Texas area, which includes Abilene, is $30.80 a day for infants, $29.60 a day for toddlers and $28.60 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has New Beginnings Childcare Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 12 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 5, 2026: “Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does New Beginnings Childcare Academy compare with other daycares in Abilene?

It is tied for #38 of 40 centers in Abilene by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 15% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was New Beginnings Childcare Academy last inspected?

Aug 12, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1546121 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.