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New Foundation Christian Academy

1101 Catherine Dr, Alice, TX 78332 · Jim Wells County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

New Foundation Christian Academy is a licensed child care center in Alice, TX, licensed for up to 55 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 13 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 33 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (10 of 33). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 6% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #13 of 14 centers in Alice and better than 4% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 4%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #13 of 14 centers in Alice
3High risk
18Medium High risk
10Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
1Low risk
33 citations from 13 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 29, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 25, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundOct 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 2, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 27, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 5, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 29, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 29, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 3, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundJul 7, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 15, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 15, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 9, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 20, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety10
Training & qualifications8
Health & medication5
Records & paperwork2
Supervision2
Staff ratios2
Caregiver conduct1
Food & feeding1
Other standards1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJan 20, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
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 verified Jan 26, 2026
Medium HighJan 20, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(a)(4)(A)
One out of the four staff records monitored did not have current CPR training.
Correction verified Jan 30, 2026
Medium LowJan 20, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912) §746.901(5)
Two out of four staff records monitored did not have the affidavit form 2912.
Correction verified Jan 30, 2026
Medium HighJan 20, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
One out of the four staff records monitored did not have current first aid training.
Correction verified Jan 30, 2026
HighOct 3, 2025InspectionSupervision
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)
Caregiver supervising a group of children was observed outside the classroom.
Correction verified Oct 17, 2025
Medium HighSep 2, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach §746.3501(6)
Diaper changing supplies were within reach in the pre-k, and toddler class.
Correction verified Sep 17, 2025
Medium HighSep 2, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
There was trash in the outside playground. In one of the restrooms, there was trash on the floor, next to the toilet paper.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2025
Medium HighSep 2, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
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 verified Oct 3, 2025
MediumAug 27, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk §746.701(5)
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 verified Sep 17, 2025
HighAug 27, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
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 verified Oct 3, 2025
MediumMay 29, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing §746.1615
At arrival time, the opening ratio was observed to exceed the ratio limit and includ infants in care for more than an hour.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2025
Medium HighMay 29, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
Two out of the six staff records monitored did not have current first aid and cpr training.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2025
HighMay 29, 2025InspectionSupervision
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)
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 verified Jun 5, 2025
Medium HighMay 29, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
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 verified Jun 5, 2025
MediumMay 29, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One out of the six children's records monitored did not have an immunization record.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2025
MediumMay 29, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Three out of the six staff records reviewed, did not have the required annual safety trainings.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2025
Medium HighMay 29, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
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 verified Jun 5, 2025
Medium HighMay 29, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date §746.3805(b)(1)
One medication monitored did not have the original container.
Correction verified Jun 10, 2025
MediumMay 29, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records §746.801(8)
The outdoor playground safety checklist was not available for review.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2025
MediumMay 29, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired §746.4003(b)
Expired Neosporin was in the First Aid Kit. This was corrected when removed from the first Aid Kit.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 29, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year §746.5205(2)
Shelter in Place/ Sever Weather Drils or Lock-Down Drills have not been conducted.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2024
Medium HighMay 29, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play §746.3301(f)(1)
Water was not made available while the chidlren were outside playing.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2024
MediumMay 29, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors §746.4003(a)(5)
The first Aid Kit was missing Scissors.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2024
Medium HighMay 29, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
From January 1st 2024 until May 29th 2024, fire drills have not been conduced monthly.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2024
MediumMay 29, 2024InspectionOther standards
Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Provide Large Muscle Development §746.2607(4)
The Pre-Kinder children do not have age appropriate outdoor play equipment.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2024
Medium HighAug 3, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
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 verified Aug 3, 2023
Medium HighJul 7, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
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 verified Aug 4, 2023
Medium HighJul 7, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
The annual fire inspection on file expired on April 8, 2022.
Correction verified Aug 4, 2023
MediumJul 7, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
One of the 3 children's files reviewed, one did not have the Providers Health Statement section of the Admissions Form completed.
Correction verified Aug 4, 2023
Medium HighJul 7, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures §746.5202(1)
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.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJul 15, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
Cots in two classrooms had numbers, however, operation did not have a number/child assignment map available.
Correction verified Jul 18, 2022
Medium HighJan 20, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing §746.1301(3)(A)
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 verified Jan 24, 2022
LowJan 20, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit §746.1105(3)
One staff did not have an affidavit and has been employed since October 2021.
Correction verified Feb 15, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity55 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJul 15, 2021
DirectorGloria Urrutia
Phone3613964592
State operation #1716858

Common questions

Does New Foundation Christian Academy take infants?

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

What are New Foundation Christian Academy’s hours?

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

Does New Foundation Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does New Foundation Christian Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask New Foundation Christian Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Coastal Bend area, which includes Alice, is $35.20 a day for infants, $34.20 a day for toddlers and $33.00 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has New Foundation Christian Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 3, 2025: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does New Foundation Christian Academy compare with other daycares in Alice?

It is tied for #13 of 14 centers in Alice by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 4% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was New Foundation Christian Academy last inspected?

Jun 29, 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 1716858 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.