New Hope Christian School
118 Cedar Rd, Big Spring, TX 79720 · Howard County
Conditions on permitAccepts child care subsidies
New Hope Christian School is a licensed child care center in Big Spring, TX, licensed for up to 175 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2003. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 15 times and investigated 9 reports. Inspectors recorded 14 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (3 of 14). None of them came in the last 12 months. Its last 7 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 8 centers in Big Spring and better than 32% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Better than 32%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#7 of 8 centers in Big Spring
6High risk
4Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
14 citations from 15 inspections and 6 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 10, 2026
Every state visit
Citation foundNo citation
What inspectors cited most
Health & medication3
Training & qualifications3
Sleep safety2
Food & feeding2
Caregiver conduct1
Staff ratios1
Supervision1
Building & playground safety1
Citations, newest first
HighJul 21, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
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 verified Sep 16, 2025
Medium HighJul 21, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.307(b)(1)
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 verified Sep 16, 2025
Medium HighAug 15, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
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 verified Aug 28, 2024
HighAug 15, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
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 verified Aug 28, 2024
HighSep 26, 2023InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
A two month old infant was laid down on the crib with a soft burping cloth on the chest and neck.
Correction verified Oct 5, 2023
HighSep 26, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
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 verified Oct 5, 2023
HighDec 8, 2021Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
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 verified Jan 21, 2022
MediumNov 3, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child enrolled does not have a copy of immunizations on file at the operation.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2021
MediumNov 3, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Six infants not yet on table food, do not have current infant feeding instructions.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2021
Medium HighNov 3, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
Fourteen staff of 16 evaluated have completed on line CPR/First Aid training.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2021
HighOct 14, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
A fire inspection has not been conducted since September 2020.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2021
MediumOct 14, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child enrolled does not have a copy of immunizations on file at the operation.
Correction verified Nov 3, 2021
Medium HighOct 14, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
Fourteen staff of 16 evaluated have completed on line CPR/First Aid training.
Correction verified Nov 3, 2021
MediumOct 14, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Six infants not yet on table food, do not have current infant feeding instructions.
Correction verified Nov 3, 2021
About this center
Licensed capacity175 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:15 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMay 13, 2003
DirectorVicki Parnell
Phone4322630203
State operation #823365
Common questions
Does New Hope Christian School take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are New Hope Christian School’s hours?
7:15 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does New Hope Christian School accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has New Hope Christian School had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 21, 2025: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does New Hope Christian School compare with other daycares in Big Spring?
It is #7 of 8 centers in Big Spring by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 32% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was New Hope Christian School last inspected?
Sep 10, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 823365 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.