New Horizons Learning Academy
Does New Horizons Learning Academy have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 23 child-care citations for New Horizons Learning Academy in MCALLEN, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 4 are recorded at the High level and 11 at Medium High, with the remainder at Medium, Medium Low, or Low. Each entry below reproduces the standard Texas cited and the state's own description of what was found.
These are licensing-record findings, not a judgment about any child or family. The dates shown are the dates Texas recorded a correction as verified — they are not inspection dates, and the record may lag the state's current file. This page reflects the published record as of its last update and is not a complete history; the authoritative source is Texas HHSC.
Texas HHSC recorded 4 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Infants were observed in restrictive devices for over 15 minutes.
- High
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
A child was observed alone down a hallway in the restroom and was asking for assistance with no caregiver around.
- High
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
There were two infants asleep in a restrictive device (car seat). The infants were covered with a blanket.
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- High
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
There were two infants unsupervised at the operation.
- Medium High
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Ceiling tiles throughout the facility were observed with water damage. Vents were also observed covered in dust and debris.
- Medium High
746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
Water was not observed available during breakfast.
- Medium High
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Handwashing was not observed before children ate breakfast.
- Medium High
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Infants were combined with older children. The youngest child was 5 months while the oldest was 5 years old.
- Medium High
746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
There was no space between the cots used by the children during nap time.
- Medium High
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
The electrical outlets did not have covers in a classroom used by children under the age of five years old. Corrected at Inspection: The covers were placed in the outlets.
- Medium High
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
The operation failed to notify CCR within the required timeframe about an injury to a child that required treatment by a health care professional.
- Medium High
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Two classrooms were observed with water stains on the ceiling tiles. There were staples on the carpet in a classroom. Note: The staples were removed from the carpet.
- Medium High
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There was one caregiver caring for 19 children. The specified age for the group was 3 years old which allows 15 to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
- Medium High
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Four ceiling tiles in the operation were observed with water stains. The vents in one of the classrooms was observed with dust and debris.
- Medium High
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The outdoor play area was observed with trash (multiple pieces of paper, leaves, pieces of broken chalk, and confetti). Corrected at Inspection: The playground floor was cleaned during the inspection.
- Medium
746.3313(2) - Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used
Menu was observed not being followed.
- Medium
746.2206(1)(A) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - Infant Birth to 12 Months
Only one opportunity for outdoor play was observed.
- Medium
746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Feeding instructions were not available for review for one infant.
- Medium
746.2507(2) - Activities for Toddlers - Provide Thinking Skills and Sensory Development
Two classrooms were observed with not enough play equipment.
- Medium
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Activity plans were not posted in 3 classrooms. Activity plans were posted in 2 classrooms with a date of October 2024.
- Medium
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
2 staff files were not available for review. 1 staff file was missing an affidavit and a preemployment affidavit.
- Medium
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Infants ranging from 5 months to 12 months were observed watching t.v.
- Medium
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Staff training records were not available for review for 3 caregivers.
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Compiled from public Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Child-Care Licensing records. To flag a discrepancy, write to records@daycaredossier.com.