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New Horizons Learning Academy

Child care center · 5253 N 23RD ST, Mcallen, TX 78504-4010 · License 1690382

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 66. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (188)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
2 staff files were not available for review. 1 staff file was missing an affidavit and a preemployment affidavit.
4 746.3407 - 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.
Yes
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Infants ranging from 5 months to 12 months were observed watching t.v.
3 746.2507(2) - Activities for Toddlers - Provide Thinking Skills and Sensory Development
Two classrooms were observed with not enough play equipment.
4 746.3701(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.
4 746.3301(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.
3 746.3313(2) - Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used
Menu was observed not being followed.
3 746.2206(1)(A) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - Infant Birth to 12 Months
Only one opportunity for outdoor play was observed.
3 746.2209 - 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.
4 746.1601 - 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.
4 746.3407(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.
4 746.3407 - 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.
4 746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
There was no space between the cots used by the children during nap time.
4 746.1605(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.
5 746.1205(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.
4 746.3407 - 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.
3 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Feeding instructions were not available for review for one infant.
4 746.305(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.
5 746.1205(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.
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Handwashing was not observed before children ate breakfast.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Infants were observed in restrictive devices for over 15 minutes.
5 746.2426(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.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Staff training records were not available for review for 3 caregivers.
4 746.3407 - 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.
5 746.2426(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.
3 746.2206(1)(A) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - Infant Birth to 12 Months
Only one opportunity for outdoor play was observed.
4 746.305(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.
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Handwashing was not observed before children ate breakfast.
3 746.3313(2) - Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used
Menu was observed not being followed.
4 746.3701(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.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Infants ranging from 5 months to 12 months were observed watching t.v.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Staff training records were not available for review for 3 caregivers.
5 746.1205(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.
4 746.1605(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.
3 746.2209 - 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.
4 746.3301(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.
3 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Feeding instructions were not available for review for one infant.
4 746.3407(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.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Infants were observed in restrictive devices for over 15 minutes.
4 746.1601 - 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.
4 746.3407 - 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.
Yes
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
2 staff files were not available for review. 1 staff file was missing an affidavit and a preemployment affidavit.
4 746.3407 - 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.
3 746.2507(2) - Activities for Toddlers - Provide Thinking Skills and Sensory Development
Two classrooms were observed with not enough play equipment.
4 746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
There was no space between the cots used by the children during nap time.
5 746.1205(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.
4 746.3407 - 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.
Yes
4 746.3407(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.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Staff training records were not available for review for 3 caregivers.
3 746.2209 - 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.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Infants were observed in restrictive devices for over 15 minutes.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Infants ranging from 5 months to 12 months were observed watching t.v.
5 746.1205(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.
3 746.2507(2) - Activities for Toddlers - Provide Thinking Skills and Sensory Development
Two classrooms were observed with not enough play equipment.
4 746.3301(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.
4 746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
There was no space between the cots used by the children during nap time.
3 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Feeding instructions were not available for review for one infant.
5 746.1205(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.
4 746.1601 - 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.
3 746.2206(1)(A) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - Infant Birth to 12 Months
Only one opportunity for outdoor play was observed.
4 746.305(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.
4 746.3701(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.
4 746.3407 - 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.
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Handwashing was not observed before children ate breakfast.
4 746.1605(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.
5 746.2426(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.
3 746.3313(2) - Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used
Menu was observed not being followed.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
2 staff files were not available for review. 1 staff file was missing an affidavit and a preemployment affidavit.
4 746.3407 - 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.
3 746.2206(1)(A) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - Infant Birth to 12 Months
Only one opportunity for outdoor play was observed.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Staff training records were not available for review for 3 caregivers.
4 746.1605(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.
4 746.3301(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.
4 746.3407(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.
3 746.2507(2) - Activities for Toddlers - Provide Thinking Skills and Sensory Development
Two classrooms were observed with not enough play equipment.
4 746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
There was no space between the cots used by the children during nap time.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Infants were observed in restrictive devices for over 15 minutes.
5 746.1205(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.
4 746.305(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.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
2 staff files were not available for review. 1 staff file was missing an affidavit and a preemployment affidavit.
4 746.3407 - 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.
3 746.2209 - 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.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Infants ranging from 5 months to 12 months were observed watching t.v.
5 746.2426(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.
3 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Feeding instructions were not available for review for one infant.
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Handwashing was not observed before children ate breakfast.
5 746.1205(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.
4 746.1601 - 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.
4 746.3407 - 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.
Yes
4 746.3407 - 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.
4 746.3701(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.
3 746.3313(2) - Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used
Menu was observed not being followed.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Staff training records were not available for review for 3 caregivers.
3 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Feeding instructions were not available for review for one infant.
5 746.1205(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.
3 746.2206(1)(A) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - Infant Birth to 12 Months
Only one opportunity for outdoor play was observed.
4 746.3701(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.
3 746.3313(2) - Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used
Menu was observed not being followed.
3 746.2507(2) - Activities for Toddlers - Provide Thinking Skills and Sensory Development
Two classrooms were observed with not enough play equipment.
4 746.3407(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.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (76)

76 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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