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New Beginnings Daycare Center

Child care center · 1571 E STENGER ST, San Benito, TX 78586-4866 · License 1695658

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 73. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (184)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Two staff members are not current with transportation training.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Deficiency is not related to investigation: Operation allowed two individuals to be present at the operation before receiving notice from Centralized Background Check Unit regarding inidividual's eligibility.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Observed a torn mat that is use for diaper changing.
5 746.2427 - AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
There were 2 infants who were not asleep on their backs. One was asleep in a swing and another was asleep in a bouncer which was inside a crib. (Pictures on file)
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's Product annual certification is not current.
3 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Written Operational Policies have not been updated.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
There were 2 infants who were sleeping and were covered with blankets. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the blankets were removed.)(Pictures on file)
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Observed that classooom # 1 and classsroom # 5 are not set up for children to use during business hours.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There were 6 infants in care however 1 caregiver or the other would walk out of the classroom and leave the other alone with the 6 infants. (Both caregivers finally stayed in the classroom)
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
A caregiver supervising children under 24 months does not have the following training: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome(SIDS); and Understanding early childhood brain development.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Out of the records reviewed, two had incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as parent was contacted for missing information.)
Yes
4 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
A caregiver's file does not have proof of education.
4 746.4201 - Indoor Space Requirement
There are 2 classrooms inside the building which are licensed and are now being used as storage rooms and not ready for children. (Pictures on file.)
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
There were napping mats and blankets all piled up on a table in the preschool room. (pictures on file)
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Two staff member who provide care for children under 24 months are missing one hour of the following trainingj topics: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; Understanding and using safe practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome; Undersanding early childhood brain development.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Three caregiver files are missing an Employment Affidavit Form 2985 and Form 2912.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Four staff members are missing the following on file: Employment Affidavit and TB test.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Operation allowed two individuals to be present at the operation before receiving notice from Centralized Background Check Unit regarding individual's eligibility.
1 746.607 - Signed Admission Form
There was a children's admission form that was not signed by the parent.
3 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Written Operational Policies have not been updated.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Four staff members are missing the following on file: TB test.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Operation allowed two individuals to be present at the operation before receiving notice from Centralized Background Check Unit regarding individual's eligibility.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
There is no supporting documentation that a fire drill was conducted in September and October 2023.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's Product annual certification is not current.
4 746.4201 - Indoor Space Requirement
There are 2 classrooms inside the building which are licensed and are now being used as storage rooms and not ready for children. (Pictures on file.)
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Four staff members are missing the following on file: Employment Affidavit and TB test.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Three caregiver files are missing an Employment Affidavit Form 2985 and Form 2912.
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
There were napping mats and blankets all piled up on a table in the preschool room. (pictures on file)
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Four staff members are missing the following on file: TB test.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Deficiency is not related to investigation: Operation allowed two individuals to be present at the operation before receiving notice from Centralized Background Check Unit regarding inidividual's eligibility.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Operation allowed two individuals to be present at the operation before receiving notice from Centralized Background Check Unit regarding individual's eligibility.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Operation allowed two individuals to be present at the operation before receiving notice from Centralized Background Check Unit regarding individual's eligibility.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There were 6 infants in care however 1 caregiver or the other would walk out of the classroom and leave the other alone with the 6 infants. (Both caregivers finally stayed in the classroom)
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Two staff members are not current with transportation training.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Two staff member who provide care for children under 24 months are missing one hour of the following trainingj topics: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; Understanding and using safe practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome; Undersanding early childhood brain development.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
A caregiver supervising children under 24 months does not have the following training: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome(SIDS); and Understanding early childhood brain development.
3 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Written Operational Policies have not been updated.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
There were 2 infants who were sleeping and were covered with blankets. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the blankets were removed.)(Pictures on file)
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Observed a torn mat that is use for diaper changing.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
There is no supporting documentation that a fire drill was conducted in September and October 2023.
3 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Written Operational Policies have not been updated.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Observed that classooom # 1 and classsroom # 5 are not set up for children to use during business hours.
1 746.607 - Signed Admission Form
There was a children's admission form that was not signed by the parent.
5 746.2427 - AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
There were 2 infants who were not asleep on their backs. One was asleep in a swing and another was asleep in a bouncer which was inside a crib. (Pictures on file)
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Out of the records reviewed, two had incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as parent was contacted for missing information.)
Yes
4 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
A caregiver's file does not have proof of education.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
There is no supporting documentation that a fire drill was conducted in September and October 2023.
3 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Written Operational Policies have not been updated.
4 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
A caregiver's file does not have proof of education.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Four staff members are missing the following on file: Employment Affidavit and TB test.
4 746.4201 - Indoor Space Requirement
There are 2 classrooms inside the building which are licensed and are now being used as storage rooms and not ready for children. (Pictures on file.)
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There were 6 infants in care however 1 caregiver or the other would walk out of the classroom and leave the other alone with the 6 infants. (Both caregivers finally stayed in the classroom)
5 746.2427 - AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
There were 2 infants who were not asleep on their backs. One was asleep in a swing and another was asleep in a bouncer which was inside a crib. (Pictures on file)
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
There were 2 infants who were sleeping and were covered with blankets. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the blankets were removed.)(Pictures on file)
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's Product annual certification is not current.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Two staff member who provide care for children under 24 months are missing one hour of the following trainingj topics: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; Understanding and using safe practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome; Undersanding early childhood brain development.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Four staff members are missing the following on file: TB test.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Three caregiver files are missing an Employment Affidavit Form 2985 and Form 2912.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Observed a torn mat that is use for diaper changing.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Deficiency is not related to investigation: Operation allowed two individuals to be present at the operation before receiving notice from Centralized Background Check Unit regarding inidividual's eligibility.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Operation allowed two individuals to be present at the operation before receiving notice from Centralized Background Check Unit regarding individual's eligibility.
1 746.607 - Signed Admission Form
There was a children's admission form that was not signed by the parent.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Two staff members are not current with transportation training.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Out of the records reviewed, two had incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as parent was contacted for missing information.)
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Operation allowed two individuals to be present at the operation before receiving notice from Centralized Background Check Unit regarding individual's eligibility.
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
There were napping mats and blankets all piled up on a table in the preschool room. (pictures on file)
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Observed that classooom # 1 and classsroom # 5 are not set up for children to use during business hours.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
A caregiver supervising children under 24 months does not have the following training: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome(SIDS); and Understanding early childhood brain development.
3 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Written Operational Policies have not been updated.
1 746.607 - Signed Admission Form
There was a children's admission form that was not signed by the parent.
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
There were napping mats and blankets all piled up on a table in the preschool room. (pictures on file)
3 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Written Operational Policies have not been updated.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Out of the records reviewed, two had incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as parent was contacted for missing information.)
Yes
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Observed a torn mat that is use for diaper changing.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
There were 2 infants who were sleeping and were covered with blankets. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the blankets were removed.)(Pictures on file)
4 746.4201 - Indoor Space Requirement
There are 2 classrooms inside the building which are licensed and are now being used as storage rooms and not ready for children. (Pictures on file.)
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Operation allowed two individuals to be present at the operation before receiving notice from Centralized Background Check Unit regarding individual's eligibility.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's Product annual certification is not current.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Deficiency is not related to investigation: Operation allowed two individuals to be present at the operation before receiving notice from Centralized Background Check Unit regarding inidividual's eligibility.
5 746.2427 - AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
There were 2 infants who were not asleep on their backs. One was asleep in a swing and another was asleep in a bouncer which was inside a crib. (Pictures on file)
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Four staff members are missing the following on file: TB test.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Operation allowed two individuals to be present at the operation before receiving notice from Centralized Background Check Unit regarding individual's eligibility.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Four staff members are missing the following on file: Employment Affidavit and TB test.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Two staff member who provide care for children under 24 months are missing one hour of the following trainingj topics: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; Understanding and using safe practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome; Undersanding early childhood brain development.
4 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
A caregiver's file does not have proof of education.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
There is no supporting documentation that a fire drill was conducted in September and October 2023.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Three caregiver files are missing an Employment Affidavit Form 2985 and Form 2912.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Two staff members are not current with transportation training.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There were 6 infants in care however 1 caregiver or the other would walk out of the classroom and leave the other alone with the 6 infants. (Both caregivers finally stayed in the classroom)
3 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Written Operational Policies have not been updated.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
A caregiver supervising children under 24 months does not have the following training: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome(SIDS); and Understanding early childhood brain development.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Observed that classooom # 1 and classsroom # 5 are not set up for children to use during business hours.
4 746.4201 - Indoor Space Requirement
There are 2 classrooms inside the building which are licensed and are now being used as storage rooms and not ready for children. (Pictures on file.)
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There were 6 infants in care however 1 caregiver or the other would walk out of the classroom and leave the other alone with the 6 infants. (Both caregivers finally stayed in the classroom)
5 746.2427 - AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
There were 2 infants who were not asleep on their backs. One was asleep in a swing and another was asleep in a bouncer which was inside a crib. (Pictures on file)
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Deficiency is not related to investigation: Operation allowed two individuals to be present at the operation before receiving notice from Centralized Background Check Unit regarding inidividual's eligibility.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Four staff members are missing the following on file: TB test.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
There is no supporting documentation that a fire drill was conducted in September and October 2023.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Observed that classooom # 1 and classsroom # 5 are not set up for children to use during business hours.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Out of the records reviewed, two had incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as parent was contacted for missing information.)
Yes

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

Inspections (56)

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

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