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Licensed center · Mcallen, TX

New Horizons Learning Academy

  • Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
  • Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
  • Capacity 66
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School transportation
  • Drop-in care

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5253 N 23rd St
Mcallen, TX 78504 Map and directions
Hours
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Days
Mon to Fri
Ages
Infants to school age
Capacity
66 children
Meals
Meals and snacks provided
Nearby
10 other daycares within a mile

Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026

Hours

Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today

Hours on file with the state

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
ThursdayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayClosed

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

  • Infants
  • Toddlers
  • Preschool
  • School age

Programs and features on the state record

  • Licensed for 66 children
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School-age care
  • Meals provided
  • After-school care
  • Snacks provided
  • Drop-in care
  • Skill classes
  • Part-time care
  • Transportation to and from school
  • Field trips

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Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit
On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
Operation number
1690382
Permit type
Licensed center
Licensed since
June 2020
Adverse action on record
No
Conditions on permit
No
Corrective action
No

Inspection history

19 inspections on record, most recent Aug 13, 2026. 10 of 25 visits and reports cited a standard. 6 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

  • Aug 13, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • Aug 4, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jun 4, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jun 3, 2026Self-reported incident1 standard cited
    • 746.4103(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person

      Based on evidence gathered during the course of the investigation, a child was released to an individual without the recording of identity.

      Corrected Jul 1, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • Mar 30, 2026Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      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.

      Corrected Apr 13, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • Feb 10, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • Feb 2, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
  • Oct 3, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • May 6, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Apr 29, 2025Inspection12 standards cited
    • 746.2507(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Activities for Toddlers - Provide Thinking Skills and Sensory Development

      Two classrooms were observed with not enough play equipment.

      Corrected Apr 29, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2209Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      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.

      Corrected Apr 29, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.3417(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Children Handwashing Before Eating

      Handwashing was not observed before children ate breakfast.

      Corrected Apr 29, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1605(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      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.

      Corrected Apr 29, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.801(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions

      Feeding instructions were not available for review for one infant.

      Corrected Apr 30, 2025

    • 746.2206(1)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - Infant Birth to 12 Months

      Only one opportunity for outdoor play was observed.

      Corrected May 2, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1205(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      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.

      Corrected Apr 29, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2417(2)(B)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

      Infants were observed in restrictive devices for over 15 minutes.

      Corrected Apr 29, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.3313(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used

      Menu was observed not being followed.

      Corrected Apr 29, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.3301(f)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play

      Water was not observed available during breakfast.

      Corrected Apr 29, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Required Personnel Records

      2 staff files were not available for review. 1 staff file was missing an affidavit and a preemployment affidavit.

      Corrected May 2, 2025

    • 746.2207(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      Infants ranging from 5 months to 12 months were observed watching t.v.

      Corrected Apr 29, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • Jun 17, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
  • May 31, 2024Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.2909(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway

      There was no space between the cots used by the children during nap time.

      Corrected Jun 3, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • Mar 25, 2024Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.3701(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      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.

      Corrected Mar 27, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • Mar 13, 2024Self-reported incidentNo standards cited

Cited standards by risk level

24 standards cited across 19 inspections, most recently Aug 13, 2026. All 24 shown are recorded as corrected.

  • High417%
  • Medium High1250%
  • Medium833%
  • Medium Low0
  • Low0
Visits with nothing cited
11 of 19 shown
Corrected at the visit
1 of 24 findings, 23 more corrected later
Most recent citation
Jun 3, 2026, 3 clean visits since

Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.

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