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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- 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
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
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
Location and nearby daycares
5253 N 23rd St, Mcallen, TX 78504 · Hidalgo County · 28 licensed daycares in 78504
Capacity rank 14 of 28 in this ZIP
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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
- 746.4103(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- 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
- 746.2507(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- 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
- 746.2909(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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
- 746.3701(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- 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.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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