Licensed center · San Benito, TX
New Beginnings Daycare Center
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today
- Capacity 73
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
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- Hours
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 73 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 4 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 73 children
Accepts child care assistance
School-age care
Before-school care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Part-time care
Transportation to and from school
Field trips
Location and nearby daycares
1571 E Stenger St, San Benito, TX 78586 · Cameron County · 21 licensed daycares in 78586
Capacity rank 6 of 21 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
- 1695658
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- March 2020
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
12 inspections on record, most recent Aug 14, 2026. 7 of 15 visits and reports cited a standard. 3 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.
- Aug 14, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- Sep 23, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Sep 16, 2025Inspection4 standards cited
- 746.901(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Three caregiver files are missing an Employment Affidavit Form 2985 and Form 2912.
Corrected Sep 19, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1309(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Sep 19, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
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.
Corrected Sep 16, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1107(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
A caregiver's file does not have proof of education.
Corrected Sep 19, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.901(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
- Oct 10, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
- May 13, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
- May 9, 2024Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
May 8, 2024Inspection1 standard cited
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
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.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
- Mar 13, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
Mar 2, 2024Self-reported incident1 standard cited
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
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.
Corrected Mar 22, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
Nov 28, 2023Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Personnel Records
Four staff members are missing the following on file: TB test.
Corrected Dec 8, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.501(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Written Operational Policies have not been updated.
Corrected Dec 4, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Nov 13, 2023Inspection8 standards cited
- 746.3503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Observed a torn mat that is use for diaper changing.
Corrected Nov 13, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.501(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Written Operational Policies have not been updated.
Corrected Nov 29, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.301(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Notification of Change in Space
Observed that classooom # 1 and classsroom # 5 are not set up for children to use during business hours.
Corrected Nov 17, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Personnel Records
Four staff members are missing the following on file: Employment Affidavit and TB test.
Corrected Nov 22, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5205(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documentation of Drills
There is no supporting documentation that a fire drill was conducted in September and October 2023.
Corrected Nov 17, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1316(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Two staff members are not current with transportation training.
Corrected Nov 22, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4135(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's Product annual certification is not current.
Corrected Nov 17, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1309(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Nov 20, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Apr 14, 2023Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
- Jan 12, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
Dec 28, 2022Inspection5 standards cited
- 746.2427Texas HHSC risk level: High
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)
Corrected Dec 28, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4505Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Storage for Individual Belongings
There were napping mats and blankets all piled up on a table in the preschool room. (pictures on file)
Corrected Jan 6, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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)
Corrected Dec 28, 2022
- 746.4201Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.)
Corrected Jan 6, 2023
- 746.2428Texas HHSC risk level: High
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)
Corrected Dec 28, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2427Texas HHSC risk level: High
Cited standards by risk level
23 standards cited across 12 inspections, most recently Aug 14, 2026. All 23 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High522%
- Medium High835%
- Medium835%
- Medium Low14%
- Low14%
- Visits with nothing cited
- 6 of 12 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 1 of 23 findings, 22 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Sep 16, 2025, 2 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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