Daycare Safety RecordState inspection files for licensed child care, presented plainly

Texas records · CAMERON County · SAN BENITO

New Beginnings Daycare Center

Licensed Center in SAN BENITO, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued March 18, 2020

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
1571 E STENGER ST, SAN BENITO, TX 78586 4866
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
March 18, 2020
Operation number
1695658
Licensed capacity
73 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-05:30 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record12
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record3
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits3,752
Citations recorded24
Record coversMarch 1, 2022 – August 14, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High5
Medium High8
Medium9
Medium Low1
Low1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionAugust 14, 20261 citation recorded1 of 605 standards cited at this visit
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium
Director has completed 21 annual training hours for training cycle 6/1/25 to 5/31/26. Note: 9 hours are lacking to complete required annual training.

Correction verified by the state on August 17, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 23, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 16, 20254 citations recorded4 of 880 standards cited at this visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
Operation allowed two individuals to be present at the operation before receiving notice from Centralized Background Check Unit regarding individual's eligibility.

Correction verified by the state on September 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months RequiredRisk level: Medium High
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.

Correction verified by the state on September 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)Risk level: Medium Low
Three caregiver files are missing an Employment Affidavit Form 2985 and Form 2912.

Correction verified by the state on September 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of CompletionRisk level: Medium High
A caregiver's file does not have proof of education.

Correction verified by the state on September 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 10, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 223 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 13, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportMay 9, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 8, 20241 citation recorded1 of 213 standards cited at this visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
Operation allowed two individuals to be present at the operation before receiving notice from Centralized Background Check Unit regarding individual's eligibility.

Correction verified by the state on May 13, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 13, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMarch 2, 20241 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
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.

Correction verified by the state on March 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 28, 20232 citations recorded2 of 8 standards cited at this visit
746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating TimesRisk level: Medium
Written Operational Policies have not been updated.

Correction verified by the state on December 4, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium
Four staff members are missing the following on file: TB test.

Correction verified by the state on December 4, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 13, 20238 citations recorded8 of 618 standards cited at this visit
746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating TimesRisk level: Medium
Written Operational Policies have not been updated.

Correction verified by the state on November 28, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.301(2) - Notification of Change in SpaceRisk level: Medium
Observed that classooom # 1 and classsroom # 5 are not set up for children to use during business hours.

Correction verified by the state on November 28, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium
Children's Product annual certification is not current.

Correction verified by the state on November 28, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium
There is no supporting documentation that a fire drill was conducted in September and October 2023.

Correction verified by the state on November 28, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyRisk level: Medium High
Two staff members are not current with transportation training.

Correction verified by the state on November 28, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean SurfaceRisk level: Medium High
Observed a torn mat that is use for diaper changing.

Correction verified by the state on November 28, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months RequiredRisk level: Medium High
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.

Correction verified by the state on November 28, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium
Four staff members are missing the following on file: Employment Affidavit and TB test.

Correction verified by the state on November 28, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportApril 14, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 12, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 6 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 28, 20225 citations recorded5 of 584 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
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)

Correction verified by the state on January 12, 2023.

746.4505 - Storage for Individual BelongingsRisk level: Medium
There were napping mats and blankets all piled up on a table in the preschool room. (pictures on file)

Correction verified by the state on January 12, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on FileRisk level: High
There were 2 infants who were sleeping and were covered with blankets. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the blankets were removed.)(Pictures on file)

Correction verified by the state on January 12, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2427 - AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the InfantRisk level: High
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)

Correction verified by the state on January 12, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4201 - Indoor Space RequirementRisk level: Medium High
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.)

Correction verified by the state on January 12, 2023.

InspectionMarch 1, 20222 citations recorded2 of 603 standards cited at this visit
746.607 - Signed Admission FormRisk level: Low
There was a children's admission form that was not signed by the parent.

Correction verified by the state on March 24, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High
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.)

Corrected at the time of inspection.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.