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804 S 17th St, Temple, TX
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A New Day Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Temple, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 24, 2018, for up to 336 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, full-time care, pre-k and summer camp. It lists weekly tuition from $85 to $215.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 36 visits in the last 3 years and cited 35 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 Weeks to PreK 4 Years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, full-time care, pre-k and summer camp |
| Approach | STEM / STEAM |
| Curriculum | Frog Street |
| Enrichment | Music |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | CCS |
| Transportation | Transportation (van) |
| Licensed capacity | 336 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
A New Day Learning Academy lists weekly tuition from $85 to $215. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Bell County has a median price of $133 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| 5-12 years | $85 |
| 5-12 years, Full-Day | $150 |
| 5-12 years, including van | $120 |
| 5-12 years, Part Day - less than 6 hours | $105 |
| 13-23 mths, 2-4 years, Full-Day | $195 |
| 13-23 mths, 2-4 years, Part Day - less than 6 hours | $125 |
| Infants, Full-Day | $215 |
| Infants, Part Day - less than 6 hours | $145 |
| Registration Fee | $75 |
State record
36 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 13 of 36 visits · 35 rules in all · 35 corrected
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“During an investigation it was found that a child was able to leave the classroom and hide from the caregivers. The child was missing for up to 10 minutes according to the information received from the opreation.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2026
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“During an investigation it was found that a child was able to get out of the classroom and the operation staff could not find the child for a few minutes. The child was hiding in the hallway when found.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2026
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“During an inspection it was found that a caregiver was caring for children without a cleared background check. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation. An administrative penalty will be imposed in the amount of 100% of the daily maximum per statute, HRC 42.078(a-2). A person cannot have access to the children in care before FBI fingerprint results have cleared. While results are pending a person may attend orientation and preserve training as long as they do not have contact with the children in care. Due to this deficiency the director of the operation cannot provide training to themselves or staff for two years preceding this administrative penalty.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Observed children files and 3 children files were missing health statements or did not check that the child had been seen within the last 12 months and they had 12 months to get the health statement to the daycare.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“Observed 4 staff files, the following trainings were missing from the files, Communicable diseases, Food allergies, Building and physical premises, Hazardous materials, administering medication, Age appropriate curriculum. Two caregivers were missing SIDS, shaken baby syndrom and early childhood development.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“One classroom said thqt they had 9 children but they only had 8 children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2025
746.2427 - AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
“During my inspection, I observed a caregiver get up and turn an infant on their back. I asked the caregiver if the infant can roll over on their own and the caregiver said no., I asked how the infant got on their stomach and the caregiver apologized. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2025
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“There were 13 children ages 2 years old in a classroom with 2 caregivers. One caregiver took one child to the bathroom down the hallways and left the other caregiver in the classroom with 12 children which placed the classroom out of ratio by 1 child. This was corrected when the caregiver came back to the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2025
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“Observed multiple bottles with no names on them. I spoke with the caregivers about the child's names needing to be on the bottles.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2025
746.2427 - AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
“Observed 2 infants sleeping on their stomachs, Licensing asked the caregiver if the infants rolled over on their own and the caregiver stated that they could not roll by themselves. I explained that the infants must be placed to sleep on their backs and not on their stomachs. The caregiver rolled both infants to their backs. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2025
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Two teachers went inside of the room and did not realize that one of their children were still outside for about 1 1/2 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2025
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“Observed 7 employee files out of 24. Three employees did not have first aid or CPR certificates to view.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025
746.3807(1) - Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
“Observed a bottle of tylenol in the reach of the children in the classroom. This was corrected when the bucket with the medicine was put up higher.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2025
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“Observed the emergency practices form and the fire extinguisher has not been inspected monthly.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2025
746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
“Observed 7 staff files and 3 were missing affidavits. The affidavit form was emailed to the operation.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2025
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“Observed a changing mat with multiple rips, this was corrected when the mat was removed from the changing table.”
Corrected during the visit
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Observed 10 children files and 7 children were missing health statements.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Observed a concrete pole laying on the ground. Also observed the under pinning of the portable building exposed leaving access to under the building. Observed multiple ant hills on two playgrounds.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2025
746.201(5) - Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report
“During a DFPS investigation, it was found that the operation staff was notified of possible abuse against a child in care and the operation did not report to licensing.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2025
746.307(a) - Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
“During a DPFS investigation, it was found that the operation staff was notified of possible abuse of a child in care and the parent of the child was not notified immediately.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2025
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“The music room had a set of outlets that were not covered. Caregiver covered outlets when requested.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078. A 3-month-old infant was in the crib asleep on his back with a bib on and a pacifier hooked to it.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2024
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“The playground had large cracks that could injure a child if their foot went into it. There was no mulch or soft cushion under the spinning top.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2025
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“There were outlets in the pre-k room that did not have covers. This was corrected during the inspection when outlet covers were placed in the outlets.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“Several parents and children (x7) reported to CCR and stated that there was yelling, grabbing, and smacking children's hands occurring by caregivers at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2024
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
“Parents and children (x5) stated in interviews that children were called teased or were ignored by caregivers when bullying by other children occurred.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2024
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
“Of 10 children's records reviewed, 5 were missing required written health statements.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2024
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“Out of 10 personnel records reviewed, 3 staff members did not have current certification in First Aid and CPR.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2024
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“Of 10 children's records reviewed, 5 were missing authorization for emergency medical care.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2024
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Out of 10 personnel records reviewed, all 10 were missing notarized affidavits, 7 were missing education qualifications, and 4 were missing photo IDs.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2024
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“While caregivers had required training in child development, caregivers were missing training in Emergency Preparedness, Communicable Disease, Food Allergies, Building Safety, and Hazardous Materials.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2024
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
“Of 10 children's records reviewed, 5 were missing required written health statements.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2024
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“Out of 10 personnel records reviewed, 3 staff members did not have current certification in First Aid and CPR.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2024
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“Of 10 children's records reviewed, 5 were missing authorization for emergency medical care.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2024
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Out of 10 personnel records reviewed, all 10 were missing notarized affidavits, 7 were missing education qualifications, and 4 were missing photo IDs.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2024
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“While caregivers had required training in child development, caregivers were missing training in Emergency Preparedness, Communicable Disease, Food Allergies, Building Safety, and Hazardous Materials.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2024
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
“During a DFPS investigation, it was found toddler caregivers are only changing diapers twice per day.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2024
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“During a DFPS investigation, cleaning supplies were observed accessible to children in the toddler classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2024
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
“During a DFPS investigation, it was found a child sustained a minor injury requiring first aid and parents were not notified.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2024
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“During a DFPS investigation, outlets were observed uncovered in the toddler classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2024
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“There was an outlet without a safety cover in the four-year-old room. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver placed a safety cover on the outlet.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
“In three classrooms, caregivers were washing cups and bottles in the same sink that children and caregivers used to wash their hands. This was corrected at inspection when the director had the caregivers send the bottles and cups to the kitchen for cleaning.”
Corrected during the visit
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Observed 3 employee files, the following items are missing from the files; Two caregivers who work with infant age children were missing trainings ins SIDS, Shaken Baby syndrom, early childhood brain development, abuse and neglect. One caregiver had an expired first aid/CPR card that expired 5/2023. The other caregiver did not have proof of first aid/CPR.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2023
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“Observed 6 children records the following items were missing. All 6 files were missing health statements Two files were missing the emergency medical care information Two files did not have the operational policies recieved section checked off and Three files needed updated immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2023
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“I observed a gate to the playground broken where it cannot be used to close the playground in. There was also a piece of wooden material that had fallen off the fence.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2023
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“During an investigation it was discovered that the operation had not completed fire drills for multiple months.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2023
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Observed a volunteer in a classroom with children without a current cleared background check. This was corrected when the person left the operation and a new background check was put in.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2023
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Observed a caregiver in the classroom caring for children without a cleared background check. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2023
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“Observed a caregiver in the classroom with children that had conditions to their background check that they could not be left alone with the children. This was corrected when another caregiver came into the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2023
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child neglected. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2023
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“During an investigation it was discovered that a child was left on the operations transportation vehicle for around 2 hours.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2023
746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
“During a walk-through of the outdoor active play space and equipment, children ages 3 - 4 years old were observed using equipment manufactured for children ages 5 - 12 years old. All of the children were removed from the equipment when addressed.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2023
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
“During a walk-through of the infant classroom, a dish, bowl of water and a dish towel was observed in the infant handwashing sink. The items were removed from the infant sink when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“There were no infant feeding instructions available for review for any infants not yet ready for table food. This was determined after a review of the infant subchapter.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2022
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“There was no food allergy emergency plan available for review for a child enrolled in care that has been medically diagnosed with a food allergy.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 24, 2018.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 36 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 35 rules across 13 of 36 visits in the last 3 years; 35 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
336, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
Weekly tuition from $85 to $215, as it lists it.
(254) 727-4031.
510 E Avenue J, Temple, TX 76504. The nearest other daycare we list is First United Methodist Church, 0.7 miles away.