New Foundation Christian Academy
1101 Catherine Dr, Alice, TX
Academy for Kids
- licensed capacity
- 37
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2005
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About
About Academy for Kids
Academy for Kids is a licensed child care center in Alice, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 10, 2005, for up to 37 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, Open 24 hours.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 37 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 37 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Academy for Kids has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Jim Wells County has a median price of $144 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$153
Home daycare$138
Toddler
Center$144
Home daycare$133
Preschool
Center$140
Home daycare$131
School age
Center$133
Home daycare$125
State record
Inspection reports for Academy for Kids
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 37 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2005
- License number
- #853340
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 5, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
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.
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- Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
“The written operation policies did not have procedures for supporting inclusive services to child with special needs.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Two caregivers and one director were missing the required annual training for medication.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2025
746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
“The written operation policy was missing the criteria that will be used to determine extreme weather conditions.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025
- Apr 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 27, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.2607(4) - Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Provide Large Muscle Development
“The playground equipment observed was not age appropriate for the Pre-kinder children.”
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2023
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“One of the three staff files reviewed did not have documentation of annual training hours.”
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2023
Apr 11, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“On the concrete play area next to the elevated playground, there is an area that poses a tripping hazard . The area in question is protruding concrete and medal.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2023
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“Two staff did not have current First Aid/CPR.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2023
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“The monthly Fire drill and Carbon Monoxide testing records were not maintined and available for review at the time of the Monitoring Inspectrion.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2023
746.2607(4) - Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Provide Large Muscle Development
“The playground equipment observed was not age appropriate for the Pre-kinder children.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2023
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Annual Fire Inspection issued April 8th, 2022 has expired.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2023
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“One of the three staff files reviewed did not have documentation of annual training hours.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2023
May 2, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“One personnel file was not current with first-aid and CPR.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Academy for Kids
Is Academy for Kids licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 10, 2005.
When was Academy for Kids last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Academy for Kids had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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.
How many children can Academy for Kids care for?
37, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Academy for Kids accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Academy for Kids' hours?
Monday to Friday, Open 24 hours. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Academy for Kids cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 668-4630 to ask.
What is Academy for Kids' phone number?
(361) 668-4630.
Where is Academy for Kids?
1108 Lucille St, Alice, TX 78332. The nearest other daycare we list is New Foundation Christian Academy, 0.2 miles away.