Dana Lea LeJeune
Orange, TX 77632 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Donnas New Begininz Academy
- licensed capacity
- 119
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $135
- year first permitted
- 2014
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About
About Donnas New Begininz Academy
Donnas New Begininz Academy is a licensed child care center in Orange, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 20, 2014, for up to 119 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 119 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 119 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Donnas New Begininz Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Orange County has a median price of $135 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$135
Home daycare$124
Toddler
Center$128
Home daycare$119
Preschool
Center$125
Home daycare$118
School age
Center$120
Home daycare$113
State record
Inspection reports for Donnas New Begininz Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 119 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2014
- License number
- #1537986
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 22, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Records and paperwork 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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- Oct 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 23, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2025
- Oct 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 13, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Donnas New Begininz Academy
Is Donnas New Begininz Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 20, 2014.
When was Donnas New Begininz Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on October 22, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Donnas New Begininz Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Donnas New Begininz Academy care for?
119, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Donnas New Begininz Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Donnas New Begininz Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Donnas New Begininz Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (409) 883-0667 to ask.
What is Donnas New Begininz Academy's phone number?
(409) 883-0667.
Where is Donnas New Begininz Academy?
3807 Meeks Dr, Orange, TX 77632. The nearest other daycare we list is North Orange Baptist Church YMCA, 0.7 miles away.