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FBC Academy

350 Highway 96 S, Silsbee, TX 77656
licensed capacity
100
open each week
4 days
a week, county median
$135
year first permitted
1992

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About

About FBC Academy

FBC Academy is a licensed child care center in Silsbee, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 5, 1992, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with preschool.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-based

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: two-and-a-half-year-old through twelfth grade
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
FridayNot listed
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Two-and-a-half-year-old through twelfth grade
ProgramsPreschool
ApproachFaith-based (First Baptist Church of Silsbee)
StaffThe majority of our educators hold college degrees
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

FBC Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hardin 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.
Hardin County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for FBC Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1992
License number
#179378
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Records and paperwork 2

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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  1. Jul 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 2, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5533 - 746.5533 carbon monoxide detection system installed

      “The operation did not have a CO detector available.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “A current health inspection was not available.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2025

  3. Dec 4, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “A current fire inspection was not available.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “One caregiver was lacking current First Aid/CPR training. This caregiver was working with a group of children.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium Low risk

      746.1317(c)(4) - Training Criteria - Certificate

      “Training certificates were not available for the annual traiining hours due for caregivers and the Director. The Director stated that annual training has been completed.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024

  4. Dec 6, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “One caregiver who was present did have complete eligibility notification. This caregiver was caring for children in a classroom. An FBI fingerprint has not been completed. This caregiver may not be present until this is completed.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “The following safety hazards were observed: Two picnic tables were observed broken on the playground. The benches were coming apart and could cause a pinching hazard. The small drain cap by the entrance to the playground poses a tripping hazard. This should be covered to ensure it is inaccessible to the children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

      “Fire Safety documentation was not available.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2023

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      “Three children's files were lacking complete emergency medical authorization information. One was lacking the medical facility information and two were lacking a signature.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

      “One caregiver did not have current training for children under 24 months of age. This caregiver was working with the infants in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2023

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

      “Two new caregivers who were present did not have a background check submitted. These caregivers may not return until completed eligbility information is received.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “One child's file was lacking complete information for the emergency contact. The address was missing.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “Five children's records were lacking a complete health statement. The health statement was signed by the parent but doctor information was missing.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2023

  5. Dec 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 10, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “A current fire inspection was not available.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2022

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about FBC Academy

Is FBC Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 5, 1992.

When was FBC Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has FBC Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 FBC Academy care for?

100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does FBC Academy accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are FBC Academy's hours?

Monday to Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does FBC Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (409) 385-2819 to ask.

What is FBC Academy's phone number?

(409) 385-2819.

Where is FBC Academy?

350 Highway 96 S, Silsbee, TX 77656. The nearest other daycare we list is Younger Years, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).