Pup Academy Staff Daycare
6249 Buffalo Gap Rd, Abilene, TX
New Beginnings Childcare Academy
- licensed capacity
- 106
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $124
- year first permitted
- 2015
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About
About New Beginnings Childcare Academy
New Beginnings Childcare Academy is a licensed child care center in Abilene, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 10, 2015, for up to 106 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 24 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 106 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Thursday | 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Friday | 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 106 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
New Beginnings Childcare Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Taylor County has a median price of $124 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$124
Home daycare$113
Toddler
Center$117
Home daycare$108
Preschool
Center$114
Home daycare$107
School age
Center$108
Home daycare$102
State record
Inspection reports for New Beginnings Childcare Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 106 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2015
- License number
- #1546121
Summary
24 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 24 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 8
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safe sleep 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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- Aug 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 5, 2026Complaint investigation5 rules cited
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“It was determined through the review of video footage during the DFPS investigation that a caregiver did not wash a child's hands after diapering the child.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2026
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
“It was determined through the review of video footage during the DFPS investigation that a caregiver did not sanitize the diaper changing surface after diapering a child.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2026
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“It was determined through the course of the DFPS investigation that the operation did not notify a parent immediately of a situation that placed a child at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2026
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
“It was determined through the DFPS investigation that a child was left unsupervised outside for a period of 22 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2026
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“It was determined through the review of video footage during the DFPS investigation that a caregiver did not wash their hands after diapering a child.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2026
- Jun 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 2, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“It was determined through the course of DFPS investigation that the operation did not notify parents immediately of 2 children that were involved in a situation that placed the children at risk for injury or harm.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2026
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
“It was determined through the course of the DFPS investigation that 2 children in care exited the premises of the daycare unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2026
- Apr 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 23, 2026Visit3 rules cited
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“Through the review of video surveillance, a caregiver was observed open handed hitting a child on their arm in an effort to discipline the child.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2026
746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
“Through the review of video surveillance, it was determined that a 2-year-old child was made to sit in time out for a period of 16 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2026
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“Through the review a video surveillance a caregiver was observed using their personal cell phone to take selfies, text and watch videos while supervising children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2026
- Mar 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 3, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
“Through the review of video surveillance, it was determined that a caregiver forced a child to lay down to rest by pushing down on the child's chest in an effort to make the child lay on their mat.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2026
Show 22 earlier visits
- Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 6, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
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
“It was determined through the course of the investigation that a child in care was left unattended on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025
- Nov 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“A 4 month old was observed sleeping in the crib on a boppy pillow. This was corrected at inspection when the boppy pillow was removed from the crib bringing the operation into compliance.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025
Oct 15, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“It was determined through the course of the investigation that the infant room has not maintained proper ratio.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“It was determined through video surveillance that a caregiver in the infant room was using their cell phone for personal use while supervising infants alone.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“An 6 month old infant was observed sleeping in a swing. This was corrected at inspection when the infant was moved to their crib bringing the operation into compliance.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025
Sep 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation had not conducted a fire drill since July 2025.This was corrected at inspection when the operation conducted a fire drill bringing the operation into compliance.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“2 infants in the infant room were not buckled into the kidney bean toddler table. This was corrected at inspection when the children were buckled in.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“2 caregiver files reviewed, that have been employed longer than 90 days, did not have a current CPR certification.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2025
- Aug 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“A caregiver in the 4 yr old room stated there were 18 children in the classroom when there were 17 children in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
May 1, 2024Visit2 rules cited
746.3703(b) - No Alcohol or Controlled Substances Consumed
“It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver consumed alcohol on the premises of the daycare.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
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
“It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver was under the influence of alcohol while supervising children alone for approximately 1 hour.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
- Dec 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation was lacking an updated annual health inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2023
Dec 28, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Infant feeding instructions for infants not yet on table food were not updated in the 30 day required time frame.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2022
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“A fire drill was not documented for the month of November 2022. This was corrected at inspection when the center conducted a fire drill during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The loose-fill surfacing under the playground structure was not maintained at a depth of at least 6 inches.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2022
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“A child that has a food allergy to eggs was lacking an emergency allergy plan signed by both the parent and the physician. There is no documentation in the child's file that indicates the child is no longer allergic to eggs.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2022
- May 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 31, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
“In the infant room ages 10-17 months old did not have their hands washed prior to eating lunch.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2022
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“A food allergy plan was not available for a child who has a doctor diagnosed food allergy to spinach.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2022
Oct 27, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
“One caregiver did not have her 24 annual training hours completed.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2021
- Oct 6, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 16, 2021Visit2 rules cited
746.307(b)(3) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“A child was left on the playground for a brief period of time and the parent was not notified until two and half hours later.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2021
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“A two year old child was left unattended on the playground for approximately a minute and a 1/2. He was unharmed and brought back inside by a caregiver to rejoin his group.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about New Beginnings Childcare Academy
Is New Beginnings Childcare Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 10, 2015.
When was New Beginnings Childcare Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 24 visits in the last 3 years.
Has New Beginnings Childcare Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 10 of 24 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 New Beginnings Childcare Academy care for?
106, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does New Beginnings Childcare Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are New Beginnings Childcare Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does New Beginnings Childcare Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (325) 437-4359 to ask.
What is New Beginnings Childcare Academy's phone number?
(325) 437-4359.
Where is New Beginnings Childcare Academy?
3451 Silver Oaks Dr, Abilene, TX 79606.