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New Foundation Christian Academy

1101 Catherine Dr, Alice, TX 78332
licensed capacity
55
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$153
year first permitted
2021

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About New Foundation Christian Academy

New Foundation Christian Academy is a licensed child care center in Alice, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 15, 2021, for up to 55 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
55 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity55 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

New Foundation Christian Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Jim Wells County has a median price of $153 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.
Jim Wells County medians, full time, per week

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

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 New Foundation Christian Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
55 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2021
License number
#1716858
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 10 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Food and nutrition 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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  1. Jun 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 20, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

      “One out of the four staff records monitored did not have current first aid training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “The operation did not conduct the following emergency practices: severe weather, shelter in place, and lock down drill for the 4th time in 2025 and the fire drill for the months of October, November, and December of 2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

      “One out of the four staff records monitored did not have current CPR training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

      “Two out of four staff records monitored did not have the affidavit form 2912.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026

  4. Oct 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “Caregiver supervising a group of children was observed outside the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025

  6. Sep 2, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “There is a tree stump of approximately 4-7 inches in height in the playground. The surrounding area of the tree stump is uneven, making it a tripping hazard. The center's wall on the back of the building, on the side of the outdoor playground has a removable piece measuring 22" by 37." The piece was detached from the wall exposing the underground of the building to the children's playground. This posed a safety hazard as the area where the missing piece is located is within childrens' reach.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach

      “Diaper changing supplies were within reach in the pre-k, and toddler class.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “There was trash in the outside playground. In one of the restrooms, there was trash on the floor, next to the toilet paper.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025

  7. Aug 27, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

      “Incident report was not provided to parent of a child who had its nails cut at the operation and was cut as a result.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when she cut a child's nails, and it resulted in child getting a cut in a finger.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025

  8. Jun 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 29, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

      “Two out of the six staff records monitored did not have current first aid and cpr training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium risk

      746.1615 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing

      “At arrival time, the opening ratio was observed to exceed the ratio limit and includ infants in care for more than an hour.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “One out of the six children's records monitored did not have an immunization record.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date

      “One medication monitored did not have the original container.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      “At arrival time, the three year old classroom was observed to have infants and children with more than a 18 month gap in age. The youngest child was observed to be 4 months old and the oldest was 4 years of age.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “In the infant classroom, chemicals were observed to be within reach to children at the sink they use to wash their hands. In the toddler classroom, a radio with a cord plugged in the outlet was observed to be with in reach of the children and is a pull/fall hazard.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Three out of the six staff records reviewed, did not have the required annual safety trainings.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “In the 3 year old classroom children were observed to be running around in the room and the caregiver did not redirect behavior. 1 child observed slapping another child. Children observed climbing furniture and hiding underneath. Children dropped food and ate the food off the floor and one child was observed taking out an electric safety plug from an outlet and attempted to stick his finger inside. One child was observed feeding an infant child food that was on the floor.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records

      “The outdoor playground safety checklist was not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025

  10. May 29, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4003(a)(5) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors

      “The first Aid Kit was missing Scissors.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year

      “Shelter in Place/ Sever Weather Drils or Lock-Down Drills have not been conducted.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2024

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play

      “Water was not made available while the chidlren were outside playing.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired

      “Expired Neosporin was in the First Aid Kit. This was corrected when removed from the first Aid Kit.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “From January 1st 2024 until May 29th 2024, fire drills have not been conduced monthly.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2607(4) - Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Provide Large Muscle Development

      “The Pre-Kinder children do not have age appropriate outdoor play equipment.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2024

Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Aug 3, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      “The annual fire inspection on file expired on April 8, 2022. The operation did not submit the required fire inspection by the required compliance date. This is a re-cite.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2023

  2. Jul 7, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      “The annual fire inspection on file expired on April 8, 2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “Of the 3 children's files reviewed, two did not have this section completely filled out with the required information. Either the name, address and or phone number was not listed.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “One of the 3 children's files reviewed, one did not have the Providers Health Statement section of the Admissions Form completed.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

      “Name and address of the alternate shelter away from the center is not included in the Emergency Preparedness Plan. This was corrected when the director added the name and address of the shelter to the relocation alternate shelter plan.”

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Jul 15, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

      “Cots in two classrooms had numbers, however, operation did not have a number/child assignment map available.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2022

  4. Jun 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 9, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jan 20, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing

      “Three staff did not have current first aid/CPR training. One did not have any first aid/CPR training. Two staff's certificates expired June 18, 2021.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit

      “One staff did not have an affidavit and has been employed since October 2021.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 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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Questions about New Foundation Christian Academy

Is New Foundation Christian Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 15, 2021.

When was New Foundation Christian Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has New Foundation Christian Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 6 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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 Foundation Christian Academy care for?

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

Does New Foundation Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are New Foundation Christian Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does New Foundation Christian Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 396-4592 to ask.

What is New Foundation Christian Academy's phone number?

(361) 396-4592.

Where is New Foundation Christian Academy?

1101 Catherine Dr, Alice, TX 78332. The nearest other daycare we list is Prodigy Child Academy, 0.2 miles away.

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