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New Horizons Learning Academy

5253 N 23rd St, McAllen, TX 785045.0· 23 reviews
licensed capacity
66
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2020

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About New Horizons Learning Academy

New Horizons Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in McAllen, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 30, 2020, for up to 66 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 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts 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
66 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 capacity66 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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

Infant

Center$144
Home daycare$131

Toddler

Center$136
Home daycare$126

Preschool

Center$133
Home daycare$124

School age

Center$126
Home daycare$120

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 Horizons Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
66 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2020
License number
#1690382
See the state's record

Summary

17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 17 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 5
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safety and hazards 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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See all 25 visits
  1. Aug 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity

      “The operation had 73 children in care at the operation, including 8 infants. The operations capacity is 66 due to limited outdoor space. *Children were picked up by parents/guardians and sent home during inspection*”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2026

  3. Jun 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 3, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.4103(b) - Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person

      “Based on evidence gathered during the course of the investigation, a child was released to an individual without the recording of identity.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2026

  5. Mar 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Ceiling tiles throughout the facility were observed with water damage. Vents were also observed covered in dust and debris.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2026

  6. Feb 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 2, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  8. Oct 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 29, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2206(1)(A) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - Infant Birth to 12 Months

      “Only one opportunity for outdoor play was observed.”

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating

      “Handwashing was not observed before children ate breakfast.”

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.3313(2) - Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used

      “Menu was observed not being followed.”

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “Infants ranging from 5 months to 12 months were observed watching t.v.”

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for

      “A child was observed alone down a hallway in the restroom and was asking for assistance with no caregiver around.”

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

      “Infants were observed in restrictive devices for over 15 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan

      “Activity plans were not posted in 3 classrooms. Activity plans were posted in 2 classrooms with a date of October 2024.”

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2507(2) - Activities for Toddlers - Provide Thinking Skills and Sensory Development

      “Two classrooms were observed with not enough play equipment.”

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions

      “Feeding instructions were not available for review for one infant.”

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

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

      “Infants were combined with older children. The youngest child was 5 months while the oldest was 5 years old.”

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “2 staff files were not available for review. 1 staff file was missing an affidavit and a preemployment affidavit.”

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025

    • 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 observed available during breakfast.”

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025

Show 15 earlier visits
  1. Jun 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 31, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway

      “There was no space between the cots used by the children during nap time.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2024

  3. Mar 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      “The electrical outlets did not have covers in a classroom used by children under the age of five years old. Corrected at Inspection: The covers were placed in the outlets.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2024

  4. Mar 13, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. Feb 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible

      “There were two infants asleep in a restrictive device (car seat). The infants were covered with a blanket.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024

  7. Feb 16, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

      “The operation failed to notify CCR within the required timeframe about an injury to a child that required treatment by a health care professional.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2024

    • 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

      “There were two infants unsupervised at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024

  8. Jun 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 5, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Two classrooms were observed with water stains on the ceiling tiles. There were staples on the carpet in a classroom. Note: The staples were removed from the carpet.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2023

  10. Feb 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Feb 6, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      “Four ceiling tiles in the operation were observed with water stains. The vents in one of the classrooms was observed with dust and debris.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “There was one caregiver caring for 19 children. The specified age for the group was 3 years old which allows 15 to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2023

  12. Feb 3, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  13. Jun 16, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The outdoor play area was observed with trash (multiple pieces of paper, leaves, pieces of broken chalk, and confetti). Corrected at Inspection: The playground floor was cleaned during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “Staff training records were not available for review for 3 caregivers.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2022

  14. Mar 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Mar 18, 2022VisitNo rules cited

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 Horizons Learning Academy

Is New Horizons Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 30, 2020.

When was New Horizons Learning Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.

Has New Horizons Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 8 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Horizons Learning Academy care for?

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

Does New Horizons Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are New Horizons Learning 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 Horizons Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 618-5437 to ask.

What is New Horizons Learning Academy's phone number?

(956) 618-5437.

Where is New Horizons Learning Academy?

5253 N 23rd St, McAllen, TX 78504. The nearest other daycare we list is Rhema's Learning Center, 0.4 miles away.

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