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FBC Academy

350 Highway 96 S, Silsbee, TX 77656 · Hardin County

FBC Academy is a licensed child care center in Silsbee, TX, licensed for up to 100 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1992. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 6 times. Inspectors recorded 14 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 14). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 6 centers in Silsbee and better than 3% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 3%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#5 of 6 centers in Silsbee
5High risk
6Medium High risk
2Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
14 citations from 6 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 2, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 2, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 4, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundDec 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 13, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 10, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety5
Training & qualifications3
Health & medication2
Other standards1
Staff ratios1
Background checks1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighDec 2, 2025InspectionOther standards
746.5533 carbon monoxide detection system installed §746.5533
The operation did not have a CO detector available.
Correction verified Dec 3, 2025
Medium HighDec 2, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
A current health inspection was not available.
Correction verified Dec 4, 2025
HighDec 4, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
A current fire inspection was not available.
Correction verified Dec 9, 2024
Medium HighDec 4, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
One caregiver was lacking current First Aid/CPR training. This caregiver was working with a group of children.
Correction verified Dec 20, 2024
Medium LowDec 4, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Criteria - Certificate §746.1317(c)(4)
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.
Correction verified Dec 20, 2024
Medium HighDec 6, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required §746.1309(d)
One caregiver did not have current training for children under 24 months of age. This caregiver was working with the infants in care.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2023
Medium HighDec 6, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
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.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2023
HighDec 6, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(12)
Three children's files were lacking complete emergency medical authorization information. One was lacking the medical facility information and two were lacking a signature.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2023
HighDec 6, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
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.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2023
MediumDec 6, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Five children's records were lacking a complete health statement. The health statement was signed by the parent but doctor information was missing.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2023
HighDec 6, 2023InspectionBackground checks
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone §745.621(a)(2)
Two new caregivers who were present did not have a background check submitted. These caregivers may not return until completed eligbility information is received.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2023
Medium HighDec 6, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
One child's file was lacking complete information for the emergency contact. The address was missing.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2023
MediumDec 6, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors §746.801(10)
Fire Safety documentation was not available.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2023
HighJan 10, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
A current fire inspection was not available.
Correction verified Jan 20, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity100 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-05:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu
Licensed sinceMay 5, 1992
DirectorLeah Spell
Phone4093852819
State operation #179378

Common questions

Does FBC Academy take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are FBC Academy’s hours?

7 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Thursday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does FBC Academy accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

Has FBC Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 4, 2024: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does FBC Academy compare with other daycares in Silsbee?

It is #5 of 6 centers in Silsbee by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 3% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was FBC Academy last inspected?

Jul 2, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 179378 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.