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New Beginnings Daycare Center

1571 E Stenger St, San Benito, TX 78586 · Cameron County
Accepts child care subsidies

New Beginnings Daycare Center is a licensed child care center in San Benito, TX, licensed for up to 73 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2020. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 24 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (6 of 24). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 4% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #17 of 17 centers in San Benito and better than 8% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 8%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#17 of 17 centers in San Benito
5High risk
8Medium High risk
9Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
1Low risk
24 citations from 12 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 14, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 14, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundSep 23, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 10, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 13, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 9, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 8, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 13, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 2, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 28, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundNov 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 14, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 12, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 28, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 1, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork6
Staff ratios6
Training & qualifications5
Building & playground safety3
Sleep safety2
Health & medication1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

MediumAug 14, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
Director has completed 21 annual training hours for training cycle 6/1/25 to 5/31/26. Note: 9 hours are lacking to complete required annual training.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2026
Medium HighSep 16, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion §746.1107(2)
A caregiver's file does not have proof of education.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2025
Medium LowSep 16, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.901(4)
Three caregiver files are missing an Employment Affidavit Form 2985 and Form 2912.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2025
Medium HighSep 16, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required §746.1309(d)
A caregiver supervising children under 24 months does not have the following training: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome(SIDS); and Understanding early childhood brain development.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2025
HighSep 16, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
Operation allowed two individuals to be present at the operation before receiving notice from Centralized Background Check Unit regarding individual's eligibility.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2025
HighMay 8, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
Operation allowed two individuals to be present at the operation before receiving notice from Centralized Background Check Unit regarding individual's eligibility.
Correction verified May 13, 2024
HighMar 2, 2024Found during an investigationStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
Deficiency is not related to investigation: Operation allowed two individuals to be present at the operation before receiving notice from Centralized Background Check Unit regarding inidividual's eligibility.
Correction verified Mar 25, 2024
MediumNov 28, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Operating Times §746.501(a)(1)
Written Operational Policies have not been updated.
Correction verified Dec 4, 2023
MediumNov 28, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Four staff members are missing the following on file: TB test.
Correction verified Dec 4, 2023
MediumNov 13, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
Children's Product annual certification is not current.
Correction verified Nov 28, 2023
Medium HighNov 13, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
Observed a torn mat that is use for diaper changing.
Correction verified Nov 28, 2023
Medium HighNov 13, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
Two staff members are not current with transportation training.
Correction verified Nov 28, 2023
Medium HighNov 13, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required §746.1309(d)
Two staff member who provide care for children under 24 months are missing one hour of the following trainingj topics: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; Understanding and using safe practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome; Undersanding early childhood brain development.
Correction verified Nov 28, 2023
MediumNov 13, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
There is no supporting documentation that a fire drill was conducted in September and October 2023.
Correction verified Nov 28, 2023
MediumNov 13, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Four staff members are missing the following on file: Employment Affidavit and TB test.
Correction verified Nov 28, 2023
MediumNov 13, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Operating Times §746.501(a)(1)
Written Operational Policies have not been updated.
Correction verified Nov 28, 2023
MediumNov 13, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Notification of Change in Space §746.301(2)
Observed that classooom # 1 and classsroom # 5 are not set up for children to use during business hours.
Correction verified Nov 28, 2023
Medium HighDec 28, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Indoor Space Requirement §746.4201
There are 2 classrooms inside the building which are licensed and are now being used as storage rooms and not ready for children. (Pictures on file.)
Correction verified Jan 12, 2023
MediumDec 28, 2022InspectionOther standards
Storage for Individual Belongings §746.4505
There were napping mats and blankets all piled up on a table in the preschool room. (pictures on file)
Correction verified Jan 12, 2023
HighDec 28, 2022InspectionSleep safety
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File §746.2428
There were 2 infants who were sleeping and were covered with blankets. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the blankets were removed.)(Pictures on file)
Correction verified Jan 12, 2023
HighDec 28, 2022InspectionSleep safety
AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant §746.2427
There were 2 infants who were not asleep on their backs. One was asleep in a swing and another was asleep in a bouncer which was inside a crib. (Pictures on file)
Correction verified Jan 12, 2023
Medium HighDec 28, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
There were 6 infants in care however 1 caregiver or the other would walk out of the classroom and leave the other alone with the 6 infants. (Both caregivers finally stayed in the classroom)
Correction verified Jan 12, 2023
LowMar 1, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Signed Admission Form §746.607
There was a children's admission form that was not signed by the parent.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2022
Medium HighMar 1, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Out of the records reviewed, two had incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as parent was contacted for missing information.)
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity73 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMar 18, 2020
DirectorNatalia Rodriguez
Phone9562764413
State operation #1695658

Common questions

Does New Beginnings Daycare Center take infants?

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

What are New Beginnings Daycare Center’s hours?

6:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does New Beginnings Daycare Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does New Beginnings Daycare Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask New Beginnings Daycare Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Cameron area, which includes San Benito, is $41.00 a day for infants, $39.80 a day for toddlers and $38.80 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has New Beginnings Daycare Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 16, 2025: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does New Beginnings Daycare Center compare with other daycares in San Benito?

It is #17 of 17 centers in San Benito by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 8% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was New Beginnings Daycare Center last inspected?

Aug 14, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 1695658 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.