Home › TX › Mcallen › New Horizons Learning Academy
New Horizons Learning Academy
5253 N 23RD ST, Mcallen TX 78504-4010 · License #1690382 · Licensed Center
Contact
- Director
- Raisa Barrera
- Phone
- (956) 618-5437
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 5253 N 23RD ST, Mcallen TX 78504-4010 · Directions
Hours
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- Accepts child care subsidy
- Licensed for 66 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Apr 13, 2026
- Medium High
746.3417(1) · Children Handwashing Before Eating
Handwashing was not observed before children ate breakfast.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2025
- Medium
746.2207(a) · Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Infants ranging from 5 months to 12 months were observed watching t.v.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2025
- High
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.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2025
- Medium
746.2507(2) · Activities for Toddlers - Provide Thinking Skills and Sensory Development
Two classrooms were observed with not enough play equipment.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2025
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2025
- Medium
746.901 · Required Personnel Records
2 staff files were not available for review. 1 staff file was missing an affidavit and a preemployment affidavit.
Corrected by May 2, 2025
- Medium
746.2206(1)(A) · Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - Infant Birth to 12 Months
Only one opportunity for outdoor play was observed.
Corrected by May 2, 2025
- High
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.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2025
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2025
- Medium
746.3313(2) · Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used
Menu was observed not being followed.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2025
- Medium
746.801(2) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Feeding instructions were not available for review for one infant.
Corrected by Apr 30, 2025
- Medium
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.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2025
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Jun 3, 2024
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Mar 27, 2024
- High
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.
Corrected by Feb 20, 2024
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Jun 7, 2023
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Feb 6, 2023
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Feb 8, 2023
- Medium High
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 by Jun 16, 2022
- Medium
746.901 · Required Personnel Records
Staff training records were not available for review for 3 caregivers.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Mar 30, 2026 inspection noted: “Ceiling tiles throughout the facility were observed with water damage. Vents were also observed covered in dust and debris.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Apr 29, 2025 inspection noted: “Handwashing was not observed before children ate breakfast.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The May 31, 2024 inspection noted: “There was no space between the cots used by the children during nap time.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error