Fbc Academy

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

14cited violations

11serious

6inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 100
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-05:00 PM
Director / administrator: Leah Spell
Phone: (409) 385-2819
Regulated since: May 5, 1992
HHSC IDs: Operation 98951 · number 179378
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Supervision & ratios 1
Safety & premises 6
Staff background & training 5
Records & paperwork 1
Other 1

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2025	2	2	Supervision & ratios (1), Other (1)
2024	3	2	Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2)
2023	8	6	Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (1)
2022	1	1	Safety & premises (1)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jul 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 2, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  A current health inspection was not available.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-12. Correction verified 2025-12-04.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation did not have a CO detector available.
  
  HHSC 746.5533 — 746.5533 carbon monoxide detection system installed
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-12. Correction verified 2025-12-03.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 4, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  One caregiver was lacking current First Aid/CPR training. This caregiver was working with a group of children.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-20. Correction verified 2024-12-20.
- Staff background & training
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.1317(c)(4) — Training Criteria - Certificate
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-12-20. Correction verified 2024-12-20.
- Safety & premises Serious
  A current fire inspection was not available.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-13. Correction verified 2024-12-09.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  Two new caregivers who were present did not have a background check submitted. These caregivers may not return until completed eligbility information is received.
  
  HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-06. Correction verified 2023-12-06.
- Staff background & training Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-06. Correction verified 2023-12-06.
- Staff background & training Serious
  One caregiver did not have current training for children under 24 months of age. This caregiver was working with the infants in care.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-08. Correction verified 2023-12-11.
- Safety & premises Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-20. Correction verified 2023-12-15.
- Records & paperwork
  Five children's records were lacking a complete health statement. The health statement was signed by the parent but doctor information was missing.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-13. Correction verified 2023-12-13.
- Safety & premises Serious
  Three children's files were lacking complete emergency medical authorization information. One was lacking the medical facility information and two were lacking a signature.
  
  HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-13. Correction verified 2023-12-15.
- Safety & premises Serious
  One child's file was lacking complete information for the emergency contact. The address was missing.
  
  HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-08. Correction verified 2023-12-15.
- Safety & premises
  Fire Safety documentation was not available.
  
  HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-13. Correction verified 2023-12-13.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  A current fire inspection was not available.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-21. Correction verified 2022-01-20.
HHSC inspection history

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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Letter text

Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for FBC Academy, 350 HIGHWAY 96 S, Silsbee, TX 77656-4808 (operation ID 98951, operation number 179378), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, via Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.