New Beginnings Daycare Center
1571 E STENGER ST, San Benito, TX 78586 · Cameron County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 73
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Natalia Rodriguez
- Phone
- (956) 276-4413
- Regulated since
- Mar 18, 2020
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1337173 · number 1695658
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Staff background & training (1) |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | Staff background & training (2) |
| 2023 | 10 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 7 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (3) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 14, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
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.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-28. Correction verified 2026-08-17.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Operation allowed two individuals to be present at the operation before receiving notice from Centralized Background Check Unit regarding individual's eligibility.
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 2025-09-16. Correction verified 2025-09-23.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver's file does not have proof of education.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-09-23.
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Staff background & training
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.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-09-23.
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Records & paperwork
Three caregiver files are missing an Employment Affidavit Form 2985 and Form 2912.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-09-23.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 9, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Operation allowed two individuals to be present at the operation before receiving notice from Centralized Background Check Unit regarding individual's eligibility.
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 2024-05-08. Correction verified 2024-05-13.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 2, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
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.
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 2024-03-22. Correction verified 2024-03-25.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Written Operational Policies have not been updated.
HHSC 746.501(a)(1) — Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-04. Correction verified 2023-12-04.
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Records & paperwork
Four staff members are missing the following on file: TB test.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-08. Correction verified 2023-12-04.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
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.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-20. Correction verified 2023-11-28.
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Staff background & training
Two staff members are not current with transportation training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-22. Correction verified 2023-11-28.
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Other
Observed that classooom # 1 and classsroom # 5 are not set up for children to use during business hours.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-17. Correction verified 2023-11-28.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Observed a torn mat that is use for diaper changing.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-13. Correction verified 2023-11-28.
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Other
Children's Product annual certification is not current.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-17. Correction verified 2023-11-28.
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Supervision & ratios
Written Operational Policies have not been updated.
HHSC 746.501(a)(1) — Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-29. Correction verified 2023-11-28.
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Safety & premises
There is no supporting documentation that a fire drill was conducted in September and October 2023.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-17. Correction verified 2023-11-28.
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Records & paperwork
Four staff members are missing the following on file: Employment Affidavit and TB test.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-22. Correction verified 2023-11-28.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 14, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
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)
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-28. Correction verified 2023-01-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
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)
HHSC 746.2427 — AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-28. Correction verified 2023-01-12.
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Other Serious
There were 2 infants who were sleeping and were covered with blankets. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the blankets were removed.)(Pictures on file)
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-28. Correction verified 2023-01-12.
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Records & paperwork
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.)
HHSC 746.4201 — Indoor Space Requirement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-06. Correction verified 2023-01-12.
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Other
There were napping mats and blankets all piled up on a table in the preschool room. (pictures on file)
HHSC 746.4505 — Storage for Individual Belongings
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-06. Correction verified 2023-01-12.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
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.)
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-01.
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Other
There was a children's admission form that was not signed by the parent.
HHSC 746.607 — Signed Admission Form
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-03-02. Correction verified 2022-03-24.
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Safety & premises
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