New Foundation Christian Academy
1101 CATHERINE DR, Alice, TX 78332 · Jim Wells County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 55
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Gloria Urrutia
- Phone
- (361) 396-4592
- Regulated since
- Jul 15, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1369882 · number 1716858
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (3) |
| 2025 | 15 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (3), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (1), Other (3) |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (3), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of the four staff records monitored did not have current first aid training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-01-30.
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Staff background & training
One out of the four staff records monitored did not have current CPR training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-01-30.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not conduct the following emergency practices: severe weather, shelter in place, and lock down drill for the 4th time in 2025 and the fire drill for the months of October, November, and December of 2025.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-01-26.
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Staff background & training
Two out of four staff records monitored did not have the affidavit form 2912.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-01-30.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Caregiver supervising a group of children was observed outside the classroom.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-03. Correction verified 2025-10-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 2, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There was trash in the outside playground. In one of the restrooms, there was trash on the floor, next to the toilet paper.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-17. Correction verified 2025-10-03.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Diaper changing supplies were within reach in the pre-k, and toddler class.
HHSC 746.3501(6) — Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-02. Correction verified 2025-09-17.
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Safety & premises
There is a tree stump of approximately 4-7 inches in height in the playground. The surrounding area of the tree stump is uneven, making it a tripping hazard. The center's wall on the back of the building, on the side of the outdoor playground has a removable piece measuring 22" by 37." The piece was detached from the wall exposing the underground of the building to the children's playground. This posed a safety hazard as the area where the missing piece is located is within childrens' reach.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-02. Correction verified 2025-10-03.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Aug 27, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when she cut a child's nails, and it resulted in child getting a cut in a finger.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-02. Correction verified 2025-10-03.
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Illness & medication
Incident report was not provided to parent of a child who had its nails cut at the operation and was cut as a result.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-02. Correction verified 2025-09-17.
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Other Serious
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Jun 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
In the 3 year old classroom children were observed to be running around in the room and the caregiver did not redirect behavior. 1 child observed slapping another child. Children observed climbing furniture and hiding underneath. Children dropped food and ate the food off the floor and one child was observed taking out an electric safety plug from an outlet and attempted to stick his finger inside. One child was observed feeding an infant child food that was on the floor.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-29. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
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Staff background & training
Two out of the six staff records monitored did not have current first aid and cpr training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-05. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
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Staff background & training
Three out of the six staff records reviewed, did not have the required annual safety trainings.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-14. Correction verified 2025-07-14.
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Supervision & ratios
At arrival time, the three year old classroom was observed to have infants and children with more than a 18 month gap in age. The youngest child was observed to be 4 months old and the oldest was 4 years of age.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-29. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
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Supervision & ratios
At arrival time, the opening ratio was observed to exceed the ratio limit and includ infants in care for more than an hour.
HHSC 746.1615 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-07. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
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Safety & premises
In the infant classroom, chemicals were observed to be within reach to children at the sink they use to wash their hands. In the toddler classroom, a radio with a cord plugged in the outlet was observed to be with in reach of the children and is a pull/fall hazard.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-29. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
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Illness & medication
One medication monitored did not have the original container.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-06-10.
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Illness & medication
One out of the six children's records monitored did not have an immunization record.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-06. Correction verified 2025-06-04.
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Safety & premises
The outdoor playground safety checklist was not available for review.
HHSC 746.801(8) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-06. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The Pre-Kinder children do not have age appropriate outdoor play equipment.
HHSC 746.2607(4) — Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Provide Large Muscle Development
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-29. Correction verified 2024-06-17.
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Food & allergies
Water was not made available while the chidlren were outside playing.
HHSC 746.3301(f)(1) — Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-31. Correction verified 2024-06-14.
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Other
The first Aid Kit was missing Scissors.
HHSC 746.4003(a)(5) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-31. Correction verified 2024-06-14.
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Other
Expired Neosporin was in the First Aid Kit. This was corrected when removed from the first Aid Kit.
HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-29.
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Safety & premises
From January 1st 2024 until May 29th 2024, fire drills have not been conduced monthly.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-31. Correction verified 2024-06-17.
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Other
Shelter in Place/ Sever Weather Drils or Lock-Down Drills have not been conducted.
HHSC 746.5205(2) — Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-03. Correction verified 2024-06-17.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 3, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The annual fire inspection on file expired on April 8, 2022. The operation did not submit the required fire inspection by the required compliance date. This is a re-cite.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-11. Correction verified 2023-08-03.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The annual fire inspection on file expired on April 8, 2022.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-21. Correction verified 2023-08-04.
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Safety & premises
Name and address of the alternate shelter away from the center is not included in the Emergency Preparedness Plan. This was corrected when the director added the name and address of the shelter to the relocation alternate shelter plan.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-07.
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Records & paperwork
One of the 3 children's files reviewed, one did not have the Providers Health Statement section of the Admissions Form completed.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-14. Correction verified 2023-08-04.
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Safety & premises
Of the 3 children's files reviewed, two did not have this section completely filled out with the required information. Either the name, address and or phone number was not listed.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-10. Correction verified 2023-08-04.
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Safety & premises
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Jul 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Cots in two classrooms had numbers, however, operation did not have a number/child assignment map available.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-22. Correction verified 2022-07-18.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 9, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 20, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One staff did not have an affidavit and has been employed since October 2021.
HHSC 746.1105(3) — Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-01-21. Correction verified 2022-02-15.
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Staff background & training
Three staff did not have current first aid/CPR training. One did not have any first aid/CPR training. Two staff's certificates expired June 18, 2021.
HHSC 746.1301(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-24. Correction verified 2022-01-24.
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Staff background & training
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