New Horizons Child Placing Agency

147 SAYLES BLVD, Abilene, TX 79605Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

236 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

March 18, 2026

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
New Horizons Child Placing Agency
License number
250114- 352
Location
147 SAYLES BLVD, Abilene, TX 79605
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 17.5/100
Inspection record
236 inspections, last inspected March 18, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor17.5 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing70/100
Compliance0/100

91

Total Violations

Mar 18, 2026

Last Inspection

0

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (91)

CRITICALHEALTH749.1521(1)Jan 3, 2025

During the inspection, there was a bottle of prescription medication and over the counter medication observed to be out and unlocked in the master bathroom.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.1957(8)Jan 3, 2025

During the inspection, 2 foster parents stated to using yelling with the children in care when they do not listen.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.1953(a)Jan 3, 2025

During the inspection, 2 foster parents stated to using swatting on the children in care when they do not listen. Additionally, 1 child in care stated that they are spanked.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.1953(a)Jan 3, 2025

During the inspection, 2 foster parents stated to using swatting on the children in care when they do not listen. Additionally, 1 child in care stated that they are spanked.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.1957(8)Jan 3, 2025

During the inspection, 2 foster parents stated to using yelling with the children in care when they do not listen.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-08

CRITICALHEALTH749.1521(1)Jan 3, 2025

During the inspection, there was a bottle of prescription medication and over the counter medication observed to be out and unlocked in the master bathroom.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.1957(8)Jan 3, 2025

During the inspection, 2 foster parents stated to using yelling with the children in care when they do not listen.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.1953(a)Jan 3, 2025

During the inspection, 2 foster parents stated to using swatting on the children in care when they do not listen. Additionally, 1 child in care stated that they are spanked.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-08

CRITICALHEALTH749.1521(1)Jan 3, 2025

During the inspection, there was a bottle of prescription medication and over the counter medication observed to be out and unlocked in the master bathroom.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.1957(8)Jan 3, 2025

During the inspection, 2 foster parents stated to using yelling with the children in care when they do not listen.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.1953(a)Jan 3, 2025

During the inspection, 2 foster parents stated to using swatting on the children in care when they do not listen. Additionally, 1 child in care stated that they are spanked.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-08

CRITICALHEALTH749.1521(1)Jan 3, 2025

During the inspection, there was a bottle of prescription medication and over the counter medication observed to be out and unlocked in the master bathroom.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY749.2593(a)(3)Dec 23, 2024

Both foster parents stated that they were not outside with the child when she was playing on the monkey bars and that the child was being supervised by another family member, a child in the grade level of 7th or 8th. In addition, the child's service plan indicates that the child requires supervision outside of the home and that the child will not be left unsupervised, whether the child is sitting in a chair on the back porch watching birds or doing things like running errands or attending events.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-17

CRITICALSAFETY749.2593(a)(3)Dec 23, 2024

Both foster parents stated that they were not outside with the child when she was playing on the monkey bars and that the child was being supervised by another family member, a child in the grade level of 7th or 8th. In addition, the child's service plan indicates that the child requires supervision outside of the home and that the child will not be left unsupervised, whether the child is sitting in a chair on the back porch watching birds or doing things like running errands or attending events.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-17

CRITICALSAFETY749.2593(a)(3)Dec 23, 2024

Both foster parents stated that they were not outside with the child when she was playing on the monkey bars and that the child was being supervised by another family member, a child in the grade level of 7th or 8th. In addition, the child's service plan indicates that the child requires supervision outside of the home and that the child will not be left unsupervised, whether the child is sitting in a chair on the back porch watching birds or doing things like running errands or attending events.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-17

CRITICALSAFETY749.2593(a)(3)Dec 23, 2024

Both foster parents stated that they were not outside with the child when she was playing on the monkey bars and that the child was being supervised by another family member, a child in the grade level of 7th or 8th. In addition, the child's service plan indicates that the child requires supervision outside of the home and that the child will not be left unsupervised, whether the child is sitting in a chair on the back porch watching birds or doing things like running errands or attending events.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.2605(b)(1)Oct 20, 2024

A child in care had inappropriate physical contact with another child and drank alcoholic beverages while the child was home alone.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-29

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.2605(b)(1)Oct 20, 2024

A child in care had inappropriate physical contact with another child and drank alcoholic beverages while the child was home alone.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-29

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.2605(b)(1)Oct 20, 2024

A child in care had inappropriate physical contact with another child and drank alcoholic beverages while the child was home alone.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.1957(8)Oct 1, 2024

A child in care reported foster parent yells at them. Two foster parents admitted they do yell to get the child's attention while having behavioral issues.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-18

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.1957(8)Oct 1, 2024

A child in care reported foster parent yells at them. Two foster parents admitted they do yell to get the child's attention while having behavioral issues.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-18

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.1957(8)Oct 1, 2024

A child in care reported foster parent yells at them. Two foster parents admitted they do yell to get the child's attention while having behavioral issues.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-18

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.2447(9)May 29, 2023

A biological child's health status was not discussed in the home screening.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-28

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.2447(9)May 29, 2023

A biological child's health status was not discussed in the home screening.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-28

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.2447(9)May 29, 2023

A biological child's health status was not discussed in the home screening.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-28

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.2447(9)May 29, 2023

A biological child's health status was not discussed in the home screening.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.3039(e)(1)Jan 18, 2023

Four children were seen jumping on the trampoline at the same time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-23

CRITICALSAFETY749.3039(e)(4)(A)Jan 18, 2023

It was found during interviews that foster parents were supervising the children in care, that are under the age of 12 years old, through a window inside the home or a camera while they are jumping on the trampoline outside.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-23

CRITICALSAFETY749.3039(e)(4)(A)Jan 17, 2023

It was found during interviews that foster parents were supervising the children in care, that are under the age of 12 years old, through a window inside the home or a camera while they are jumping on the trampoline outside.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-23

CRITICALSAFETY749.3039(e)(4)(A)Jan 17, 2023

It was found during interviews that foster parents were supervising the children in care, that are under the age of 12 years old, through a window inside the home or a camera while they are jumping on the trampoline outside.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.3039(e)(1)Jan 17, 2023

Four children were seen jumping on the trampoline at the same time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.3039(e)(1)Jan 17, 2023

Four children were seen jumping on the trampoline at the same time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.3039(e)(1)Jan 17, 2023

Four children were seen jumping on the trampoline at the same time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-23

CRITICALSAFETY749.3039(e)(4)(A)Jan 17, 2023

It was found during interviews that foster parents were supervising the children in care, that are under the age of 12 years old, through a window inside the home or a camera while they are jumping on the trampoline outside.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.3041(7)Oct 7, 2022

Cleaning chemicals were under a bathroom sink and could be easily accessed by children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-21

CRITICALSAFETY749.3041(1)Oct 7, 2022

There was dog feces in two areas of the home, a child's bedroom and the parent's bathroom. Foster mother stated this was from today and she would clean it up. As well, there were several rooms that had clutter that covered the floor, flies, and bags of clothes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-21

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.3031(c)Oct 7, 2022

One child's bed did not have a mattress cover. The child recently moved into a new bedroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-21

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.3031(c)Oct 7, 2022

One child's bed did not have a mattress cover. The child recently moved into a new bedroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-21

CRITICALSAFETY749.3041(1)Oct 7, 2022

There was dog feces in two areas of the home, a child's bedroom and the parent's bathroom. Foster mother stated this was from today and she would clean it up. As well, there were several rooms that had clutter that covered the floor, flies, and bags of clothes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.3041(7)Oct 7, 2022

Cleaning chemicals were under a bathroom sink and could be easily accessed by children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-21

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.3031(c)Oct 7, 2022

One child's bed did not have a mattress cover. The child recently moved into a new bedroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-21

CRITICALSAFETY749.3041(1)Oct 7, 2022

There was dog feces in two areas of the home, a child's bedroom and the parent's bathroom. Foster mother stated this was from today and she would clean it up. As well, there were several rooms that had clutter that covered the floor, flies, and bags of clothes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.3041(7)Oct 7, 2022

Cleaning chemicals were under a bathroom sink and could be easily accessed by children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-21

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.3031(c)Oct 7, 2022

One child's bed did not have a mattress cover. The child recently moved into a new bedroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-21

CRITICALSAFETY749.3041(1)Oct 7, 2022

There was dog feces in two areas of the home, a child's bedroom and the parent's bathroom. Foster mother stated this was from today and she would clean it up. As well, there were several rooms that had clutter that covered the floor, flies, and bags of clothes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.3041(7)Oct 7, 2022

Cleaning chemicals were under a bathroom sink and could be easily accessed by children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.1953(a)Oct 3, 2022

It was found during the investigation that foster parent hit the child in care on the leg.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.1953(a)Oct 3, 2022

It was found during the investigation that foster parent hit the child in care on the leg.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.1953(a)Oct 3, 2022

It was found during the investigation that foster parent hit the child in care on the leg.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.1953(a)Oct 3, 2022

It was found during the investigation that foster parent hit the child in care on the leg.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.3031(a)Mar 31, 2022

It was determined that two children in care were sharing a bed. Bedroom used by children has enough space to allow two small beds or a bunk bed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.3031(a)Mar 31, 2022

It was determined that two children in care were sharing a bed. Bedroom used by children has enough space to allow two small beds or a bunk bed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.3031(a)Mar 31, 2022

It was determined that two children in care were sharing a bed. Bedroom used by children has enough space to allow two small beds or a bunk bed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.3031(a)Mar 31, 2022

It was determined that two children in care were sharing a bed. Bedroom used by children has enough space to allow two small beds or a bunk bed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.3039(e)(3)Mar 10, 2022

During inspection of the backyard, a chair was observed to be by the entrance of the trampoline that is used at times for the children to enter and exit the trampoline. This was moved and corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.3039(e)(3)Mar 10, 2022

During inspection of the backyard, a chair was observed to be by the entrance of the trampoline that is used at times for the children to enter and exit the trampoline. This was moved and corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.3039(e)(3)Mar 10, 2022

During inspection of the backyard, a chair was observed to be by the entrance of the trampoline that is used at times for the children to enter and exit the trampoline. This was moved and corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.3039(e)(3)Mar 10, 2022

During inspection of the backyard, a chair was observed to be by the entrance of the trampoline that is used at times for the children to enter and exit the trampoline. This was moved and corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.3041(7)Aug 5, 2021

During walk through it was observed detergent and gasoline on garage floor. There was also bug repellent on a table in the backyard's porch as well as a propane tank next to the barbeque grill pit.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-13

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.3041(7)Aug 5, 2021

During walk through it was observed detergent and gasoline on garage floor. There was also bug repellent on a table in the backyard's porch as well as a propane tank next to the barbeque grill pit.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-13

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.3041(7)Aug 5, 2021

During walk through it was observed detergent and gasoline on garage floor. There was also bug repellent on a table in the backyard's porch as well as a propane tank next to the barbeque grill pit.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-13

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.3041(7)Aug 5, 2021

During walk through it was observed detergent and gasoline on garage floor. There was also bug repellent on a table in the backyard's porch as well as a propane tank next to the barbeque grill pit.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-13

CRITICALSTAFFING749.2815(a)(2)Jul 19, 2021

2 out of 8 home records did not have supervisory completed with both caregivers every six months. There was no documentation provided in the superisory visit notes on why one of the caregivers was unavailable.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-02

CRITICALSTAFFING749.2815(a)(2)Jul 19, 2021

2 out of 8 home records did not have supervisory completed with both caregivers every six months. There was no documentation provided in the superisory visit notes on why one of the caregivers was unavailable.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-02

CRITICALSTAFFING749.2815(a)(2)Jul 19, 2021

2 out of 8 home records did not have supervisory completed with both caregivers every six months. There was no documentation provided in the superisory visit notes on why one of the caregivers was unavailable.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-02

CRITICALSTAFFING749.2815(a)(2)Jul 19, 2021

2 out of 8 home records did not have supervisory completed with both caregivers every six months. There was no documentation provided in the superisory visit notes on why one of the caregivers was unavailable.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.2961(a)(1)(C)Jun 25, 2021

Weapons stored in a breakable glass storage did not have trigger locks installed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.2961(a)(1)(C)Jun 25, 2021

Weapons stored in a breakable glass storage did not have trigger locks installed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.2961(a)(1)(C)Jun 25, 2021

Weapons stored in a breakable glass storage did not have trigger locks installed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.2961(a)(1)(C)Jun 25, 2021

Weapons stored in a breakable glass storage did not have trigger locks installed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-02

CRITICALSAFETY749.1003(b)(1)(B)May 28, 2021

It was determined during the course of the investigation that child in care sustained physical injuries due to inappropriate discipline.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.1953(a)May 28, 2021

It was determined during the course of the investigation that caregivers utilized corporal punishment on a child in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.1953(a)May 28, 2021

It was determined during the course of the investigation that caregivers utilized corporal punishment on a child in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.1953(a)May 28, 2021

It was determined during the course of the investigation that caregivers utilized corporal punishment on a child in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-16

CRITICALSAFETY749.1003(b)(1)(B)May 28, 2021

It was determined during the course of the investigation that child in care sustained physical injuries due to inappropriate discipline.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.1953(a)May 28, 2021

It was determined during the course of the investigation that caregivers utilized corporal punishment on a child in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-16

CRITICALSAFETY749.1003(b)(1)(B)May 28, 2021

It was determined during the course of the investigation that child in care sustained physical injuries due to inappropriate discipline.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-16

CRITICALSAFETY749.1003(b)(1)(B)May 28, 2021

It was determined during the course of the investigation that child in care sustained physical injuries due to inappropriate discipline.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-16

SERIOUSHEALTH749.1401(b)May 14, 2021

Documentation was not obtained for the hospital stay 5.14.21-5.19.21. Along with this, no documentation was provided for the follow up medical appointment that occurred on 6.10.21.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-26

SERIOUSHEALTH749.1401(b)May 14, 2021

Documentation was not obtained for the hospital stay 5.14.21-5.19.21. Along with this, no documentation was provided for the follow up medical appointment that occurred on 6.10.21.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-26

SERIOUSHEALTH749.1401(b)May 14, 2021

Documentation was not obtained for the hospital stay 5.14.21-5.19.21. Along with this, no documentation was provided for the follow up medical appointment that occurred on 6.10.21.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-26

SERIOUSHEALTH749.1401(b)May 14, 2021

Documentation was not obtained for the hospital stay 5.14.21-5.19.21. Along with this, no documentation was provided for the follow up medical appointment that occurred on 6.10.21.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.1953(a)May 3, 2021

Caregiver admitted to threatening to use corporal punishment on a child in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-25

CRITICALHEALTH749.1521(2)May 3, 2021

Caregiver left prescription medication accessible to a child in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-25

CRITICALHEALTH749.1521(2)May 3, 2021

Caregiver left prescription medication accessible to a child in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-25

CRITICALHEALTH749.1521(2)May 3, 2021

Caregiver left prescription medication accessible to a child in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-25

CRITICALHEALTH749.1521(2)May 3, 2021

Caregiver left prescription medication accessible to a child in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.1953(a)May 3, 2021

Caregiver admitted to threatening to use corporal punishment on a child in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.1953(a)May 3, 2021

Caregiver admitted to threatening to use corporal punishment on a child in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.1953(a)May 3, 2021

Caregiver admitted to threatening to use corporal punishment on a child in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-25

CRITICALSAFETY749.1003(b)(1)(B)Jan 28, 2021

Caregiver left toddler unattended in the bathtub and child sustained an injury during the time that child was left unsupervised.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-09

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Horizons Child Placing Agency's safety grade?

New Horizons Child Placing Agency has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 17.5 out of 100.

How many violations does New Horizons Child Placing Agency have?

New Horizons Child Placing Agency has 91 total violations on record, including 76 critical, 15 serious, and 0 minor.

When was New Horizons Child Placing Agency last inspected?

New Horizons Child Placing Agency was last inspected on March 18, 2026.

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