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Texas records · COMAL County · NEW BRAUNFELS

The Children's Courtyard, Inc.

Licensed Center in NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued July 8, 2020

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
1429 S WALNUT AVE, NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130 1110
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
July 8, 2020
Operation number
1692423- 810
Licensed capacity
187 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record24
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record16
Assessments on record3
Standards evaluated across those visits4,565
Citations recorded29
Record coversMarch 1, 2022 – September 28, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High5
Medium High12
Medium10
Medium Low1
Low1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionSeptember 28, 20262 citations recorded2 of 546 standards cited at this visit
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician InformationRisk level: Medium
One out of ten files was missing a contact for medical emergency. This was correct when the parent provided the information.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leavingRisk level: Medium
Three employees were no longer employed at the center for more than 7 days, were still active on the background list. This was corrected when the director went into the portal to deactivate the employees.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 8, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportMarch 27, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 30, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionDecember 19, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportDecember 9, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 3, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 169 standards cited at this visit
ReportOctober 1, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 8, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 2, 2025Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 14, 20253 citations recorded3 of 647 standards cited at this visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
The plastic and wicker containers in several rooms that hold toys were damaged, leaving rough edges and sharp metal that could pose a risk of injury to children in care. This was corrected when the containers were removed.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 monthsRisk level: Medium High
The director's SIDS training was not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on August 15, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium
The required Consumer Product Safety Commission form was not available for review. This was corrected when the director printed it out and signed it.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportAugust 12, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 20, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportMarch 27, 20251 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
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 activityRisk level: High
Based on information gathered during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that caregivers were not engaged in active supervision of children in care, resulting in one child touching another child inappropriately on their bare bottom.

Correction verified by the state on May 20, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 10, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionNovember 20, 20243 citations recorded3 of 632 standards cited at this visit
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsRisk level: Medium High
Four highchairs in the older infant room were not equipped with safety straps. Three infants were observed sitting in the highchairs not strapped in. This was corrected when safety straps were found and put on the highchairs.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High
A stall in the boy's bathroom had peeling paint on the wall.

Correction verified by the state on December 2, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months RequiredRisk level: Medium High
One out of five infant teachers present during this inspection had an expired SIDS training certificate. The training was last completed in May 2023.

Correction verified by the state on November 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 3, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 112 standards cited at this visit
ReportMay 24, 2024Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 22, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 7, 20241 citation recorded1 of 632 standards cited at this visit
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting SheetsRisk level: Medium High
A sheet that was brought from home did not fit the mattress. Several other sheets did not fit the mattresses correctly causing the mattress to curl up. This was corrected when the caregiver tightened the sheet up.

Correction verified by the state on May 21, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportApril 26, 20241 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
Based on the inspection visit on May 7th, several rooms become over ratio by one very quickly where the director had to step into a classroom. The director was proactive by taking a few children with her to go to classrooms to move children around.

Correction verified by the state on May 21, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 9, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 1, 2024Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to SleepRisk level: Medium
Based on video evidence reviewed as a result of this investigation, a child raised their head from the nap mat as though attempting to get up and the caregiver used her hand on the child?s back in a rubbing motion to push the child to lay back down.

Correction verified by the state on June 3, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportMarch 28, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 18, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 6, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportJuly 26, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 25, 20233 citations recorded3 of 67 standards cited at this visit
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High
The last fire inspection was conducted on 5-19-2022. Fire inspections are due annually.

Correction verified by the state on June 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium
One out of three staff that administers medication did not have the required medication training.

Correction verified by the state on May 31, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar yearRisk level: Medium High
The severe weather drill documentation was not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on May 31, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 8, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 13, 20234 citations recorded4 of 528 standards cited at this visit
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High
A health inspection has not been conducted since 2021. The person in charge called and an inspection has been scheduled for 2-15-2023.

Correction verified by the state on February 16, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium
The documentation of drills was not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on February 16, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing ScreeningRisk level: Low
Three out of ten children's records were missing the vision and hearing screening.

Correction verified by the state on March 8, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statementRisk level: Medium
Five out of ten children's records did not have a health statement signed by a health care professional after being enrolled at the center for over a year.

Correction verified by the state on March 8, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 27, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJanuary 25, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 6 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 17, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportJune 16, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 3, 20222 citations recorded2 of 658 standards cited at this visit
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium
Two out of ten employees training records were not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on June 17, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
A staff that was hired a week ago and was shadowing the Pre School teacher was present at the operation, prior to receiving the eligibility notification from the background check unit. This was corrected when the director removed the person from the room.

Correction verified by the state on June 6, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 19, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 16, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
AssessmentMay 11, 20222 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers ServicedRisk level: Medium High
The fire extinguishers were last serviced in August of 2020.

Correction verified by the state on May 17, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High
The last fire inspection was conducted on 6-11-2019. Fire inspections are due annually.

Correction verified by the state on May 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 28, 20224 citations recorded4 of 529 standards cited at this visit
746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to SinkRisk level: Medium High
I observed the caregiver changing diapers but did not wash the infants hands. This was corrected when the caregiver was informed to wash the infants hands.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(18)(B) - Written Operational Policies - DurationRisk level: Medium
The promotion of Physical Activity was not available for review in the Operational Policies.

Correction verified by the state on May 10, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
There were 3 infants without an updated feeding schedule.

Correction verified by the state on May 10, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers ServicedRisk level: Medium High
The fire extinguishers were last serviced in August of 2020.

Correction verified by the state on May 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentApril 19, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High
The last fire inspection was conducted on 6-11-2019. Fire inspections are due annually.

Correction verified by the state on May 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 13, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportApril 11, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
AssessmentMarch 1, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.

Correction verified by the state on February 28, 2022.

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