Texas records · COMAL County · NEW BRAUNFELS
New Braunfels Academy
Licensed Center in NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued April 14, 2023
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 2065 S WALNUT AVE, NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130 2016
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- April 14, 2023
- Operation number
- 1737303
- Licensed capacity
- 83 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 35 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 8 |
| Assessments on record | 1 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 8,000 |
| Citations recorded | 76 |
| Record covers | March 28, 2022 – October 20, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 13 |
| Medium High | 34 |
| Medium | 23 |
| Medium Low | 4 |
| Low | 2 |
Visits and findings, newest first
Based on the information gathered from interviews, a teacher was heard using an unpleasant yelling type of tone with the children. Note: This teacher is no longer employed.
Correction verified by the state on October 20, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Several rooms were observed with peeling paint and an exposed holes in the wall accessible to children. Several rooms were observed with dirty toys. Several broken toys were observed on the playground which were sharp to the touch. This was corrected when the broken toys were removed from the playground.
Correction verified by the state on July 7, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Five cribs were observed with an additional foam pad added in the crib. This was corrected when the director removed them.
Correction verified by the state on July 7, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A few cribs were observed with loose fitted sheets that can create a suffocation or entrapment hazard because an infant's face can become covered by the excess fabric. This was corrected when the sheets were changed.
Correction verified by the state on July 7, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Two employees who are no longer employed at the center for more than 7 days were still active on the background checklist.
Correction verified by the state on July 7, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Several electrical outlets were observed with no cover which one was located outside on the playground.
Correction verified by the state on July 7, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The daily maintenance checklist was not up to date.
Correction verified by the state on July 7, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The director was missing a current SIDS training.
Correction verified by the state on July 1, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A staff that was hired was observed in the infant room without having a validate background check.
Correction verified by the state on March 10, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The 2-year-old room had 21 total during naptime with two caregivers, and a third worker came in after lunch. There were 3-17-month-olds included in the total which they are considered infants. Reduction for naptime is only allowed for 18 months and older which does not include calculating the specified age group.
Correction verified by the state on March 10, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Four employees completed an online Pediatric CPR course which is not allowed per licensing. A CPR class must be taken in person. One employee's CPR was expired.
Correction verified by the state on March 10, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A current activity plan was not posted for all the rooms. This was corrected when a current activity plan was posted.
Correction verified by the state on March 10, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The last communication with the governing body/designee in reference to having a qualified director in place was on January 20th.
Correction verified by the state on March 10, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The last fire inspection was conducted on September 9,5,2024, which a current one has not been set up.
Correction verified by the state on January 27, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Two out of eight employees did not have an affidavit available for review.
Correction verified by the state on December 16, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One caregiver only completed 19.5 hours out of the 24 required within a year.
Correction verified by the state on January 22, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The 3 year old room was observed with peeling paint and an exposed hole in a wall accessible to child.
Correction verified by the state on January 27, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
There are four employees who have been no longer employed at the center for more than 7 days that are still active on the background checklist.
Correction verified by the state on December 22, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Two caregivers were observed in the infant room without completing a required yearly SIDS training.
Correction verified by the state on January 22, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
An incident report was not used for this injury. The parents were informed about the incident over the phone and through an app. The app. did not require the parents to sign and date the information that was communicated to them.
Correction verified by the state on August 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The director was missing affidavit form 2912. This was corrected during the visit.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The center was missing numbers 9, 18,19, 20 and 25 out of the operational policies.
Correction verified by the state on July 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The director was missing affidavit form 2985.
Correction verified by the state on July 2, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based on the interviews conducted, the director was bringing children to her office which is unlicensed space, when the teachers needed help handling discipline issues.
Correction verified by the state on June 19, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based on the information provided throughout this investigation, a 4-year-old was placed outside by herself in front of the director?s see through office back door that leads out on to the playground. The child was standing in front of the door which is a shaded area.
Correction verified by the state on June 19, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Sixteen caregivers who have resigned from the operation more than 7 days ago have not been removed from the employee list.
Correction verified by the state on March 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A fire drill was not conducted in the month of January.
Correction verified by the state on March 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The infant room had one teacher with seven infants which made this room over ratio by three. The 12?24-year-old room had one teacher with 11 children which made this room over ratio by 2 due to the specified age group. The 2-year-old room had 1 teacher with 12 children which made this room over ratio by 1. The 3?4-year-old room was combined with 1 teacher with 22 children. The specified age group was 4 yrs. old which made this room over ratio by 4.
Correction verified by the state on March 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Four infant teachers did not have a current SIDS training available for review.
Correction verified by the state on March 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The Permit Holder did not notify licensing of a change in the director within the required 5 days. There was no email or required forms sent for the inspector to evaluate the director's credentials.
Correction verified by the state on March 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Medication was found for a child that is no longer attending, and several medications were expired.
Correction verified by the state on March 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The last fire inspection was conducted on April 24, 2023, which a current one has not been set up.
Correction verified by the state on September 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Five current employees have expired affidavits.
Correction verified by the state on September 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One out of ten employees have an expired CPR/First-aid card.
Correction verified by the state on September 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Several toys on the playground were observed with cracks that were sharp to the touch. This was corrected when the director removed them from playground. The diaper changing mat in the toddler room was observed with a rip making it unable to be cleaned properly.
Correction verified by the state on September 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A staff was hired on January 23, 2024, was observed in the toddler room without receiving the eligibility notification from the background check unit.
Correction verified by the state on August 21, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
There was no postmark on the play equipment showing the proper depth.
Correction verified by the state on September 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Several crib sheets in the infant room were observed to be loosely fitted.
Correction verified by the state on September 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The last health inspection was conducted on March 14, 2023. Reminders to set up an appointment were given during the last two visits.
Correction verified by the state on April 9, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The Pre-k room had peeling paint and the rubber floorboard coming off of the wall.
Correction verified by the state on March 18, 2024.
The director did not have a current SIDS training available for review.
Correction verified by the state on March 15, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Four out of five rooms did not have a current activity plan posted for parents to review.
Correction verified by the state on February 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The Pre-k room had peeling paint and the rubber floorboard coming off of the wall.
Correction verified by the state on February 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A staff that was hired on February 8th was observed in the infant room without receiving the eligibility notification from the background check unit.
Correction verified by the state on February 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Several medications were found to be expired.
Correction verified by the state on February 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Several bottles in the infant room were not labeled with the child's last initial. This was corrected when the caregiver's label all the bottles.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The grass on the playground in some areas was too high and needed to be cut.
Correction verified by the state on July 25, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A health inspection has not been conducted since 9-15 2021.
Correction verified by the state on March 16, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation is still waiting on two children that did not have a copy of their immunization records available for review.
Correction verified by the state on March 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The most recent Licensing inspection was not posted. This was CORRECTED when the director posted it.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Parts of the Plan of Action was not being followed. The weekly classroom observations were not being conducted weekly for the 5 rooms.
Correction verified by the state on January 20, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Two out of ten children's records did not have the special needs statement available for review.
Correction verified by the state on January 20, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Three out of ten children's records did not have a copy of their immunization records available for review.
Correction verified by the state on March 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
There was no documentation of the fire, severe weather or lock-down drills available for review.
Correction verified by the state on December 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One out of ten children's enrollment form was missing the name of a Physician or an Emergency-care facility. This was CORRECTED when the director got in touch with the parent for the information.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
It was no documentation showing that the carbon monoxide detector was being checked monthly.
Correction verified by the state on December 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The director did not have a copy of the Children's Product Certification form to register and review yearly recall items. This was corrected when the form was emailed to the operation and the director registered with CPSC.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Several toys were found on the playground with cracks that were sharp to the touch. A water hose was found on the playground accessible to children which could cause a tripping hazard. There is a hole in the wall that is accessible to children. All these things were corrected upon leaving the inspection.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Several medications were found to have an expiration date of August 2022. This was corrected when the medication was put aside to give to the parents.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One out of ten employees did not have the 24 hours of training required for the year.
Correction verified by the state on November 1, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A copy of activity plans were not posted for each room.
Correction verified by the state on July 27, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A current employee list was not posted. This was corrected when the director posted one.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Three out of ten children's records did not have a special needs statement.
Correction verified by the state on July 27, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Three out of ten children's records did not have a current health statement signed by a doctor.
Correction verified by the state on August 15, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Two out of six infants enrolled did not have a current feeding schedule.
Correction verified by the state on July 27, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A caregiver left her classroom during naptime to go to the restroom while another teacher was standing in between both rooms during this time.
Correction verified by the state on August 22, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
There was no documentation of drills available for review.
Correction verified by the state on June 27, 2022.
A staff that was hired on May 9th for the cook position and has not been in a classroom was in the center without receiving the eligibility notification from the background check unit. This was corrected when the director had the person leave the center.
Correction verified by the state on June 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
There was a certified life guard watching five children during swim time in the pool but was not a qualified caregiver.
Correction verified by the state on June 22, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
There is an employee who drives the van for field trips has not completed the 2 hour annual transportation training.
Correction verified by the state on June 22, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A staff was at the center without receiving the eligibility notification from the background check unit.
Correction verified by the state on June 9, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based on the information gathered during this investigation, the caregiver in the 3-year-old room was receiving complaints from parents regarding injuries on the children such as bites and scratches. She was never able to explain to management or parents about the bites and scratches. Therefore, the center made the decision to terminate the caregiver due to the 3-year-old room not being supervised properly.
Correction verified by the state on June 6, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The children in the 2 year were out of control at the time of the inspection. They were observed wrestling and running around the classroom not listening to the teacher. This was corrected when the caregiver took the children outside.
Correction verified by the state on April 7, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The 3 year old teacher was seen with her back turn to the children for more than 3 minutes or so and children were observed in the bathroom not supervised. This was corrected when the teacher was told to turn around because children were playing in the bathroom.
Correction verified by the state on April 7, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The 2 and 3 year old class did not have a current activity plan posted. This was corrected when the teacher posted an updated plan.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The promotion of Physical Activity was not available for review in the Operational Policies.
Correction verified by the state on April 7, 2022.
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