The Children's Courtyard, Inc.

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Provider details

City / County / ZIP: New Braunfels / Comal / 78130
Street address: 1429 S Walnut Ave
Phone: (830) 608-9588
Capacity: 187
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours / Days: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: July 8, 2020
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 15 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated September 28, 2026.

The same records list 10 cited deficiencies dated April 1, 2024 to August 14, 2025 (HHSC risk levels: 1 High, 7 Medium High, 2 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 3 corrected at inspection, 7 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 7 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 10 cited deficiencies for The Children's Courtyard, Inc. in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 High, 7 Medium High, 2 Medium).

Records list 15 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-28.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	1
Medium High	7
Medium	2
Medium Low	0
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2025-08-14 · 746.4135(b) · Medium

Children's Products- Annual Certification

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 inspection

2025-08-14 · 746.1311(d) · Medium High

Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months

The director's SIDS training was not available for review.

Correction date recorded: 2025-08-14

2025-08-14 · 746.3407 · Medium High

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

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 inspection

Full citation history from HHSC (27)

2025-08-14 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-08-14. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2025-08-14 · 746.1311(d) · Medium High
Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-14. Correction verified: 2025-08-15.
The director's SIDS training was not available for review.
2025-08-14 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-08-14. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The required Consumer Product Safety Commission form was not available for review. This was corrected when the director printed it out and signed it.
2025-03-27 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-09. Correction verified: 2025-05-20.
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.
2024-11-20 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-12-04. Correction verified: 2024-12-02.
A stall in the boy's bathroom had peeling paint on the wall.
2024-11-20 · 746.1309(d) · Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-20. Correction verified: 2024-11-25.
One out of five infant teachers present during this inspection had an expired SIDS training certificate. The training was last completed in May 2023.
2024-11-20 · 746.2407 · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-11-20. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2024-05-07 · 746.2409(a)(2) · Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-07. Correction verified: 2024-05-21.
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.
2024-04-26 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-07. Correction verified: 2024-05-21.
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.
2024-04-01 · 746.2905(1) · Medium
Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-30. Correction verified: 2024-06-03.
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.
2023-05-25 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-02. Correction verified: 2023-05-31.
One out of three staff that administers medication did not have the required medication training.
2023-05-25 · 746.5205(2) · Medium High
Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-02. Correction verified: 2023-05-31.
The severe weather drill documentation was not available for review.
2023-05-25 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-15. Correction verified: 2023-06-14.
The last fire inspection was conducted on 5-19-2022. Fire inspections are due annually.
2023-02-13 · 746.611(a)(3) · Medium
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-27. Correction verified: 2023-03-08.
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.
2023-02-13 · 746.5205(4) · Medium
Documentation of Drills
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-13. Correction verified: 2023-02-16.
The documentation of drills was not available for review.
2023-02-13 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-15. Correction verified: 2023-02-16.
A health inspection has not been conducted since 2021. The person in charge called and an inspection has been scheduled for 2-15-2023.
2023-02-13 · 746.603(a)(6) · Low
Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-27. Correction verified: 2023-03-08.
Three out of ten children's records were missing the vision and hearing screening.
2022-06-03 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-03. Correction verified: 2022-06-06.
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.
2022-06-03 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-24. Correction verified: 2022-06-17.
Two out of ten employees training records were not available for review.
2022-05-11 · 746.5307(b) · Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-20. Correction verified: 2022-05-17.
The fire extinguishers were last serviced in August of 2020.
2022-05-11 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-20. Correction verified: 2022-05-19.
The last fire inspection was conducted on 6-11-2019. Fire inspections are due annually.
2022-04-28 · 746.5307(b) · Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-28. Correction verified: 2022-05-19.
The fire extinguishers were last serviced in August of 2020.
2022-04-28 · 746.3421(b) · Medium High
Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-04-28. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2022-04-28 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-28. Correction verified: 2022-05-10.
There were 3 infants without an updated feeding schedule.
2022-04-28 · 746.501(a)(18)(B) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Duration
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-28. Correction verified: 2022-05-10.
The promotion of Physical Activity was not available for review in the Operational Policies.
2022-04-19 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-29. Correction verified: 2022-05-19.
The last fire inspection was conducted on 6-11-2019. Fire inspections are due annually.
2022-03-01 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-04. Correction verified: 2022-02-28.
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.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1332740

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.