Kiddie Academy of New Braunfels

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Texas Health and Human Services records list 23 cited deficiencies for Kiddie Academy of New Braunfels in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (11 High, 8 Medium High, 4 Medium).

Records list 27 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-10-02.

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

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Full citation history from HHSC (45)

• 2026-09-17 · 746.4135(b) · Medium

  Children's Products- Annual Certification

  Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-09-17. Correction verified: Not recorded.

  The Children's Product Certification wasn't available for review. This was corrected when the director printed the form and signed it.

• 2026-09-01 · 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: 2026-09-29. Correction verified: 2026-10-02.

  Based on the video and interviews, a name to face was not conducted upon entering the classroom which led a child to be left unsupervised in the hallway of the building for approximately 10 minutes.

• 2026-07-23 · 746.1601 · Medium High

  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-18. Correction verified: 2026-10-02.

  Based on the interviews and videos, the 2-year-old room was over ratio by 4 in the morning.

• 2026-03-25 · 746.3809 · Medium

  Medication No Longer Used

  Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-03-25. Correction verified: Not recorded.

  Two types of medication was found to be expired. This was corrected when the medication was put away to give back to the parent .

• 2026-03-25 · 746.3819 · Medium High

  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-25. Correction verified: 2026-04-08.

  Two out of five children were missing parent signatures for Epi pens.

• 2026-03-09 · 746.3703(d) · High

  No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-07. Correction verified: 2026-04-21.

  Based on the information gathered, a caregiver entered the facility with a vape pen in her shirt pocket. The pen fell out of her shirt resulting in a toddler picking it up and putting it in the mouth. It was retrieved quickly from the caregiver. NOTE: The caregiver with the vape pen was terminated.

• 2025-11-18 · 746.2419(1) · Medium High

  Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months

  Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-11-18. Correction verified: Not recorded.

  A teacher was observed feeding two infants without holding them. The two infants were observed on the floor mat being fed. This was corrected when the teacher held the infant to feed.

• 2025-10-10 · 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: 2025-11-06. Correction verified: 2025-11-18.

  Based on the video and interviews conducted, two children were left in the classroom unsupervised for approximately 5 minutes when the caregiver walked out of the classroom with another child.

• 2025-07-17 · 746.5101(a) · High

  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-17. Correction verified: 2025-08-01.

  The last fire inspection was conducted on 4-11-2024 which is past due.

• 2025-07-17 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High

  Annual Sanitation Inspection

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-17. Correction verified: 2025-08-01.

  The last health inspection was conducted on 4-17-2024 which makes it past due.

• 2025-07-15 · 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: 2025-08-01. Correction verified: 2025-08-06.

  Based on the video and interviews conducted, a staff did not conduct a name to face before walking outside in front of the children allowing the classroom door to shut. This resulted in a child being left in the classroom unsupervised for approximately 4 minutes.

• 2025-04-03 · 746.3809 · Medium

  Medication No Longer Used

  Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-04-03. Correction verified: Not recorded.

  Two forms of medication were expired. This was corrected when the director disposed of the medication.

• 2025-04-03 · 746.3407 · Medium High

  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

  Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-04-03. Correction verified: Not recorded.

  The plastic containers in two rooms that hold toys were damaged, leaving rough edges that could pose a risk to children. This was corrected when the containers were removed. A few rooms had torn diaper changing mats were the foam was exposed. This was corrected when the mats were removed.

• 2024-10-04 · 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: 2024-10-25. Correction verified: 2024-11-05.

  Based on the video and interviews conducted, two staff did not conduct a name to face while lining the children up to go inside from the playground and when entering the room to ensure all children were accounted for. The staff did not do a sweep of the playground. This resulted in a child being left outside on the playground unsupervised for approximately 9 minutes until another class came outside and found the child.

• 2024-09-13 · 746.2805(5) · High

  Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-13. Correction verified: 2024-09-26.

  A caregiver was heard yelling at the children while she was changing a child's diaper.

• 2024-09-03 · 746.1615 · Medium

  Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-25. Correction verified: 2024-11-05.

  Based on interviews and daily attendance infants 12 months and older were being combined in the morning with children ages 18 months and older in the first 45 minutes of opening. Child/caregiver ratios cannot be adjusted during opening and closing for children who are younger than 18 months.

• 2024-06-04 · 746.4103(a) · Medium High

  Policies for Release of Children

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-31. Correction verified: 2024-08-09.

  A person listed on a child?s enrollment form picks up a child without being verified at the front entrance.

• 2024-03-20 · 746.307(b)(4) · High

  Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-15. Correction verified: 2024-04-22.

  The operation admitted to not informing a parent of an incident that occurred at the center immediately that placed a child at risk until they were able to find out what happened from the caregivers and video.

• 2024-03-20 · 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: 2024-04-15. Correction verified: 2024-04-22.

  Based on the video and interviews conducted, two staff did not conduct a name to face while lining the children up to go inside from the playground and when entering the room to ensure all children were accounted for. This resulted in a child being left outside of the classroom door unsupervised for approximately 2 minutes.

• 2024-02-09 · 746.3301(b) · Medium High

  Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-09. Correction verified: 2024-02-23.

  During snack, the children were served sliced cucumbers, ranch dressing and water, which only meets one of the three required components that must be included per the USDA Nutritional Guidelines.

• 2024-02-09 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High

  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-09. Correction verified: 2024-02-23.

  The last fire drill was conducted in December of 2023.

• 2023-10-20 · 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: 2023-11-02. Correction verified: 2023-11-13.

  Based upon evidence collected during this investigation, it was determined that a caregiver left a child who was using the restroom alone in a classroom unsupervised, while the caregiver was assisting a parent outside the classroom. This resulted in a child being left in the classroom unsupervised for approximately four minutes.

• 2023-10-20 · 746.307(b)(4) · High

  Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-02. Correction verified: 2023-11-13.

  The parent was not notified immediately when a child was left in a classroom unsupervised for approximately 4 minutes. The parent was notified the next morning about the incident.

• 2023-09-14 · 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: 2023-11-03. Correction verified: 2023-11-13.

  Based upon the evidence collected during the investigation, two children were playing on a piece of equipment in the classroom incorrectly with three caregivers in the room which resulted in one child having to receive medical care due to the equipment tipping over. It was determined through interviews/video that the caregivers responded adequately and professionally after an injury occurred to a child.

• 2023-09-14 · 746.4601(5) · High

  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-03. Correction verified: 2023-11-13.

  Based upon the evidence collected during this investigation, a piece of equipment in the classroom was not properly secured according to the manufacturing guidelines. This resulted in the equipment tipping over on a child causing an injury. The center was proactive by bolting the play equipment against the wall.

• 2023-09-13 · 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: 2023-10-12. Correction verified: 2023-10-18.

  Based on the video and interviews conducted, two staff did not conduct a name to face while lining the children up to go inside from the playground and when entering the room to ensure all children were accounted for. This resulted in a child being left outside of the classroom door unsupervised for approximately 3 minutes.

• 2023-07-19 · 746.3701(5) · Medium High

  Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

  Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-07-19. Correction verified: Not recorded.

  Two dump trucks on the playground were broken and were sharp to the touch which could cause an injury to a child. This was corrected when the trucks were disposed of.

• 2023-05-11 · 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: 2023-06-02. Correction verified: 2023-06-12.

  Based on the interviews conducted and video obtained, an infant teacher was observed in a rocking chair falling asleep while holding an infant.

• 2023-03-08 · 746.4135(b) · Medium

  Children's Products- Annual Certification

  Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-03-08. Correction verified: Not recorded.

  The Children's Product Certification wasn't available for review. This was corrected when the director printed the form and signed it.

• 2023-03-08 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low

  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-22. Correction verified: 2023-03-21.

  Five out of ten employees were missing a required affidavit.

• 2023-03-08 · 746.3805(c)(4) · Medium High

  Medication Records - Name of Employee Who Administered

  Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-03-08. Correction verified: Not recorded.

  The medication form did not have the employee's first and last name on the form.

• 2023-01-23 · 746.2803(4) · Medium High

  Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-23. Correction verified: 2023-04-04.

  Based on the video, it was determined that positive methods of discipline were not used when a caregiver yanked a child several times by one arm as the child was upset after morning drop off and was trying to walk away as the caregiver was talking to her. The caregiver was seen tossing the child inside of a tent area that had pillows located in the room. Note: The operation immediately terminated the caregiver.

• 2022-12-07 · 746.2421(b) · Medium

  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-16. Correction verified: 2022-12-19.

  Three infants were missing an updated feeding instruction.

• 2022-12-07 · 746.2419(6) · Medium High

  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

  Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-12-07. Correction verified: Not recorded.

  Several bottles in the infant room were not labeled with the child's first name and last initial. This was corrected when the provider labeled them.

• 2022-12-07 · 746.1003(1) · High

  Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-07. Correction verified: 2022-12-20.

  Parts of the Plan of Action was not being followed. There were no observations in classrooms or outside for the month of November.

• 2022-09-20 · 746.305(a)(2) · Medium High

  AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

  Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-11-02. Correction verified: Not recorded.

  Two different incidents happened at the operation where the children had to seek medical care. The first incident happened on 8-5-2022 and the second incident on 9-12-2022. These two reports were not reported to licensing until 9-20-2022.

• 2022-09-08 · 746.1203(4) · High

  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-25. Correction verified: 2022-11-03.

  Based on the video, a caregiver was seen sitting on her bottom with her legs crossed on the playground while approximately (12) 3-year-olds were running around and some playing on the playscape. A 3-year-old was bumped by another child while one was going down and the other one was coming up the stairs of the playscape resulting in the 3-year-old falling through an opening and landing wrong on her arm fracturing it in several places. The caregiver did not see the incident.

• 2022-09-08 · 746.305(a)(2) · Medium High

  AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

  Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-09-16. Correction verified: Not recorded.

  A child was injured while at the daycare and sought medical attention on September 1 and the daycare did not report the incident to Licensing until September 8 which is past the 48 hours required.

• 2022-07-18 · 746.3703(c) · High

  Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-19. Correction verified: 2022-08-23.

  Based on the interviews conducted, a caregiver arrived to work under the influence of a Controlled Substance. The caregiver was never in the room alone with the children and was terminated from the job immediately that morning by management.

• 2022-07-12 · 746.605(13) · Medium High

  Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement

  Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-07-12. Correction verified: Not recorded.

  Three out of ten children's records were missing the statement of special needs. This was corrected when the director was able to get the parent to fill it in.

• 2022-07-12 · 746.1203(4) · High

  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-09. Correction verified: 2022-08-23.

  A 12-month-old climbed up on the table during snack time and as he was trying to get back down, he fell hitting his head and bruising the lower part of his back. The two caregivers in the room at the time did not see what happened so the video was watched. The operation was pro-active by having the caregivers do some training before returning to work.

• 2022-07-12 · 746.3503(c)(2) · Medium High

  Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-09. Correction verified: 2022-08-23.

  A caregiver walked away from a diaper changing table twice with a 14-month-old on it to tend to a child who got off his mat during nap time. The 14-month-old was not injured. The caregiver was terminated by the operation for her actions.

• 2022-06-08 · 746.4751(a) · Medium High

  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-15. Correction verified: 2022-06-15.

  A maintenance active playground checklist was not available for review.

• 2022-06-08 · 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: 2022-06-08. Correction verified: 2022-06-09.

  A staff that was hired was in a classroom without receiving the eligibility notifications from the background check unit. This was corrected when the assistant director had the person leave the center.

• 2022-06-08 · 746.3407(12) · High

  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

  Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-06-08. Correction verified: Not recorded.

  Several rooms did not have the cleaning bottles marked and they were empty and not ready for use. This was corrected when a staff prepared the bottles and labeled them for the rooms.