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Kiddie Academy of New Braunfels
A licensed child care center in New Braunfels, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 672 S KOWALD LN, New Braunfels, TX 78130
County: Comal County
Phone: (830) 420-6300
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 182 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1739371
Permit: Full Permit, issued April 14, 2023
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 25 inspections
- 12 investigations
- 21 citations from these visits (risk level: High 9, Medium High 8, Medium 4)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from April 12, 2022 to October 2, 2026, newest first: 66 visits and 45 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
October 2, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
September 17, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
September 5, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
September 2, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
September 1, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
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 activity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 29, 2026 · Correction verified: October 2, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
July 30, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
July 29, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
July 23, 2026 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 18, 2026 · Correction verified: October 2, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the interviews and videos, the 2-year-old room was over ratio by 4 in the morning.
April 21, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
March 25, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 25, 2026 · Correction verified: April 8, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two out of five children were missing parent signatures for Epi pens.
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two types of medication was found to be expired. This was corrected when the medication was put away to give back to the parent .
March 12, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
March 9, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 7, 2026 · Correction verified: April 21, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
November 18, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
October 10, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
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 activity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 6, 2025 · Correction verified: November 18, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
October 10, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
August 7, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
July 17, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 17, 2025 · Correction verified: August 1, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The last fire inspection was conducted on 4-11-2024 which is past due.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 17, 2025 · Correction verified: August 1, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The last health inspection was conducted on 4-17-2024 which makes it past due.
July 15, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
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 activity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 1, 2025 · Correction verified: August 6, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
June 5, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
April 3, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two forms of medication were expired. This was corrected when the director disposed of the medication.
November 5, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
October 7, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
October 4, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
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 activity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 25, 2024 · Correction verified: November 5, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
September 30, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
September 26, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
September 13, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 13, 2024 · Correction verified: September 26, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was heard yelling at the children while she was changing a child's diaper.
September 3, 2024 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.1615 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 25, 2024 · Correction verified: November 5, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
August 30, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
August 9, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
June 10, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
June 4, 2024 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.4103(a) - Policies for Release of Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 31, 2024 · Correction verified: August 9, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A person listed on a child's enrollment form picks up a child without being verified at the front entrance.
April 22, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
March 21, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
March 20, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 2 citations
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 15, 2024 · Correction verified: April 22, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
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 activity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 15, 2024 · Correction verified: April 22, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
February 23, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
February 9, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 9, 2024 · Correction verified: February 23, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 9, 2024 · Correction verified: February 23, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The last fire drill was conducted in December of 2023.
November 13, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
October 23, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
October 20, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 2 citations
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 activity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 2, 2023 · Correction verified: November 13, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 2, 2023 · Correction verified: November 13, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
October 18, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
September 14, 2023 · Investigation · 2 citations
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 activity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 3, 2023 · Correction verified: November 13, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.4601(5) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 3, 2023 · Correction verified: November 13, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
September 14, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
September 13, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
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 activity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 12, 2023 · Correction verified: October 18, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
July 19, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
June 12, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
May 15, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
May 11, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
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 activity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 2, 2023 · Correction verified: June 12, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the interviews conducted and video obtained, an infant teacher was observed in a rocking chair falling asleep while holding an infant.
April 4, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
March 8, 2023 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.3805(c)(4) - Medication Records - Name of Employee Who Administered
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The medication form did not have the employee's first and last name on the form.
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: March 22, 2023 · Correction verified: March 21, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Five out of ten employees were missing a required affidavit.
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
February 6, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
January 23, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 23, 2023 · Correction verified: April 4, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
January 4, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
December 20, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
December 7, 2022 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 16, 2022 · Correction verified: December 19, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three infants were missing an updated feeding instruction.
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 7, 2022 · Correction verified: December 20, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Parts of the Plan of Action was not being followed. There were no observations in classrooms or outside for the month of November.
November 3, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
September 28, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
September 20, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
September 16, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
September 8, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 2 citations
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 25, 2022 · Correction verified: November 3, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
August 23, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
August 1, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
July 18, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.3703(c) - Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 19, 2022 · Correction verified: August 23, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
July 12, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 2 citations
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 9, 2022 · Correction verified: August 23, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3503(c)(2) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 9, 2022 · Correction verified: August 23, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
July 12, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
June 8, 2022 · Inspection · 3 citations
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 8, 2022 · Correction verified: June 9, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 15, 2022 · Correction verified: June 15, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A maintenance active playground checklist was not available for review.
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
April 12, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
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All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.