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Childcare center · New Braunfels, TX
The Children's Courtyard, Inc.
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: 1429 S WALNUT AVE, New Braunfels, TX 78130
County: Comal County
Phone: (830) 608-9588
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Licensed capacity: 187 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1692423- 810
Permit: Full Permit, issued July 8, 2020
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.
View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 1692423- 810 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 15 inspections
- 10 investigations
- 12 citations from these visits (risk level: High 1, Medium High 7, 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 March 1, 2022 to September 28, 2026, newest first: 43 visits and 29 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.
September 28, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of ten files was missing a contact for medical emergency. This was correct when the parent provided the information.
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
April 8, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
March 27, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
December 30, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
December 19, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
December 9, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
October 3, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
October 1, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
September 8, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
September 2, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
August 14, 2025 · Inspection · 3 citations
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.
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 14, 2025 · Correction verified: August 15, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director's SIDS training was not available for review.
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 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.
August 12, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
May 20, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
March 27, 2025 · Investigation · 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: May 9, 2025 · Correction verified: May 20, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
December 10, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
November 20, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 4, 2024 · Correction verified: December 2, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A stall in the boy's bathroom had peeling paint on the wall.
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 20, 2024 · Correction verified: November 25, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of five infant teachers present during this inspection had an expired SIDS training certificate. The training was last completed in May 2023.
June 3, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
May 24, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
May 22, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
May 7, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 7, 2024 · Correction verified: May 21, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
April 26, 2024 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 7, 2024 · Correction verified: May 21, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
April 9, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
April 1, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 30, 2024 · Correction verified: June 3, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
March 28, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
December 18, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
September 6, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
July 26, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
May 25, 2023 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 2, 2023 · Correction verified: May 31, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of three staff that administers medication did not have the required medication training.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 15, 2023 · Correction verified: June 14, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The last fire inspection was conducted on 5-19-2022. Fire inspections are due annually.
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 2, 2023 · Correction verified: May 31, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The severe weather drill documentation was not available for review.
March 8, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
February 13, 2023 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 27, 2023 · Correction verified: March 8, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 15, 2023 · Correction verified: February 16, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A health inspection has not been conducted since 2021. The person in charge called and an inspection has been scheduled for 2-15-2023.
746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
Risk level: Low · Correct-by date in the state file: March 27, 2023 · Correction verified: March 8, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three out of ten children's records were missing the vision and hearing screening.
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 13, 2023 · Correction verified: February 16, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The documentation of drills was not available for review.
January 27, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
January 25, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
June 17, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
June 16, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
June 3, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 24, 2022 · Correction verified: June 17, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two out of ten employees training records were not available for review.
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 3, 2022 · Correction verified: June 6, 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.
May 19, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
May 16, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
May 11, 2022 · Assessment · 2 citations
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 20, 2022 · Correction verified: May 17, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The fire extinguishers were last serviced in August of 2020.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 20, 2022 · Correction verified: May 19, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The last fire inspection was conducted on 6-11-2019. Fire inspections are due annually.
April 28, 2022 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 28, 2022 · Correction verified: May 19, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The fire extinguishers were last serviced in August of 2020.
746.501(a)(18)(B) - Written Operational Policies - Duration
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 28, 2022 · Correction verified: May 10, 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.
746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 28, 2022 · Correction verified: May 10, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There were 3 infants without an updated feeding schedule.
April 19, 2022 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 29, 2022 · Correction verified: May 19, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The last fire inspection was conducted on 6-11-2019. Fire inspections are due annually.
April 13, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
April 11, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
March 1, 2022 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: March 4, 2022 · Correction verified: February 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
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.