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First Protestant School

205 S CASTELL AVE, New Braunfels, TX 78130

Operation number:
1690392
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Comal
Capacity:
251
License effective:
May 31, 2019
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8306064110
Email:
school@firstprotestant.com

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 38 available inspections for First Protestant School from April 8, 2022 through August 13, 2026.

19 inspections recorded violations, with 37 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 27, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.

Medication was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
38

11 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
37

11 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
28

9 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
7

Last 36 months

Local comparison

38 total inspections vs 13 local median in 78130

Compared to 33 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.97
Local median
0.42

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
42%
Local median
28%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
7
Local average
1.42

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Several employees took an online CPR course which is not allowed.
Correction deadline
August 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Official code
746.1315(b)(1)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver did not know how many children she was responsible for at the time of the inspection. She had to count the children before being able to give a number.
Correction deadline
July 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A cot was blocking the exit door during naptime. This was correct when the caregiver moved the child and the cot away from the door.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Official code
746.2909(1)
Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
Several medications were found to be expired. This was corrected when the medication was discarded.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809
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Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
During the investigation, it was found that staff members did not wear gloves when handling an injury that involved blood.
Correction deadline
July 16, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3425(1) - Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids
Official code
746.3425(1)
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Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The 4 year old room was observed with the tv on during lunchtime. It is unknown how long the tv was on before entering the room. This was corrected when the teacher turned the tv off.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Official code
746.2207(c)(4)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver turned away from the diaper changing table to throw away a diaper without having an infant secured with safety straps or a hand on a 10-month-old infant during the diaper change. This resulted in the 10-month-old falling off the changing table onto the floor.
Correction deadline
May 5, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 18, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(c)(2) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child
Official code
746.3503(c)(2)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
An eleven month old infant was in the crib wearing a bib.
Correction deadline
March 6, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 18, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Official code
746.2401(6)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A fire drill was not conducted for the months of November and December.
Correction deadline
January 5, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 7, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Several bottles were observed with the first name and no last initial. This was corrected when the bottles were labeled correctly.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Official code
746.2419(6)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two children were not buckled in during lunch time due to the bucket seats not having any seatbelts. This was corrected when a new seatbelt was found and another one ordered and the bucket seats removed until the seatbelts get put on.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver was engaged in social media activity while caring for children.
Correction deadline
September 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver was using a cell phone to create Tik Tok videos while caring for children.
Correction deadline
September 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Several rooms had peeling paint on the wall exposed to children.
Correction deadline
July 8, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A plastic container in a 4-year-old room that holds toys was damaged, leaving rough edges that could pose a risk to children. This was corrected when the container was replaced. Rain gutters with sharp edges located on the playground were exposed to children.
Correction deadline
July 8, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
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Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
An incident report form was not used during an incident that involved the safety of children. Parents were informed about the incident via phone.
Correction deadline
June 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Official code
746.707
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A child was served an identified food that was listed on the child's food allergy emergency plan.
Correction deadline
May 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 11, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
Official code
746.3301(i)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information gathered from interviews, a teacher was heard using a yelling unpleasant type of tone with a child in the classroom. According to the information gathered during interviews the same teacher was heard humiliating a child in front of the other children.
Correction deadline
March 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Several purses were observed in rooms that were accessible to children. This was CORRECTED when the purses were placed in a locked cabinet or up high.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
Two children's medication was found to be expired. This was corrected when the medication was set aside to return to parents at pick-up time. This was corrected when they were removed by the director to return to parents.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The monthly maintenance checklist was last recorded in May.
Correction deadline
January 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Official code
746.4751(b)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The gas leak test was due in March 2024, and the last one was conducted on March 6, 2022.
Correction deadline
October 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401
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Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The incident report was shared with the parent verbally, but it was not signed within the 48-hour timeframe. The incident occurred on 10/7, and the report was signed on 10/21.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Official code
746.707
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A staff was hired in March of 2023 and has been working in the operation without receiving the eligibility notification from the background check unit.
Correction deadline
July 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
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Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The daily buildings and grounds checklist was not available for review.
Correction deadline
February 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 21, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Official code
746.4751(a)
Higher concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Three out of ten children were missing a special needs statement. This was corrected when the director updated the form.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Official code
746.605(13)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A two-year room was observed serving snack on a bare table. This was corrected when the caregivers were made aware and paper towels were given to the children.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Official code
746.3317(6)
Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
Two children's medication was found to be expired and one child was withdrawn from the center. This was corrected when the medication was set aside to return to parents at pick-up time and the other one was discarded.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
There was one child's medication missing a medication authorization from signed by a parent.
Correction deadline
March 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 16, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
Official code
746.3803(a)(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The last time the fire extinguishers were serviced was in November 2021.
Correction deadline
March 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The last fire inspection was conducted on 11/18/21. Fire inspections are due annually.
Correction deadline
April 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information gathered from interviews, a caregiver was heard using a yelling unpleasant type of tone with the children while in the classroom. The caregiver was also using a method of time-out by having the children face the wall.
Correction deadline
March 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(6)
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Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
Two expired medications were observed. This was corrected when the director left them out to return to the parents at pick-up.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Two outlet covers were observed to be cracked and one was sharp to the touch. This was corrected when the outlet covers were replaced. Chip paint was observed on the wall in two rooms. This was corrected when maintenance was called to do the repair.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver was observed in the infant room with direct access to children without receiving an eligibility letter from the background unit. This was corrected when the caregiver was removed out of the room.
Correction deadline
April 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The promotion of Physical Activity was not available for review in the Operational Policies. This was corrected when it was added during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One teacher working in the infant room had an expired SIDS training. This was corrected when the director had the staff complete the training during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Official code
746.1309(d)