Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.7
- Local median
- 0.42
Kiddie Academy of New Braunfels
672 S KOWALD LN, New Braunfels, TX 78130-2610
- Operation number:
- 1739371
- 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:
- 182
- License effective:
- April 14, 2023
- Hours:
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 8304206300
- Email:
- newbraunfels@kiddieacademy.net
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 60 available inspections for Kiddie Academy of New Braunfels from April 12, 2022 through July 30, 2026.
27 inspections recorded violations, with 42 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 25, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.
That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.
Three later inspections, from April 21, 2026 through July 30, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 60
- Recorded violations
- 42
- Higher-concern violations
- 36
- Repeated topics
- 5
9 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
60 total inspections vs 13 local median in 78130
Compared to 33 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 43%
- Local median
- 28%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 45%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- 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.
Supervision
Appeared across 7 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
September 13, 2023September 14, 2023October 20, 2023March 20, 2024October 4, 2024July 15, 2025October 10, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
September 14, 2023February 9, 2024July 17, 2025March 25, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
February 9, 2024April 3, 2025July 17, 2025Medication
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
April 3, 2025March 25, 2026Parent rights
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 20, 2023March 20, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Two types of medication was found to be expired. This was corrected when the medication was put away to give back to the parent .
- 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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Two out of five children were missing parent signatures for Epi pens.
- Correction deadline
- March 25, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 8, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
- Official code
- 746.3819
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- April 7, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 21, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
- Official code
- 746.3703(d)
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
- Official code
- 746.2419(1)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- November 6, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 18, 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)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The last fire inspection was conducted on 4-11-2024 which is past due.
- Correction deadline
- July 17, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 1, 2025
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)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The last health inspection was conducted on 4-17-2024 which makes it past due.
- Correction deadline
- July 17, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 1, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
- Official code
- 746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- August 1, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 6, 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)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
- Official code
- 746.3407
Medium concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Two forms of medication were expired. This was corrected when the director disposed of the medication.
- 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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- October 25, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 5, 2024
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)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- A caregiver was heard yelling at the children while she was changing a child's diaper.
- Correction deadline
- September 13, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 26, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
- Official code
- 746.2805(5)
Medium concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- October 25, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 5, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1615 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
- Official code
- 746.1615
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- A person listed on a child?s enrollment form picks up a child without being verified at the front entrance.
- Correction deadline
- July 31, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 9, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4103(a) - Policies for Release of Children
- Official code
- 746.4103(a)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- April 15, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 22, 2024
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: Parent rights
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- April 15, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 22, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
- Official code
- 746.307(b)(4)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- February 9, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 23, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
- Official code
- 746.3301(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The last fire drill was conducted in December of 2023.
- Correction deadline
- February 9, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 23, 2024
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)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- November 2, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 13, 2023
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: Parent rights
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- November 2, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 13, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
- Official code
- 746.307(b)(4)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- November 3, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 13, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.4601(5) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
- Official code
- 746.4601(5)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- November 3, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 13, 2023
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
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- October 12, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 18, 2023
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: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
- Official code
- 746.3701(5)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Based on the interviews conducted and video obtained, an infant teacher was observed in a rocking chair falling asleep while holding an infant.
- Correction deadline
- June 2, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 12, 2023
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)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The Children's Product Certification wasn't available for review. This was corrected when the director printed the form and signed it.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
- Official code
- 746.4135(b)
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- The medication form did not have the employee's first and last name on the form.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3805(c)(4) - Medication Records - Name of Employee Who Administered
- Official code
- 746.3805(c)(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Five out of ten employees were missing a required affidavit.
- Correction deadline
- March 22, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 21, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
- Official code
- 746.901(4)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- March 23, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 4, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
- Official code
- 746.2803(4)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Three infants were missing an updated feeding instruction.
- Correction deadline
- December 16, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 19, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
- Official code
- 746.2421(b)
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 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.
- 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: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- Parts of the Plan of Action was not being followed. There were no observations in classrooms or outside for the month of November.
- Correction deadline
- December 7, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 20, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
- Official code
- 746.1003(1)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
- Official code
- 746.305(a)(2)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- October 25, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 3, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
- Official code
- 746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
- Official code
- 746.305(a)(2)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- August 19, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 23, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.3703(c) - Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
- Official code
- 746.3703(c)
Higher concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- 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.
- 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)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- August 9, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 23, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
- Official code
- 746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- August 9, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 23, 2022
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)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A maintenance active playground checklist was not available for review.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 15, 2022
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: Background screening
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- June 8, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 9, 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
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
- Official code
- 746.3407(12)
No recorded violations in this report