No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Licensed Center · Texas
First Protestant School
205 S Castell Ave, New Braunfels
Last inspected Sep 24, 2026 · Map
About this program
- Licensed capacity
- 251
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Programs
- School Age Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
- Accepts child care subsidies
- No
- License type
- Full Permit
- Issued
- May 31, 2019
- Phone
- 8306064110
- Website
- firstprotestantschool.com
No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.
State compliance summary
How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.
Inspection history
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
Inspector's note: During the investigation, it was determined that the Emergency Preparedness Plan did not include how staff should ensure the continuity of care during an emergency. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-04. - Critical Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
Inspector's note: During the investigation, it was determined that the operation does not practice lock-down drills regularly as required. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-04. - Non-critical Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Inspector's note: During the investigation, it was determined that one of the staff members did not have Emergency Preparedness training. Another staff's training was unavailable for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-04. - Critical Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan
Inspector's note: During the investigation, it was determined that the Emergency Preparedness Plan did not include procedures for reunification. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-04. - Critical Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Inspector's note: During the investigation, it was determined that the Emergency Preparedness Plan did not include evacuation methods for children under 24 months and staff responsibilities during an emergency situation. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-04. - Non-critical Documentation of Drills
Inspector's note: During the investigation, it was determined that the emergency drills practiced in 2026 were not differentiated by type and were documented improperly. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-04. - Critical Policies Comply with Rules
Inspector's note: During the investigation, the operation's Emergency Preparedness Plan was found to be incomplete. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-04. - Critical Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures
Inspector's note: During the investigation, it was determined that the Emergency Preparedness Plan did not include the procedure for contacting CCR in the event of an emergency. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-04.
- Non-critical Medication No Longer Used
Inspector's note: Several medications were found to be expired. This was corrected when the medication was discarded. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection. - Critical Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection. - Critical CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Inspector's note: Several employees took an online CPR course which is not allowed. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-10. - Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-07-27.
- Critical Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids
Inspector's note: During the investigation, it was found that staff members did not wear gloves when handling an injury that involved blood. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-07-16.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
- Critical Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-05.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Inspector's note: An eleven month old infant was in the crib wearing a bib. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-03-06.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Inspector's note: Several bottles were observed with the first name and no last initial. This was corrected when the bottles were labeled correctly. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection. - Critical Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection. - Critical Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Inspector's note: A fire drill was not conducted for the months of November and December. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-01-05.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Inspector's note: A caregiver was engaged in social media activity while caring for children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-09-12. - Critical Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Inspector's note: A caregiver was using a cell phone to create Tik Tok videos while caring for children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-12.
- Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Inspector's note: Several rooms had peeling paint on the wall exposed to children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-07-08. - Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-07-08.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Non-critical Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Inspector's note: An incident report form was not used during an incident that involved the safety of children. Parents were informed about the incident via phone. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-06-11.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
Inspector's note: A child was served an identified food that was listed on the child's food allergy emergency plan. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-05-30.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-03-06.
- Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection. - Non-critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Inspector's note: The monthly maintenance checklist was last recorded in May. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-01-22. - Non-critical Medication No Longer Used
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
- Critical Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Inspector's note: The gas leak test was due in March 2024, and the last one was conducted on March 6, 2022. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-10-21.
- Non-critical Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-10-23.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-07-18.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Inspector's note: Three out of ten children were missing a special needs statement. This was corrected when the director updated the form. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection. - Critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Inspector's note: The daily buildings and grounds checklist was not available for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-02-07.
- Non-critical Medication No Longer Used
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection. - Critical Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection. - Critical Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
Inspector's note: There was one child's medication missing a medication authorization from signed by a parent. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-03-15. - Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Inspector's note: The last fire inspection was conducted on 11/18/21. Fire inspections are due annually. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-04-03. - Critical Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Inspector's note: The last time the fire extinguishers were serviced was in November 2021. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-03-15.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-03-07.
Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.