New Braunfels Academy

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 Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  Inspector's note: Several electrical outlets were observed with no cover which one was located outside on the playground. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-06-25.
• Critical Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
  Inspector's note: Five cribs were observed with an additional foam pad added in the crib. This was corrected when the director removed them. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-06-25.
• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: Several rooms were observed with peeling paint and an exposed holes in the wall accessible to children. Several rooms were observed with dirty toys. Several broken toys were observed on the playground which were sharp to the touch. This was corrected when the broken toys were removed from the playground. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-06-25.
• Critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
  Inspector's note: The daily maintenance checklist was not up to date. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-06-25.
• Critical Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
  Inspector's note: A few cribs were observed with loose fitted sheets that can create a suffocation or entrapment hazard because an infant's face can become covered by the excess fabric. This was corrected when the sheets were changed. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-06-25.
• Critical Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
  Inspector's note: The director was missing a current SIDS training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-06-25.
• Non-critical Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
  Inspector's note: Two employees who are no longer employed at the center for more than 7 days were still active on the background checklist. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-06-25.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  Inspector's note: A staff that was hired was observed in the infant room without having a validate background check. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-02-24.
• Non-critical Posting of Activity Plan
  Inspector's note: A current activity plan was not posted for all the rooms. This was corrected when a current activity plan was posted. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-02-24.
• Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
  Inspector's note: Four employees completed an online Pediatric CPR course which is not allowed per licensing. A CPR class must be taken in person. One employee's CPR was expired. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-20.
• Non-critical Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
  Inspector's note: The 2-year-old room had 21 total during naptime with two caregivers, and a third worker came in after lunch. There were 3-17-month-olds included in the total which they are considered infants. Reduction for naptime is only allowed for 18 months and older which does not include calculating the specified age group. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-02-24.
• Critical Designating Director
  Inspector's note: The last communication with the governing body/designee in reference to having a qualified director in place was on January 20th. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-10.

• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Inspector's note: The last fire inspection was conducted on September 9,5,2024, which a current one has not been set up. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-01-12.
• Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  Inspector's note: The 3 year old room was observed with peeling paint and an exposed hole in a wall accessible to child. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-01-12.
• Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  Inspector's note: One caregiver only completed 19.5 hours out of the 24 required within a year. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-01-12.
• Non-critical Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
  Inspector's note: There are four employees who have been no longer employed at the center for more than 7 days that are still active on the background checklist. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-12-12.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  Inspector's note: Two out of eight employees did not have an affidavit available for review. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2025-12-12.
• Critical Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  Inspector's note: Two caregivers were observed in the infant room without completing a required yearly SIDS training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-12-12.

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.

• Non-critical Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
  Inspector's note: An incident report was not used for this injury. The parents were informed about the incident over the phone and through an app. The app. did not require the parents to sign and date the information that was communicated to them. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-08-08.

• Critical Policies Comply with Rules
  Inspector's note: The center was missing numbers 9, 18,19, 20 and 25 out of the operational policies. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-06-23.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
  Inspector's note: The director was missing affidavit form 2912. This was corrected during the visit. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  Inspector's note: The director was missing affidavit form 2985. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2025-06-19.

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: Based on the information provided throughout this investigation, a 4-year-old was placed outside by herself in front of the director?s see through office back door that leads out on to the playground. The child was standing in front of the door which is a shaded area. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-06-13.
• Non-critical Notification of Change in Space
  Inspector's note: Based on the interviews conducted, the director was bringing children to her office which is unlicensed space, when the teachers needed help handling discipline issues. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-06-13.

• Non-critical Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
  Inspector's note: Sixteen caregivers who have resigned from the operation more than 7 days ago have not been removed from the employee list. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-03-13.

• Critical Report Change in Director
  Inspector's note: The Permit Holder did not notify licensing of a change in the director within the required 5 days. There was no email or required forms sent for the inspector to evaluate the director's credentials. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-02-27.
• Non-critical Medication No Longer Used
  Inspector's note: Medication was found for a child that is no longer attending, and several medications were expired. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-02-27.
• Critical Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Inspector's note: A fire drill was not conducted in the month of January. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-02-27.
• Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Inspector's note: The infant room had one teacher with seven infants which made this room over ratio by three. The 12?24-year-old room had one teacher with 11 children which made this room over ratio by 2 due to the specified age group. The 2-year-old room had 1 teacher with 12 children which made this room over ratio by 1. The 3?4-year-old room was combined with 1 teacher with 22 children. The specified age group was 4 yrs. old which made this room over ratio by 4. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-02-27.
• Critical Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  Inspector's note: Four infant teachers did not have a current SIDS training available for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-02-27.

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 on January 23, 2024, was observed in the toddler room without receiving the eligibility notification from the background check unit. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-08-13.
• Critical Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
  Inspector's note: Several crib sheets in the infant room were observed to be loosely fitted. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-13.
• Non-critical Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
  Inspector's note: Five current employees have expired affidavits. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2024-08-20.
• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Inspector's note: The last fire inspection was conducted on April 24, 2023, which a current one has not been set up. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-08-30.
• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: Several toys on the playground were observed with cracks that were sharp to the touch. This was corrected when the director removed them from playground. The diaper changing mat in the toddler room was observed with a rip making it unable to be cleaned properly. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-13.
• Non-critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
  Inspector's note: There was no postmark on the play equipment showing the proper depth. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-08-13.
• Non-critical Documentation pediatric CPR-1st aid includes renewal date and expiration date
  Inspector's note: One out of ten employees have an expired CPR/First-aid card. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2024-08-30.

• Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Inspector's note: The last health inspection was conducted on March 14, 2023. Reminders to set up an appointment were given during the last two visits. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-04-01.

• Critical Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
  Inspector's note: The director did not have a current SIDS training available for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-18.
• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: The Pre-k room had peeling paint and the rubber floorboard coming off of the wall. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-18.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Medication No Longer Used
  Inspector's note: Several medications were found to be expired. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-02-14.
• Non-critical Posting of Activity Plan
  Inspector's note: Four out of five rooms did not have a current activity plan posted for parents to review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-02-14.
• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: The Pre-k room had peeling paint and the rubber floorboard coming off of the wall. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-02-14.
• Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Inspector's note: A staff that was hired on February 8th was observed in the infant room without receiving the eligibility notification from the background check unit. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-02-14.

• Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  Inspector's note: Several bottles in the infant room were not labeled with the child's last initial. This was corrected when the caregiver's label all the bottles. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: The grass on the playground in some areas was too high and needed to be cut. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-07-24.

• Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Inspector's note: A health inspection has not been conducted since 9-15 2021. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-03-03.

• Critical Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Inspector's note: The operation is still waiting on two children that did not have a copy of their immunization records available for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-02-21.

• Non-critical Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
  Inspector's note: The most recent Licensing inspection was not posted. This was CORRECTED when the director posted it. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
  Inspector's note: Two out of ten children's records did not have the special needs statement available for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-01-05.
• Critical Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Inspector's note: Three out of ten children's records did not have a copy of their immunization records available for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-01-20.
• Critical Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
  Inspector's note: Parts of the Plan of Action was not being followed. The weekly classroom observations were not being conducted weekly for the 5 rooms. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-01-20.