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540 Howard St, New Braunfels, TX
First Protestant School
- licensed capacity
- 251
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $171
- year first permitted
- 2019
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About
About First Protestant School
First Protestant School is a licensed child care center in New Braunfels, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 31, 2019, for up to 251 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, full-time care, infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 37 visits in the last 3 years and cited 34 rules across 17 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedMeals provided
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 251 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks through 11 years old (5th grade) |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, full-time care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (First Protestant Church) |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: 2-Year-Old Program potty training |
| Transportation | Transportation (After-school bussing from several public schools in NBISD) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Procare) |
| More | Founded 2019 |
| Licensed capacity | 251 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Protestant School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Comal County has a median price of $171 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$171
Home daycare$154
Toddler
Center$160
Home daycare$148
Preschool
Center$156
Home daycare$146
School age
Center$149
Home daycare$139
State record
Inspection reports for First Protestant School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 251 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2019
- License number
- #1690392
Summary
37 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 18 of 37 visits · 34 rules in all · 34 corrected
- Safety and hazards 11
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Records and paperwork 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Background checks 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Sep 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 3, 2026Complaint investigation8 rules cited
746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
“During the investigation, it was determined that the operation does not practice lock-down drills regularly as required.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2026
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2026
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“During the investigation, the operation's Emergency Preparedness Plan was found to be incomplete.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2026
746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2026
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“During the investigation, it was determined that the emergency drills practiced in 2026 were not differentiated by type and were documented improperly.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2026
746.5202(2) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2026
746.5202(5) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan
“During the investigation, it was determined that the Emergency Preparedness Plan did not include procedures for reunification.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2026
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2026
Jul 27, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“Several medications were found to be expired. This was corrected when the medication was discarded.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
“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.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“Several employees took an online CPR course which is not allowed.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2026
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2026
Jun 26, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.3425(1) - Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids
“During the investigation, it was found that staff members did not wear gloves when handling an injury that involved blood.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2026
- May 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“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.”
Corrected during the visit
Apr 13, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.3503(c)(2) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child
“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.”
The state verified the correction on May 18, 2026
- Mar 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
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Mar 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
“An eleven month old infant was in the crib wearing a bib.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
- Mar 4, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jan 5, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“Several bottles were observed with the first name and no last initial. This was corrected when the bottles were labeled correctly.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“A fire drill was not conducted for the months of November and December.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2026
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“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.”
Corrected during the visit
- Sep 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 17, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
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
“A caregiver was engaged in social media activity while caring for children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2025
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“A caregiver was using a cell phone to create Tik Tok videos while caring for children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2025
Jul 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“Several rooms had peeling paint on the wall exposed to children.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2025
- Jun 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 23, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- May 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 13, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“An incident report form was not used during an incident that involved the safety of children. Parents were informed about the incident via phone.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025
- May 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 7, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
“A child was served an identified food that was listed on the child's food allergy emergency plan.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2025
- Apr 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 22, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 3, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2025
Jan 22, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“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.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“The monthly maintenance checklist was last recorded in May.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2025
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“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.”
Corrected during the visit
Oct 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“The gas leak test was due in March 2024, and the last one was conducted on March 6, 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2024
Oct 8, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2024
Jul 18, 2024Visit1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2024
Jul 18, 2024Visit1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2024
- Jun 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 21, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Feb 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
“The daily buildings and grounds checklist was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2024
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
“Three out of ten children were missing a special needs statement. This was corrected when the director updated the form.”
Corrected during the visit
Mar 15, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“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.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
“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.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
“There was one child's medication missing a medication authorization from signed by a parent.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2023
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The last fire inspection was conducted on 11/18/21. Fire inspections are due annually.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2023
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“The last time the fire extinguishers were serviced was in November 2021.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2023
- Jan 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 17, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2023
Apr 8, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The promotion of Physical Activity was not available for review in the Operational Policies. This was corrected when it was added during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2022
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“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.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“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.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“Two expired medications were observed. This was corrected when the director left them out to return to the parents at pick-up.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about First Protestant School
Is First Protestant School licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 31, 2019.
When was First Protestant School last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 37 visits in the last 3 years.
Has First Protestant School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 34 rules across 18 of 37 visits in the last 3 years; 34 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can First Protestant School care for?
251, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does First Protestant School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are First Protestant School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does First Protestant School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (830) 606-4110 to ask.
What is First Protestant School's phone number?
(830) 606-4110.
Where is First Protestant School?
205 S Castell Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130. The nearest other daycare we list is FUMC Day School, Kindergarten and MDO, 0.3 miles away.