Kiddie Academy of New Braunfels

746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months

“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.”

Corrected during the visit

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

“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.”

The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2025

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

“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.”

The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2025

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

“The last fire inspection was conducted on 4-11-2024 which is past due.”

The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2025

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

“The last health inspection was conducted on 4-17-2024 which makes it past due.”

The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2025

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

“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.”

The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2025

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

“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.”

Corrected during the visit

746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used

“Two forms of medication were expired. This was corrected when the director disposed of the medication.”

Corrected during the visit

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

“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.”

The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2024

746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

“A caregiver was heard yelling at the children while she was changing a child's diaper.”

The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2024

746.1615 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing

“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.”

The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2024

746.4103(a) - Policies for Release of Children

“A person listed on a child’s enrollment form picks up a child without being verified at the front entrance.”

The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2024

746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

“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.”

The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2024

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

“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.”

The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2024

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

“The last fire drill was conducted in December of 2023.”

The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2024

746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns

“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.”

The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2024

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

“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.”

The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023

746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

“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.”

The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023

746.4601(5) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored

“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.”

The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023

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

“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.”

The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023

746.4601(5) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored

“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.”

The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023

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

“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.”

The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023

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

“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.”

The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2023

746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

“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.”

Corrected during the visit

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

“Based on the interviews conducted and video obtained, an infant teacher was observed in a rocking chair falling asleep while holding an infant.”

The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2023

746.3805(c)(4) - Medication Records - Name of Employee Who Administered

“The medication form did not have the employee's first and last name on the form.”

Corrected during the visit

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

“The Children's Product Certification wasn't available for review. This was corrected when the director printed the form and signed it.”

Corrected during the visit

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

“Five out of ten employees were missing a required affidavit.”

The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2023

746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance

“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.”

The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2023

746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

“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.”

Corrected during the visit

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

“Three infants were missing an updated feeding instruction.”

The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2022

746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

“Parts of the Plan of Action was not being followed. There were no observations in classrooms or outside for the month of November.”

The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2022

746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

“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.”

Corrected during the visit

746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

“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.”

Corrected during the visit

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

“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.”

The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2022

746.3703(c) - Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance

“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.”

The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2022

746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement

“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.”

Corrected during the visit

746.3503(c)(2) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child

“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.”

The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2022

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

“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.”

The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2022

746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement

“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.”

Corrected during the visit

746.3503(c)(2) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child

“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.”

The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2022

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

“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.”

The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2022

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

“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.”

Corrected during the visit

746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily

“A maintenance active playground checklist was not available for review.”

The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2022

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

“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.”

The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2022