Blue Bird Kids Academy
1365 W County Line Rd, New Braunfels, TX
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New Braunfels Academy is a licensed child care center in New Braunfels, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 14, 2023, for up to 83 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $220 to $250.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 25 visits in the last 3 years and cited 44 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Enrichment | Math, science, reading, writing, art, sign language |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Discounts | 10% sibling discount |
| Licensed capacity | 83 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
New Braunfels Academy lists weekly tuition from $220 to $250. 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).
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Infants | $250 |
| Three's | $220 |
| Toddlers | $235 |
| Two's | $225 |
| Registration Fee | $175 |
State record
25 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 12 of 25 visits · 44 rules in all · 44 corrected
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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746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
“Five cribs were observed with an additional foam pad added in the crib. This was corrected when the director removed them.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
“The director was missing a current SIDS training.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2026
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
“The daily maintenance checklist was not up to date.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“Several electrical outlets were observed with no cover which one was located outside on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
“Two employees who are no longer employed at the center for more than 7 days were still active on the background checklist.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
746.1613(a) - 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
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2026
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
“A staff that was hired was observed in the infant room without having a validate background check.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2026
746.201(4) - Designating Director
“The last communication with the governing body/designee in reference to having a qualified director in place was on January 20th.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2026
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2026
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
“A current activity plan was not posted for all the rooms. This was corrected when a current activity plan was posted.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2026
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“Two out of eight employees did not have an affidavit available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“Two caregivers were observed in the infant room without completing a required yearly SIDS training.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“The 3 year old room was observed with peeling paint and an exposed hole in a wall accessible to child.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2026
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The last fire inspection was conducted on September 9,5,2024, which a current one has not been set up.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2026
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“One caregiver only completed 19.5 hours out of the 24 required within a year.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026
746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
“The director was missing affidavit form 2912. This was corrected during the visit.”
Corrected during the visit
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The center was missing numbers 9, 18,19, 20 and 25 out of the operational policies.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2025
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“The director was missing affidavit form 2985.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 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 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.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2025
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2025
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
“Sixteen caregivers who have resigned from the operation more than 7 days ago have not been removed from the employee list.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2025
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“Medication was found for a child that is no longer attending, and several medications were expired.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“Four infant teachers did not have a current SIDS training available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“A fire drill was not conducted in the month of January.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025
746.1329(c)(1)(B) - Documentation pediatric CPR-1st aid includes renewal date and expiration date
“One out of ten employees have an expired CPR/First-aid card.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2024
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A staff was hired on January 23, 2024, was observed in the toddler room without receiving the eligibility notification from the background check unit.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2024
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“Several crib sheets in the infant room were observed to be loosely fitted.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2024
746.4907(c) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
“There was no postmark on the play equipment showing the proper depth.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2024
746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
“Five current employees have expired affidavits.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2024
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The last fire inspection was conducted on April 24, 2023, which a current one has not been set up.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The last health inspection was conducted on March 14, 2023. Reminders to set up an appointment were given during the last two visits.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2024
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The Pre-k room had peeling paint and the rubber floorboard coming off of the wall.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2024
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
“The director did not have a current SIDS training available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2024
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“Several medications were found to be expired.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2024
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A staff that was hired on February 8th was observed in the infant room without receiving the eligibility notification from the background check unit.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2024
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
“Four out of five rooms did not have a current activity plan posted for parents to review.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2024
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The Pre-k room had peeling paint and the rubber floorboard coming off of the wall.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2024
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The grass on the playground in some areas was too high and needed to be cut.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2023
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“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.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“A health inspection has not been conducted since 9-15 2021.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2023
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“The operation is still waiting on two children that did not have a copy of their immunization records available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2023
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“Parts of the Plan of Action was not being followed. The weekly classroom observations were not being conducted weekly for the 5 rooms.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2023
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
“The most recent Licensing inspection was not posted. This was CORRECTED when the director posted it.”
Corrected during the visit
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Three out of ten children's records did not have a copy of their immunization records available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2023
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
“Two out of ten children's records did not have the special needs statement available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2023
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
“One out of ten children's enrollment form was missing the name of a Physician or an Emergency-care facility. This was CORRECTED when the director got in touch with the parent for the information.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“There was no documentation of the fire, severe weather or lock-down drills available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2022
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
“It was no documentation showing that the carbon monoxide detector was being checked monthly.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2022
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
“One out of ten employees did not have the 24 hours of training required for the year.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2022
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“Several medications were found to have an expiration date of August 2022. This was corrected when the medication was put aside to give to the parents.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Several toys were found on the playground with cracks that were sharp to the touch. A water hose was found on the playground accessible to children which could cause a tripping hazard. There is a hole in the wall that is accessible to children. All these things were corrected upon leaving the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The director did not have a copy of the Children's Product Certification form to register and review yearly recall items. This was corrected when the form was emailed to the operation and the director registered with CPSC.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
“A caregiver left her classroom during naptime to go to the restroom while another teacher was standing in between both rooms during this time.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2022
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
“A copy of activity plans were not posted for each room.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2022
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled
“A current employee list was not posted. This was corrected when the director posted one.”
Corrected during the visit
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
“Three out of ten children's records did not have a current health statement signed by a doctor.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Two out of six infants enrolled did not have a current feeding schedule.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2022
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
“Three out of ten children's records did not have a special needs statement.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2022
746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
“A caregiver left her classroom during naptime to go to the restroom while another teacher was standing in between both rooms during this time.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2022
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
“A copy of activity plans were not posted for each room.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2022
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled
“A current employee list was not posted. This was corrected when the director posted one.”
Corrected during the visit
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
“Three out of ten children's records did not have a current health statement signed by a doctor.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Two out of six infants enrolled did not have a current feeding schedule.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2022
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
“Three out of ten children's records did not have a special needs statement.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2022
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“There was no documentation of drills available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2022
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“There is an employee who drives the van for field trips has not completed the 2 hour annual transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2022
746.2111(b) - Swimming - Lifeguard Counted in Ratio when only Center Children Present
“There was a certified life guard watching five children during swim time in the pool but was not a qualified caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 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 on May 9th for the cook position and has not been in a classroom was in the center without receiving the eligibility notification from the background check unit. This was corrected when the director had the person leave the center.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2022
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A staff was at the center without receiving the eligibility notification from the background check unit.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“Based on the information gathered during this investigation, the caregiver in the 3-year-old room was receiving complaints from parents regarding injuries on the children such as bites and scratches. She was never able to explain to management or parents about the bites and scratches. Therefore, the center made the decision to terminate the caregiver due to the 3-year-old room not being supervised properly.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2022
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
“The children in the 2 year were out of control at the time of the inspection. They were observed wrestling and running around the classroom not listening to the teacher. This was corrected when the caregiver took the children outside.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2022
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
“The 2 and 3 year old class did not have a current activity plan posted. This was corrected when the teacher posted an updated plan.”
Corrected during the visit
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.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“The 3 year old teacher was seen with her back turn to the children for more than 3 minutes or so and children were observed in the bathroom not supervised. This was corrected when the teacher was told to turn around because children were playing in the bathroom.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2022
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1365 W County Line Rd, New Braunfels, TX
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 14, 2023.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 25 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 44 rules across 12 of 25 visits in the last 3 years; 44 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.
83, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
Weekly tuition from $220 to $250, as it lists it.
(830) 221-7434.
2065 S Walnut Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130. The nearest other daycare we list is Y School Age @ County Line, 0.2 miles away.