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540 Howard St, New Braunfels, TX
New Braunfels Head Start Center
- licensed capacity
- 45
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $171
- year first permitted
- 2022
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About
About New Braunfels Head Start Center
New Braunfels Head Start Center is a licensed child care center in New Braunfels, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 26, 2022, for up to 45 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 45 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 45 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
New Braunfels Head Start Center 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 New Braunfels Head Start Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 45 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Permit issued
- 2022
- License number
- #1725218
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 16 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Food and nutrition 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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See all 23 visits
- Jun 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 8, 2026Visit1 rule 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
“During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a preschool child was left alone in the restroom unsupervised for approximately one minute.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026
- Dec 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 19, 2024Complaint 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
“Based on the video and interviews conducted, two staff did not conduct a name to face while lining the children up to go back to the classroom from a bathroom break. This resulted in a child being left out in the foyer area unsupervised for less than a minute.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2024
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“Based on interviews, the parent was not informed about the incident until the next day.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2024
Show 13 earlier visits
- Jul 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 1, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on the interviews and video, a caregiver did not use good judgment when a child was refusing to brush her teeth and the caregiver sat her down in a chair and was forcefully brushing her teeth for her as she was crying.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2024
746.2501(1) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Routines Maintained
“Based on the interviews, diaper-changing procedures were not being maintained closely when a child was observed several times with a soiled pull-up.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2024
- Feb 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.2405(3) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib, Cot, or Bed for Each Walking Infant
“An 11-month-old non-walking infant was observed sleeping on a cot.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2024
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“A couple of bottles in the infant room were not labeled with the last initial. This was corrected when the teacher labeled the bottles correctly.”
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 8, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
“When observing the outdoor play area, due to the weather the playscape was wet and the children could have slipped and harmed themeselves. The hose used outside was not wrapped up and was accessible for children to trip and fall causing harm. The excess weed blocker used for the outdoor grounds was exposed and accessible to children. This was CORRECTED when the director wrapped the hose around the hose holder, cut the excess weed blocker, and the playground playscape was dried off.”
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 18, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 12, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“During the inspection, a 3-year-old child was observed sitting in a room for an undetermined amount of time unsupervised while the two teachers were conducting a bathroom break. This was corrected when a staff was asked to come into the room with him.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2021
Oct 8, 2021Visit1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“Based on the information obtained, a child was able to run out of the front door of the building during a classroom bathroom break which the bathroom is in the front of the building. A staff member that was up front with the class during this break was able to run out the door behind her. The child only got a few steps from the front door before the staff was able to retrieve the child back into the daycare safely.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about New Braunfels Head Start Center
Is New Braunfels Head Start Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 26, 2022.
When was New Braunfels Head Start Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has New Braunfels Head Start Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 New Braunfels Head Start Center care for?
45, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does New Braunfels Head Start Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are New Braunfels Head Start Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does New Braunfels Head Start Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (830) 294-0142 to ask.
What is New Braunfels Head Start Center's phone number?
(830) 294-0142.
Where is New Braunfels Head Start Center?
1023 W Bridge St, New Braunfels, TX 78130. The nearest other daycare we list is Lolli's Daycare and Preschool, 0.1 miles away.