Y School Age @ Walnut Springs
1900 S Walnut Ave, New Braunfels, TX
The Children's Courtyard
- licensed capacity
- 187
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $171
- year first permitted
- 2020
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About
About The Children's Courtyard
The Children's Courtyard is a licensed child care center in New Braunfels, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 8, 2020, for up to 187 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 25 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 187 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 187 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Children's Courtyard 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 The Children's Courtyard
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 187 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Permit issued
- 2020
- License number
- #1692423- 810
Summary
25 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 25 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safe sleep 2
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 43 visits
- Sep 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 27, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 9, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 1, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 2, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 33 earlier visits
Aug 14, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The required Consumer Product Safety Commission form was not available for review. This was corrected when the director printed it out and signed it.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
“The director's SIDS training was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The plastic and wicker containers in several rooms that hold toys were damaged, leaving rough edges and sharp metal that could pose a risk of injury to children in care. This was corrected when the containers were removed.”
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 12, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- May 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 27, 2025Complaint investigation1 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
“Based on information gathered during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that caregivers were not engaged in active supervision of children in care, resulting in one child touching another child inappropriately on their bare bottom.”
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2025
- Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 20, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“Four highchairs in the older infant room were not equipped with safety straps. Three infants were observed sitting in the highchairs not strapped in. This was corrected when safety straps were found and put on the highchairs.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“A stall in the boy's bathroom had peeling paint on the wall.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2024
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“One out of five infant teachers present during this inspection had an expired SIDS training certificate. The training was last completed in May 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2024
- Jun 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 24, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- May 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“A sheet that was brought from home did not fit the mattress. Several other sheets did not fit the mattresses correctly causing the mattress to curl up. This was corrected when the caregiver tightened the sheet up.”
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024
Apr 26, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Based on the inspection visit on May 7th, several rooms become over ratio by one very quickly where the director had to step into a classroom. The director was proactive by taking a few children with her to go to classrooms to move children around.”
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024
- Apr 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 1, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
“Based on video evidence reviewed as a result of this investigation, a child raised their head from the nap mat as though attempting to get up and the caregiver used her hand on the child’s back in a rubbing motion to push the child to lay back down.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024
- Mar 28, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 6, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 26, 2023VisitNo rules cited
May 25, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“One out of three staff that administers medication did not have the required medication training.”
The state verified the correction on May 31, 2023
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
“The severe weather drill documentation was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on May 31, 2023
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The last fire inspection was conducted on 5-19-2022. Fire inspections are due annually.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2023
- Mar 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 13, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“The documentation of drills was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2023
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“A health inspection has not been conducted since 2021. The person in charge called and an inspection has been scheduled for 2-15-2023.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2023
746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
“Three out of ten children's records were missing the vision and hearing screening.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2023
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
“Five out of ten children's records did not have a health statement signed by a health care professional after being enrolled at the center for over a year.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2023
- Jan 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 25, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 16, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Jun 3, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A staff that was hired a week ago and was shadowing the Pre School teacher was present at the operation, prior to receiving the eligibility notification from the background check unit. This was corrected when the director removed the person from the room.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2022
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Two out of ten employees training records were not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2022
- May 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- May 16, 2022VisitNo rules cited
May 11, 2022Visit2 rules cited
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“The fire extinguishers were last serviced in August of 2020.”
The state verified the correction on May 17, 2022
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The last fire inspection was conducted on 6-11-2019. Fire inspections are due annually.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2022
Apr 28, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.501(a)(18)(B) - Written Operational Policies - Duration
“The promotion of Physical Activity was not available for review in the Operational Policies.”
The state verified the correction on May 10, 2022
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“The fire extinguishers were last serviced in August of 2020.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2022
746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
“I observed the caregiver changing diapers but did not wash the infants hands. This was corrected when the caregiver was informed to wash the infants hands.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“There were 3 infants without an updated feeding schedule.”
The state verified the correction on May 10, 2022
Apr 19, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The last fire inspection was conducted on 6-11-2019. Fire inspections are due annually.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2022
- Apr 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 11, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Mar 1, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about The Children's Courtyard
Is The Children's Courtyard licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 8, 2020.
When was The Children's Courtyard last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 25 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Children's Courtyard had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 6 of 25 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 The Children's Courtyard care for?
187, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does The Children's Courtyard accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Children's Courtyard's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Children's Courtyard cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (830) 608-9588 to ask.
What is The Children's Courtyard's phone number?
(830) 608-9588.
Where is The Children's Courtyard?
1429 S Walnut Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130. The nearest other daycare we list is Y School Age @ Walnut Springs, 0.4 miles away.