Crossroads Church and Preschool
1895 S Walnut Ave, New Braunfels, TX
Tinker Haus Early Learning Depot
- licensed capacity
- 107
- open each week
- 5 days
- weekly, posted tuition
- $150
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About Tinker Haus Early Learning Depot
Tinker Haus Early Learning Depot is a licensed child care center in New Braunfels, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 7, 2024, for up to 107 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, part-time care, pre-k and toddler care. It lists weekly tuition from $150 to $260.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 26 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-agePosts tuition
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
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 107 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 6 weeks - 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, part-time care, pre-k and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | Frog Street |
| Licensed capacity | 107 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Tinker Haus Early Learning Depot lists weekly tuition from $150 to $260. 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 |
|---|---|
| 2 Year Olds | $230 |
| Infants, 2 Days | $150 |
| Infants, 3 Days | $200 |
| Infants, 5 Days | $260 |
4 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Tinker Haus Early Learning Depot
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 107 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1786382
Summary
26 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 26 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Food and nutrition 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- Aug 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 28, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 24, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- May 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 13, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 17, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“An incident report was not completed at the time of the incident.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2026
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
“Two staff did not conduct a name to face while lining the children up to go outside while in the room before opening the door and when outside on the porch area to ensure all children were accounted for before going out on the playground. This resulted in a child being left inside the classroom unsupervised for an undetermined amount of time.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2026
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation when a child was unsupervised for an unknown amount of time in the classroom. The camera was reviewed by the director when the incident occurred, and the child was seen playing in the classroom under no distress.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2026
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“The operation did not inform a parent immediately when a child was left in the classroom for an undetermined amount of time.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2026
- Nov 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 17 earlier visits
- Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“A six month old was observed sleeping in a swing which is a restrictive device upon entering the room. This was corrected when the director moved the infant out of the device.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2025
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
“The 12-15 month room was observed serving food on a bare group table setting with no individual plates/bowls.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2025
Aug 12, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“During the course of the investigation, it was determined that all bottles and cups were properly labeled. However, a caregiver failed to ensure that the correct bottle was given to the right child, resulting in an infant being fed another child's mother's breastmilk. Note: This caregiver is no longer employed.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2025
- Jul 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 28, 2025Visit1 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
“Operation staff did not do a name to face count or a sweep of the playground when transitioning from outdoor play to indoors, resulting in a child being left unattended on the playground for approximately 9 minutes. The operation terminated the caregivers responsible for the incident.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2025
- Feb 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“A few bottles were missing the first name last initial. This was corrected when the bottles were labeled.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“At the time of inspection, the caregivers in the infant room did not know how many children were in their care. She stated there were 7 in care when there was 8.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2025
- Nov 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“A pair of scissors was found on the diaper changing table accessible to children. This was corrected when the scissor was put away.”
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Tinker Haus Early Learning Depot
Is Tinker Haus Early Learning Depot licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 7, 2024.
When was Tinker Haus Early Learning Depot last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 26 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tinker Haus Early Learning Depot had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 6 of 26 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Tinker Haus Early Learning Depot care for?
107, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Tinker Haus Early Learning Depot accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Tinker Haus Early Learning Depot's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Tinker Haus Early Learning Depot cost?
Weekly tuition from $150 to $260, as it lists it.
What is Tinker Haus Early Learning Depot's phone number?
(830) 312-7155.
Where is Tinker Haus Early Learning Depot?
961 W County Line Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130. The nearest other daycare we list is Triple L Ranch Child Development Center, 0.2 miles away.