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New Braunfels Academy
2065 S WALNUT AVE, New Braunfels TX 78130-2016 · License #1737303 · Licensed Center
Contact
- Director
- Megan Vara
- Phone
- (830) 221-7434
- Website
- www.newbraunfelsacademy.com
- Address
- 2065 S WALNUT AVE, New Braunfels TX 78130-2016 · Directions
Hours
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- Does not accept child care subsidy
- Licensed for 83 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation- Medium High
746.1311(d) · Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The director was missing a current SIDS training.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2026
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2026
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Mar 10, 2026
- High
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.
Corrected by Feb 24, 2026
- Medium
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.
Corrected by Feb 24, 2026
- Medium
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.
Corrected by Feb 24, 2026
- Medium Low
746.901(4) · Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Two out of eight employees did not have an affidavit available for review.
Corrected by Dec 12, 2025
- High
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.
Corrected by Jan 12, 2026
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Dec 12, 2025
- Medium
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.
Corrected by Dec 12, 2025
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Jan 12, 2026
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Jan 12, 2026
- Medium Low
746.901(4) · Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
The director was missing affidavit form 2985.
Corrected by Jun 19, 2025
- High
746.201(1) · Policies Comply with Rules
The center was missing numbers 9, 18,19, 20 and 25 out of the operational policies.
Corrected by Jun 23, 2025
- Medium Low
746.901(5) · Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
The director was missing affidavit form 2912. This was corrected during the visit.
Corrected by Jun 19, 2025
- Medium
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.
Corrected by Mar 13, 2025
- Medium
746.3809 · Medication No Longer Used
Medication was found for a child that is no longer attending, and several medications were expired.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2025
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2025
- Medium High
746.5205(1) · Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
A fire drill was not conducted in the month of January.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2025
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2025
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2025
- Low
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.
Corrected by Aug 30, 2024
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Aug 13, 2024
- Medium High
746.2409(a)(2) · Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Several crib sheets in the infant room were observed to be loosely fitted.
Corrected by Aug 13, 2024
- High
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.
Corrected by Aug 13, 2024
- Low
746.1105(3) · Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
Five current employees have expired affidavits.
Corrected by Aug 20, 2024
- High
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.
Corrected by Aug 30, 2024
- Medium
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.
Corrected by Aug 13, 2024
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2024
- Medium High
746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The Pre-k room had peeling paint and the rubber floorboard coming off of the wall.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
- Medium High
746.1311(d) · Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The director did not have a current SIDS training available for review.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
- High
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.
Corrected by Feb 14, 2024
- Medium
746.2209 · Posting of Activity Plan
Four out of five rooms did not have a current activity plan posted for parents to review.
Corrected by Feb 14, 2024
- Medium
746.3809 · Medication No Longer Used
Several medications were found to be expired.
Corrected by Feb 14, 2024
- Medium High
746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The Pre-k room had peeling paint and the rubber floorboard coming off of the wall.
Corrected by Feb 14, 2024
- Medium High
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 by Jul 20, 2023
- Medium High
746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The grass on the playground in some areas was too high and needed to be cut.
Corrected by Jul 24, 2023
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jun 25, 2026 inspection noted: “The director was missing a current SIDS training.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Feb 24, 2026 inspection noted: “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 expire…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Dec 12, 2025 inspection noted: “Two out of eight employees did not have an affidavit available for review.” — what has changed since then?
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