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New Braunfels Academy

2065 S WALNUT AVE, New Braunfels TX 78130-2016 · License #1737303 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 83 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Jun 25, 2026
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Director
Megan Vara
Address
2065 S WALNUT AVE, New Braunfels TX 78130-2016 · Directions

Hours

Mon06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Tue06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Wed06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Thu06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Fri06:30 AM-06:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

Meals ProvidedSnacks Provided

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Does not accept child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 83 children
37
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
24
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
20
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
1.9
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Jun 25, 2026 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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

May 8, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 10, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 24, 2026 — Inspection
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • 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

Dec 12, 2025 — Inspection
6 violations cited · view state record
6 violations
  • 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

Nov 24, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 24, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 11, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 1, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 19, 2025 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • 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

May 19, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 13, 2025 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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

Feb 27, 2025 — Inspection
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • 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

Sep 11, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 13, 2024 — Inspection
7 violations cited · view state record
7 violations
  • 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

Mar 18, 2024 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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

Feb 26, 2024 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • 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

Feb 16, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 14, 2024 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • 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

Jul 20, 2023 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • 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

  1. 1The Jun 25, 2026 inspection noted: “The director was missing a current SIDS training.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 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?
  3. 3The Dec 12, 2025 inspection noted: “Two out of eight employees did not have an affidavit available for review.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error