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First Protestant School

Child care center · 205 S CASTELL AVE, New Braunfels, TX 78130 · License 1690392

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 251. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (261)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
An eleven month old infant was in the crib wearing a bib.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Several bottles were observed with the first name and no last initial. This was corrected when the bottles were labeled correctly.
Yes
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The gas leak test was due in March 2024, and the last one was conducted on March 6, 2022.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Several rooms had peeling paint on the wall exposed to children.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Two expired medications were observed. This was corrected when the director left them out to return to the parents at pick-up.
Yes
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
A two-year room was observed serving snack on a bare table. This was corrected when the caregivers were made aware and paper towels were given to the children.
Yes
4 746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
A child was served an identified food that was listed on the child's food allergy emergency plan.
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
The daily buildings and grounds checklist was not available for review.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Two children's medication was found to be expired and one child was withdrawn from the center. This was corrected when the medication was set aside to return to parents at pick-up time and the other one was discarded.
Yes
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver was using a cell phone to create Tik Tok videos while caring for children.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
The incident report was shared with the parent verbally, but it was not signed within the 48-hour timeframe. The incident occurred on 10/7, and the report was signed on 10/21.
4 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Three out of ten children were missing a special needs statement. This was corrected when the director updated the form.
Yes
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on the information gathered from interviews, a caregiver was heard using a yelling unpleasant type of tone with the children while in the classroom. The caregiver was also using a method of time-out by having the children face the wall.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
A fire drill was not conducted for the months of November and December.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The monthly maintenance checklist was last recorded in May.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Several purses were observed in rooms that were accessible to children. This was CORRECTED when the purses were placed in a locked cabinet or up high.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A staff was hired in March of 2023 and has been working in the operation without receiving the eligibility notification from the background check unit.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Two children's medication was found to be expired. This was corrected when the medication was set aside to return to parents at pick-up time. This was corrected when they were removed by the director to return to parents.
Yes
5 746.1205(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
A caregiver was engaged in social media activity while caring for children.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The last time the fire extinguishers were serviced was in November 2021.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A plastic container in a 4-year-old room that holds toys was damaged, leaving rough edges that could pose a risk to children. This was corrected when the container was replaced. Rain gutters with sharp edges located on the playground were exposed to children.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
One teacher working in the infant room had an expired SIDS training. This was corrected when the director had the staff complete the training during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
There was one child's medication missing a medication authorization from signed by a parent.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The promotion of Physical Activity was not available for review in the Operational Policies. This was corrected when it was added during the inspection.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was observed in the infant room with direct access to children without receiving an eligibility letter from the background unit. This was corrected when the caregiver was removed out of the room.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last fire inspection was conducted on 11/18/21. Fire inspections are due annually.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on the information gathered from interviews, a teacher was heard using a yelling unpleasant type of tone with a child in the classroom. According to the information gathered during interviews the same teacher was heard humiliating a child in front of the other children.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Two children were not buckled in during lunch time due to the bucket seats not having any seatbelts. This was corrected when a new seatbelt was found and another one ordered and the bucket seats removed until the seatbelts get put on.
Yes
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
The 4 year old room was observed with the tv on during lunchtime. It is unknown how long the tv was on before entering the room. This was corrected when the teacher turned the tv off.
Yes
4 746.3503(c)(2) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child
A caregiver turned away from the diaper changing table to throw away a diaper without having an infant secured with safety straps or a hand on a 10-month-old infant during the diaper change. This resulted in the 10-month-old falling off the changing table onto the floor.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
An incident report form was not used during an incident that involved the safety of children. Parents were informed about the incident via phone.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Two outlet covers were observed to be cracked and one was sharp to the touch. This was corrected when the outlet covers were replaced. Chip paint was observed on the wall in two rooms. This was corrected when maintenance was called to do the repair.
Yes
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Two expired medications were observed. This was corrected when the director left them out to return to the parents at pick-up.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A staff was hired in March of 2023 and has been working in the operation without receiving the eligibility notification from the background check unit.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A plastic container in a 4-year-old room that holds toys was damaged, leaving rough edges that could pose a risk to children. This was corrected when the container was replaced. Rain gutters with sharp edges located on the playground were exposed to children.
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on the information gathered from interviews, a caregiver was heard using a yelling unpleasant type of tone with the children while in the classroom. The caregiver was also using a method of time-out by having the children face the wall.
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
A two-year room was observed serving snack on a bare table. This was corrected when the caregivers were made aware and paper towels were given to the children.
Yes
5 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
An eleven month old infant was in the crib wearing a bib.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Several rooms had peeling paint on the wall exposed to children.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
An incident report form was not used during an incident that involved the safety of children. Parents were informed about the incident via phone.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver was using a cell phone to create Tik Tok videos while caring for children.
4 746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
A child was served an identified food that was listed on the child's food allergy emergency plan.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The monthly maintenance checklist was last recorded in May.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
A fire drill was not conducted for the months of November and December.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The last time the fire extinguishers were serviced was in November 2021.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
The incident report was shared with the parent verbally, but it was not signed within the 48-hour timeframe. The incident occurred on 10/7, and the report was signed on 10/21.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Two children's medication was found to be expired. This was corrected when the medication was set aside to return to parents at pick-up time. This was corrected when they were removed by the director to return to parents.
Yes
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The promotion of Physical Activity was not available for review in the Operational Policies. This was corrected when it was added during the inspection.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was observed in the infant room with direct access to children without receiving an eligibility letter from the background unit. This was corrected when the caregiver was removed out of the room.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Several purses were observed in rooms that were accessible to children. This was CORRECTED when the purses were placed in a locked cabinet or up high.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Two outlet covers were observed to be cracked and one was sharp to the touch. This was corrected when the outlet covers were replaced. Chip paint was observed on the wall in two rooms. This was corrected when maintenance was called to do the repair.
Yes
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
The daily buildings and grounds checklist was not available for review.
4 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Three out of ten children were missing a special needs statement. This was corrected when the director updated the form.
Yes
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
One teacher working in the infant room had an expired SIDS training. This was corrected when the director had the staff complete the training during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
The 4 year old room was observed with the tv on during lunchtime. It is unknown how long the tv was on before entering the room. This was corrected when the teacher turned the tv off.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last fire inspection was conducted on 11/18/21. Fire inspections are due annually.
4 746.3503(c)(2) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child
A caregiver turned away from the diaper changing table to throw away a diaper without having an infant secured with safety straps or a hand on a 10-month-old infant during the diaper change. This resulted in the 10-month-old falling off the changing table onto the floor.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on the information gathered from interviews, a teacher was heard using a yelling unpleasant type of tone with a child in the classroom. According to the information gathered during interviews the same teacher was heard humiliating a child in front of the other children.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The gas leak test was due in March 2024, and the last one was conducted on March 6, 2022.
4 746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
There was one child's medication missing a medication authorization from signed by a parent.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Two children's medication was found to be expired and one child was withdrawn from the center. This was corrected when the medication was set aside to return to parents at pick-up time and the other one was discarded.
Yes
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Several bottles were observed with the first name and no last initial. This was corrected when the bottles were labeled correctly.
Yes
5 746.1205(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
A caregiver was engaged in social media activity while caring for children.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Two children were not buckled in during lunch time due to the bucket seats not having any seatbelts. This was corrected when a new seatbelt was found and another one ordered and the bucket seats removed until the seatbelts get put on.
Yes
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Two children's medication was found to be expired and one child was withdrawn from the center. This was corrected when the medication was set aside to return to parents at pick-up time and the other one was discarded.
Yes
4 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Three out of ten children were missing a special needs statement. This was corrected when the director updated the form.
Yes
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Several rooms had peeling paint on the wall exposed to children.
4 746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
There was one child's medication missing a medication authorization from signed by a parent.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The monthly maintenance checklist was last recorded in May.
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
The daily buildings and grounds checklist was not available for review.
4 746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
A child was served an identified food that was listed on the child's food allergy emergency plan.
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
A two-year room was observed serving snack on a bare table. This was corrected when the caregivers were made aware and paper towels were given to the children.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A plastic container in a 4-year-old room that holds toys was damaged, leaving rough edges that could pose a risk to children. This was corrected when the container was replaced. Rain gutters with sharp edges located on the playground were exposed to children.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Several bottles were observed with the first name and no last initial. This was corrected when the bottles were labeled correctly.
Yes
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The last time the fire extinguishers were serviced was in November 2021.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last fire inspection was conducted on 11/18/21. Fire inspections are due annually.
5 746.1205(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
A caregiver was engaged in social media activity while caring for children.
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on the information gathered from interviews, a caregiver was heard using a yelling unpleasant type of tone with the children while in the classroom. The caregiver was also using a method of time-out by having the children face the wall.
4 746.3503(c)(2) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child
A caregiver turned away from the diaper changing table to throw away a diaper without having an infant secured with safety straps or a hand on a 10-month-old infant during the diaper change. This resulted in the 10-month-old falling off the changing table onto the floor.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Two children's medication was found to be expired. This was corrected when the medication was set aside to return to parents at pick-up time. This was corrected when they were removed by the director to return to parents.
Yes
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Two children were not buckled in during lunch time due to the bucket seats not having any seatbelts. This was corrected when a new seatbelt was found and another one ordered and the bucket seats removed until the seatbelts get put on.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was observed in the infant room with direct access to children without receiving an eligibility letter from the background unit. This was corrected when the caregiver was removed out of the room.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
An incident report form was not used during an incident that involved the safety of children. Parents were informed about the incident via phone.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Two outlet covers were observed to be cracked and one was sharp to the touch. This was corrected when the outlet covers were replaced. Chip paint was observed on the wall in two rooms. This was corrected when maintenance was called to do the repair.
Yes
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver was using a cell phone to create Tik Tok videos while caring for children.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Several purses were observed in rooms that were accessible to children. This was CORRECTED when the purses were placed in a locked cabinet or up high.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A staff was hired in March of 2023 and has been working in the operation without receiving the eligibility notification from the background check unit.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The promotion of Physical Activity was not available for review in the Operational Policies. This was corrected when it was added during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
One teacher working in the infant room had an expired SIDS training. This was corrected when the director had the staff complete the training during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
An eleven month old infant was in the crib wearing a bib.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Two expired medications were observed. This was corrected when the director left them out to return to the parents at pick-up.
Yes
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
A fire drill was not conducted for the months of November and December.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The gas leak test was due in March 2024, and the last one was conducted on March 6, 2022.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on the information gathered from interviews, a teacher was heard using a yelling unpleasant type of tone with a child in the classroom. According to the information gathered during interviews the same teacher was heard humiliating a child in front of the other children.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
The 4 year old room was observed with the tv on during lunchtime. It is unknown how long the tv was on before entering the room. This was corrected when the teacher turned the tv off.
Yes
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
The incident report was shared with the parent verbally, but it was not signed within the 48-hour timeframe. The incident occurred on 10/7, and the report was signed on 10/21.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The gas leak test was due in March 2024, and the last one was conducted on March 6, 2022.
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
A two-year room was observed serving snack on a bare table. This was corrected when the caregivers were made aware and paper towels were given to the children.
Yes
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Several bottles were observed with the first name and no last initial. This was corrected when the bottles were labeled correctly.
Yes
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The last time the fire extinguishers were serviced was in November 2021.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (141)

141 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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