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Kiddie Academy of New Braunfels

Child care center · 672 S KOWALD LN, New Braunfels, TX 78130-2610 · License 1739371

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 182. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (336)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last fire drill was conducted in December of 2023.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Children's Product Certification wasn't available for review. This was corrected when the director printed the form and signed it.
Yes
4 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Three out of ten children's records were missing the statement of special needs. This was corrected when the director was able to get the parent to fill it in.
Yes
4 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Based on the video, it was determined that positive methods of discipline were not used when a caregiver yanked a child several times by one arm as the child was upset after morning drop off and was trying to walk away as the caregiver was talking to her. The caregiver was seen tossing the child inside of a tent area that had pillows located in the room. Note: The operation immediately terminated the caregiver.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Several rooms did not have the cleaning bottles marked and they were empty and not ready for use. This was corrected when a staff prepared the bottles and labeled them for the rooms.
Yes
5 746.4601(5) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
Based upon the evidence collected during this investigation, a piece of equipment in the classroom was not properly secured according to the manufacturing guidelines. This resulted in the equipment tipping over on a child causing an injury. The center was proactive by bolting the play equipment against the wall.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last fire inspection was conducted on 4-11-2024 which is past due.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The last health inspection was conducted on 4-17-2024 which makes it past due.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Parts of the Plan of Action was not being followed. There were no observations in classrooms or outside for the month of November.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
A child was injured while at the daycare and sought medical attention on September 1 and the daycare did not report the incident to Licensing until September 8 which is past the 48 hours required.
Yes
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
The operation admitted to not informing a parent of an incident that occurred at the center immediately that placed a child at risk until they were able to find out what happened from the caregivers and video.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Based on the video, a caregiver was seen sitting on her bottom with her legs crossed on the playground while approximately (12) 3-year-olds were running around and some playing on the playscape. A 3-year-old was bumped by another child while one was going down and the other one was coming up the stairs of the playscape resulting in the 3-year-old falling through an opening and landing wrong on her arm fracturing it in several places. The caregiver did not see the incident.
4 746.3503(c)(2) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child
A caregiver walked away from a diaper changing table twice with a 14-month-old on it to tend to a child who got off his mat during nap time. The 14-month-old was not injured. The caregiver was terminated by the operation for her actions.
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
Based upon evidence collected during this investigation, it was determined that a caregiver left a child who was using the restroom alone in a classroom unsupervised, while the caregiver was assisting a parent outside the classroom. This resulted in a child being left in the classroom unsupervised for approximately four minutes.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The plastic containers in two rooms that hold toys were damaged, leaving rough edges that could pose a risk to children. This was corrected when the containers were removed. A few rooms had torn diaper changing mats were the foam was exposed. This was corrected when the mats were removed.
Yes
4 746.4103(a) - Policies for Release of Children
A person listed on a child?s enrollment form picks up a child without being verified at the front entrance.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A staff that was hired was in a classroom without receiving the eligibility notifications from the background check unit. This was corrected when the assistant director had the person leave the center.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Five out of ten employees were missing a required affidavit.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Several bottles in the infant room were not labeled with the child's first name and last initial. This was corrected when the provider labeled them.
Yes
4 746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
A teacher was observed feeding two infants without holding them. The two infants were observed on the floor mat being fed. This was corrected when the teacher held the infant to feed.
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
Based upon the evidence collected during the investigation, two children were playing on a piece of equipment in the classroom incorrectly with three caregivers in the room which resulted in one child having to receive medical care due to the equipment tipping over. It was determined through interviews/video that the caregivers responded adequately and professionally after an injury occurred to a child.
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
Based on the video and interviews conducted, two children were left in the classroom unsupervised for approximately 5 minutes when the caregiver walked out of the classroom with another child.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Two forms of medication were expired. This was corrected when the director disposed of the medication.
Yes
4 746.3805(c)(4) - Medication Records - Name of Employee Who Administered
The medication form did not have the employee's first and last name on the form.
Yes
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
A 12-month-old climbed up on the table during snack time and as he was trying to get back down, he fell hitting his head and bruising the lower part of his back. The two caregivers in the room at the time did not see what happened so the video was watched. The operation was pro-active by having the caregivers do some training before returning to work.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
The parent was not notified immediately when a child was left in a classroom unsupervised for approximately 4 minutes. The parent was notified the next morning about the incident.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
A caregiver was heard yelling at the children while she was changing a child's diaper.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Two types of medication was found to be expired. This was corrected when the medication was put away to give back to the parent .
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
Based on the video and interviews conducted, two staff did not conduct a name to face while lining the children up to go inside from the playground and when entering the room to ensure all children were accounted for. This resulted in a child being left outside of the classroom door unsupervised for approximately 3 minutes.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Two different incidents happened at the operation where the children had to seek medical care. The first incident happened on 8-5-2022 and the second incident on 9-12-2022. These two reports were not reported to licensing until 9-20-2022.
Yes
4 746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
During snack, the children were served sliced cucumbers, ranch dressing and water, which only meets one of the three required components that must be included per the USDA Nutritional Guidelines.
5 746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
Based on the information gathered, a caregiver entered the facility with a vape pen in her shirt pocket. The pen fell out of her shirt resulting in a toddler picking it up and putting it in the mouth. It was retrieved quickly from the caregiver. NOTE: The caregiver with the vape pen was terminated.
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
A maintenance active playground checklist was not available for review.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Two out of five children were missing parent signatures for Epi pens.
3 746.1615 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
Based on interviews and daily attendance infants 12 months and older were being combined in the morning with children ages 18 months and older in the first 45 minutes of opening. Child/caregiver ratios cannot be adjusted during opening and closing for children who are younger than 18 months.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Two dump trucks on the playground were broken and were sharp to the touch which could cause an injury to a child. This was corrected when the trucks were disposed of.
Yes
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Three infants were missing an updated feeding instruction.
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
Based on the video and interviews conducted, two staff did not conduct a name to face while lining the children up to go inside from the playground and when entering the room to ensure all children were accounted for. The staff did not do a sweep of the playground. This resulted in a child being left outside on the playground unsupervised for approximately 9 minutes until another class came outside and found the child.
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
Based on the interviews conducted and video obtained, an infant teacher was observed in a rocking chair falling asleep while holding an infant.
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
Based on the video and interviews conducted, a staff did not conduct a name to face before walking outside in front of the children allowing the classroom door to shut. This resulted in a child being left in the classroom unsupervised for approximately 4 minutes.
5 746.3703(c) - Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
Based on the interviews conducted, a caregiver arrived to work under the influence of a Controlled Substance. The caregiver was never in the room alone with the children and was terminated from the job immediately that morning by management.
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
Based on the video and interviews conducted, two staff did not conduct a name to face while lining the children up to go inside from the playground and when entering the room to ensure all children were accounted for. This resulted in a child being left outside of the classroom door unsupervised for approximately 2 minutes.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Two types of medication was found to be expired. This was corrected when the medication was put away to give back to the parent .
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
Based on the interviews conducted and video obtained, an infant teacher was observed in a rocking chair falling asleep while holding an infant.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
The parent was not notified immediately when a child was left in a classroom unsupervised for approximately 4 minutes. The parent was notified the next morning about the incident.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Two different incidents happened at the operation where the children had to seek medical care. The first incident happened on 8-5-2022 and the second incident on 9-12-2022. These two reports were not reported to licensing until 9-20-2022.
Yes
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
A maintenance active playground checklist was not available for review.
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
Based on the video and interviews conducted, a staff did not conduct a name to face before walking outside in front of the children allowing the classroom door to shut. This resulted in a child being left in the classroom unsupervised for approximately 4 minutes.
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
Based on the video and interviews conducted, two staff did not conduct a name to face while lining the children up to go inside from the playground and when entering the room to ensure all children were accounted for. This resulted in a child being left outside of the classroom door unsupervised for approximately 2 minutes.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Two forms of medication were expired. This was corrected when the director disposed of the medication.
Yes
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Several bottles in the infant room were not labeled with the child's first name and last initial. This was corrected when the provider labeled them.
Yes
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Two out of five children were missing parent signatures for Epi pens.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A staff that was hired was in a classroom without receiving the eligibility notifications from the background check unit. This was corrected when the assistant director had the person leave the center.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The plastic containers in two rooms that hold toys were damaged, leaving rough edges that could pose a risk to children. This was corrected when the containers were removed. A few rooms had torn diaper changing mats were the foam was exposed. This was corrected when the mats were removed.
Yes
5 746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
Based on the information gathered, a caregiver entered the facility with a vape pen in her shirt pocket. The pen fell out of her shirt resulting in a toddler picking it up and putting it in the mouth. It was retrieved quickly from the caregiver. NOTE: The caregiver with the vape pen was terminated.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Two dump trucks on the playground were broken and were sharp to the touch which could cause an injury to a child. This was corrected when the trucks were disposed of.
Yes
4 746.3805(c)(4) - Medication Records - Name of Employee Who Administered
The medication form did not have the employee's first and last name on the form.
Yes
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last fire drill was conducted in December of 2023.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Three infants were missing an updated feeding instruction.
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
Based on the video and interviews conducted, two children were left in the classroom unsupervised for approximately 5 minutes when the caregiver walked out of the classroom with another child.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Several rooms did not have the cleaning bottles marked and they were empty and not ready for use. This was corrected when a staff prepared the bottles and labeled them for the rooms.
Yes
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Based on the video, a caregiver was seen sitting on her bottom with her legs crossed on the playground while approximately (12) 3-year-olds were running around and some playing on the playscape. A 3-year-old was bumped by another child while one was going down and the other one was coming up the stairs of the playscape resulting in the 3-year-old falling through an opening and landing wrong on her arm fracturing it in several places. The caregiver did not see the incident.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last fire inspection was conducted on 4-11-2024 which is past due.
4 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Three out of ten children's records were missing the statement of special needs. This was corrected when the director was able to get the parent to fill it in.
Yes
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The last health inspection was conducted on 4-17-2024 which makes it past due.
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
Based on the video and interviews conducted, two staff did not conduct a name to face while lining the children up to go inside from the playground and when entering the room to ensure all children were accounted for. This resulted in a child being left outside of the classroom door unsupervised for approximately 3 minutes.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Five out of ten employees were missing a required affidavit.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
The operation admitted to not informing a parent of an incident that occurred at the center immediately that placed a child at risk until they were able to find out what happened from the caregivers and video.
5 746.4601(5) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
Based upon the evidence collected during this investigation, a piece of equipment in the classroom was not properly secured according to the manufacturing guidelines. This resulted in the equipment tipping over on a child causing an injury. The center was proactive by bolting the play equipment against the wall.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
A caregiver was heard yelling at the children while she was changing a child's diaper.
4 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Based on the video, it was determined that positive methods of discipline were not used when a caregiver yanked a child several times by one arm as the child was upset after morning drop off and was trying to walk away as the caregiver was talking to her. The caregiver was seen tossing the child inside of a tent area that had pillows located in the room. Note: The operation immediately terminated the caregiver.
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
Based upon evidence collected during this investigation, it was determined that a caregiver left a child who was using the restroom alone in a classroom unsupervised, while the caregiver was assisting a parent outside the classroom. This resulted in a child being left in the classroom unsupervised for approximately four minutes.
4 746.3503(c)(2) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child
A caregiver walked away from a diaper changing table twice with a 14-month-old on it to tend to a child who got off his mat during nap time. The 14-month-old was not injured. The caregiver was terminated by the operation for her actions.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
A child was injured while at the daycare and sought medical attention on September 1 and the daycare did not report the incident to Licensing until September 8 which is past the 48 hours required.
Yes
4 746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
A teacher was observed feeding two infants without holding them. The two infants were observed on the floor mat being fed. This was corrected when the teacher held the infant to feed.
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
Based on the video and interviews conducted, two staff did not conduct a name to face while lining the children up to go inside from the playground and when entering the room to ensure all children were accounted for. The staff did not do a sweep of the playground. This resulted in a child being left outside on the playground unsupervised for approximately 9 minutes until another class came outside and found the child.
4 746.4103(a) - Policies for Release of Children
A person listed on a child?s enrollment form picks up a child without being verified at the front entrance.
4 746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
During snack, the children were served sliced cucumbers, ranch dressing and water, which only meets one of the three required components that must be included per the USDA Nutritional Guidelines.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
A 12-month-old climbed up on the table during snack time and as he was trying to get back down, he fell hitting his head and bruising the lower part of his back. The two caregivers in the room at the time did not see what happened so the video was watched. The operation was pro-active by having the caregivers do some training before returning to work.
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
Based upon the evidence collected during the investigation, two children were playing on a piece of equipment in the classroom incorrectly with three caregivers in the room which resulted in one child having to receive medical care due to the equipment tipping over. It was determined through interviews/video that the caregivers responded adequately and professionally after an injury occurred to a child.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Children's Product Certification wasn't available for review. This was corrected when the director printed the form and signed it.
Yes
3 746.1615 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
Based on interviews and daily attendance infants 12 months and older were being combined in the morning with children ages 18 months and older in the first 45 minutes of opening. Child/caregiver ratios cannot be adjusted during opening and closing for children who are younger than 18 months.
5 746.3703(c) - Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
Based on the interviews conducted, a caregiver arrived to work under the influence of a Controlled Substance. The caregiver was never in the room alone with the children and was terminated from the job immediately that morning by management.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Parts of the Plan of Action was not being followed. There were no observations in classrooms or outside for the month of November.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Two out of five children were missing parent signatures for Epi pens.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last fire drill was conducted in December of 2023.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Several bottles in the infant room were not labeled with the child's first name and last initial. This was corrected when the provider labeled them.
Yes
4 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Three out of ten children's records were missing the statement of special needs. This was corrected when the director was able to get the parent to fill it in.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last fire inspection was conducted on 4-11-2024 which is past due.
5 746.3703(c) - Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
Based on the interviews conducted, a caregiver arrived to work under the influence of a Controlled Substance. The caregiver was never in the room alone with the children and was terminated from the job immediately that morning by management.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A staff that was hired was in a classroom without receiving the eligibility notifications from the background check unit. This was corrected when the assistant director had the person leave the center.
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
Based on the interviews conducted and video obtained, an infant teacher was observed in a rocking chair falling asleep while holding an infant.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Two types of medication was found to be expired. This was corrected when the medication was put away to give back to the parent .
Yes
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
A maintenance active playground checklist was not available for review.
3 746.1615 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
Based on interviews and daily attendance infants 12 months and older were being combined in the morning with children ages 18 months and older in the first 45 minutes of opening. Child/caregiver ratios cannot be adjusted during opening and closing for children who are younger than 18 months.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Two dump trucks on the playground were broken and were sharp to the touch which could cause an injury to a child. This was corrected when the trucks were disposed of.
Yes
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
The parent was not notified immediately when a child was left in a classroom unsupervised for approximately 4 minutes. The parent was notified the next morning about the incident.
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
Based upon evidence collected during this investigation, it was determined that a caregiver left a child who was using the restroom alone in a classroom unsupervised, while the caregiver was assisting a parent outside the classroom. This resulted in a child being left in the classroom unsupervised for approximately four minutes.
4 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Based on the video, it was determined that positive methods of discipline were not used when a caregiver yanked a child several times by one arm as the child was upset after morning drop off and was trying to walk away as the caregiver was talking to her. The caregiver was seen tossing the child inside of a tent area that had pillows located in the room. Note: The operation immediately terminated the caregiver.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Two different incidents happened at the operation where the children had to seek medical care. The first incident happened on 8-5-2022 and the second incident on 9-12-2022. These two reports were not reported to licensing until 9-20-2022.
Yes

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

Inspections (216)

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

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