ACTIVE POOR Compliance

The Children's Courtyard, Inc.

1429 S WALNUT AVE, NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130

License #1692423- 810 | Expires: Jul 8, 2020

Day Care Center
Type
187
Capacity
43
Inspections
29
Violations

Compliance Summary

5
Critical
13
Serious
9
Moderate
2
Minor

Inspection History

Date Type Result Violations
Dec 30, 2025 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Dec 19, 2025 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Dec 9, 2025 OTHER Compliant 0
Oct 3, 2025 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Oct 1, 2025 OTHER Compliant 0
Sep 8, 2025 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Sep 2, 2025 OTHER Compliant 0
Aug 14, 2025 Annual Inspection Violations Found 3
Aug 12, 2025 OTHER Compliant 0
May 20, 2025 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Mar 27, 2025 OTHER Violations Found 1
Dec 10, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Nov 20, 2024 Annual Inspection Violations Found 3
Jun 3, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
May 24, 2024 OTHER Compliant 0
May 22, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
May 7, 2024 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Apr 26, 2024 OTHER Violations Found 1
Apr 9, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Apr 1, 2024 OTHER Violations Found 1
Mar 28, 2024 OTHER Compliant 0
Dec 18, 2023 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Sep 6, 2023 OTHER Compliant 0
Jul 26, 2023 OTHER Compliant 0
May 25, 2023 Annual Inspection Violations Found 3
Mar 8, 2023 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Feb 13, 2023 Annual Inspection Violations Found 4
Jan 27, 2023 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Jan 25, 2023 OTHER Compliant 0
Jun 17, 2022 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Jun 16, 2022 OTHER Compliant 0
Jun 3, 2022 Annual Inspection Violations Found 2
May 19, 2022 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
May 16, 2022 OTHER Compliant 0
May 11, 2022 OTHER Violations Found 2
Apr 28, 2022 Annual Inspection Violations Found 4
Apr 19, 2022 OTHER Violations Found 1
Apr 13, 2022 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Apr 11, 2022 OTHER Compliant 0
Mar 1, 2022 OTHER Violations Found 1
Aug 17, 2021 Annual Inspection Violations Found 2
Jul 13, 2021 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Apr 22, 2021 Annual Inspection Compliant 0

Violation Details

Moderate Corrected

The required Consumer Product Safety Commission form was not available for review. This was corrected when the director printed it out and signed it.

Corrected: Aug 14, 2025

Serious Corrected

The plastic and wicker containers in several rooms that hold toys were damaged, leaving rough edges and sharp metal that could pose a risk of injury to children in care. This was corrected when the containers were removed.

Corrected: Aug 14, 2025

Serious Corrected

The director's SIDS training was not available for review.

Corrected: Aug 14, 2025

Critical Corrected

Based on information gathered during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that caregivers were not engaged in active supervision of children in care, resulting in one child touching another child inappropriately on their bare bottom.

Corrected: May 9, 2025

Serious Corrected

Four highchairs in the older infant room were not equipped with safety straps. Three infants were observed sitting in the highchairs not strapped in. This was corrected when safety straps were found and put on the highchairs.

Corrected: Nov 20, 2024

Serious Corrected

One out of five infant teachers present during this inspection had an expired SIDS training certificate. The training was last completed in May 2023.

Corrected: Nov 20, 2024

Serious Corrected

A stall in the boy's bathroom had peeling paint on the wall.

Corrected: Dec 4, 2024

Serious Corrected

A sheet that was brought from home did not fit the mattress. Several other sheets did not fit the mattresses correctly causing the mattress to curl up. This was corrected when the caregiver tightened the sheet up.

Corrected: May 7, 2024

Serious Corrected

Based on the inspection visit on May 7th, several rooms become over ratio by one very quickly where the director had to step into a classroom. The director was proactive by taking a few children with her to go to classrooms to move children around.

Corrected: May 7, 2024

Moderate Corrected

Based on video evidence reviewed as a result of this investigation, a child raised their head from the nap mat as though attempting to get up and the caregiver used her hand on the child?s back in a rubbing motion to push the child to lay back down.

Corrected: May 30, 2024

Serious Corrected

The severe weather drill documentation was not available for review.

Moderate Corrected

One out of three staff that administers medication did not have the required medication training.

Critical Corrected

The last fire inspection was conducted on 5-19-2022. Fire inspections are due annually.

Moderate Corrected

The documentation of drills was not available for review.

Moderate Corrected

Five out of ten children's records did not have a health statement signed by a health care professional after being enrolled at the center for over a year.

Minor Corrected

Three out of ten children's records were missing the vision and hearing screening.

Serious Corrected

A health inspection has not been conducted since 2021. The person in charge called and an inspection has been scheduled for 2-15-2023.

Moderate Corrected

Two out of ten employees training records were not available for review.

Critical Corrected

A staff that was hired a week ago and was shadowing the Pre School teacher was present at the operation, prior to receiving the eligibility notification from the background check unit. This was corrected when the director removed the person from the room.

Critical Corrected

The last fire inspection was conducted on 6-11-2019. Fire inspections are due annually.

Serious Corrected

The fire extinguishers were last serviced in August of 2020.

Moderate Corrected

The promotion of Physical Activity was not available for review in the Operational Policies.

Serious Corrected

I observed the caregiver changing diapers but did not wash the infants hands. This was corrected when the caregiver was informed to wash the infants hands.

Serious Corrected

The fire extinguishers were last serviced in August of 2020.

Moderate Corrected

There were 3 infants without an updated feeding schedule.

Critical Corrected

The last fire inspection was conducted on 6-11-2019. Fire inspections are due annually.

Minor Corrected

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.

Serious Corrected

A rain gutter which was on the toddler playground had sharp edges which was accessible to children. This was corrected when the director cover the area with duck tape and a pool noodle.

Moderate Corrected

The Children's Product Certification form that was posted had a date of 2019. This was corrected when the director resigned the form and dated it.

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Data Source: texas_dfps — Last updated: Mar 4, 2026
Data is provided as-is from public government records. It may not reflect changes since the last inspection.