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First Protestant School

205 S Castell Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130 · Comal County
3 high-risk citations in last 12 months

First Protestant School is a licensed child care center in New Braunfels, TX, licensed for up to 251 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2019. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 26 times and investigated 14 reports. Inspectors recorded 45 citations, 9 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (13 of 45). 19 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. 31% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #35 of 37 centers in New Braunfels and better than 9% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 9%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#35 of 37 centers in New Braunfels
9High risk
25Medium High risk
11Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
45 citations from 26 inspections and 9 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 19 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 24, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 1, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 3, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 27, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 26, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 18, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 16, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 13, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 18, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 4, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 5, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundSep 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 31, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 17, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 26, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 23, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 13, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 7, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 1, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 22, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 3, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 21, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 8, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 18, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 18, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundJun 24, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 21, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 7, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 15, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 24, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 17, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 8, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety13
Other standards8
Health & medication8
Staff ratios4
Training & qualifications3
Records & paperwork2
Supervision2
Food & feeding2
Caregiver conduct2
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighAug 3, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures §746.5202(2)
During the investigation, it was determined that the Emergency Preparedness Plan did not include the procedure for contacting CCR in the event of an emergency.
Correction verified Sep 1, 2026
Medium HighAug 3, 2026Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year §746.5205(3)
During the investigation, it was determined that the operation does not practice lock-down drills regularly as required.
Correction verified Sep 1, 2026
Medium HighAug 3, 2026Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures §746.5202(1)
During the investigation, it was determined that the Emergency Preparedness Plan did not include evacuation methods for children under 24 months and staff responsibilities during an emergency situation.
Correction verified Sep 1, 2026
MediumAug 3, 2026Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
During the investigation, it was determined that one of the staff members did not have Emergency Preparedness training. Another staff's training was unavailable for review.
Correction verified Sep 1, 2026
Medium HighAug 3, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released §746.5202(4)
During the investigation, it was determined that the Emergency Preparedness Plan did not include how staff should ensure the continuity of care during an emergency.
Correction verified Sep 1, 2026
MediumAug 3, 2026Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
During the investigation, it was determined that the emergency drills practiced in 2026 were not differentiated by type and were documented improperly.
Correction verified Sep 1, 2026
HighAug 3, 2026Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
During the investigation, the operation's Emergency Preparedness Plan was found to be incomplete.
Correction verified Sep 1, 2026
Medium HighAug 3, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan §746.5202(5)
During the investigation, it was determined that the Emergency Preparedness Plan did not include procedures for reunification.
Correction verified Sep 1, 2026
MediumJul 27, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
Several medications were found to be expired. This was corrected when the medication was discarded.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 27, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
Several employees took an online CPR course which is not allowed.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2026
Medium HighJul 27, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits §746.2909(1)
A cot was blocking the exit door during naptime. This was correct when the caregiver moved the child and the cot away from the door.
Corrected during the visit
HighJul 27, 2026InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
A caregiver did not know how many children she was responsible for at the time of the inspection. She had to count the children before being able to give a number.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2026
Medium HighJun 26, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids §746.3425(1)
During the investigation, it was found that staff members did not wear gloves when handling an injury that involved blood.
Correction verified Jul 13, 2026
MediumApr 16, 2026InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 13, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child §746.3503(c)(2)
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.
Correction verified May 18, 2026
HighMar 6, 2026InspectionOther standards
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers §746.2401(6)
An eleven month old infant was in the crib wearing a bib.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2026
Medium HighJan 5, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 5, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
Several bottles were observed with the first name and no last initial. This was corrected when the bottles were labeled correctly.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 5, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
A fire drill was not conducted for the months of November and December.
Correction verified Jan 7, 2026
HighJul 17, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
A caregiver was engaged in social media activity while caring for children.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2025
Medium HighJul 17, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
A caregiver was using a cell phone to create Tik Tok videos while caring for children.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2025
Medium HighJul 8, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
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.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2025
Medium HighJul 8, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
Several rooms had peeling paint on the wall exposed to children.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2025
MediumMay 13, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent §746.707
An incident report form was not used during an incident that involved the safety of children. Parents were informed about the incident via phone.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2025
Medium HighMay 7, 2025Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child §746.3301(i)
A child was served an identified food that was listed on the child's food allergy emergency plan.
Correction verified Jun 11, 2025
HighFeb 3, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
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.
Correction verified Mar 10, 2025
MediumJan 22, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
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.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJan 22, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist §746.4751(b)
The monthly maintenance checklist was last recorded in May.
Correction verified Feb 4, 2025
Medium HighJan 22, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 21, 2024InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
The gas leak test was due in March 2024, and the last one was conducted on March 6, 2022.
Correction verified Nov 14, 2024
MediumOct 8, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent §746.707
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.
Correction verified Oct 23, 2024
HighJul 18, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
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.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2024
Medium HighFeb 7, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement §746.605(13)
Three out of ten children were missing a special needs statement. This was corrected when the director updated the form.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 7, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily §746.4751(a)
The daily buildings and grounds checklist was not available for review.
Correction verified Feb 21, 2024
HighMar 15, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The last fire inspection was conducted on 11/18/21. Fire inspections are due annually.
Correction verified Apr 5, 2023
Medium HighMar 15, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated §746.3803(a)(1)
There was one child's medication missing a medication authorization from signed by a parent.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2023
Medium HighMar 15, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders §746.3317(6)
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMar 15, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Extinguishers Serviced §746.5307(b)
The last time the fire extinguishers were serviced was in November 2021.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2023
MediumMar 15, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
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.
Corrected during the visit
HighJan 17, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(6)
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.
Correction verified Mar 15, 2023
Medium HighApr 8, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
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.
Corrected during the visit
MediumApr 8, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
Two expired medications were observed. This was corrected when the director left them out to return to the parents at pick-up.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 8, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required §746.1309(d)
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.
Corrected during the visit
MediumApr 8, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The promotion of Physical Activity was not available for review in the Operational Policies. This was corrected when it was added during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighApr 8, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
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.
Correction verified Apr 18, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity251 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMay 31, 2019
DirectorDebra Caraway
Phone8306064110
State operation #1690392

Common questions

Does First Protestant School take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are First Protestant School’s hours?

7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does First Protestant School accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

Has First Protestant School had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 9 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 3, 2026: “Policies Comply with Rules.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does First Protestant School compare with other daycares in New Braunfels?

It is #35 of 37 centers in New Braunfels by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 9% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was First Protestant School last inspected?

Sep 24, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1690392 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.