Brilliant Starts Learning Academy
2101 FM 1101, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
8 critical, 28 serious, 4 minor findings across 80 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jan 10, 2025.
48 inspections · 32 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Snacks Provided,Skill Classes
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8 critical, 28 serious, 4 minor findings across 80 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jan 10, 2025.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
10 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.3417(1) (4 visits); 746.2419(6) (4 visits); 746.3401(a) (4 visits); 746.901(5) (4 visits); 746.3809 (4 visits); 746.1309(d) (4 visits); 746.2907(a) (4 visits); 746.2805(3) (4 visits); 746.2805(5) (4 visits); 746.3407 (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Jun 17, 2026.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
124 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Children Handwashing Before Eating
The caregivers did not wash the children's hands before allowing them to eat snack.
State verification published Jun 17, 2026.
Inspection record
Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.
Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.
- 2026
- Jun 17, 2026 to Jun 22, 20268 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Jun 22, 2026 inspection
- Jun 22, 2026 inspection
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- Jun 22, 2026 inspection
- Jun 18, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jun 18, 2026 complaint investigation
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- Jun 18, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jun 17, 2026 inspection
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- Jun 17, 2026 inspection
- Jun 2, 2026Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing Before Eating
The caregivers did not wash the children's hands before allowing them to eat snack.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
There were a few bottles in the infant rooms that were not labeled correctly with the first name and last initial. This was CORRECTED when the caregiver labeled the bottles.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The last health inspection was conducted in January 2025.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- Jun 2, 2026Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The last health inspection was conducted in January 2025.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing Before Eating
The caregivers did not wash the children's hands before allowing them to eat snack.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
There were a few bottles in the infant rooms that were not labeled correctly with the first name and last initial. This was CORRECTED when the caregiver labeled the bottles.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(6).
- Jun 2, 2026Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
There were a few bottles in the infant rooms that were not labeled correctly with the first name and last initial. This was CORRECTED when the caregiver labeled the bottles.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The last health inspection was conducted in January 2025.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing Before Eating
The caregivers did not wash the children's hands before allowing them to eat snack.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(1).
- Jun 2, 2026Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
There were a few bottles in the infant rooms that were not labeled correctly with the first name and last initial. This was CORRECTED when the caregiver labeled the bottles.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The last health inspection was conducted in January 2025.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing Before Eating
The caregivers did not wash the children's hands before allowing them to eat snack.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(1).
- Apr 11, 2026 to Apr 11, 20264 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Apr 11, 2026 complaint investigation
- Apr 11, 2026 complaint investigation
- Apr 11, 2026 complaint investigation
- Apr 11, 2026 complaint investigation
- 2025
- Jul 2, 2025Inspection1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
The required affidavit was not available for review from employees.
Correction verified Jul 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(5).
- Jul 2, 2025Inspection1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
The required affidavit was not available for review from employees.
Correction verified Jul 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(5).
- Jul 2, 2025Inspection1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
The required affidavit was not available for review from employees.
Correction verified Jul 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(5).
- Jul 2, 2025Inspection1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
The required affidavit was not available for review from employees.
Correction verified Jul 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(5).
- Feb 5, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Medication No Longer Used
Two forms of medication were expired. This was corrected when the director disposed of the medication.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3809.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
One infant teacher did not have a current SIDS training available for review.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
- Feb 5, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Medication No Longer Used
Two forms of medication were expired. This was corrected when the director disposed of the medication.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3809.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
One infant teacher did not have a current SIDS training available for review.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
- Feb 5, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
One infant teacher did not have a current SIDS training available for review.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Medication No Longer Used
Two forms of medication were expired. This was corrected when the director disposed of the medication.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3809.
- Feb 5, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Medication No Longer Used
Two forms of medication were expired. This was corrected when the director disposed of the medication.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3809.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
One infant teacher did not have a current SIDS training available for review.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
- Jan 10, 2025Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the video, a caregiver yanked a child by one arm while walking the child back to his mat. Further, the caregiver picks up the child in an unacceptable manner and places the child on the mat a second time by one arm and one leg. Note: The operation immediately terminated the caregiver.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children
Based on the video, a caregiver continued to put a child back on his mat after awakening before naptime was over.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2907(a).
- Jan 10, 2025Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the video, a caregiver yanked a child by one arm while walking the child back to his mat. Further, the caregiver picks up the child in an unacceptable manner and places the child on the mat a second time by one arm and one leg. Note: The operation immediately terminated the caregiver.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children
Based on the video, a caregiver continued to put a child back on his mat after awakening before naptime was over.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2907(a).
- Jan 10, 2025Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the video, a caregiver yanked a child by one arm while walking the child back to his mat. Further, the caregiver picks up the child in an unacceptable manner and places the child on the mat a second time by one arm and one leg. Note: The operation immediately terminated the caregiver.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children
Based on the video, a caregiver continued to put a child back on his mat after awakening before naptime was over.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2907(a).
- Jan 10, 2025Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the video, a caregiver yanked a child by one arm while walking the child back to his mat. Further, the caregiver picks up the child in an unacceptable manner and places the child on the mat a second time by one arm and one leg. Note: The operation immediately terminated the caregiver.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children
Based on the video, a caregiver continued to put a child back on his mat after awakening before naptime was over.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2907(a).
- 2024
- Oct 1, 2024 to Nov 25, 20248 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Nov 25, 2024 inspection
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- Sep 18, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on the interviews conducted, the operation admitted to having an employee that used a loud tone with the children. This employee was retrained and the director modeled in the classroom how to talk to the children in a loving, soothing tone. When the director noticed the employee was not taking the retraining serious is when the teacher was terminated. The operation was proactive when the director would model in the classroom for the teacher on how to redirect children without using a loud tone.
Correction verified Nov 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- Sep 18, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on the interviews conducted, the operation admitted to having an employee that used a loud tone with the children. This employee was retrained and the director modeled in the classroom how to talk to the children in a loving, soothing tone. When the director noticed the employee was not taking the retraining serious is when the teacher was terminated. The operation was proactive when the director would model in the classroom for the teacher on how to redirect children without using a loud tone.
Correction verified Nov 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- Sep 18, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on the interviews conducted, the operation admitted to having an employee that used a loud tone with the children. This employee was retrained and the director modeled in the classroom how to talk to the children in a loving, soothing tone. When the director noticed the employee was not taking the retraining serious is when the teacher was terminated. The operation was proactive when the director would model in the classroom for the teacher on how to redirect children without using a loud tone.
Correction verified Nov 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- Sep 18, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on the interviews conducted, the operation admitted to having an employee that used a loud tone with the children. This employee was retrained and the director modeled in the classroom how to talk to the children in a loving, soothing tone. When the director noticed the employee was not taking the retraining serious is when the teacher was terminated. The operation was proactive when the director would model in the classroom for the teacher on how to redirect children without using a loud tone.
Correction verified Nov 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- May 3, 2024 to Jul 1, 202412 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Jul 1, 2024 inspection
- Jul 1, 2024 inspection
- Jul 1, 2024 inspection
- Jul 1, 2024 inspection
- Jun 21, 2024 complaint investigation
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- May 28, 2024 inspection
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- May 3, 2024 inspection
- May 2, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Based on the interviews and inspection, a room was observed to have dried food on the children's chairs, children's fingerprints and grime on the front of the refrigerator, a dirty mat and dirt on a play equipment in the room accessible to children. A caregiver started on these corrections during the visit.
Correction verified May 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- May 2, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Based on the interviews and inspection, a room was observed to have dried food on the children's chairs, children's fingerprints and grime on the front of the refrigerator, a dirty mat and dirt on a play equipment in the room accessible to children. A caregiver started on these corrections during the visit.
Correction verified May 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- May 2, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Based on the interviews and inspection, a room was observed to have dried food on the children's chairs, children's fingerprints and grime on the front of the refrigerator, a dirty mat and dirt on a play equipment in the room accessible to children. A caregiver started on these corrections during the visit.
Correction verified May 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- May 2, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Based on the interviews and inspection, a room was observed to have dried food on the children's chairs, children's fingerprints and grime on the front of the refrigerator, a dirty mat and dirt on a play equipment in the room accessible to children. A caregiver started on these corrections during the visit.
Correction verified May 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Jan 11, 2024 to Mar 15, 20248 inspections and 8 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Mar 15, 2024 inspection
- Mar 15, 2024 inspection
- Mar 15, 2024 inspection
- Mar 15, 2024 inspection
- Mar 12, 2024 self-reported incident
- Mar 12, 2024 self-reported incident
- Mar 12, 2024 self-reported incident
- Mar 12, 2024 self-reported incident
- Jan 24, 2024 inspection
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- Jan 24, 2024 inspection
- Jan 11, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jan 11, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jan 11, 2024 complaint investigation
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- 2023
- Jun 8, 2023 to Aug 23, 20238 inspections and 8 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Aug 23, 2023 inspection
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- Aug 23, 2023 inspection
- Aug 16, 2023 complaint investigation
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- Jun 20, 2023 inspection
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- Jun 8, 2023 complaint investigation
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- Jun 8, 2023 complaint investigation
- Apr 10, 2023Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Three diaper changing pads were torn exposing the cushion inside. This was corrected when the director replaced them.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
A fire drill was not conducted for the month of February and March. This was corrected during the inspection when the director conducted a fire drill with the children as the Licensing inspector observed.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Five out of eight written feeding instructions were not updated within the 30 days.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- Apr 10, 2023Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Five out of eight written feeding instructions were not updated within the 30 days.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Three diaper changing pads were torn exposing the cushion inside. This was corrected when the director replaced them.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
A fire drill was not conducted for the month of February and March. This was corrected during the inspection when the director conducted a fire drill with the children as the Licensing inspector observed.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- Apr 10, 2023Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Five out of eight written feeding instructions were not updated within the 30 days.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Three diaper changing pads were torn exposing the cushion inside. This was corrected when the director replaced them.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
A fire drill was not conducted for the month of February and March. This was corrected during the inspection when the director conducted a fire drill with the children as the Licensing inspector observed.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- Apr 10, 2023Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Five out of eight written feeding instructions were not updated within the 30 days.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Three diaper changing pads were torn exposing the cushion inside. This was corrected when the director replaced them.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
A fire drill was not conducted for the month of February and March. This was corrected during the inspection when the director conducted a fire drill with the children as the Licensing inspector observed.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- 2022
- May 12, 2022 to Sep 28, 20228 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Sep 28, 2022 inspection
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- Mar 28, 2022Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver/operation did not use good judgment when they did not notify a parent until the end of the day (around 3:30 pm) that their child had fallen outside around 10:52am hitting his head on a bench resulting in a bump/bruise on the forehead.
Correction verified May 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
During this investigation, it was noted that a caregiver had a CPR, First-aid card that expired in November of 2021. This was corrected when the caregiver received training on April 25, 2022.
Correction verified May 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(3)(A).
- Mar 28, 2022Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver/operation did not use good judgment when they did not notify a parent until the end of the day (around 3:30 pm) that their child had fallen outside around 10:52am hitting his head on a bench resulting in a bump/bruise on the forehead.
Correction verified May 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
During this investigation, it was noted that a caregiver had a CPR, First-aid card that expired in November of 2021. This was corrected when the caregiver received training on April 25, 2022.
Correction verified May 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(3)(A).
- Mar 28, 2022Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver/operation did not use good judgment when they did not notify a parent until the end of the day (around 3:30 pm) that their child had fallen outside around 10:52am hitting his head on a bench resulting in a bump/bruise on the forehead.
Correction verified May 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
During this investigation, it was noted that a caregiver had a CPR, First-aid card that expired in November of 2021. This was corrected when the caregiver received training on April 25, 2022.
Correction verified May 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(3)(A).
- Mar 28, 2022Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver/operation did not use good judgment when they did not notify a parent until the end of the day (around 3:30 pm) that their child had fallen outside around 10:52am hitting his head on a bench resulting in a bump/bruise on the forehead.
Correction verified May 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
During this investigation, it was noted that a caregiver had a CPR, First-aid card that expired in November of 2021. This was corrected when the caregiver received training on April 25, 2022.
Correction verified May 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(3)(A).
- 2021
- Oct 6, 2021Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
There were a few bottles in the infant rooms that were not labeled correctly with the first name and last initial. This was CORRECTED when the caregiver labeled the bottles.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
There were several feeding schedules that need to be updated.
Correction verified Oct 12, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
There was one child observed in the 3 year old room blocking the exit door during naptime. This was CORRECTED when the child was moved to a different area.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2909(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A diaper changing pad had a rip and also a few nap mats. They both were exposing the interior padding which prevents from properly sanitizing. This was CORRECTED when the director replaced the mats.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Oct 6, 2021Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A diaper changing pad had a rip and also a few nap mats. They both were exposing the interior padding which prevents from properly sanitizing. This was CORRECTED when the director replaced the mats.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
There were several feeding schedules that need to be updated.
Correction verified Oct 12, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
There was one child observed in the 3 year old room blocking the exit door during naptime. This was CORRECTED when the child was moved to a different area.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2909(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
There were a few bottles in the infant rooms that were not labeled correctly with the first name and last initial. This was CORRECTED when the caregiver labeled the bottles.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(6).
- Oct 6, 2021Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
There were several feeding schedules that need to be updated.
Correction verified Oct 12, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
There was one child observed in the 3 year old room blocking the exit door during naptime. This was CORRECTED when the child was moved to a different area.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2909(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
There were a few bottles in the infant rooms that were not labeled correctly with the first name and last initial. This was CORRECTED when the caregiver labeled the bottles.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A diaper changing pad had a rip and also a few nap mats. They both were exposing the interior padding which prevents from properly sanitizing. This was CORRECTED when the director replaced the mats.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Oct 6, 2021Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
There were several feeding schedules that need to be updated.
Correction verified Oct 12, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A diaper changing pad had a rip and also a few nap mats. They both were exposing the interior padding which prevents from properly sanitizing. This was CORRECTED when the director replaced the mats.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
There were a few bottles in the infant rooms that were not labeled correctly with the first name and last initial. This was CORRECTED when the caregiver labeled the bottles.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
There was one child observed in the 3 year old room blocking the exit door during naptime. This was CORRECTED when the child was moved to a different area.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2909(1).
- Sep 16, 2021 to Sep 16, 20214 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Sep 16, 2021 inspection
- Sep 16, 2021 inspection
- Sep 16, 2021 inspection
- Sep 16, 2021 inspection
- Sep 2, 2021Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Based on the interviews conducted, a parent was not notified of the incident about a child at pick-up due to a caregiver not communicating with the closing caregiver about the incident.
Correction verified Oct 8, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(c).
- Sep 2, 2021Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Based on the interviews conducted, a parent was not notified of the incident about a child at pick-up due to a caregiver not communicating with the closing caregiver about the incident.
Correction verified Oct 8, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(c).
- Sep 2, 2021Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Based on the interviews conducted, a parent was not notified of the incident about a child at pick-up due to a caregiver not communicating with the closing caregiver about the incident.
Correction verified Oct 8, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(c).
- Sep 2, 2021Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Based on the interviews conducted, a parent was not notified of the incident about a child at pick-up due to a caregiver not communicating with the closing caregiver about the incident.
Correction verified Oct 8, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(c).
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Feb 8, 2012
- Capacity
- 145 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Not accepted
- County
- Comal
- Website
- www.brilliantstarts.com
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Contact & location
2101 FM 1101, New Braunfels, TX 78130
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