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Early Learning Cottage

8 serious, 4 minor findings across 12 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Jul 15, 2025.

996 Hollyhock Ln, New Braunfels, TX 78130 · (832) 651-8834

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsNew Braunfels licensed centers, n=38

Serious findings0 critical, 8 serious, 4 minor across 12 inspections and 0 investigations (12 visits). Most recent serious: Jul 15, 2025.

Critical0 vs median 4

63% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 12

89% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2014Full Permit

Practical7:30a–5:15pMon–Fri · Pre-K to school · Licensed capacity 10

Texas HHSC operation #1541134 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

Budget & timing

Tuition & openings

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Not provided

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Meals & late pickup fees: Confirm with provider

When can my child start?

Not confirmed

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Programs and services

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Meals providedNot listed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

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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 29, 2026 to Jun 29, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 29, 2026 inspection
- Jun 29, 2026 inspection
- Jun 29, 2026 inspection
- Jun 29, 2026 inspection
2025
Jul 15, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented annual training - Each primary caregiver if allow child access to swimming pool
  The primary caregiver did not have an annual swimming training available for review.
  Corrected Jul 15, 2025, verified Jul 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1323(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  The parent right information was not available for review in the operational policies.
  Corrected Jul 15, 2025, verified Jul 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(9).
Jul 15, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  The parent right information was not available for review in the operational policies.
  Corrected Jul 15, 2025, verified Jul 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented annual training - Each primary caregiver if allow child access to swimming pool
  The primary caregiver did not have an annual swimming training available for review.
  Corrected Jul 15, 2025, verified Jul 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1323(a)(2).
Jul 15, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented annual training - Each primary caregiver if allow child access to swimming pool
  The primary caregiver did not have an annual swimming training available for review.
  Corrected Jul 15, 2025, verified Jul 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1323(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  The parent right information was not available for review in the operational policies.
  Corrected Jul 15, 2025, verified Jul 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(9).
Jul 15, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  The parent right information was not available for review in the operational policies.
  Corrected Jul 15, 2025, verified Jul 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented annual training - Each primary caregiver if allow child access to swimming pool
  The primary caregiver did not have an annual swimming training available for review.
  Corrected Jul 15, 2025, verified Jul 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1323(a)(2).
2024
Aug 22, 2024Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Caregivers Required Annual Training-Instructor Led 80%
  The substitute teacher did not have 5 hours of instructor led training completed.
  Corrected Sep 6, 2024, verified Sep 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1305(g).
Aug 22, 2024Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Caregivers Required Annual Training-Instructor Led 80%
  The substitute teacher did not have 5 hours of instructor led training completed.
  Corrected Sep 6, 2024, verified Sep 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1305(g).
Aug 22, 2024Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Caregivers Required Annual Training-Instructor Led 80%
  The substitute teacher did not have 5 hours of instructor led training completed.
  Corrected Sep 6, 2024, verified Sep 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1305(g).
Aug 22, 2024Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Caregivers Required Annual Training-Instructor Led 80%
  The substitute teacher did not have 5 hours of instructor led training completed.
  Corrected Sep 6, 2024, verified Sep 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1305(g).

Show 9 older visits, not counted above

2023
Aug 29, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Release Information
  One out of six children's file did not have the phone number of the person the child can be released to. This was corrected at inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(7).
Aug 29, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Release Information
  One out of six children's file did not have the phone number of the person the child can be released to. This was corrected at inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(7).
Aug 29, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Release Information
  One out of six children's file did not have the phone number of the person the child can be released to. This was corrected at inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(7).
Aug 29, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Release Information
  One out of six children's file did not have the phone number of the person the child can be released to. This was corrected at inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(7).
2022
Sep 7, 2022 to Sep 7, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 7, 2022 inspection
- Sep 7, 2022 inspection
- Sep 7, 2022 inspection
- Sep 7, 2022 inspection
2021
Sep 10, 2021Inspection
No findings

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Compare nearby

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Daycare	Ages	Places	Hours	Findings, 36 mo
Early Learning Cottage this page	Pre-K–School	10	7:30a–5:15p	8 ser·4 min
Akela Ealy	—	3	8a–4p	No findings
Alisha Kelley	Infant–School	12	7:30a–5:30p	4 ser·12 min
Anastasia Panelli	—	3	6a–6p	No findings
Babys First Daycare	Infant–School	12	7a–5:30p	36 ser
Carmen Arreguin	—	3	8a–3:30p	1 crit
Chelsea Wood	—	3	6a–6p	No findings

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Pre-K–School · 10 places8 ser·4 min
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— · 3 placesNo findings
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Infant–School · 12 places4 ser·12 min
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Infant–School · 12 places36 ser
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