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Safe Steps Home Daycare

8 serious findings across 12 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Jan 22, 2026.

2813 Ridge Berry Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130 · (510) 410-7010

At a glance

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

Serious findings0 critical, 8 serious, 0 minor across 12 inspections and 0 investigations (12 visits). Most recent serious: Jan 22, 2026.

Critical0 vs median 4

63% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 12

89% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2022Full Permit

Practical8a–4:45pMon–Fri · Toddler to school · Licensed capacity 12

Texas HHSC operation #1728123 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Tuition & openings

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Programs and services

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsNot listed
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
Jan 22, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  Upon arrival, the television was on during naptime. This was corrected when the tv was turned off during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(c)(4).
Jan 22, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  Upon arrival, the television was on during naptime. This was corrected when the tv was turned off during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(c)(4).
Jan 22, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  Upon arrival, the television was on during naptime. This was corrected when the tv was turned off during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(c)(4).
Jan 22, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  Upon arrival, the television was on during naptime. This was corrected when the tv was turned off during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(c)(4).
2025
Feb 5, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Parent right to review video recordings of alleged incident of abuse or neglect involving parent child
  The parent right to review video was not available for review in the operational policy.
  Corrected Feb 5, 2025, verified Feb 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.521(8).
Feb 5, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Parent right to review video recordings of alleged incident of abuse or neglect involving parent child
  The parent right to review video was not available for review in the operational policy.
  Corrected Feb 5, 2025, verified Feb 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.521(8).
Feb 5, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Parent right to review video recordings of alleged incident of abuse or neglect involving parent child
  The parent right to review video was not available for review in the operational policy.
  Corrected Feb 5, 2025, verified Feb 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.521(8).
Feb 5, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Parent right to review video recordings of alleged incident of abuse or neglect involving parent child
  The parent right to review video was not available for review in the operational policy.
  Corrected Feb 5, 2025, verified Feb 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.521(8).
2024
Feb 20, 2024 to Feb 20, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 20, 2024 inspection
- Feb 20, 2024 inspection
- Feb 20, 2024 inspection
- Feb 20, 2024 inspection

Show 28 older visits, not counted above

2023
Mar 9, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  The last time the fire extinguisher was serviced was in September 2021.
  Corrected Mar 9, 2023, verified Mar 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5107(b).
Mar 9, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  The last time the fire extinguisher was serviced was in September 2021.
  Corrected Mar 9, 2023, verified Mar 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5107(b).
Mar 9, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  The last time the fire extinguisher was serviced was in September 2021.
  Corrected Mar 9, 2023, verified Mar 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5107(b).
Mar 9, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  The last time the fire extinguisher was serviced was in September 2021.
  Corrected Mar 9, 2023, verified Mar 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5107(b).
2022
Jan 4, 2022 to Sep 21, 202212 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 21, 2022 inspection
- Sep 21, 2022 inspection
- Sep 21, 2022 inspection
- Sep 21, 2022 inspection
- Feb 15, 2022 inspection
- Feb 15, 2022 inspection
- Feb 15, 2022 inspection
- Feb 15, 2022 inspection
- Jan 4, 2022 inspection
- Jan 4, 2022 inspection
- Jan 4, 2022 inspection
- Jan 4, 2022 inspection
2021
Nov 23, 2021Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  There was a long nail sticking out of an area on the plastic playscape located outside that was eye level with the children that posed a hazard. This was CORRECTED when the nail was removed by the provider.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Medication No Longer Used
  Two types of medication was found to be expired. This was CORRECTED when the provider informed the parent for it to be returned.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3609.
Nov 23, 2021Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  There was a long nail sticking out of an area on the plastic playscape located outside that was eye level with the children that posed a hazard. This was CORRECTED when the nail was removed by the provider.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Medication No Longer Used
  Two types of medication was found to be expired. This was CORRECTED when the provider informed the parent for it to be returned.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3609.
Nov 23, 2021Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  There was a long nail sticking out of an area on the plastic playscape located outside that was eye level with the children that posed a hazard. This was CORRECTED when the nail was removed by the provider.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Medication No Longer Used
  Two types of medication was found to be expired. This was CORRECTED when the provider informed the parent for it to be returned.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3609.
Nov 23, 2021Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Medication No Longer Used
  Two types of medication was found to be expired. This was CORRECTED when the provider informed the parent for it to be returned.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3609.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  There was a long nail sticking out of an area on the plastic playscape located outside that was eye level with the children that posed a hazard. This was CORRECTED when the nail was removed by the provider.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
Oct 28, 2021 to Oct 28, 20214 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 28, 2021 inspection
- Oct 28, 2021 inspection
- Oct 28, 2021 inspection
- Oct 28, 2021 inspection
Sep 21, 2021Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  The fire extinguisher was last serviced in August 2020.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2021, verified Sep 27, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5107(b).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Required Health Statement
  One out of six children did not have a health statement on file.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2021, verified Sep 27, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.611(a).
Sep 21, 2021Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  The fire extinguisher was last serviced in August 2020.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2021, verified Sep 27, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5107(b).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Required Health Statement
  One out of six children did not have a health statement on file.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2021, verified Sep 27, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.611(a).
Sep 21, 2021Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  The fire extinguisher was last serviced in August 2020.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2021, verified Sep 27, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5107(b).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Required Health Statement
  One out of six children did not have a health statement on file.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2021, verified Sep 27, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.611(a).
Sep 21, 2021Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  The fire extinguisher was last serviced in August 2020.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2021, verified Sep 27, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5107(b).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Required Health Statement
  One out of six children did not have a health statement on file.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2021, verified Sep 27, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.611(a).

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