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Tinker Haus Early Learning Depot

24 critical, 20 serious findings across 104 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Dec 17, 2025.

961 W County Line Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130 · (830) 312-7155

At a glance

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

Critical findings24 critical, 20 serious, 0 minor across 84 inspections and 20 investigations (104 visits). Most recent critical: Dec 17, 2025.

Critical24 vs median 4

63% of centers have at least one

Serious20 vs median 12

89% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2024Full Permit

Practical7a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 107

Texas HHSC operation #1786382 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedNot listed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careListed
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.

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2026
Jan 29, 2026 to Aug 10, 202616 inspections and 8 investigations
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- Aug 10, 2026 inspection
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- Jun 24, 2026 complaint investigation
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- May 13, 2026 complaint investigation
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- Jan 29, 2026 inspection
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2025
Dec 18, 2025 to Dec 18, 20254 inspections
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- Dec 18, 2025 inspection
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Dec 17, 2025Complaint investigation
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation when a child was unsupervised for an unknown amount of time in the classroom. The camera was reviewed by the director when the incident occurred, and the child was seen playing in the classroom under no distress.
  Corrected Jan 15, 2026, verified Jan 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  The operation did not inform a parent immediately when a child was left in the classroom for an undetermined amount of time.
  Corrected Jan 15, 2026, verified Jan 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Two staff did not conduct a name to face while lining the children up to go outside while in the room before opening the door and when outside on the porch area to ensure all children were accounted for before going out on the playground. This resulted in a child being left inside the classroom unsupervised for an undetermined amount of time.
  Corrected Jan 15, 2026, verified Jan 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
  An incident report was not completed at the time of the incident.
  Corrected Jan 15, 2026, verified Jan 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.
Dec 17, 2025Complaint investigation
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation when a child was unsupervised for an unknown amount of time in the classroom. The camera was reviewed by the director when the incident occurred, and the child was seen playing in the classroom under no distress.
  Corrected Jan 15, 2026, verified Jan 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Two staff did not conduct a name to face while lining the children up to go outside while in the room before opening the door and when outside on the porch area to ensure all children were accounted for before going out on the playground. This resulted in a child being left inside the classroom unsupervised for an undetermined amount of time.
  Corrected Jan 15, 2026, verified Jan 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  The operation did not inform a parent immediately when a child was left in the classroom for an undetermined amount of time.
  Corrected Jan 15, 2026, verified Jan 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
  An incident report was not completed at the time of the incident.
  Corrected Jan 15, 2026, verified Jan 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.
Dec 17, 2025Complaint investigation
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  The operation did not inform a parent immediately when a child was left in the classroom for an undetermined amount of time.
  Corrected Jan 15, 2026, verified Jan 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Two staff did not conduct a name to face while lining the children up to go outside while in the room before opening the door and when outside on the porch area to ensure all children were accounted for before going out on the playground. This resulted in a child being left inside the classroom unsupervised for an undetermined amount of time.
  Corrected Jan 15, 2026, verified Jan 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation when a child was unsupervised for an unknown amount of time in the classroom. The camera was reviewed by the director when the incident occurred, and the child was seen playing in the classroom under no distress.
  Corrected Jan 15, 2026, verified Jan 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
  An incident report was not completed at the time of the incident.
  Corrected Jan 15, 2026, verified Jan 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.
Dec 17, 2025Complaint investigation
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation when a child was unsupervised for an unknown amount of time in the classroom. The camera was reviewed by the director when the incident occurred, and the child was seen playing in the classroom under no distress.
  Corrected Jan 15, 2026, verified Jan 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Two staff did not conduct a name to face while lining the children up to go outside while in the room before opening the door and when outside on the porch area to ensure all children were accounted for before going out on the playground. This resulted in a child being left inside the classroom unsupervised for an undetermined amount of time.
  Corrected Jan 15, 2026, verified Jan 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  The operation did not inform a parent immediately when a child was left in the classroom for an undetermined amount of time.
  Corrected Jan 15, 2026, verified Jan 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
  An incident report was not completed at the time of the incident.
  Corrected Jan 15, 2026, verified Jan 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.
Sep 2, 2025 to Nov 19, 202512 inspections
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- Nov 19, 2025 inspection
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- Oct 7, 2025 inspection
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Aug 19, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  A six month old was observed sleeping in a swing which is a restrictive device upon entering the room. This was corrected when the director moved the infant out of the device.
  Corrected Aug 19, 2025, verified Sep 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
  The 12-15 month room was observed serving food on a bare group table setting with no individual plates/bowls.
  Corrected Aug 19, 2025, verified Sep 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(6).
Aug 19, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  A six month old was observed sleeping in a swing which is a restrictive device upon entering the room. This was corrected when the director moved the infant out of the device.
  Corrected Aug 19, 2025, verified Sep 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
  The 12-15 month room was observed serving food on a bare group table setting with no individual plates/bowls.
  Corrected Aug 19, 2025, verified Sep 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(6).
Aug 19, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  A six month old was observed sleeping in a swing which is a restrictive device upon entering the room. This was corrected when the director moved the infant out of the device.
  Corrected Aug 19, 2025, verified Sep 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
  The 12-15 month room was observed serving food on a bare group table setting with no individual plates/bowls.
  Corrected Aug 19, 2025, verified Sep 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(6).
Aug 19, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  A six month old was observed sleeping in a swing which is a restrictive device upon entering the room. This was corrected when the director moved the infant out of the device.
  Corrected Aug 19, 2025, verified Sep 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
  The 12-15 month room was observed serving food on a bare group table setting with no individual plates/bowls.
  Corrected Aug 19, 2025, verified Sep 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(6).
Aug 12, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  During the course of the investigation, it was determined that all bottles and cups were properly labeled. However, a caregiver failed to ensure that the correct bottle was given to the right child, resulting in an infant being fed another child's mother's breastmilk. Note: This caregiver is no longer employed.
  Corrected Sep 29, 2025, verified Oct 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(6).
Aug 12, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  During the course of the investigation, it was determined that all bottles and cups were properly labeled. However, a caregiver failed to ensure that the correct bottle was given to the right child, resulting in an infant being fed another child's mother's breastmilk. Note: This caregiver is no longer employed.
  Corrected Sep 29, 2025, verified Oct 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(6).
Aug 12, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  During the course of the investigation, it was determined that all bottles and cups were properly labeled. However, a caregiver failed to ensure that the correct bottle was given to the right child, resulting in an infant being fed another child's mother's breastmilk. Note: This caregiver is no longer employed.
  Corrected Sep 29, 2025, verified Oct 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(6).
Aug 12, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  During the course of the investigation, it was determined that all bottles and cups were properly labeled. However, a caregiver failed to ensure that the correct bottle was given to the right child, resulting in an infant being fed another child's mother's breastmilk. Note: This caregiver is no longer employed.
  Corrected Sep 29, 2025, verified Oct 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(6).
Mar 3, 2025 to Jul 11, 202516 inspections
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Feb 28, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Operation staff did not do a name to face count or a sweep of the playground when transitioning from outdoor play to indoors, resulting in a child being left unattended on the playground for approximately 9 minutes. The operation terminated the caregivers responsible for the incident.
  Corrected Mar 20, 2025, verified Mar 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Feb 28, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Operation staff did not do a name to face count or a sweep of the playground when transitioning from outdoor play to indoors, resulting in a child being left unattended on the playground for approximately 9 minutes. The operation terminated the caregivers responsible for the incident.
  Corrected Mar 20, 2025, verified Mar 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Feb 28, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Operation staff did not do a name to face count or a sweep of the playground when transitioning from outdoor play to indoors, resulting in a child being left unattended on the playground for approximately 9 minutes. The operation terminated the caregivers responsible for the incident.
  Corrected Mar 20, 2025, verified Mar 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Feb 28, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Operation staff did not do a name to face count or a sweep of the playground when transitioning from outdoor play to indoors, resulting in a child being left unattended on the playground for approximately 9 minutes. The operation terminated the caregivers responsible for the incident.
  Corrected Mar 20, 2025, verified Mar 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Feb 24, 2025 to Feb 24, 20254 inspections
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Feb 11, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  At the time of inspection, the caregivers in the infant room did not know how many children were in their care. She stated there were 7 in care when there was 8.
  Corrected Feb 11, 2025, verified Feb 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  A few bottles were missing the first name last initial. This was corrected when the bottles were labeled.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(6).
Feb 11, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  At the time of inspection, the caregivers in the infant room did not know how many children were in their care. She stated there were 7 in care when there was 8.
  Corrected Feb 11, 2025, verified Feb 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  A few bottles were missing the first name last initial. This was corrected when the bottles were labeled.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(6).
Feb 11, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  At the time of inspection, the caregivers in the infant room did not know how many children were in their care. She stated there were 7 in care when there was 8.
  Corrected Feb 11, 2025, verified Feb 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  A few bottles were missing the first name last initial. This was corrected when the bottles were labeled.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(6).
Feb 11, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  At the time of inspection, the caregivers in the infant room did not know how many children were in their care. She stated there were 7 in care when there was 8.
  Corrected Feb 11, 2025, verified Feb 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  A few bottles were missing the first name last initial. This was corrected when the bottles were labeled.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(6).
2024
Nov 6, 2024 to Nov 6, 20244 inspections
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Jul 29, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  A pair of scissors was found on the diaper changing table accessible to children. This was corrected when the scissor was put away.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  A pair of scissors was found on the diaper changing table accessible to children. This was corrected when the scissor was put away.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  A pair of scissors was found on the diaper changing table accessible to children. This was corrected when the scissor was put away.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  A pair of scissors was found on the diaper changing table accessible to children. This was corrected when the scissor was put away.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Feb 2, 2024 to Feb 2, 20244 inspections
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2023
Sep 19, 2023 to Dec 15, 202312 inspections
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