Tinker Haus Early Learning Depot

NEW BRAUNFELS, TXLicensed CenterLicensed · Open

2.3based on state inspection data
Capacity107
Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Est. price$1,627/mo

Contact information

Address961 W COUNTY LINE RD NEW BRAUNFELS TX- 78130 8318

CityNEW BRAUNFELS, TX

CountyCOMAL

Phone8303127155

WebsiteTinkerHausNB.com

Operating details

Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM

DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri

Capacity107

SubsidiesN

License dateFebruary 7, 2024

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 12/17/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High9
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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961 W COUNTY LINE RD NEW BRAUNFELS TX- 78130 8318, NEW BRAUNFELS, TX

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  4. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/17/2025

  • High6
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. High riskStandard 746.30512/17/2025

    746.305(a)(6) - 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 1/15/2026
  2. High riskStandard 746.30712/17/2025

    746.307(b)(4) - 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 1/15/2026
  3. High riskStandard 746.120512/17/2025

    746.1205(a)(4) - 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 1/15/2026
  4. Medium riskStandard 746.70712/17/2025

    746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

    An incident report was not completed at the time of the incident.

    Corrected 1/15/2026
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 746.33178/19/2025

    746.3317(6) - 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 8/19/2025
  6. High riskStandard 746.24268/19/2025

    746.2426(a)(1) - 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 8/19/2025
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 746.24198/12/2025

    746.2419(6) - 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 9/29/2025
  8. High riskStandard 746.12052/28/2025

    746.1205(a)(4) - 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 3/20/2025
  9. High riskStandard 746.12052/11/2025

    746.1205(a)(2) - 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 2/11/2025
  10. Medium-High riskStandard 746.24192/11/2025

    746.2419(6) - 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 at inspection

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

16Total Violations
5Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,627/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in Texas run about $840/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Texas by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: NEW BRAUNFELS, COMAL County
  • Capacity: 107
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 3

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