Tinker Haus Early Learning Depot
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address961 W COUNTY LINE RD NEW BRAUNFELS TX- 78130 8318
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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961 W COUNTY LINE RD NEW BRAUNFELS TX- 78130 8318, NEW BRAUNFELS, TX
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- 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
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,627/month
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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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