Brilliant Starts Learning Academy

2101 FM 1101, New Braunfels, TX 78130Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

33 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

July 2, 2025

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
Brilliant Starts Learning Academy
License number
1349966
Location
2101 FM 1101, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 16.5/100
Inspection record
33 inspections, last inspected July 2, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor16.5 / 100
Health0/100
Safety55/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

69

Total Violations

Jul 2, 2025

Last Inspection

145

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (69)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(5)Jul 2, 2025

The required affidavit was not available for review from employees.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-02

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(5)Jul 2, 2025

The required affidavit was not available for review from employees.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-02

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(5)Jul 2, 2025

The required affidavit was not available for review from employees.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-02

SERIOUSHEALTH746.3809Feb 5, 2025

Two forms of medication were expired. This was corrected when the director disposed of the medication.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSHEALTH746.3809Feb 5, 2025

Two forms of medication were expired. This was corrected when the director disposed of the medication.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1309(d)Feb 5, 2025

One infant teacher did not have a current SIDS training available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-05

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1309(d)Feb 5, 2025

One infant teacher did not have a current SIDS training available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-05

SERIOUSHEALTH746.3809Feb 5, 2025

Two forms of medication were expired. This was corrected when the director disposed of the medication.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1309(d)Feb 5, 2025

One infant teacher did not have a current SIDS training available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Jan 10, 2025

Based on the video, a caregiver yanked a child by one arm while walking the child back to his mat. Further, the caregiver picks up the child in an unacceptable manner and places the child on the mat a second time by one arm and one leg. Note: The operation immediately terminated the caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Jan 10, 2025

Based on the video, a caregiver yanked a child by one arm while walking the child back to his mat. Further, the caregiver picks up the child in an unacceptable manner and places the child on the mat a second time by one arm and one leg. Note: The operation immediately terminated the caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2907(a)Jan 10, 2025

Based on the video, a caregiver continued to put a child back on his mat after awakening before naptime was over.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2907(a)Jan 10, 2025

Based on the video, a caregiver continued to put a child back on his mat after awakening before naptime was over.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Jan 10, 2025

Based on the video, a caregiver yanked a child by one arm while walking the child back to his mat. Further, the caregiver picks up the child in an unacceptable manner and places the child on the mat a second time by one arm and one leg. Note: The operation immediately terminated the caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2907(a)Jan 10, 2025

Based on the video, a caregiver continued to put a child back on his mat after awakening before naptime was over.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(5)Sep 18, 2024

Based on the interviews conducted, the operation admitted to having an employee that used a loud tone with the children. This employee was retrained and the director modeled in the classroom how to talk to the children in a loving, soothing tone. When the director noticed the employee was not taking the retraining serious is when the teacher was terminated. The operation was proactive when the director would model in the classroom for the teacher on how to redirect children without using a loud tone.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(5)Sep 18, 2024

Based on the interviews conducted, the operation admitted to having an employee that used a loud tone with the children. This employee was retrained and the director modeled in the classroom how to talk to the children in a loving, soothing tone. When the director noticed the employee was not taking the retraining serious is when the teacher was terminated. The operation was proactive when the director would model in the classroom for the teacher on how to redirect children without using a loud tone.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(5)Sep 18, 2024

Based on the interviews conducted, the operation admitted to having an employee that used a loud tone with the children. This employee was retrained and the director modeled in the classroom how to talk to the children in a loving, soothing tone. When the director noticed the employee was not taking the retraining serious is when the teacher was terminated. The operation was proactive when the director would model in the classroom for the teacher on how to redirect children without using a loud tone.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407May 2, 2024

Based on the interviews and inspection, a room was observed to have dried food on the children's chairs, children's fingerprints and grime on the front of the refrigerator, a dirty mat and dirt on a play equipment in the room accessible to children. A caregiver started on these corrections during the visit.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407May 2, 2024

Based on the interviews and inspection, a room was observed to have dried food on the children's chairs, children's fingerprints and grime on the front of the refrigerator, a dirty mat and dirt on a play equipment in the room accessible to children. A caregiver started on these corrections during the visit.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407May 2, 2024

Based on the interviews and inspection, a room was observed to have dried food on the children's chairs, children's fingerprints and grime on the front of the refrigerator, a dirty mat and dirt on a play equipment in the room accessible to children. A caregiver started on these corrections during the visit.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-24

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Apr 10, 2023

Five out of eight written feeding instructions were not updated within the 30 days.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-10

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Apr 10, 2023

A fire drill was not conducted for the month of February and March. This was corrected during the inspection when the director conducted a fire drill with the children as the Licensing inspector observed.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Apr 10, 2023

Five out of eight written feeding instructions were not updated within the 30 days.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-10

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)Apr 10, 2023

Three diaper changing pads were torn exposing the cushion inside. This was corrected when the director replaced them.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Apr 10, 2023

A fire drill was not conducted for the month of February and March. This was corrected during the inspection when the director conducted a fire drill with the children as the Licensing inspector observed.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Apr 10, 2023

Five out of eight written feeding instructions were not updated within the 30 days.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-10

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Apr 10, 2023

A fire drill was not conducted for the month of February and March. This was corrected during the inspection when the director conducted a fire drill with the children as the Licensing inspector observed.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)Apr 10, 2023

Three diaper changing pads were torn exposing the cushion inside. This was corrected when the director replaced them.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)Apr 10, 2023

Three diaper changing pads were torn exposing the cushion inside. This was corrected when the director replaced them.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(3)(A)Mar 28, 2022

During this investigation, it was noted that a caregiver had a CPR, First-aid card that expired in November of 2021. This was corrected when the caregiver received training on April 25, 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-18

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(3)(A)Mar 28, 2022

During this investigation, it was noted that a caregiver had a CPR, First-aid card that expired in November of 2021. This was corrected when the caregiver received training on April 25, 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-18

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Mar 28, 2022

A caregiver/operation did not use good judgment when they did not notify a parent until the end of the day (around 3:30 pm) that their child had fallen outside around 10:52am hitting his head on a bench resulting in a bump/bruise on the forehead.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-18

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Mar 28, 2022

A caregiver/operation did not use good judgment when they did not notify a parent until the end of the day (around 3:30 pm) that their child had fallen outside around 10:52am hitting his head on a bench resulting in a bump/bruise on the forehead.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-18

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Mar 28, 2022

A caregiver/operation did not use good judgment when they did not notify a parent until the end of the day (around 3:30 pm) that their child had fallen outside around 10:52am hitting his head on a bench resulting in a bump/bruise on the forehead.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-18

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(3)(A)Mar 28, 2022

During this investigation, it was noted that a caregiver had a CPR, First-aid card that expired in November of 2021. This was corrected when the caregiver received training on April 25, 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-18

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Oct 6, 2021

A diaper changing pad had a rip and also a few nap mats. They both were exposing the interior padding which prevents from properly sanitizing. This was CORRECTED when the director replaced the mats.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2909(1)Oct 6, 2021

There was one child observed in the 3 year old room blocking the exit door during naptime. This was CORRECTED when the child was moved to a different area.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Oct 6, 2021

There were several feeding schedules that need to be updated.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(6)Oct 6, 2021

There were a few bottles in the infant rooms that were not labeled correctly with the first name and last initial. This was CORRECTED when the caregiver labeled the bottles.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Oct 6, 2021

A diaper changing pad had a rip and also a few nap mats. They both were exposing the interior padding which prevents from properly sanitizing. This was CORRECTED when the director replaced the mats.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2909(1)Oct 6, 2021

There was one child observed in the 3 year old room blocking the exit door during naptime. This was CORRECTED when the child was moved to a different area.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Oct 6, 2021

There were several feeding schedules that need to be updated.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(6)Oct 6, 2021

There were a few bottles in the infant rooms that were not labeled correctly with the first name and last initial. This was CORRECTED when the caregiver labeled the bottles.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Oct 6, 2021

A diaper changing pad had a rip and also a few nap mats. They both were exposing the interior padding which prevents from properly sanitizing. This was CORRECTED when the director replaced the mats.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Oct 6, 2021

There were several feeding schedules that need to be updated.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2909(1)Oct 6, 2021

There was one child observed in the 3 year old room blocking the exit door during naptime. This was CORRECTED when the child was moved to a different area.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(6)Oct 6, 2021

There were a few bottles in the infant rooms that were not labeled correctly with the first name and last initial. This was CORRECTED when the caregiver labeled the bottles.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.307(c)Sep 2, 2021

Based on the interviews conducted, a parent was not notified of the incident about a child at pick-up due to a caregiver not communicating with the closing caregiver about the incident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.307(c)Sep 2, 2021

Based on the interviews conducted, a parent was not notified of the incident about a child at pick-up due to a caregiver not communicating with the closing caregiver about the incident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.307(c)Sep 2, 2021

Based on the interviews conducted, a parent was not notified of the incident about a child at pick-up due to a caregiver not communicating with the closing caregiver about the incident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-30

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)May 29, 2021

Video footage observed on the day of the incident shows that the caregiver was unaware that an infant had crawled into the shelf. During this time the caregiver was diaper changing and had their back to the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-05

CRITICALHEALTH746.3505(b)May 29, 2021

Upon review of the video footage on the date of the incident, the infant's hands were not washed after their diaper change.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-05

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)May 29, 2021

Based on the video footage observed on the date of the incident, the caregiver lacked self control when they removed the child from the shelf in an aggressive manner and sat the child down on the floor.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-05

CRITICALHEALTH746.3505(a)May 29, 2021

Upon review of the video footage observed on the day of the incident, the caregiver did not wash their hands after diaper changing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-05

CRITICALHEALTH746.3505(b)May 29, 2021

Upon review of the video footage on the date of the incident, the infant's hands were not washed after their diaper change.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-05

CRITICALHEALTH746.3505(b)May 29, 2021

Upon review of the video footage on the date of the incident, the infant's hands were not washed after their diaper change.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-05

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)May 29, 2021

Based on the video footage observed on the date of the incident, the caregiver lacked self control when they removed the child from the shelf in an aggressive manner and sat the child down on the floor.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-05

CRITICALHEALTH746.3505(a)May 29, 2021

Upon review of the video footage observed on the day of the incident, the caregiver did not wash their hands after diaper changing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-05

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)May 29, 2021

Video footage observed on the day of the incident shows that the caregiver was unaware that an infant had crawled into the shelf. During this time the caregiver was diaper changing and had their back to the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-05

CRITICALHEALTH746.3505(a)May 29, 2021

Upon review of the video footage observed on the day of the incident, the caregiver did not wash their hands after diaper changing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-05

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)May 29, 2021

Video footage observed on the day of the incident shows that the caregiver was unaware that an infant had crawled into the shelf. During this time the caregiver was diaper changing and had their back to the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-05

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)May 29, 2021

Based on the video footage observed on the date of the incident, the caregiver lacked self control when they removed the child from the shelf in an aggressive manner and sat the child down on the floor.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-05

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(c)(2)May 7, 2021

A caregiver turned her head to answer another caregiver while standing at a diaper changing table with an infant on the table. This resulted in the 14 -month -old falling approximately 3 feet to the ground due to the caregiver not having her hand on the infant while the infant was on the table. The infant was immediately picked up by the caregiver. The infant did not sustain a concussion, swelling or bruising to the head, just a red mark on the forehead.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-21

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(c)(2)May 7, 2021

A caregiver turned her head to answer another caregiver while standing at a diaper changing table with an infant on the table. This resulted in the 14 -month -old falling approximately 3 feet to the ground due to the caregiver not having her hand on the infant while the infant was on the table. The infant was immediately picked up by the caregiver. The infant did not sustain a concussion, swelling or bruising to the head, just a red mark on the forehead.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-21

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(c)(2)May 7, 2021

A caregiver turned her head to answer another caregiver while standing at a diaper changing table with an infant on the table. This resulted in the 14 -month -old falling approximately 3 feet to the ground due to the caregiver not having her hand on the infant while the infant was on the table. The infant was immediately picked up by the caregiver. The infant did not sustain a concussion, swelling or bruising to the head, just a red mark on the forehead.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-21

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Mar 22, 2021

Staff did not use good judgement when failing to intervene in two separate incidents in which the safety of children was risked.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-20

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Mar 22, 2021

Staff did not use good judgement when failing to intervene in two separate incidents in which the safety of children was risked.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-20

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Mar 22, 2021

Staff did not use good judgement when failing to intervene in two separate incidents in which the safety of children was risked.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-20

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brilliant Starts Learning Academy's safety grade?

Brilliant Starts Learning Academy has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 16.5 out of 100.

How many violations does Brilliant Starts Learning Academy have?

Brilliant Starts Learning Academy has 69 total violations on record, including 51 critical, 18 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Brilliant Starts Learning Academy last inspected?

Brilliant Starts Learning Academy was last inspected on July 2, 2025.

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