Tinker Haus Early Learning Depot

961 W COUNTY LINE RD, New Braunfels, TX 78130Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

21 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

January 29, 2026

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
Tinker Haus Early Learning Depot
License number
1786382
Location
961 W COUNTY LINE RD, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 13.8/100
Inspection record
21 inspections, last inspected January 29, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor13.8 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing55/100
Compliance0/100

33

Total Violations

Jan 29, 2026

Last Inspection

107

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (33)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Dec 17, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(4)Dec 17, 2025

The operation did not inform a parent immediately when a child was left in the classroom for an undetermined amount of time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-15

SERIOUSHEALTH746.707Dec 17, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-15

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Dec 17, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(4)Dec 17, 2025

The operation did not inform a parent immediately when a child was left in the classroom for an undetermined amount of time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Dec 17, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-15

SERIOUSHEALTH746.707Dec 17, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-15

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Dec 17, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Dec 17, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(4)Dec 17, 2025

The operation did not inform a parent immediately when a child was left in the classroom for an undetermined amount of time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-15

SERIOUSHEALTH746.707Dec 17, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-15

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Dec 17, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-15

CRITICALHEALTH746.3317(6)Aug 19, 2025

The 12-15 month room was observed serving food on a bare group table setting with no individual plates/bowls.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-19

CRITICALHEALTH746.3317(6)Aug 19, 2025

The 12-15 month room was observed serving food on a bare group table setting with no individual plates/bowls.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(1)Aug 19, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-19

CRITICALHEALTH746.3317(6)Aug 19, 2025

The 12-15 month room was observed serving food on a bare group table setting with no individual plates/bowls.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(1)Aug 19, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(1)Aug 19, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(6)Aug 12, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(6)Aug 12, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(6)Aug 12, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-29

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Feb 28, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-20

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Feb 28, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-20

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Feb 28, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-20

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(2)Feb 11, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(6)Feb 11, 2025

A few bottles were missing the first name last initial. This was corrected when the bottles were labeled.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(2)Feb 11, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(6)Feb 11, 2025

A few bottles were missing the first name last initial. This was corrected when the bottles were labeled.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(2)Feb 11, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(6)Feb 11, 2025

A few bottles were missing the first name last initial. This was corrected when the bottles were labeled.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Jul 29, 2024

A pair of scissors was found on the diaper changing table accessible to children. This was corrected when the scissor was put away.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Jul 29, 2024

A pair of scissors was found on the diaper changing table accessible to children. This was corrected when the scissor was put away.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Jul 29, 2024

A pair of scissors was found on the diaper changing table accessible to children. This was corrected when the scissor was put away.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tinker Haus Early Learning Depot's safety grade?

Tinker Haus Early Learning Depot has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 13.8 out of 100.

How many violations does Tinker Haus Early Learning Depot have?

Tinker Haus Early Learning Depot has 33 total violations on record, including 30 critical, 3 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Tinker Haus Early Learning Depot last inspected?

Tinker Haus Early Learning Depot was last inspected on January 29, 2026.

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