# First Protestant School

First Protestant School is a licensed child care program (child care center) in New Braunfels, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 251 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC.

## Key facts
- Status: Full Permit · Operating
- Address: 205 S Castell Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130

- Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Capacity: 251
- License/permit: 1690392
- Operator: not published
- Phone: (830) 606-4110
- Website: firstprotestantschool.com
- Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
- Accepts child care subsidies: no
- Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=1330124

## Inspection record
46 findings across 42 Texas HHSC inspections (2022-04-08 to 2026-09-24); 35 rated serious; 0 open at last record.
- 2026-09-02 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-10-23: CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based: An employee took an online CPR course which is not allowed, and the card did not specify whether first-aid was taught. (§746.1315(b)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1315-b-1))
- 2026-08-03 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-09-01: Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year: During the investigation, it was determined that the operation does not practice lock-down drills regularly as required. (§746.5205(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5205-3))
- 2026-08-03 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-09-01: Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan: During the investigation, it was determined that the Emergency Preparedness Plan did not include procedures for reunification. (§746.5202(5); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5202-5))
- 2026-08-03 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-09-01: Documentation of Drills: During the investigation, it was determined that the emergency drills practiced in 2026 were not differentiated by type and were documented improperly. (§746.5205(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5205-4))
- 2026-08-03 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-09-01: Documented Annual Training- Required Content: During the investigation, it was determined that one of the staff members did not have Emergency Preparedness training. Another staff's training was unavailable for review. (§746.1309(e); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1309-e))
- 2026-08-03 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-09-01: Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures: During the investigation, it was determined that the Emergency Preparedness Plan did not include evacuation methods for children under 24 months and staff responsibilities during an emergency situation. (§746.5202(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5202-1))
- 2026-08-03 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-09-01: Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released: During the investigation, it was determined that the Emergency Preparedness Plan did not include how staff should ensure the continuity of care during an emergency. (§746.5202(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5202-4))
- 2026-08-03 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-09-01: Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures: During the investigation, it was determined that the Emergency Preparedness Plan did not include the procedure for contacting CCR in the event of an emergency. (§746.5202(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5202-2))
- 2026-08-03 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2026-09-01: Policies Comply with Rules: During the investigation, the operation's Emergency Preparedness Plan was found to be incomplete. (§746.201(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-201-1))
- 2026-07-27 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-08-13: CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based: Several employees took an online CPR course which is not allowed. (§746.1315(b)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1315-b-1))
- 2026-07-27 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits: A cot was blocking the exit door during naptime.  This was correct when the caregiver moved the child and the cot away from the door. (§746.2909(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2909-1))
- 2026-07-27 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2026-08-13: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for: A caregiver did not know how many children she was responsible for at the time of the inspection.  She had to count the children before being able to give a number. (§746.1205(a)(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1205-a-2))
- 2026-07-27 — Health records & medication, Medium risk, Corrected at inspection: Medication No Longer Used: Several medications were found to be expired.  This was corrected when the medication was discarded. (§746.3809; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3809))
- 2026-06-26 — Safety hazards, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-07-13: Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids: During the investigation, it was found that staff members did not wear gloves when handling an injury that involved blood. (§746.3425(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3425-1))
- 2026-04-16 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Corrected at inspection: Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times: The 4 year old room was observed with the tv on during lunchtime.  It is unknown how long the tv was on before entering the room.  This was corrected when the teacher turned the tv off. (§746.2207(c)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2207-c-4))
- …and 31 more on the source page.

## Nearby programs
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- [Lolli's Daycare and Preschool](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1433245) — 1.05 km, capacity 83
- [New Braunfels Head Start Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1383792) — 1.15 km, capacity 45
- [Cactus Grove Learning Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1511878) — 1.34 km, capacity 17
- [Kids Day Out](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-157591) — 1.5 km, capacity 80
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## Sources
- tx_hhsc_operations record 1330124 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=1330124
- us_census_geocoder record 205 S CASTELL AVE|NEW BRAUNFELS|TX|78130 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/
- tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 1690392 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=1690392

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Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1330124 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. Facts come from public regulator records; historical inspection data is labelled. Missing data never means no issue exists.
