Boerne KinderCare

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: The toddler classroom had 10 children present,. Two children were 2 yrs old and eight children were between 18-23 months old. The classroom had one caregiver. The classroom was over ratio by one child.

Corrected May 8, 2026, verified by the state May 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"

Inspector's note: The handwashing sink in a pre-school room was pulling away from the wall and loose and a cover plate for the water pipe leading into the wall was broken. There was a curling carpet under a sensory table in Discovery 1 room causing a potential trip hazard.

Corrected May 15, 2026, verified by the state May 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk An evacuation and relocation diagram must be posted in each room.

State rule 746.5207(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room"

Inspector's note: Two out of ten classrooms were missing a posted evacuation route. NOTE: Evacuation postings were added during the inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The child's health statement must be on file within one week of admission.

State rule 746.611(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission"

Inspector's note: One out of ten child files were reviewed. A child with a start date of 12/1/25 did not have a health statement on file.

Corrected May 15, 2026, verified by the state May 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits

State rule 746.5209(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits"

Inspector's note: An exit door in Toddler Rm 2 was blocked by stacked child chairs resulting in only one available emergency exit in the room. NOTE: The chairs were moved during the inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Doors to Restroom - Locks Out of Children's Reach

State rule 746.4421(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Doors to Restroom - Locks Out of Children's Reach"

Inspector's note: The restrooms in Preschool 1 and Preschool 2 classrooms had locks on the door handles that children could reach.

Corrected Feb 6, 2026, verified by the state Feb 10, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Immunization records, exceptions and exemptions must be current.

State rule 746.613(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current"

Inspector's note: One child's vaccination record has not been updated and is missing two vaccines. NOTE: This is a re-cite.

Corrected Dec 12, 2025, verified by the state Dec 12, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry each child's emergency medical information.

State rule 746.5617(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information"

Inspector's note: The transportation binders utilized to transport children did not contain copies of emergency medical authorization forms.

Corrected Dec 8, 2025, verified by the state Dec 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Vehicles used to transport children must be maintained safely.

State rule 746.5603(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely"

Inspector's note: One out of three vehicles utilized by the operation had four frayed seatbelts.

Corrected Dec 8, 2025, verified by the state Dec 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Immunization records, exceptions and exemptions must be current.

State rule 746.613(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current"

Inspector's note: Six out of ten child files evaluated were missing updated vaccination records.

Corrected Dec 8, 2025, verified by the state Dec 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"

Inspector's note: Room 3 had an electrical cord from a fan mounted on the wall accessible to the children. There was also a black lamp cord hanging from a shelf behind the changing table accessible to children. NOTE: All sunscreen and diaper cream bottles were observed stored in classroom restrooms on high shelves out of the reach of children.

Corrected Sep 26, 2025, verified by the state Oct 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Loose-fill surfacing must be kept at the proper depth.

State rule 746.4907(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained"

Inspector's note: The metal slide and monkey bars did not have any additional use zone surfacing added. NOTE: The blue spinner had been removed from the playground.

Corrected Oct 31, 2025, verified by the state Oct 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Active-play equipment must have no pinch, crush or shear points.

State rule 746.4601(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points"

Inspector's note: The blue choo-choo train on the prek playground had an exposed screw.

Corrected Sep 5, 2025, verified by the state Sep 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Discipline must follow the state's rules for positive discipline and guidance.

State rule 746.2803(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance"

Inspector's note: Two caregivers were observed telling children "no, don't", "I am counting to 2 and you better..", meal time was over and to hurry up.

Corrected Sep 4, 2025, verified by the state Sep 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Diapering supplies must be kept out of children's reach.

State rule 746.3501(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach"

Inspector's note: One classroom had diaper creams and ointments accessible to children in the restroom. NOTE: Caregiver placed the container on a shelf out of the reach of children during the inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"

Inspector's note: Two classrooms had hanging electrical cords from mounted fans on the wall. The cords were within the reach of the children. One classroom had a container of sunscreen accessible to the children in the room. The bottom of a portion of the fence on the prek playground had a hole approximately 6.5 inches dug under the fence. NOTE: The classroom with the sunscreen container placed the items on a shelf in the restroom out of the reach of children.

Corrected Sep 8, 2025, verified by the state Sep 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Loose-fill surfacing must be kept at the proper depth.

State rule 746.4907(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained"

Inspector's note: The metal slide, monkey bars and blue spinner toy on the playgrounds had measurable loose-fill depths ranging from 0-4.5 inches.

Corrected Sep 19, 2025, verified by the state Sep 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings

State rule 746.4601(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings"

Inspector's note: There are two areas on the front pre-school playground where the bottom of the fence can be pushed out potentially allowing a child to climb under the fence.

Corrected Jul 2, 2025, verified by the state Jul 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Infant rooms must have a sufficient number of toys.

State rule 746.2405(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Sufficient Number of Toys"

Inspector's note: Infant room 3 had two out of three shelves were turned against the wall limiting access to the toys.

Corrected Jul 2, 2025, verified by the state Jul 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Poisonous Plants Inaccessible to Children"

Inspector's note: The fence that backs up to the residential homes behind the operation has numerous areas of Morning Glory vines growing that are accessible to children.

Corrected Jul 18, 2025, verified by the state Jul 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Loose-fill surfacing must be kept at the proper depth.

State rule 746.4907(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained"

Inspector's note: On the middle playground, the mulch under the slide and monkey bars was compacted causing uneven depths of loose-fill material. There were two sit and spin toys that did not have any mulch around the equipment.

Corrected Jul 18, 2025, verified by the state Jul 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Safety straps on chairs must be used if the manufacturer requires them.

State rule 746.4501(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer"

Inspector's note: Eight children, ages 12-18 mos, were observed sitting in bucket seats having snack. Safety straps were available in the seats but not secured around the children. NOTE: The caregivers put the safety straps around the children after being asked by the inspector.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The operation's written policies must cover promotion of physical activity.

State rule 746.501(a)(18) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity"

Inspector's note: The operational policy handbook did not contain information regarding the promotion of active play to include the benefit, duration for age groups, type and required clothing.

Corrected Jul 11, 2025, verified by the state Jul 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The operation's written policies must cover promotion of physical activity.

State rule 746.501(a)(18)(F) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather"

Inspector's note: The operational policies did not include information on how they will determine extreme weather criteria.

Corrected Jul 11, 2025, verified by the state Jul 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).