Little Unicorns Child Development Center
134 MEADOW CRST STE 101, New Braunfels, TX 78130 · Guadalupe County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 26
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:00 PM
- Phone
- (618) 944-2495
- Regulated since
- Jul 23, 2025
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1494288 · number 1808167
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (3), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (3), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 15, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
An employee did not have a current CPR/First-aid card.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-03. Correction verified 2026-08-18.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver had an expired SIDS training.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-03. Correction verified 2026-07-24.
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Safety & premises
The center did not have a crib or play yard for a non-walking 9 month old to sleep in.
HHSC 746.2405(2) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-15. Correction verified 2026-07-24.
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Other
The last health inspection was conducted on May 2025.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-03. Correction verified 2026-07-30.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
There was no orientation training available for review for one employee.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-06. Correction verified 2026-01-20.
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Supervision & ratios
Upon arrival, two caregivers were on one side of a split room with 13 children and the youngest was 10 weeks old and the oldest was 4 years old which made them not be able to combine the infants due to the age of the youngest and the oldest in the room.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-06. Correction verified 2026-01-20.
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Safety & premises
Upon arrival, a child was observed blocking the exit door while sleeping. This was corrected when the child was moved by the director.
HHSC 746.2909(1) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-06. Correction verified 2026-01-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
The last fire inspection was conducted on 12/17/24 which a current one has not been set up.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-27. Correction verified 2026-01-12.
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Safety & premises
The last date the 2 fire extinguishers were serviced was in November 2024.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-06. Correction verified 2026-01-08.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Five children were missing the emergency contact information. This was corrected when the director contacted parents for this information.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-19.
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Records & paperwork
Four children's records did not have the health statement information completed.
HHSC 746.611(a)(3) — Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-19. Correction verified 2025-05-22.
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Safety & premises
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May 6, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
A caregiver was seen on live stream video tossing a blanket over a child during naptime twice when the child did not want to take a nap. Note: This caregiver was terminated.
HHSC 746.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-03. Correction verified 2025-07-08.
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Other
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Apr 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The employee was observed not washing hands after coming in from outdoor play.
HHSC 746.3415(9) — Employee Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-05. Correction verified 2025-03-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Children were observed coming indoors from outside play and not washing their hands.
HHSC 746.3417(4) — Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-05. Correction verified 2025-03-17.
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Safety & premises
The playground had a few broken toys that were sharp to the touch and accessible to children. This was corrected when the toys were removed from the playground.
HHSC 746.3701(5) — Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-03-05.
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Safety & premises
The playground had overlapping play structures that did not extend a minimum of six feet in all directions. This was corrected when some of the equipment was moved out and moved 6 ft from the fence.
HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-03-05.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Dec 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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