Blue Bird Kids Academy
1365 W COUNTY LINE RD, New Braunfels, TX 78130 · Guadalupe County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 175
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Kimberly Chavis
- Phone
- (830) 387-5096
- Regulated since
- Oct 10, 2013
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1107539 · number 1511705
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Safety & premises (2) |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2021 | 4 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 21, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 21, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 4, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 4, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three infant caregiver files that were audited did not have SIDS/Shaken Baby/Early Brain Development for the previous training year.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-12. Correction verified 2025-11-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Nov 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three infant caregiver files that were audited did not have SIDS/Shaken Baby/Early Brain Development for the previous training year.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-12. Correction verified 2025-11-12.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 27, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 27, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The toddler room was observed serving food on a bare group table setting with no individual plates/bowls.
HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-10. Correction verified 2025-06-23.
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Safety & premises
The pre k room had some nap mats that were torn exposing the padding. This was corrected when the mats were disposed of and replaced. The pre k playground had a few broken toys that were sharp to the touch. This was corrected when the toys were disposed of.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jun 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The toddler room was observed serving food on a bare group table setting with no individual plates/bowls.
HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-10. Correction verified 2025-06-23.
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Safety & premises
The pre k room had some nap mats that were torn exposing the padding. This was corrected when the mats were disposed of and replaced. The pre k playground had a few broken toys that were sharp to the touch. This was corrected when the toys were disposed of.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-10.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Mar 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 13, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-19. Correction verified 2025-03-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation staff failed to ensure that all children were accounted for while transitioning them back into the building resulting in two children getting out the playground due to the gate being left open and being found over 200 feet away from the center close to a busy street. The two children were unsupervised for approximately 2 minutes before being found and taken back to the operation. The operation terminated the caregivers responsible for the incident as soon as it was discovered.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-19. Correction verified 2025-03-28.
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Illness & medication
It was determined that the parents of children involved in an incident that placed them at risk were notified of the incident, but the operation did not obtain signatures from the parents on incident report forms completed.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-19. Correction verified 2025-03-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jan 13, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-19. Correction verified 2025-03-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation staff failed to ensure that all children were accounted for while transitioning them back into the building resulting in two children getting out the playground due to the gate being left open and being found over 200 feet away from the center close to a busy street. The two children were unsupervised for approximately 2 minutes before being found and taken back to the operation. The operation terminated the caregivers responsible for the incident as soon as it was discovered.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-19. Correction verified 2025-03-28.
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Illness & medication
It was determined that the parents of children involved in an incident that placed them at risk were notified of the incident, but the operation did not obtain signatures from the parents on incident report forms completed.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-19. Correction verified 2025-03-28.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Nov 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Two plastic containers in the school-age room that were accessible to children were cracked and sharp to the touch. This was corrected when the containers were thrown away.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Nov 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Two plastic containers in the school-age room that were accessible to children were cracked and sharp to the touch. This was corrected when the containers were thrown away.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-12.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation was missing operational policies involving criteria to determine extreme weather conditions, plan to ensure physical activity occurs on extreme weather days and procedures for supporting inclusive services. This was corrected during the inspection visit by the director.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-14.
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Safety & premises
The toddler 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 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation was missing operational policies involving criteria to determine extreme weather conditions, plan to ensure physical activity occurs on extreme weather days and procedures for supporting inclusive services. This was corrected during the inspection visit by the director.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-14.
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Safety & premises
The toddler 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 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 31, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 31, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 3, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 14, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Eight written feeding instructions were not updated within the 30 days.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-14. Correction verified 2021-12-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Cleaning supplies were found under the cabinet in the PreK bathroom where there was no lock and accessible to children. This was CORRECTED when the staff put a lock on the cabinet.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Dec 14, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Eight written feeding instructions were not updated within the 30 days.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-14. Correction verified 2021-12-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Cleaning supplies were found under the cabinet in the PreK bathroom where there was no lock and accessible to children. This was CORRECTED when the staff put a lock on the cabinet.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-14.
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Other
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