Storybook Early Learning Academy

6 FM 473, Comfort, TX 78013 · Kendall County

14cited violations

9serious

12inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 91
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Courtney Frantz
Phone: (830) 995-2345
Regulated since: Feb 2, 2026
HHSC IDs: Operation 1523316 · number 1829542
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 4
Supervision & ratios 3
Safety & premises 1
Staff background & training 1
Other 5

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	14	9	Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (5)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Sep 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 22, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  All cleaning spray bottled were found labeled and stored out of the reach of children. First aid kit, suntan lotion and bug sprays were also stored in cabinets. The spray disenfectant was not removed from the unlocked teacher drawer in the prek room.
  
  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 2026-07-22.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 8, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  Two classrooms had spray bottles labeled bathroom sanitizer on the classroom sinks accessible to children. There was also a bucket of various sun tan lotion sprays on the sink counter in one room and in another room the first aid kit was sitting on the sink counter with first aid supplies inside. One teacher desk had an unlocked drawer with disinfectant spray inside.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-08. Correction verified 2026-07-22.
HHSC inspection history
May 28, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  A caregiver with a pending background check was observed in direct care of four children. NOTE: The caregiver was sent home and instructed they could return to work once the operation receives an eligibility letter from CBCU.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-28. Correction verified 2026-05-29.
HHSC inspection history
May 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  An infant caregiver was observed listening to and watching a video on their cell phone while feeding an infant.
  
  HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-06. Correction verified 2026-05-28.
- Other
  A 14 mos old child was observed standing up in a bucket seat that rests in a horseshoe table. The safety strap was missing in the seat.
  
  HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-06. Correction verified 2026-05-28.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 28, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  A caregiver was observed placing an 8 month old infant on their side in their crib to nap and had a blanket between the front of the infant's body and the back of the crib while patting the infant to sleep.
  
  HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-28. Correction verified 2026-05-06.
- Other Serious
  A caregiver was observed placing an 8 mos old infant on their side to nap.
  
  HHSC 746.2427(a) — AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-28. Correction verified 2026-05-06.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A toilet in the preschool area was not functioning and had been covered with a plastic bag. The fence gate off the back playground leading to the field would not latch all the way, had fire ants in the latch, and the fence was leaning. The red fire truck on the back playground had a warped board causing a possible trip or entrapment hazard. The fence gate between the two playgrounds was broken on the bottom of the gate exposing sharp metal.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-05-28.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  An employee used poor judgment by taking their child into the kitchen while working in the kitchen.
  
  HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-20. Correction verified 2026-03-05.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 12, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  An infant was observed swaddled while in their crib and the operation did not have a sleep exception form on file.
  
  HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-12. Correction verified 2026-02-20.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 9, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  A caregiver used poor judgment when they brought an infant outside of the building with them to retrieve school-age children from the public school bus.
  
  HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-19. Correction verified 2026-04-02.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 28, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have Liability coverage at the time of the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.203(2) — Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-02-02.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A toilet paper holder in the back bathroom needs to be re-secured to the wall. A metal brace in the 18-24 mos room restroom used to hold cleaning supplies was not secured to the wall and falling forward.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-02-02.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation's Emergency Preparedness Plan was missing information regarding how staff will continue to care for children at the relocation site until parents can pick up, how parents will be reunited with their children, how the operation will communicate with parents and local authorities
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(24) — Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-02-02.
HHSC inspection history

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Storybook Early Learning Academy, 6 FM 473, Comfort, TX 78013-3615 (operation ID 1523316, operation number 1829542), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.