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By the Barnyard Gate

4701 BUNKER HILL RD, Sachse, TX 75048-4201

Operation number:
1547033
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Dallas
Capacity:
270
License effective:
January 7, 2015
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9724950416
Email:
barnyardgatesachse@yahoo.com

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 37 available inspections for By the Barnyard Gate from August 25, 2021 through June 25, 2026.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 20, 2026 and involved other violations.

Three later inspections, from February 24, 2026 through June 25, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
37

11 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
11

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
11

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

37 total inspections vs 10 local median in 75048

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.3
Local median
0.44

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
24%
Local median
24%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
24%
Local median
26%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.89

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
A caregiver consumed THC from a vape that was kept in the caregiver pocket. The caregiver went in the bathroom and smoked the vape. The caregiver returned to the classroom to care for children until the operation management staff determined a vape had been used. The operation immediately terminated the caregiver once they confirmed the issue.
Correction deadline
February 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 2, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3703(b) - No Alcohol or Controlled Substances Consumed
Official code
746.3703(b)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
A caregiver smoked a THC vape in the child care operation.
Correction deadline
February 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 2, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
Official code
746.3703(d)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Caregiver left a child unattended in the classroom for 10 minutes.
Correction deadline
October 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child was left unattended in the classroom for approximately 7 minutes.
Correction deadline
August 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Classroom was left unattended for approximately four minutes.
Correction deadline
May 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Official code
746.1203(4)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child was left on the playground unattended.
Correction deadline
January 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation has not had a fire inspection conducted since 8/4/21.
Correction deadline
November 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two of the buses used for transportation did not have active working child safety alarms.
Correction deadline
November 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Official code
746.5625(b)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Two motion devices were observed in a playyard as a sleeping infant. This was corrected at inspection by the Director who removed the items.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The standard evaluated was found to be deficient. A child was left on the playground, unattended for around 11 minutes.
Correction deadline
March 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Child left alone in classroom for 14 minutes.
Correction deadline
September 9, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)