Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.83
- Local median
- 0.55
Childrens Courtyard
4400 W PLEASANT RIDGE RD, Arlington, TX 76016-3408
- Operation number:
- 401626- 810
- Type:
- Licensed Center
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Tarrant
- Capacity:
- 200
- License effective:
- February 17, 1991
- Hours:
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 8174787733
- Email:
- pleasantridge@childrenscourtyard.com
- Website:
- WWW.CHILDRENSCOURTYARD.COM
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 24 available inspections for Childrens Courtyard from September 27, 2021 through July 31, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 20 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 31, 2026 and involved other violations.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 24
- Recorded violations
- 20
- Higher-concern violations
- 16
- Repeated topics
- 2
9 in last 12 months
16 in last 12 months
13 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
24 total inspections vs 17 local median in 76016
Compared to 14 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 21%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.86
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Medication
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
November 19, 2025December 11, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 11, 2024November 19, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- Caregivers where not aware of how to report suspected abuse or neglect.
- Correction status
- Correction due by August 3, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
- Official code
- 746.1201(5)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- A TV was observed on in the school age classroom with cartoons playing not related to any activity the children where participating in.
- Correction status
- Correction due by August 3, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
- Official code
- 746.2207(c)(1)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- During today's inspection, there was one child's medications not in the original container labeled with the child s full name and the date brought to the operation.
- Correction deadline
- December 12, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 17, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
- Official code
- 746.3805(b)(1)
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- There are two medication were expired during today's inspection.
- Correction deadline
- December 12, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 17, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3805(b)(3) - Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
- Official code
- 746.3805(b)(3)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- During today's inspection, there are 7 infants with 1 teacher. The youngest infant is 4 months and olderst infant is 19 months. It is over the ratio.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
- Official code
- 746.1601
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- During the walk-through in the infant room, none of the high chairs have safety straps for infants to use.
- Correction deadline
- November 26, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 11, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
- Official code
- 746.2407
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- There is an infant walking around with a bottle during the walk-through.
- Correction deadline
- November 26, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 11, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
- Official code
- 746.2419(7)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- There are 3 infants' feeding instructions were not updated since June 2025.
- Correction deadline
- November 24, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 11, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
- Official code
- 746.2421(b)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- During today's inspection, 7 infants do not have feeding instructions in their file.
- Correction deadline
- November 24, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 11, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
- Official code
- 746.2421(a)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- During today's inspection, three teachers cared for 12 two-year-old children. The teachers were unable to establish proper behavior, and the classroom was chaotic. Several children were climbing on the tables, throwing toys, and running around the room. The teachers did not redirect the children.
- Correction deadline
- December 3, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 11, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
- Official code
- 746.1203(6)
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- There are several medication were expired during today's inspection.
- Correction deadline
- November 26, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 11, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3805(b)(3) - Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
- Official code
- 746.3805(b)(3)
Higher concern: Environmental health
- Report finding
- During the inspection, the 2 years-old classroom children did not wash their hands before eating. The children were playing with the toys and on the floor.
- Correction deadline
- November 21, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 11, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
- Official code
- 746.3417(1)
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- During today's inspection, several children s medications were in the office. However, the parents did not sign the documentation allowing the facility to have the medication.
- Correction deadline
- November 21, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 11, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
- Official code
- 746.3803(a)(1)
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- During today's inspection, there are several children's medications are not in the original container labeled with the child s full name and the date brought to the operation.
- Correction deadline
- November 26, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 11, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
- Official code
- 746.3805(b)(1)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- Upon arrival, 6 children are in the office with the office staff which the area is for adult and teachers only.
- Correction deadline
- November 26, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 11, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4201 - Indoor Space Requirement
- Official code
- 746.4201
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- During the walk-through, for p-k and school age playgrounds loose fill were observed low. It was measured only 2 inches.
- Correction deadline
- November 28, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 11, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
- Official code
- 746.4907(a)(1)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A health statment needed for one infant in care.
- Correction deadline
- March 18, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 21, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
- Official code
- 746.603(a)(3)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- This law was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation with the Minimum Standard Rules for Licensed Child Care Centers based on observations made at the operation, review of records and supporting documentation, and interviews with parent and caregivers. By not checking the label, a caregiver was giving a wrong breastmilk bottle to a child.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 22, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
- Official code
- 746.1201(1)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The allegation of a violation of the Minimum Standard Rules for Licensed Child Care Centers was able to be substantiated based on preponderance through observations and interviews with various caregivers.
- Correction deadline
- November 14, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 2, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
- Official code
- 746.1203(4)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- This standard was under review due to an investigation, and was found to be compliant. A child was left unattended, in a room, for about 30 minutes.
- Correction deadline
- October 5, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 15, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
- Official code
- 746.1203(4)