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The Childrens Courtyard

1865 WIMBLEDON DR, Arlington, TX 76017-7920

Operation number:
500833- 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:
156
License effective:
November 15, 1993
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8174685030
Email:
3009@childrenscourtyard.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 56 available inspections for The Childrens Courtyard from October 14, 2021 through July 2, 2026.

15 inspections recorded violations, with 33 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 29, 2026 and involved hazardous access.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Two later inspections, from April 30, 2026 through July 2, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
56

13 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
33

11 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
24

8 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
5

Last 36 months

Local comparison

56 total inspections vs 14 local median in 76017

Compared to 13 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.59
Local median
0.38

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
25%
Local median
14%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
27%
Local median
27%

Repeated topics

This provider
5
Local average
0.92

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: Hazardous access
Report finding
The presence of ants on the toddler playground was not communicated with the caregiver resulting in a child getting multiple ant bites that caused an allergic reaction.
Correction deadline
May 29, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 26, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Official code
746.4751(c)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three infants did not have updated feeding instructions on file.
Correction deadline
April 15, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 20, 2026
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and carbon monoxide & smoke detectors was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
April 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 20, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Official code
746.801(10)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One child did not have a food allergy plan on file at the center. One child's food allergy plan was not signed by the parent.
Correction deadline
April 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 1, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Transportation safety training was not available for review for the listed drivers.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 20, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Official code
746.1316(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Staff training records were not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
April 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 20, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
746.801(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The director is not ensuring the operation is operating in compliance with minimum standards. The director did not ensure proper coverage during her absence which also resulted in a group being out of compliance with ratio.
Correction deadline
February 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 10, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
There was no one designated to be in charge of the operation during the director's absence.
Correction deadline
February 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 10, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Official code
746.1013(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
It was determined that the operation was out of compliance with child/caregiver ratios. There were 17 children ages 3 - 7 years with one caregiver. The specified age for the group was 3 years which only allows for 15 children. The group was over ratio by 2 children.
Correction deadline
February 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 10, 2026
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: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver provided the ages of the children in her group which were later found to be incorrect. The caregiver reported that the children in her group were all 2 years but the children ranged in age from 16 months - 2 years.
Correction deadline
February 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 10, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Official code
746.1205(a)(3)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
It was found that on at least one occasion, a 5-month-old infant and a 16-month-old infant were combined with children that exceeded the 18-month age difference allowed between the oldest and youngest child in the group.
Correction deadline
March 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 9, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
It was determined that the lists used for before and after school transportation were not accurate.
Correction deadline
September 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Official code
746.5617(a)(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was determined that the operation's driver dropped a child off at the wrong elementary school during before school transportation.
Correction deadline
September 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 30, 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, a lack of supervision was determined. A child got out of the playground and wandered off of the operation's property. The child was returned to the operation by an unknown bystander.
Correction deadline
April 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 25, 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)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
At the time of inspection, complete personnel and training documentation was not available for 2 staff.
Correction deadline
February 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
746.801(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Complete personnel and training files were not available at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
January 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
746.801(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Documentation of emergency drills and checks was not available at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
January 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Several slats were missing from the wooden railing of the deck on the outdoor playground.
Correction deadline
January 27, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The floors in the schoolage room, kitchen, and preschool restroom were not clean - along with 2 sinks in the schoolage room.
Correction deadline
January 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A build up of dirt and grime was observed on the flooring in the restrooms of several of the classrooms. One of the rugs in the preschool room had curled edges and posed as a tripping hazard. There was a hole observed along the bottom of the wall in the pre-kindergarten restroom. There were 4 electrical outlets that did not have childproof covers and one of the outlet covers was cracked/broken and needed to be replaced. (Note: The broken outlet was replaced during the inspection. Childproof covers were added to the 4 oulets). There were areas on the walls in the school age classroom that were visibly dirty. There was a section of the baseboard that had become detached from the wall.
Correction deadline
February 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The director and 3 drivers did not have documentation of current transportation safety training available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
January 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Official code
746.1316(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a current fire inspection on file. The last fire inspection was completed 11/2022.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2024
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when caregiver pushed a child in the face as a form of punishment.
Correction deadline
December 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when a caregiver regularly grabbed children by the arm as a form of redirection.
Correction deadline
December 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 20, 2023
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)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was determined that a child was left unattended in the classroom during the morning bus run. The child had fallen asleep and was left behind in the room. Staff did not catch this during the face to name/roll checks out of the classroom and onto the bus.
Correction deadline
December 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient when children were allowed to run and "horseplay" in the classroom.
Correction deadline
August 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
Official code
746.1203(5)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The feeding instructions for 3 infant children have not been updated within the past 30 days. (The infants are not yet on table food).
Correction deadline
June 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 27, 2022
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)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Two areas of the outside wall of the building (facing the playground), ave become weathered - causing significant paint chipping & the potential for splintering. (Photos taken)
Correction deadline
July 10, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information obtained during the investigation, neglectful supervision by a caregiver was determined.
Correction deadline
February 2, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was determined that due to not accurately completing the face-to-name roll sheet, a caregiver left a child outside & unsupervised for one hour & twenty-eight minutes.
Correction deadline
February 2, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The children's product certification form had not been updated within the past 12 months. (Note: This was corrected during the inspection).
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There are 2 pieces of wood protruding from the ground on the Jr Pre K playground. These pose a tripping hazard & could cause injury if a child fell landed on them. (photo taken)
Correction deadline
October 21, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 15, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One staff persons notarized affidavit was not available at the time of inspection.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 15, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Official code
746.901(4)