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The Children's Courtyard

8560 ESTERS BLVD, Irving, TX 75063-2205

Operation number:
505838- 810
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:
161
License effective:
August 28, 1994
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9729292965
Email:
freeport@childrenscourtyard.com
Website:
Not listed

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 32 available inspections for The Children's Courtyard from July 21, 2021 through July 20, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 20 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 24, 2026 and involved supervision.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Nine later inspections, from March 25, 2026 through July 20, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
32

13 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
20

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
9

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

32 total inspections vs 10 local median in 75063

Compared to 19 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.63
Local median
0.63

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
19%
Local median
29%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
19%
Local median
30%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.84

Repeated topics

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

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

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

View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The caregiver left a child outside on the playground for 13 minutes.
Correction deadline
April 6, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 15, 2026
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
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
1 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a TB test.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.901(3) - Required Personnel Records - TB Test
Official code
746.901(3)
Low concern: Health or food records
Report finding
1 out of 10 children's files reviewed did not have a health statement.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Official code
746.611(a)(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
1 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Official code
746.901(4)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
8 out of 10 infant feeding instructions reviewed were expired.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 5, 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)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The playground areas did not have 6 inches of loose fill.
Correction deadline
March 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 21, 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)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
1 out of 10 caregivers files reviewed did not have in person CPR which allows them to practice on a CPR mannequin.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Official code
746.1315(b)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Eight infants did not have updated written feeding schedules.
Correction deadline
May 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 5, 2023
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: Hazardous access
Report finding
Two classroom did not have safety plugs in two outlets. One classroom was missing the electrical outlet face plate. The violations was corrected at the time of inspection. A photograph of the missing outlet face plate was taken.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a current Consumer Products Safety Commission Affidavit. The violation was corrected at 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)
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The operation's parent handbook did not have a section regarding Abuse/Neglect training and prevention.
Correction deadline
May 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
Official code
746.501(a)(26)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The floor in the gym area is littred with gum wrapers. The vinyal base board in the gym area has exposed damaged sheetrock. Photograhps were taken during the inspection.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 26, 2022
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)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The loose-fill under both tire swings is not at proper debth. Children were observed using the equipment. A Photorgrah was taken at the time of the inspection.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(b) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt
Official code
746.4907(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The wooden art easel has a damaged shelf with exposed screws. The small castle type structure in the in back left corner of the playground a a rotten step leading into the structure. There is also an exposed metal bolt. The drain down spout which is located ear the backdoor leading to from the gym hallway is damage and the drain cover is missing and there is standing water. The blue side on the back struct ure of the playground is leadning at the base of the slide. A photograph of each damage equipment was taken during the inspection.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 26, 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
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
There were 10 infant feeding schedules that had not been reviewed and updated since initially signed in February/March.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 13, 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)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
There was one infant feeding schedule that did not appear to have a parent signature on the form.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 13, 2022
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)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The operation had 10 personnel files that did not contain the required Health and Safety Audit trainings( adminstering medication, preventing/responding to food allergies and handling and storing hazardous materials.
Correction deadline
July 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 13, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The Preschool One classroom was missing one safety outlet cover. This was corrected at the inspection when the director replaced the missing cover in the classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The operation had 2 children's records that did contain up to date immunization records.
Correction deadline
July 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 13, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on interviews this standard was found to be in deficiency.
Correction deadline
September 24, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)