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The Childrens Courtyard

600 MID CITIES BLVD, Hurst, TX 76054-2741

Operation number:
517369- 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:
250
License effective:
February 14, 1996
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8176567170
Email:
3016@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 53 available inspections for The Childrens Courtyard from February 1, 2022 through July 30, 2026.

18 inspections recorded violations, with 38 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 18, 2026 and involved background screening.

Facility condition was a higher-concern topic that showed up in five inspections.

Three later inspections, from June 22, 2026 through July 30, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
53

20 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
38

14 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
30

11 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
5

Last 36 months

Local comparison

53 total inspections vs 14.5 local median in Hurst

Compared to 12 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.72
Local median
0.82

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
32%
Local median
35%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
34%
Local median
39%

Repeated topics

This provider
5
Local average
1.92

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.

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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was found that a caregiver was popping children with a rubber band as an alternative punishment to the standard practice of writing a report for behaviors exhibited.
Correction deadline
July 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 30, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
It was determined that a caregiver was present in a classroom at the operation for more than a 2 week period with an incomplete background check status.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
It was found that a caregiver offering to pop children with a rubber band and if the children endured this, they would be given Taki chips or Marshmallows.
Correction deadline
July 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 30, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3301(h) - Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
Official code
746.3301(h)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
This was found to be deficient when the director of the operation allowed a caregiver to be present more than 2 weeks without an active background check.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation does not have a current fire drill on file.
Correction deadline
February 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A child file was reviewed, the child files did not have a health statement, immunization record, and spacial needs recommendations.
Correction deadline
January 23, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver was observed pulling a child by the arm when redirecting the child.
Correction deadline
January 28, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 2, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The arrangement in the room did not allow a caregiver to have complete view of all children during naptime while trying to prevent a child from waking up the children who were sleep.
Correction deadline
January 28, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 2, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2909(5) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised
Official code
746.2909(5)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Multiple rooms not being used by children in weeks have trash and food debris. This also includes the indoor play space that is being used by children. There were a few rooms that are being used that have food debris on some of the crawling mats that still need to be cleaned and sanitized.
Correction deadline
January 15, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 7, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Activities for a child with a special need were not develop and provided to a caregiver.
Correction deadline
December 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2202(4) - Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Integrated activities
Official code
746.2202(4)
Medium concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A ratio was not adjust in order to provided the supervision and needs of a child with special need present. Corrected during inspection.
Correction deadline
November 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1507(2) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Developmental Age
Official code
746.1507(2)
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Medium concern: Transportation
Report finding
Transportation Permission was not received in writing for a child who rides to school on a school bus.
Correction deadline
December 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
Official code
746.605(8)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Staff did not verify a child identity before placing the child on a school bus, as a result another child was put on the bus instead.
Correction deadline
December 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 9, 2025
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)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Staff did not verify information regarding a child transportation, as a result a child put on a school bus by mistake.
Correction deadline
December 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
Official code
746.1203(10)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child was found unsupervised at the parking lot.
Correction deadline
August 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 3, 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: Other violations
Report finding
The sink that is use for hand washing in one of the room inspected, was observed with old food around and accumulated on the drainage.
Correction deadline
March 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 11, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
Official code
746.3407(11)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Electrical outlet in one of the room inspected did not have an electrical outlet cover, the cover around was loose was had tape around it.
Correction deadline
March 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 11, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver was not providing the level of supervision necessary to ensure safety of the children, the children age were 18 months to 3 years old, while the caregiver was changing diaper it was observed children running, around, climbing on furniture, fighting over toys.
Correction deadline
March 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 11, 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)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Not all trainings certificates or documentations for staff were available for review.
Correction deadline
March 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 11, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.805(3) - Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours
Official code
746.805(3)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Not enough toy or items were observed during the inspection, as a result the children were observed trying to climb on shelf, out of control and fighting over toys.
Correction deadline
March 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 11, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2505(2) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
Official code
746.2505(2)
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Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver did not know how many children she had under her care after asked few times. Follow Up 7/17/2024: Three caregivers were not aware how many children were under their care.
Correction deadline
July 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 31, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver did not know how many children she had under her care after asked few times.
Correction deadline
July 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
2 Employees did not have affidavit on file at time of inspection.
Correction deadline
April 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 28, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Official code
746.901(4)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One employee did not have annual training available for review.
Correction deadline
April 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
One of the best ways to prevent health and safety emergencies and ensure children remain safe is to keep all inspections and required documents current.
Correction deadline
April 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3403
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two infant caregivers did not have current sids/shaken baby training on file.
Correction deadline
April 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Official code
746.1309(d)
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During the follow up inspection it was bought to my attention a parent had a concern that was not reported to licensing in a timely manner.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.201(5) - Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation
Official code
746.201(5)
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Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child's food allergy plans were not posted in the classroom at the time of investigation inspection.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
Official code
746.403(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Caregiver in the Toddler room was feeding children snack off the table no sanitary holders were being used.
Correction deadline
June 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Official code
746.3317(6)
Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
The operation had a expired epi pen in the child's classroom at the time of the investigation walkthrough.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809
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Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. The allergy plan was not posted in the classroom at the time of the inspection.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
Official code
746.403(b)
Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
The operation had a expired epi pen in the child's classroom at the time of the investigation walkthrough.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809
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Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. A child was left outside unsupervised and the parent was not notified immediately or given and incident report when the child was picked up.
Correction deadline
June 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Official code
746.307(b)(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. A child was left outside unsupervised when a caregiver failed to properly account for all children in her care.
Correction deadline
June 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. A child was left outside unsupervised when a caregiver failed to follow company policy and complete a name to face check when taking the children inside.
Correction deadline
June 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 24, 2022
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Feeding instructions were not all file for all infants in care.
Correction deadline
May 23, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 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)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Operation did not have a current Fire Inspection on file.
Correction deadline
May 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Official code
746.5101(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Operation did not have a current Health inspection on file at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
May 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(b) - Annual Sanitation Inspection - Conducted Local Sanitation Official
Official code
746.3401(b)