Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.35
- Local median
- 0.9
The Childrens Courtyard
8521 DAVIS BLVD, North Richland Hills, TX 76182-8311
- Operation number:
- 1768962
- 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:
- 244
- License effective:
- December 4, 2023
- Hours:
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 6823375242
- Email:
- 3252@childrenscourtyard.com
- Website:
- www.childrenscourtyard.com
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 31 available inspections for The Childrens Courtyard from April 17, 2023 through August 11, 2026.
16 inspections recorded violations, with 42 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 11, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.
That higher-concern topic showed up in six inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 31
- Recorded violations
- 42
- Higher-concern violations
- 33
- Repeated topics
- 7
4 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
31 total inspections vs 10 local median in 76182
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 45%
- Local median
- 33%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 52%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 7
- Local average
- 1.45
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
September 29, 2023November 6, 2023December 11, 2024August 11, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
June 20, 2024July 9, 2024August 15, 2025August 11, 2026Child guidance
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
April 17, 2024February 19, 2025August 5, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
November 6, 2023December 11, 2024Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 25, 2023August 28, 2023Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 20, 2024July 9, 2024Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 19, 2025January 12, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Two children's files did not have current immunization records.
- Correction status
- Correction due by August 25, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
- Official code
- 746.613(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- One child's admission form did not have emergency medical authorization statement completed.
- Correction status
- Correction due by August 25, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
- Official code
- 746.605(11)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Based on information obtained it was determined that the operation did not make adequate adjustments to supervision in the classroom to prevent children from becoming too rambunctious and causing injuries.
- Correction deadline
- February 10, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 24, 2026
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)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection the operation had not had a gas inspection completed in the required time frame.
- Correction deadline
- September 12, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 8, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
- Official code
- 746.5401
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- A caregiver sprayed a child with soap and water while cleaning the tables.
- Correction deadline
- August 8, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 15, 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)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. Based on information provided a caregiver could not maintain visual awareness or ability to intervene when a child was shut in a dark closet inside the classroom. The room is used to store nap mats and other class items.
- Correction deadline
- March 26, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 2, 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)
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. Based on information provided the operation did not create an incident report for an incident where a child was found in a closet inside of a classroom.
- Correction deadline
- March 26, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 2, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
- Official code
- 746.701(5)
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- At follow up it was discussed that caregivers are able to use a child lock on the closet doors in the classrooms and it was discussed with caregivers that these should be closed so children do not enter.
- Correction deadline
- March 26, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 2, 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: Incident records
- Report finding
- This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation. Based on information provided it was found that a child was in a dark closet space inside the classroom while the caregiver was changing diapers. The operation director and staff were aware of this happening and made no reports.
- Correction deadline
- March 26, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 2, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
- Official code
- 746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. Based on information provided a caregiver was assigned to a classroom where multiple employees stated the caregiver had difficulty managing.
- Correction deadline
- March 26, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 2, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
- Official code
- 746.1003(3)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 1 of the 10 employee records reviewed had an expired CPR/First Aid Certificate
- Correction deadline
- December 20, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 30, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
- Official code
- 746.1301(a)(4)(A)
Low concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection 4 of the 10 employee records required the 2912 form and it was not signed or present in the employee's file.
- Correction deadline
- December 13, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 30, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Low
- Report section
- 746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
- Official code
- 746.1105(4)
Higher concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection 1 child with a food allergy was not included on the posting of food allergies in the child's classroom.
- Correction deadline
- December 13, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 30, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.401(10) - Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
- Official code
- 746.401(10)
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection 1 child with a food allergy did not have a food allergy action plan on file signed by the health care physician.
- Correction deadline
- December 20, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 30, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
- Official code
- 746.605(15)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 4 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have updated immunization records.
- Correction deadline
- December 20, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 3, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
- Official code
- 746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 3 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have a health statement from the child's health care provider.
- Correction deadline
- December 20, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 3, 2025
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
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection the loose fill around the preschool playground structure was not maintained at a depth of six inches. Dirt underneath fill was visible without effort of moving it and grass growth through the fill was visible.
- Correction deadline
- July 23, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 8, 2024
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: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection the border of the school age playground had bolts standing up from the border that could catch on a shoe or clothing item causing a fall. There is a section of the playground border that has a crack that creates a concern for pinching or a child getting their finger stuck in this.
- Correction deadline
- July 23, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 8, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 746.3701
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection the loose fill around the preschool playground structure was not maintained at a depth of six inches. Dirt underneath fill was visible without effort of moving it and grass growth through the fill was visible.
- Correction deadline
- July 5, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 9, 2024
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: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection the border of the school age playground had bolts standing up from the border that could catch on a shoe or clothing item causing a fall. There is a section of the playground border that has a crack that creates a concern for pinching or a child getting their finger stuck in this.
- Correction deadline
- July 5, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 9, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 746.3701
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection the annual fire inspection had not been conducted and was past due for the time frame needing to be completed.
- Correction deadline
- June 28, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 9, 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)
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: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Based on the information gathered a caregiver tried to pick up an infant, while holding an infant already. In doing this, the caregiver pulled the infant to stand and tried to help them to walk forward. The caregiver did this knowing the infant was not developmentally ready to take steps and was unstable on their feet.
- Correction deadline
- May 13, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 24, 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
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection 1 of the 10 staff records reviewed did not have training records available at the time of the visit.
- Correction deadline
- November 10, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 7, 2023
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: Health or food records
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection 1 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have an immunization record on file.
- Correction deadline
- November 10, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 7, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
- Official code
- 746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection 1 of the 10 children's files reviewed did not have a health statement signed by the child's pediatrician.
- Correction deadline
- November 24, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 7, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
- Official code
- 746.603(a)(3)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection multiple infants did not have updated written feeding instructions signed by their parent within the last 30 days.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 3, 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)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- At the time of inspection a caregiver was present in a classroom with a background check status as pending.
- Correction deadline
- August 28, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 29, 2023
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: Background screening
- Report finding
- At the time of inspection a caregiver was present in a classroom with a background check status as pending.
- Correction deadline
- August 25, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 28, 2023
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: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection a classroom was observed with 11 children present ages 13 months to 3 years of age, which exceeds the 18 month age difference between oldest and youngest. The classes were split before the inspection was concluded.
- Correction deadline
- August 14, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 25, 2023
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)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection there was not a health inspection available for review.
- Correction deadline
- June 30, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 8, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
- Official code
- 746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection a play structure intended for children ages 5-12 years of age had a play surface over 7 ft in height. The surface area measured at 7 ft 4 inches exceeding the maximum height allowed by 4 inches.
- Correction deadline
- June 30, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 8, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4607(b)(3) - Maximum Height - 5 Yrs and Older
- Official code
- 746.4607(b)(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection a fire inspection had not been completed.
- Correction deadline
- May 19, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 6, 2023
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
- At the time of the inspection a fire inspection had not been completed.
- Correction deadline
- April 30, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 15, 2023
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
- At the time of the inspection the operation did not have a designated evacuation meeting point off site of the center.
- Correction deadline
- April 30, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 15, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
- Official code
- 746.5202(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection one playground for children younger than 3 years had no loose fill and the other 2 playgrounds did not have the required 6 inches of loose fill.
- Correction deadline
- May 1, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 15, 2023
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: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection one large playground area had 2 structures. One structure had a rope web that children could climb on, but no clear separation of the structures for the younger and older age groups. The structure with the flexible web rope climbing piece would be accessible to children under 5 years of age.
- Correction deadline
- April 30, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 15, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4605(a)(2) - Equipment Prohibited for Younger Than 5 Yrs - Free Standing Climbing
- Official code
- 746.4605(a)(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection it was found that the use zone for 2 slides completely overlapped one another.
- Correction deadline
- April 30, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 15, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4805(d) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
- Official code
- 746.4805(d)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection a play structure intended for children ages 5-12 years of age had a play surface over 7 ft in height. The surface area measured at 7 ft 8 inches exceeding the maximum height allowed by 8 inches.
- Correction deadline
- April 30, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 15, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4607(b)(3) - Maximum Height - 5 Yrs and Older
- Official code
- 746.4607(b)(3)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection there was not a health inspection available for review.
- Correction deadline
- April 30, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 15, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
- Official code
- 746.3401(a)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection there was not a display for the area for required postings.
- Correction deadline
- April 30, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 15, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.403(a) - Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public
- Official code
- 746.403(a)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection all bathrooms present had a push button lock in each classroom. The door handle had no exterior mechanism for the door to be unlocked.
- Correction deadline
- April 30, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 15, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4421(2) - Doors to Restroom - Able to Open Immediately
- Official code
- 746.4421(2)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection a box cutter, metal pole, and metal ribbon of loose measuring tape were found on the playground area. In the infant classrooms two pull up bars were mounted with screws missing and the bar being loose and wobbly.
- Correction deadline
- April 30, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 15, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 746.3701