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The Childrens Courtyard

4285 S CARRIER PKWY, Grand Prairie, TX 75052-3203

Operation number:
523211- 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:
325
License effective:
January 17, 1997
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9722637330
Email:
grandprairie@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 18 available inspections for The Childrens Courtyard from October 1, 2021 through August 19, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 15, 2026 and involved child guidance.

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

Two later inspections, from January 22, 2026 through August 19, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
18

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
9

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
8

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

18 total inspections vs 15 local median in 75052

Compared to 20 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.5
Local median
0.39

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
22%
Local median
17%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
28%
Local median
29%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.9

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: Health or food records
Report finding
A caregiver washed their hands after changing a diaper in a sink with a bottle that was being warmed up in water.
Correction deadline
January 15, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 22, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Official code
746.2419(8)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregver did not demonstrate good judgement when changing another student in close proximity of another while toileting.
Correction deadline
January 15, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 22, 2026
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: Facility condition
Report finding
A child ran out of the bathroom after toileting and went to play with other children without washing hands.
Correction deadline
January 15, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 22, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation has not had a valid city fire inspection since July of 2021.
Correction deadline
March 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 25, 2025
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
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Six infants that are not on table food did not have updated feeding instructions withing 30 days.
Correction deadline
May 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 14, 2024
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Loose fill around climbing structures in the outdoor toddler play area and preschool/pre-k play areas was observed to be kicked out around bases of slides and below the required depth of 6 inches.
Correction deadline
August 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
At the time of the inspection the bricks on the back of the wall for the dumpster container had partially fallen and bricks were in the playground area. The wall was able to be moved and appeared unstable.
Correction deadline
August 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
At the time of the inspection a group of 17 children, ages 12 to 22 months were mixed during the nap period. This group exceeded the maximum group size for children ages 12 to 17 months by 4 children.
Correction deadline
August 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1609
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on information obtained through the investigation it was found that caregivers were unable to maintain supervision of children in care while children on the play structure; which led to children pulling clothing items off during play.
Correction deadline
May 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 30, 2023
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)