Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1
- Local median
- 0.63
Childrens Courtyard
8909 VALLEY RANCH PKWY W, Irving, TX 75063-9350
- Operation number:
- 559653- 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:
- 283
- License effective:
- February 22, 2002
- Hours:
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 9728699908
- Email:
- valleyranch@childrenscourtyard.com
- Website:
- www.childrenscourtyard.com
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 49 available inspections for Childrens Courtyard from July 23, 2021 through March 2, 2026.
15 inspections recorded violations, with 49 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 9, 2026 and involved health or food records.
That higher-concern topic showed up in seven inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 49
- Recorded violations
- 49
- Higher-concern violations
- 33
- Repeated topics
- 3
6 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
49 total inspections vs 10 local median in 75063
Compared to 19 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 29%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 30%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- 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.
Health or food records
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 11 recorded violations.
January 30, 2024January 6, 2025July 24, 2025January 13, 2026February 9, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
January 30, 2024January 6, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 25, 2023January 30, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 2 out of 10 children's files reviewed still do not have current immunization records.
- Correction deadline
- February 23, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 9, 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)
Low concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 8 out of 10 children's records reviewed still do not have a current health statement.
- Correction deadline
- February 23, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 9, 2026
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: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 2 out of 3 infant files reviewed still do not have a current infant feeding plan.
- Correction deadline
- February 23, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 9, 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)
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 3 out of 10 children's files reviewed did not have current immunization records.
- Correction deadline
- January 27, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 9, 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)
Low concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 9 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have a current health statement.
- Correction deadline
- January 27, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 9, 2026
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: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 2 out of 3 infant files reviewed did not have a current infant feeding plan.
- Correction deadline
- January 27, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 9, 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)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and violation was found. There was sufficient evidence to show that lock down drills and weather drills were being documented but not practiced.
- Correction deadline
- October 29, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 12, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
- Official code
- 746.201(9)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 1 infant did not have a current infant feeding form on file within the past 30 days.
- Correction deadline
- August 14, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 1, 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: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 3 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records.
- Correction deadline
- August 14, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 1, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
- Official code
- 746.613(b)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have the education document.
- Correction deadline
- January 20, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 13, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
- Official code
- 746.901(2)
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 2 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records.
- Correction deadline
- January 20, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 13, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
- Official code
- 746.613(b)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 2 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have a health statement.
- Correction deadline
- January 20, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 28, 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)
Low concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a TB test.
- Correction deadline
- January 20, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 13, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Low
- Report section
- 746.1105(2) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - TB Exam
- Official code
- 746.1105(2)
Low concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.
- Correction deadline
- January 20, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 13, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Low
- Report section
- 746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
- Official code
- 746.1105(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The operation did not document severe weather and lock down drills.
- Correction deadline
- January 20, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 16, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
- Official code
- 746.5205(4)
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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The loose fill around the landing areas on the playground equipment was below six inches.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 13, 2024
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)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The transportation vehicles were missing items from the first aid kit: The vehicles were missing tweezers, a thermometer, and an antiseptic solution.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 13, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
- Official code
- 746.4003(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operation did not document monthly checks for the carbon monoxide detector.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 13, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5537(b) - Electronic Carbon Monoxide Detection Sys Connected to Alarm/Smoke Detection System
- Official code
- 746.5537(b)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Two out of ten children files had incomplete immunizations records.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 13, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
- Official code
- 746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director CPR and First Aid expired.
- Correction deadline
- February 13, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 31, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
- Official code
- 746.1315(b)
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Two of the drivers at the operation did not have transportation training hours.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 13, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
- Official code
- 746.1301(a)(7)(A)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operation still has not obtain a current fire inspection.
- Correction deadline
- September 15, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 20, 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: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- 3 of the seats on the school age lunch table are broken. The plastic striping between the floor and the carpet was raised causing a tripping hazard.
- Correction deadline
- September 6, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 20, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 746.3701
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- This standard was evaluated in regard to a previous citation. 2 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have an affidavit.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 6, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- HRC42.059 - Employment Affidavit
- Official code
- HRC42.059
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- On the older playground, the barrier around the playground equipment was cracked with a sharp edge. There were deep holes in the ground which could cause a tripping hazard. On the toddler playground, there is a valve covering that is not secure. The gate was not secured tightly with a large gap that children can get through.
- Correction deadline
- September 6, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 20, 2023
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)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- This standard was evaluated in regard to a previous citation. 8 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have a current health statement.
- Correction deadline
- September 6, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 20, 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)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- This standard was evaluated in regard to a previous citation and a violation was found. The operation was observed and not clean. The floors and sink were still not clean.
- Correction deadline
- September 6, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 20, 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 training
- Report finding
- This standard was evaluated in regard to a previous citation. 1 employee out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have an education documentation on file.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 6, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
- Official code
- 746.1107(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operation does not have a current fire inspection.
- Correction deadline
- August 11, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 25, 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)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 8 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have a current health statement.
- Correction deadline
- August 4, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 11, 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)
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 2 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records.
- Correction deadline
- August 4, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 11, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
- Official code
- 746.613(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 2 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have an education documentation on file.
- Correction deadline
- August 4, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 11, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
- Official code
- 746.1107(2)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 4 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have an affidavit.
- Correction deadline
- August 4, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 11, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- HRC42.059 - Employment Affidavit
- Official code
- HRC42.059
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- This standard was evaluated in regard to a previous citation and a violation was found. The operation was observed and not clean. The floors and sink was not clean.
- Correction deadline
- August 4, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 11, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
- Official code
- 746.3407
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The operation did not document safety drills.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 4, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
- Official code
- 746.5205(4)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A caregiver was in the classroom caring for children and did not have an eligible background.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. It was found that the operation's ratio was not in compliance.
- Correction deadline
- July 10, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 21, 2023
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: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The operation was observed and not clean. The floors were not clean.
- Correction deadline
- July 10, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 21, 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: Child guidance
- Report finding
- This standard was evaluated regarding the investigation and a violation was found. It was found that a caregiver was yelling at the children in the preschool and school-age children classroom.
- Correction deadline
- July 10, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 21, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
- Official code
- 746.2805(5)
Medium concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. The director was not keeping her attendance.
- Correction deadline
- July 10, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 21, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
- Official code
- 746.801(5)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- There are holes in the wall, tears in the carpet, a broken restroom door and a broken wall outlet that pose a risk to children.
- Correction deadline
- May 12, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 5, 2023
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: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A drill and hammer were accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver put these things out of the reach of children.
- Correction deadline
- April 21, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 5, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 746.3701
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The annual health inspection was not available for review.
- Correction deadline
- June 23, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 30, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
- Official code
- 746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The annual fire inspection was not available for review.
- Correction deadline
- August 11, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 21, 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: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a minimum standard violation was found. Children were left in a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes.
- Correction deadline
- May 16, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 30, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
- Official code
- 746.2417(2)(B)
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
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
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- Children's class roster show that the classrooms have been out of ratio on multiple occasions.
- Correction deadline
- May 5, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 19, 2022
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: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Children are left in buggies longer than fiftteen minutes which is the maximum time frame a child may be in a restrictive device.
- Correction deadline
- May 5, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 19, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
- Official code
- 746.2417(2)(B)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Through observation, it was reviewed that children sleep in buggies. The buggie is an example of a restrictive device.
- Correction deadline
- May 5, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 19, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
- Official code
- 746.2426
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- A caregiver did not use good judgement by grabbing a child while redirecting them.
- Correction deadline
- November 29, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 22, 2021
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)