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The Childrens Courtyard

901 E HARMON RD, Fort Worth, TX 76131-3343

Operation number:
875179- 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:
297
License effective:
January 8, 2008
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8173061634
Email:
bluemound@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 44 available inspections for The Childrens Courtyard from October 29, 2021 through July 29, 2026.

13 inspections recorded violations, with 35 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 14, 2026 and involved staff training.

That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.

Five later inspections, from May 21, 2026 through July 29, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
44

8 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
35

12 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
22

8 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

44 total inspections vs 15 local median in 76131

Compared to 18 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.8
Local median
0.73

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
25%
Local median
30%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
30%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
1.5

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.

Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
At the time of the follow up inspection the person in charge did not have access to any updated training records.
Correction deadline
May 15, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 19, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
Official code
746.1013(a)(3)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
At the time of the follow up caregiver files were not updated to have the required trainings.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 19, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Official code
746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
At the time of follow up 1 caregiver did not have the required infant care trainings and was in a classroom supervising infants.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 19, 2026
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
At the time of the inspection 2 employees did not have orientation acknowledged as completed in their personnel files.
Correction deadline
April 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1303(1) - Orientation-Minimum Standards
Official code
746.1303(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
At the time of the inspection the person in charge did not know the location of CPR/First Aid records for the operation.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 27, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
Official code
746.1013(a)(3)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
At the time of follow up 1 caregiver did not have the required infant care trainings and was in a classroom supervising infants.
Correction deadline
April 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 14, 2026
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)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
At the time of the follow up 3 of the records reviewed did not have the required 24 hours of annual training.
Correction deadline
April 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Official code
746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
At the time of follow up loose fill had not been delivered and all playgrounds had loose fill that did not meet the required depth, and was packed in or deteriorated to dirt.
Correction deadline
April 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 14, 2026
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Staff Training Records were not immediately available at the time of the visit. Many staff had not printed their certificates from trainings they had completed.
Correction deadline
April 7, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 23, 2026
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: Administrative posting
Report finding
A list of current employees was not posted at the operation.
Correction deadline
March 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Official code
746.401(9)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
At the time of the inspection a barrier to contain loose fill had a tear in it that was big enough to stick a pen in with sharp plastic edges. A play structure had rotting wood on a portion that supports a platform. The structure is not in use but still accessible to the children.
Correction deadline
April 7, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Official code
746.3701(5)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
All playgrounds had loose fill that did not meet the required depth, and was packed in or deteriorated to dirt.
Correction deadline
April 7, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 23, 2026
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)
Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
1 of the 10 files reviewed did not have the first aid/cpr certificate on file for licensing to review.
Correction deadline
April 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1329(c)(2) - Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
Official code
746.1329(c)(2)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The school age exceeded the maximum group size for 2 or more caregivers.
Correction deadline
May 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1609
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
8 out of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have the date of admission documented.
Correction deadline
June 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Official code
746.605(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
7 out of the 10 personnel records evaulated did not have employee affidavits on file.
Correction deadline
June 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Official code
746.901(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
8 out of the 10 personnel records did not have hire dates documented.
Correction deadline
June 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Official code
746.901(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
5 out of the 10 children's records evaluated did not have immunization records available to review.
Correction deadline
June 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 18, 2024
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: Staff training
Report finding
8 out of the 10 personnel file training records were unable to be reviewed by licensing.
Correction deadline
June 14, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Official code
746.901(5)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Caregiver did not follow procedures during a transition, as a result a child was left in a room unsupervised.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 12, 2023
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
A child was found in room unsupervised.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 12, 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver served a cupcake to a child who is allergic to eggs.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 24, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
Official code
746.3301(i)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
It was observed less than 9 inches of loose-fill material around an outdoor play structure that is more than 5 feet tall.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 11, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
Official code
746.4907(a)(2)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver was observed cleaning a child's nose and did not wash her hands.
Correction deadline
June 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 11, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
Official code
746.3415(7)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver did not follow the operation procedures while conducting a Name to Face check during a transition.
Correction deadline
May 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 16, 2023
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
A caregiver did not follow the operation procedures while conducting a Name to Face check during a transition as a result a child was left in room unsupervised.
Correction deadline
May 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 16, 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)
Low concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Nine of the children files reviewed did not have a health statement on file.
Correction deadline
March 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 14, 2023
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)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three of the children records reviewed, did not have an immunization record on file.
Correction deadline
March 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment and competency when discipline children under her care, using inappropriate discipline methods.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 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)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver did not used proper method of discipline, the caregiver hit a child's forehead and send children to the bathroom as timeout.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Official code
746.2803(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver hit a child's forehead as method of discipline.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
Official code
746.2805(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
According to children's statements, a caregiver used to send children to the bathroom as time out.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
Official code
746.2805(8)
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Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation reported to licensing a parent concern about a possible violation of the minimum standard four days after been made aware.
Correction deadline
May 2, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 4, 2022
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)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An alternative activity was not offered to a non-seeping child during naptime.
Correction deadline
May 3, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2907(a) - Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children
Official code
746.2907(a)
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Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
This rule was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation. The center applied Band-Aids to a child, but did not inform the guardian at pick up about the bites and scratches.
Correction deadline
November 22, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Official code
746.307(c)