The Childrens Courtyard

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: North Richland Hills / Tarrant / 76182
Street address: 8521 Davis Blvd
Phone: (682) 337-5242
Capacity: 244
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:30 AM-06:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: December 4, 2023
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 16 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated August 11, 2026.

The same records list 25 cited deficiencies dated November 6, 2023 to August 11, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 8 High, 10 Medium High, 6 Medium, 1 Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 25 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 25 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 25 cited deficiencies for The Childrens Courtyard in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (8 High, 10 Medium High, 6 Medium, 1 Low).

Records list 16 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-08-11.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	8
Medium High	10
Medium	6
Medium Low	0
Low	1
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-08-11 · 746.613(b) · Medium High

Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

Two children's files did not have current immunization records.

Correction date recorded: 2026-08-25

2026-08-11 · 746.605(11) · High

Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

One child's admission form did not have emergency medical authorization statement completed.

Correction date recorded: 2026-08-25

2026-01-12 · 746.1203(4) · Medium High

Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs

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 date recorded: 2026-02-10

Full citation history from HHSC (42)

2026-08-11 · 746.605(11) · High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-25. Correction verified: 2026-08-21.
One child's admission form did not have emergency medical authorization statement completed.
2026-08-11 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-25. Correction verified: 2026-08-21.
Two children's files did not have current immunization records.
2026-01-12 · 746.1203(4) · Medium High
Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-10. Correction verified: 2026-02-24.
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.
2025-08-15 · 746.5401 · Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-12. Correction verified: 2025-09-08.
At the time of the inspection the operation had not had a gas inspection completed in the required time frame.
2025-08-05 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-08. Correction verified: 2025-08-15.
A caregiver sprayed a child with soap and water while cleaning the tables.
2025-02-19 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-26. Correction verified: 2025-04-02.
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.
2025-02-19 · 746.701(5) · Medium
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-26. Correction verified: 2025-04-02.
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.
2025-02-19 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-26. Correction verified: 2025-04-02.
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.
2025-02-19 · 746.1003(3) · High
Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-26. Correction verified: 2025-04-02.
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.
2025-02-19 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-26. Correction verified: 2025-04-02.
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.
2024-12-11 · 746.1301(a)(4)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-12-20. Correction verified: 2024-12-30.
1 of the 10 employee records reviewed had an expired CPR/First Aid Certificate
2024-12-11 · 746.1105(4) · Low
Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-12-13. Correction verified: 2024-12-30.
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.
2024-12-11 · 746.605(15) · Medium High
Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-12-20. Correction verified: 2024-12-30.
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.
2024-12-11 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-12-20. Correction verified: 2025-01-03.
3 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have a health statement from the child's health care provider.
2024-12-11 · 746.401(10) · Medium High
Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-12-13. Correction verified: 2024-12-30.
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.
2024-12-11 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-12-20. Correction verified: 2025-01-03.
4 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have updated immunization records.
2024-07-09 · 746.4907(a)(1) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-23. Correction verified: 2024-08-08.
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.
2024-07-09 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-23. Correction verified: 2024-08-08.
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.
2024-06-20 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-05. Correction verified: 2024-07-09.
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.
2024-06-20 · 746.4907(a)(1) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-05. Correction verified: 2024-07-09.
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.
2024-06-20 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-28. Correction verified: 2024-07-09.
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.
2024-04-17 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-13. Correction verified: 2024-05-24.
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.
2023-11-06 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-24. Correction verified: 2023-11-07.
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.
2023-11-06 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-10. Correction verified: 2023-11-07.
At the time of the inspection 1 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have an immunization record on file.
2023-11-06 · 746.801(3) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-10. Correction verified: 2023-11-07.
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.
2023-09-29 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-03. Correction verified: 2023-10-03.
At the time of the inspection multiple infants did not have updated written feeding instructions signed by their parent within the last 30 days.
2023-08-28 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-28. Correction verified: 2023-08-29.
At the time of inspection a caregiver was present in a classroom with a background check status as pending.
2023-08-25 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-25. Correction verified: 2023-08-28.
At the time of inspection a caregiver was present in a classroom with a background check status as pending.
2023-08-14 · 746.1605(1) · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-14. Correction verified: 2023-08-25.
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.
2023-05-15 · 746.4607(b)(3) · Medium High
Maximum Height - 5 Yrs and Older
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-30. Correction verified: 2023-06-08.
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.
2023-05-15 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-30. Correction verified: 2023-06-08.
At the time of the inspection there was not a health inspection available for review.
2023-05-15 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-19. Correction verified: 2023-06-06.
At the time of the inspection a fire inspection had not been completed.
2023-04-17 · 746.5202(1) · Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-30. Correction verified: 2023-05-15.
At the time of the inspection the operation did not have a designated evacuation meeting point off site of the center.
2023-04-17 · 746.4421(2) · Medium High
Doors to Restroom - Able to Open Immediately
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-30. Correction verified: 2023-05-15.
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.
2023-04-17 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-30. Correction verified: 2023-05-15.
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.
2023-04-17 · 746.4605(a)(2) · Medium High
Equipment Prohibited for Younger Than 5 Yrs - Free Standing Climbing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-30. Correction verified: 2023-05-15.
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.
2023-04-17 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-30. Correction verified: 2023-05-15.
At the time of the inspection there was not a health inspection available for review.
2023-04-17 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-30. Correction verified: 2023-05-15.
At the time of the inspection a fire inspection had not been completed.
2023-04-17 · 746.4805(d) · Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-30. Correction verified: 2023-05-15.
At the time of the inspection it was found that the use zone for 2 slides completely overlapped one another.
2023-04-17 · 746.4907(a)(1) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-01. Correction verified: 2023-05-15.
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.
2023-04-17 · 746.403(a) · Medium
Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-30. Correction verified: 2023-05-15.
At the time of the inspection there was not a display for the area for required postings.
2023-04-17 · 746.4607(b)(3) · Medium High
Maximum Height - 5 Yrs and Older
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-30. Correction verified: 2023-05-15.
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.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1440336

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.