The Childrens Courtyard

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Fort Worth / Tarrant / 76131
Street address: 2301 Western Center Blvd
Phone: (817) 232-4425
Capacity: 212
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: July 9, 1999
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 15 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated August 21, 2026.

The same records list 21 cited deficiencies dated May 10, 2024 to May 18, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 8 High, 5 Medium High, 7 Medium, 1 Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 20 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 20 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 21 cited deficiencies for The Childrens Courtyard in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (8 High, 5 Medium High, 7 Medium, 1 Low).

Records list 15 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-08-21.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	8
Medium High	5
Medium	7
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

2026-05-18 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium

Children's Records - Immunizations

At the time of the inspection 4 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have updated records.

Correction date recorded: 2026-05-22

2026-05-18 · 746.4601(3) · High

Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings

At the time of the inspection the sandbox area had boards that had separated with gaps that children's limbs could get caught in and had exposed screws. There was a soccer goal net that had broken threads that created openings large enough for children's body/body parts to go…

Correction date recorded: 2026-06-12

2026-05-18 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High

Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

At the time of the inspection multiple classrooms did not have plug covers as required. The director brought out a box of plug covers and put them in as we walked through the operation.

Corrected at inspection

Full citation history from HHSC (32)

2026-05-18 · 746.805(3) · Low
Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-22. Correction verified: 2026-05-28.
At the time of the inspection the operation could not access the staff training records due to their online system not loading.
2026-05-18 · 746.605(15) · Medium High
Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-22. Correction verified: 2026-05-21.
At the time of the inspection 1 child had a noted food allergy on their enrollment form with no documentation from a medical professional.
2026-05-18 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-05-18. Correction verified: Not recorded.
At the time of the inspection multiple classrooms did not have plug covers as required. The director brought out a box of plug covers and put them in as we walked through the operation.
2026-05-18 · 746.4601(3) · High
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-12. Correction verified: 2026-05-28.
At the time of the inspection the sandbox area had boards that had separated with gaps that children's limbs could get caught in and had exposed screws. There was a soccer goal net that had broken threads that created openings large enough for children's body/body parts to go through.
2026-05-18 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-22. Correction verified: 2026-05-21.
At the time of the inspection 4 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have updated records.
2025-10-09 · 746.2203(b) · Medium
Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-17. Correction verified: 2025-10-23.
The children continue to not go outside as declared by the activity plans.
2025-09-01 · 746.2805(1) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-07. Correction verified: 2025-10-09.
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS Investigation and found deficient. A caregiver inappropriately disciplined the children with pinching.
2025-09-01 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-07. Correction verified: 2025-10-09.
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS Investigation and found deficient. A caregiver witnessed another caregiver grab and yell at children in care and did not make a report.
2025-09-01 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-07. Correction verified: 2025-10-09.
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS Investigation and found deficient. A caregiver grabbed and pulled children in care inappropriately.
2025-07-16 · 746.4601(2) · Medium High
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-12. Correction verified: 2025-10-09.
The Pre-K classroom was observed playing on equipment not designed for their age group.
2025-07-16 · 746.2203(b) · Medium
Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-12. Correction verified: 2025-10-09.
The children are not going outside appropriately as declared by the activity plans..
2025-07-16 · 746.2206(1)(B) · Medium
Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - 13 Months to Toddler and Pre K
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-12. Correction verified: 2025-10-09.
The written activity plan provides 40 minutes of outdoor play and does not meet the 60-minute requirement.
2025-05-22 · 746.901(2) · Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-29. Correction verified: 2025-06-05.
3 of the 10 personnel files evaluated did not have education requirement documentation on file.
2025-05-22 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-13. Correction verified: 2025-07-01.
4 of the 10 children's records did not have a signed health statement on file.
2025-05-22 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-29. Correction verified: 2025-06-05.
4 of the 10 children records did not have the emergency contact address on file.
2025-05-22 · 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: 2025-05-22. Correction verified: 2025-06-05.
A child was observed in hallway without a caregiver present.
2025-02-18 · 746.307(c) · Medium
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-11. Correction verified: 2025-04-22.
Parent was not notified at end of day of less serious injuries that child received.
2025-02-18 · 746.1003(3) · High
Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-11. Correction verified: 2025-04-22.
Caregivers were not prepared with skills and training for their employee assignments.
2024-05-29 · 746.5617(a)(2) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-03. Correction verified: 2024-06-11.
The children that are transported did not have a completed and signed emergency medical authorization form on the bus.
2024-05-29 · 746.5202(1) · Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-03. Correction verified: 2024-06-11.
The operation did not have an emergency prepardenss plan prepared.
2024-05-10 · 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: 2024-05-29. Correction verified: 2024-06-11.
The caregivers were unable to determine where the bead was acquired and when the incident occurred.
2023-07-18 · 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: 2023-08-03. Correction verified: 2023-08-04.
It was an incident regarding inappropriate interaction between children, the caregiver in charge was aware of the incident and did not intervene.
2022-07-19 · 746.4601(4) · High
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-05. Correction verified: 2022-08-05.
All outdoor equipment observed have protrusions or openings that can entangle something around a child s neck or a child s clothing.
2022-07-19 · 746.4601(7) · High
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-05. Correction verified: 2022-08-05.
All outdoor equipment observed have exposed pinch, crush, or shear points, on or underneath it. It was observed nails and bolts out of the wood and plastic parts.
2022-07-19 · 746.3701(5) · Medium High
Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-26. Correction verified: 2022-08-05.
All playground I observed, the roof on one of the structures is chipped and/or broken that could injure a child. ( picture taken
2022-07-12 · 746.3701(5) · Medium High
Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-26. Correction verified: 2022-07-19.
All playground I observed, the roof on one of the structures is chipped and/or broken that could injure a child. ( picture taken
2022-07-12 · 746.4601(7) · High
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-12. Correction verified: 2022-07-19.
All outdoor equipment observed have exposed pinch, crush, or shear points, on or underneath it. It was observed nails and bolts out of the wood and plastic parts.
2022-07-12 · 746.4601(4) · High
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-12. Correction verified: 2022-07-19.
All outdoor equipment observed have protrusions or openings that can entangle something around a child s neck or a child s clothing.
2022-07-12 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-12. Correction verified: 2022-07-19.
Cleaning supplies were observed by sink where children could have access.
2022-07-12 · 746.403(b) · Medium High
Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-12. Correction verified: 2022-07-19.
The person who is in charge of prepare the meals for the children was not aware of the children food allergies.
2022-07-12 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-12. Correction verified: 2022-07-19.
The 12- 17 months old room was found to be over ratio. It was observed one caregiver with 8 children under the age of 17 months old.
2022-07-12 · 746.2426 · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-12. Correction verified: 2022-07-19.
An infant under the age of 12 months old was observed sleeping on a restrictive devise.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=158821

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.