Childrens Courtyard

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Irving / Dallas / 75063
Street address: 8909 Valley Ranch Pkwy W
Phone: (972) 869-9908
Capacity: 283
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: February 22, 2002
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 11 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated September 14, 2026.

The same records list 21 cited deficiencies dated January 30, 2024 to February 9, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 9 Medium High, 8 Medium, 4 Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 21 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 21 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 Childrens Courtyard in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (9 Medium High, 8 Medium, 4 Low).

Records list 11 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-14.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	0
Medium High	9
Medium	8
Medium Low	0
Low	4
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

2026-02-09 · 746.2421(b) · Medium

Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

2 out of 3 infant files reviewed still do not have a current infant feeding plan.

Correction date recorded: 2026-02-23

2026-02-09 · 746.611(a)(1) · Low

Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program

8 out of 10 children's records reviewed still do not have a current health statement.

Correction date recorded: 2026-02-23

2026-02-09 · 746.613(b) · Medium High

Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

2 out of 10 children's files reviewed still do not have current immunization records.

Correction date recorded: 2026-02-23

Full citation history from HHSC (48)

2026-02-09 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-23. Correction verified: 2026-02-09.
2 out of 10 children's files reviewed still do not have current immunization records.
2026-02-09 · 746.611(a)(1) · Low
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-23. Correction verified: 2026-02-09.
8 out of 10 children's records reviewed still do not have a current health statement.
2026-02-09 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-23. Correction verified: 2026-02-09.
2 out of 3 infant files reviewed still do not have a current infant feeding plan.
2026-01-13 · 746.611(a)(1) · Low
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-27. Correction verified: 2026-02-09.
9 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have a current health statement.
2026-01-13 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-27. Correction verified: 2026-02-09.
3 out of 10 children's files reviewed did not have current immunization records.
2026-01-13 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-27. Correction verified: 2026-02-09.
2 out of 3 infant files reviewed did not have a current infant feeding plan.
2025-10-09 · 746.201(9) · Medium High
Complying with Laws and Rules
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-29. Correction verified: 2025-11-12.
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.
2025-07-24 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-14. Correction verified: 2025-08-01.
3 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records.
2025-07-24 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-14. Correction verified: 2025-08-01.
1 infant did not have a current infant feeding form on file within the past 30 days.
2025-01-06 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-20. Correction verified: 2025-01-28.
2 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have a health statement.
2025-01-06 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-20. Correction verified: 2025-01-13.
2 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records.
2025-01-06 · 746.5205(4) · Medium
Documentation of Drills
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-20. Correction verified: 2025-01-16.
The operation did not document severe weather and lock down drills.
2025-01-06 · 746.1105(3) · Low
Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-20. Correction verified: 2025-01-13.
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.
2025-01-06 · 746.901(2) · Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-20. Correction verified: 2025-01-13.
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have the education document.
2025-01-06 · 746.1105(2) · Low
Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - TB Exam
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-20. Correction verified: 2025-01-13.
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a TB test.
2024-01-30 · 746.1301(a)(7)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-13. Correction verified: 2024-02-13.
Two of the drivers at the operation did not have transportation training hours.
2024-01-30 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-13. Correction verified: 2024-01-31.
The director CPR and First Aid expired.
2024-01-30 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-13. Correction verified: 2024-02-13.
Two out of ten children files had incomplete immunizations records.
2024-01-30 · 746.5537(b) · Medium High
Electronic Carbon Monoxide Detection Sys Connected to Alarm/Smoke Detection System
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-13. Correction verified: 2024-02-13.
The operation did not document monthly checks for the carbon monoxide detector.
2024-01-30 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-13. Correction verified: 2024-02-13.
The loose fill around the landing areas on the playground equipment was below six inches.
2024-01-30 · 746.4003(a) · Medium
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-13. Correction verified: 2024-02-13.
The transportation vehicles were missing items from the first aid kit: The vehicles were missing tweezers, a thermometer, and an antiseptic solution.
2023-08-25 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-15. Correction verified: 2023-09-20.
The operation still has not obtain a current fire inspection.
2023-08-11 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-06. Correction verified: 2023-09-20.
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.
2023-08-11 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-06. Correction verified: 2023-09-20.
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.
2023-08-11 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-06. Correction verified: 2023-09-20.
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.
2023-08-11 · HRC 42.059 · High
Employment Affidavit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-06. Correction verified: 2023-09-06.
This standard was evaluated in regard to a previous citation. 2 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have an affidavit.
2023-08-11 · 746.1107(2) · Medium High
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-06. Correction verified: 2023-09-06.
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.
2023-08-11 · 746.4751(c) · Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-06. Correction verified: 2023-09-20.
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.
2023-07-28 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-11. Correction verified: 2023-08-25.
The operation does not have a current fire inspection.
2023-07-21 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-07-21. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A caregiver was in the classroom caring for children and did not have an eligible background.
2023-07-21 · HRC 42.059 · High
Employment Affidavit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-04. Correction verified: 2023-08-11.
4 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have an affidavit.
2023-07-21 · 746.1107(2) · Medium High
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-04. Correction verified: 2023-08-11.
2 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have an education documentation on file.
2023-07-21 · 746.5205(4) · Medium
Documentation of Drills
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-04. Correction verified: 2023-08-04.
The operation did not document safety drills.
2023-07-21 · 746.613(a) · High
Required Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-04. Correction verified: 2023-08-11.
2 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records.
2023-07-21 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-04. Correction verified: 2023-08-11.
8 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have a current health statement.
2023-07-21 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-04. Correction verified: 2023-08-11.
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.
2023-05-14 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-10. Correction verified: 2023-07-21.
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.
2023-05-14 · 746.2805(5) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-10. Correction verified: 2023-07-21.
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.
2023-05-14 · 746.801(5) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-10. Correction verified: 2023-07-21.
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. The director was not keeping her attendance.
2023-05-14 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-10. Correction verified: 2023-07-21.
The operation was observed and not clean. The floors were not clean.
2023-04-21 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-21. Correction verified: 2023-05-05.
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.
2023-04-21 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-23. Correction verified: 2023-05-30.
The annual health inspection was not available for review.
2023-04-21 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-12. Correction verified: 2023-05-05.
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.
2023-04-21 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-11. Correction verified: 2023-07-21.
The annual fire inspection was not available for review.
2023-04-19 · 746.2417(2)(B) · High
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-16. Correction verified: 2023-05-30.
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.
2022-05-02 · 746.2417(2)(B) · High
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-05. Correction verified: 2022-05-19.
Children are left in buggies longer than fiftteen minutes which is the maximum time frame a child may be in a restrictive device.
2022-05-02 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-05. Correction verified: 2022-05-19.
Children's class roster show that the classrooms have been out of ratio on multiple occasions.
2022-05-02 · 746.2426 · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-05. Correction verified: 2022-05-19.
Through observation, it was reviewed that children sleep in buggies. The buggie is an example of a restrictive device.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=173572

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.