By the Barnyard Gate
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
82 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
March 12, 2026
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- By the Barnyard Gate
- License number
- 867625
- Location
- 552 FM 740, Forney, TX 75126
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 28.5/100
- Inspection record
- 82 inspections, last inspected March 12, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
58
Total Violations
Mar 12, 2026
Last Inspection
284
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (58)
The operation failed to have a caregiver on the second floor of the indoor playscape.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-27
A caregiver was not assigned to supervise the second level of the indoor play area. A child received an injury which required medical attention.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-27
A caregiver was not assigned to supervise the second level of the indoor play area. A child received an injury which required medical attention.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-27
The indoor playscape had two areas with torn materials. One was the flat woven straps and the other was a fabric structure that the children walk over.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-27
A caregiver was not assigned to supervise the second level of the indoor play area. A child received an injury which required medical attention.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-27
The indoor playscape had two areas with torn materials. One was the flat woven straps and the other was a fabric structure that the children walk over.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-27
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found deficient. A child was left unattended in the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-29
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found deficient. A child was left unattended in the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-29
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found deficient. A child was left unattended in the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-29
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found deficient. A child was left unattended in the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-29
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found deficient. A child was left unattended on the playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-13
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found deficient. A child was left unattended on the playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-13
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found deficient. A child was left unattended on the playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-13
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found deficient. A child was left unattended on the playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-13
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found deficient. A child was left unattended in the hallway.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-13
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found deficient. A child was left unattended in the hallway.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-13
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found deficient. A child was left unattended in the hallway.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-13
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found deficient. A child was left unattended in the hallway.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-13
A child was left unattended on the playground for approximately 8 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-06
A child was left unattended on the playground for approximately 8 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-06
A child was left unattended on the playground for approximately 8 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-06
A child was left unattended on the playground for approximately 8 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-06
A child was left in time out for approximately 15 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-10
A child was left unattended in the classroom for approximately 15 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-10
A child was left unattended in the classroom for approximately 15 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-10
A child was left in time out for approximately 15 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-10
A child was left unattended in the classroom for approximately 15 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-10
A child was left in time out for approximately 15 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-10
A child was left unattended in the classroom for approximately 15 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-10
A child was left in time out for approximately 15 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-10
This standard was reviewed in part of a report an found to be deficient. A caregiver did not use good judgment when they physically redirected a child, causing the child to receive an injury.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-19
This standard was reviewed in part of a report an found to be deficient. A caregiver did not use good judgment when they physically redirected a child, causing the child to receive an injury.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-19
This standard was reviewed in part of a report an found to be deficient. A caregiver did not use good judgment when they physically redirected a child, causing the child to receive an injury.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-19
This standard was reviewed in part of a report an found to be deficient. A caregiver did not use good judgment when they physically redirected a child, causing the child to receive an injury.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-19
The operation did not record the identity of a person listed on the pick up list.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-14
The operation did not record the identity of a person listed on the pick up list.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-14
The operation did not record the identity of a person listed on the pick up list.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-14
The operation did not record the identity of a person listed on the pick up list.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-14
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found deficient. Caregivers routinely allowed infants younger than six months to hold their own bottle while in a bouncer seat.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-03
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A caregiver yelled at children in care in the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-03
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A caregiver yelled at children in care in the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-03
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found deficient. Caregivers routinely allowed infants younger than six months to hold their own bottle while in a bouncer seat.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-03
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found deficient. Caregivers routinely allowed infants younger than six months to hold their own bottle while in a bouncer seat.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-03
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A caregiver yelled at children in care in the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-03
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A caregiver yelled at children in care in the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-03
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found deficient. Caregivers routinely allowed infants younger than six months to hold their own bottle while in a bouncer seat.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-03
The operation has had a total of 10 confirmed COVID-19 cases that were not reported to Child Care Licensing and the local health authority.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-26
The operation has had a total of 10 confirmed COVID-19 cases that were not reported to Child Care Licensing and the local health authority.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-26
The operation has had a total of 10 confirmed COVID-19 cases that were not reported to Child Care Licensing and the local health authority.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-26
The operation has had a total of 10 confirmed COVID-19 cases that were not reported to Child Care Licensing and the local health authority.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-26
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. Caregivers did not properly supervise a child in care. The child was able to leave the classroom and get out of the operation front door.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-12
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A parent was not notified timely regarding a risk to their child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-12
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A parent was not notified timely regarding a risk to their child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-12
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A parent was not notified timely regarding a risk to their child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-12
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. Caregivers did not properly supervise a child in care. The child was able to leave the classroom and get out of the operation front door.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-12
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A parent was not notified timely regarding a risk to their child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-12
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. Caregivers did not properly supervise a child in care. The child was able to leave the classroom and get out of the operation front door.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-12
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. Caregivers did not properly supervise a child in care. The child was able to leave the classroom and get out of the operation front door.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-12
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is By the Barnyard Gate's safety grade?
By the Barnyard Gate has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 28.5 out of 100.
How many violations does By the Barnyard Gate have?
By the Barnyard Gate has 58 total violations on record, including 54 critical, 4 serious, and 0 minor.
When was By the Barnyard Gate last inspected?
By the Barnyard Gate was last inspected on March 12, 2026.