The Childrens Courtyard
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
157 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 1, 2026
Latest inspection
March 24, 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 1, 2026
- Provider
- The Childrens Courtyard
- License number
- 875179- 810
- Location
- 901 E HARMON RD, Fort Worth, TX 76131
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 0.0/100
- Inspection record
- 157 inspections, last inspected March 24, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
152
Total Violations
Mar 24, 2026
Last Inspection
297
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (152)
Based on the information gathered as a result of a DFPS investigation, a caregiver used a prohibited punishment on a child in care by grabbing and pulling on his arm.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-27
Based on the information gathered as a result of a DFPS investigation, a caregiver used a prohibited punishment on a child in care by grabbing and pulling on his arm.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-27
Two children were left unsupervised in a classroom for approximately 3 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-23
Two children were left unsupervised in a classroom for approximately 3 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-23
The children continue to not go outside as declared by the activity plans.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-17
The children continue to not go outside as declared by the activity plans.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-17
A child was left unsupervised while in care for approximately 10 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-29
A child was left unsupervised while in care for approximately 10 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-29
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-07
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS Investigation and found deficient. A caregiver grabbed and pulled children in care inappropriately.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-07
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS Investigation and found deficient. A caregiver inappropriately disciplined the children with pinching.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-07
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-07
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS Investigation and found deficient. A caregiver grabbed and pulled children in care inappropriately.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-07
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS Investigation and found deficient. A caregiver inappropriately disciplined the children with pinching.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-07
The children are not going outside appropriately as declared by the activity plans..
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12
The children are not going outside appropriately as declared by the activity plans..
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12
The Pre-K classroom was observed playing on equipment not designed for their age group.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12
The written activity plan provides 40 minutes of outdoor play and does not meet the 60-minute requirement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12
The Pre-K classroom was observed playing on equipment not designed for their age group.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12
The written activity plan provides 40 minutes of outdoor play and does not meet the 60-minute requirement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12
4 of the 10 children records did not have the emergency contact address on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-29
3 of the 10 personnel files evaluated did not have education requirement documentation on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-29
4 of the 10 children records did not have the emergency contact address on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-29
A child was observed in hallway without a caregiver present.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-22
4 of the 10 children's records did not have a signed health statement on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-13
A child was observed in hallway without a caregiver present.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-22
3 of the 10 personnel files evaluated did not have education requirement documentation on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-29
4 of the 10 children's records did not have a signed health statement on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-13
1 of the 10 files reviewed did not have the first aid/cpr certificate on file for licensing to review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-10
1 of the 10 files reviewed did not have the first aid/cpr certificate on file for licensing to review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-10
Caregivers were not prepared with skills and training for their employee assignments.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-11
Parent was not notified at end of day of less serious injuries that child received.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-11
Caregivers were not prepared with skills and training for their employee assignments.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-11
Parent was not notified at end of day of less serious injuries that child received.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-11
A caregiver did not provide alternative activities to children who were awake from nap time while other children were still sleeping.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-21
A caregiver did not provide alternative activities to children who were awake from nap time while other children were still sleeping.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-21
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with The Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when they lifted a child up after the child dropped their weight back to the ground, The opposing forces between the child's weight and the caregiver's strength to pull the child up caused the child to receive nursemaid's elbow.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-18
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with The Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when they lifted a child up after the child dropped their weight back to the ground, The opposing forces between the child's weight and the caregiver's strength to pull the child up caused the child to receive nursemaid's elbow.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-18
5 out of the 10 children's records evaluated did not have immunization records available to review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-07
The school age exceeded the maximum group size for 2 or more caregivers.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-30
8 out of the 10 personnel records did not have hire dates documented.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-07
8 out of the 10 personnel file training records were unable to be reviewed by licensing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-14
8 out of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have the date of admission documented.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-07
7 out of the 10 personnel records evaulated did not have employee affidavits on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-07
8 out of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have the date of admission documented.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-07
7 out of the 10 personnel records evaulated did not have employee affidavits on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-07
5 out of the 10 children's records evaluated did not have immunization records available to review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-07
The school age exceeded the maximum group size for 2 or more caregivers.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-30
8 out of the 10 personnel records did not have hire dates documented.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-07
8 out of the 10 personnel file training records were unable to be reviewed by licensing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-14
The children that are transported did not have a completed and signed emergency medical authorization form on the bus.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-03
The operation did not have an emergency prepardenss plan prepared.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-03
The children that are transported did not have a completed and signed emergency medical authorization form on the bus.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-03
The operation did not have an emergency prepardenss plan prepared.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-03
The caregivers were unable to determine where the bead was acquired and when the incident occurred.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-29
The caregivers were unable to determine where the bead was acquired and when the incident occurred.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-29
A caregiver was observed to have swatted a child on the bottom with her hand.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-10
A caregiver was observed to have swatted a child on the bottom with her hand.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-10
A child was left in the classroom for approximately 5 minutes unsupervised.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-15
A child was left in the classroom for approximately 5 minutes unsupervised.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-15
One child's file did not include an immunization record.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-28
One child's file did not include an immunization record.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-28
A child was left alone in a classroom after a caregiver transitioned the class for aproximately 2-3 minutes. The caregiver did not have auditory nor visual awareness.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-30
A child was left alone in a classroom after a caregiver transitioned the class for aproximately 2-3 minutes. The caregiver did not have auditory nor visual awareness.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-30
A child was found in room unsupervised.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06
A child was found in room unsupervised.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06
Caregiver did not follow procedures during a transition, as a result a child was left in a room unsupervised.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06
Caregiver did not follow procedures during a transition, as a result a child was left in a room unsupervised.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06
A caregiver did not use good judgment when dropping off a child at the wrong school. The caregiver did not have proper documentation of which school the child attends. In lieu of confirming the correct school with management, the caregiver only asked the child if this was his school.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-29
A child was left unsupervised when dropped off at the wrong school.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-29
A caregiver did not use good judgment when dropping off a child at the wrong school. The caregiver did not have proper documentation of which school the child attends. In lieu of confirming the correct school with management, the caregiver only asked the child if this was his school.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-29
A child was left unsupervised when dropped off at the wrong school.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-29
A caregiver served a cupcake to a child who is allergic to eggs.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-24
A caregiver served a cupcake to a child who is allergic to eggs.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-24
It was an incident regarding inappropriate interaction between children, the caregiver in charge was aware of the incident and did not intervene.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-03
It was an incident regarding inappropriate interaction between children, the caregiver in charge was aware of the incident and did not intervene.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-03
It was observed less than 9 inches of loose-fill material around an outdoor play structure that is more than 5 feet tall.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-11
A caregiver was observed cleaning a child's nose and did not wash her hands.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-27
It was observed less than 9 inches of loose-fill material around an outdoor play structure that is more than 5 feet tall.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-11
A caregiver was observed cleaning a child's nose and did not wash her hands.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-27
One of the ten staff records reviewed did not have a copy of the staff members high school diploma or equivelancy.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-04
One of the ten staff records reviewed did not have a copy of the staff members high school diploma or equivelancy.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-04
A child was left unsupervised in a classroom for approximately 8 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-07
A child was left unsupervised in a classroom for approximately 8 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-07
A caregiver did not follow the operation procedures while conducting a Name to Face check during a transition.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-08
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-08
A caregiver did not follow the operation procedures while conducting a Name to Face check during a transition.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-08
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-08
Nine of the children files reviewed did not have a health statement on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-10
Three of the children records reviewed, did not have an immunization record on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-10
Three of the children records reviewed, did not have an immunization record on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-10
Nine of the children files reviewed did not have a health statement on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-10
A caregiver used poor judgment while in the presence of children. The caregiver was observed grabbing a child's legs aggressively while putting their shoes on.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-08
A caregiver used poor judgment while in the presence of children. The caregiver was observed grabbing a child's legs aggressively while putting their shoes on.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-08
According to children's statements, a caregiver used to send children to the bathroom as time out.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-13
A caregiver did not used proper method of discipline, the caregiver hit a child's forehead and send children to the bathroom as timeout.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-13
A caregiver hit a child's forehead as method of discipline.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-13
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment and competency when discipline children under her care, using inappropriate discipline methods.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-13
According to children's statements, a caregiver used to send children to the bathroom as time out.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-13
A caregiver did not used proper method of discipline, the caregiver hit a child's forehead and send children to the bathroom as timeout.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-13
A caregiver hit a child's forehead as method of discipline.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-13
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment and competency when discipline children under her care, using inappropriate discipline methods.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-13
A caregiver applied diaper cream to a child without parental authorization.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-02
A caregiver applied diaper cream to a child without parental authorization.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-02
All outdoor equipment observed have protrusions or openings that can entangle something around a child s neck or a child s clothing.
Resolution: Corrected: 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
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-26
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 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.
Resolution: Corrected: 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
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-26
All outdoor equipment observed have protrusions or openings that can entangle something around a child s neck or a child s clothing.
Resolution: Corrected: 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
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-26
An infant under the age of 12 months old was observed sleeping on a restrictive devise.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-12
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-12
Cleaning supplies were observed by sink where children could have access.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-12
The person who is in charge of prepare the meals for the children was not aware of the children food allergies.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-12
All playground I observed, the roof on one of the structures is chipped and/or broken that could injure a child. ( picture taken
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-26
All outdoor equipment observed have protrusions or openings that can entangle something around a child s neck or a child s clothing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-12
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-12
An infant under the age of 12 months old was observed sleeping on a restrictive devise.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-12
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-12
Cleaning supplies were observed by sink where children could have access.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-12
The person who is in charge of prepare the meals for the children was not aware of the children food allergies.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-12
All outdoor equipment observed have protrusions or openings that can entangle something around a child s neck or a child s clothing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-12
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-12
Two staff were missing current transportation training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-08
Two staff were missing current transportation training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-08
The operation reported to licensing a parent concern about a possible violation of the minimum standard four days after been made aware.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-02
An alternative activity was not offered to a non-seeping child during naptime.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-03
The operation reported to licensing a parent concern about a possible violation of the minimum standard four days after been made aware.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-02
An alternative activity was not offered to a non-seeping child during naptime.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-03
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-22
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-22
Four of the nine staff files reviewed did not have all 24 annual training hours as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-20
The director was lacking two of the required training topics.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-07
Nine of nine staff files reviewed did not have two of the required training topics.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-07
Four of the nine staff files reviewed did not have all 24 annual training hours as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-20
The director was lacking two of the required training topics.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-07
Nine of nine staff files reviewed did not have two of the required training topics.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-07
The operation failed to report a communicable disease.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation failed to report a communicable disease.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The fire drill for the month of July had not been conducted at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-09
The opreration did not have a copy of the current fire inspection for review during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-09
The fire drill for the month of July had not been conducted at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-09
The opreration did not have a copy of the current fire inspection for review during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-09
A caregiver did not account all children before leaving the bus.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-30
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment and competency when failed by not account all children before leaving the bus.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-30
A caregiver did not account all children before leaving the bus as a result a child was found unattended.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-21
A caregiver did not account all children before leaving the bus as a result a child was found unattended.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-21
A caregiver did not account all children before leaving the bus.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-30
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment and competency when failed by not account all children before leaving the bus.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-30
This standards was part of an investigation. It was determined that a child was left inside the classroom for approx. 5 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-07
This standards was part of an investigation. It was determined that a child was left inside the classroom for approx. 5 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-07
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Childrens Courtyard's safety grade?
The Childrens Courtyard has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 0.0 out of 100.
How many violations does The Childrens Courtyard have?
The Childrens Courtyard has 152 total violations on record, including 110 critical, 38 serious, and 4 minor.
When was The Childrens Courtyard last inspected?
The Childrens Courtyard was last inspected on March 24, 2026.