The Children's Courtyard

8560 ESTERS BLVD, Irving, TX 75063Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

51 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

March 25, 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 Children's Courtyard
License number
505838- 810
Location
8560 ESTERS BLVD, Irving, TX 75063
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 38.8/100
Inspection record
51 inspections, last inspected March 25, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor38.8 / 100
Health76/100
Safety33/100
Staffing25/100
Compliance0/100

63

Total Violations

Mar 25, 2026

Last Inspection

161

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (63)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Jan 22, 2025

1 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-05

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)(1)Jan 22, 2025

1 out of 10 caregivers files reviewed did not have in person CPR which allows them to practice on a CPR mannequin.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-05

MINORHEALTH746.611(a)(1)Jan 22, 2025

1 out of 10 children's files reviewed did not have a health statement.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-05

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Jan 22, 2025

8 out of 10 infant feeding instructions reviewed were expired.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Jan 22, 2025

The playground areas did not have 6 inches of loose fill.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-31

MINORCOMPLIANCE746.901(3)Jan 22, 2025

1 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a TB test.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-05

MINORHEALTH746.611(a)(1)Jan 22, 2025

1 out of 10 children's files reviewed did not have a health statement.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-05

MINORCOMPLIANCE746.901(3)Jan 22, 2025

1 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a TB test.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-05

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Jan 22, 2025

8 out of 10 infant feeding instructions reviewed were expired.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-05

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Jan 22, 2025

1 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-05

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)(1)Jan 22, 2025

1 out of 10 caregivers files reviewed did not have in person CPR which allows them to practice on a CPR mannequin.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Jan 22, 2025

The playground areas did not have 6 inches of loose fill.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-31

MINORHEALTH746.611(a)(1)Jan 22, 2025

1 out of 10 children's files reviewed did not have a health statement.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-05

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Jan 22, 2025

1 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-05

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Jan 22, 2025

8 out of 10 infant feeding instructions reviewed were expired.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-05

MINORCOMPLIANCE746.901(3)Jan 22, 2025

1 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a TB test.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-05

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)(1)Jan 22, 2025

1 out of 10 caregivers files reviewed did not have in person CPR which allows them to practice on a CPR mannequin.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Jan 22, 2025

The playground areas did not have 6 inches of loose fill.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-31

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Apr 26, 2023

Eight infants did not have updated written feeding schedules.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(1)Apr 26, 2023

Two classroom did not have safety plugs in two outlets. One classroom was missing the electrical outlet face plate. The violations was corrected at the time of inspection. A photograph of the missing outlet face plate was taken.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(26)Apr 26, 2023

The operation's parent handbook did not have a section regarding Abuse/Neglect training and prevention.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-03

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Apr 26, 2023

The operation did not have a current Consumer Products Safety Commission Affidavit. The violation was corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Apr 26, 2023

Eight infants did not have updated written feeding schedules.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-03

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(26)Apr 26, 2023

The operation's parent handbook did not have a section regarding Abuse/Neglect training and prevention.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(1)Apr 26, 2023

Two classroom did not have safety plugs in two outlets. One classroom was missing the electrical outlet face plate. The violations was corrected at the time of inspection. A photograph of the missing outlet face plate was taken.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Apr 26, 2023

The operation did not have a current Consumer Products Safety Commission Affidavit. The violation was corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(26)Apr 26, 2023

The operation's parent handbook did not have a section regarding Abuse/Neglect training and prevention.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(1)Apr 26, 2023

Two classroom did not have safety plugs in two outlets. One classroom was missing the electrical outlet face plate. The violations was corrected at the time of inspection. A photograph of the missing outlet face plate was taken.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Apr 26, 2023

The operation did not have a current Consumer Products Safety Commission Affidavit. The violation was corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Apr 26, 2023

Eight infants did not have updated written feeding schedules.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(b)Mar 22, 2023

The loose-fill under both tire swings is not at proper debth. Children were observed using the equipment. A Photorgrah was taken at the time of the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Mar 22, 2023

The wooden art easel has a damaged shelf with exposed screws. The small castle type structure in the in back left corner of the playground a a rotten step leading into the structure. There is also an exposed metal bolt. The drain down spout which is located ear the backdoor leading to from the gym hallway is damage and the drain cover is missing and there is standing water. The blue side on the back struct ure of the playground is leadning at the base of the slide. A photograph of each damage equipment was taken during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Mar 22, 2023

The floor in the gym area is littred with gum wrapers. The vinyal base board in the gym area has exposed damaged sheetrock. Photograhps were taken during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(b)Mar 22, 2023

The loose-fill under both tire swings is not at proper debth. Children were observed using the equipment. A Photorgrah was taken at the time of the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Mar 22, 2023

The wooden art easel has a damaged shelf with exposed screws. The small castle type structure in the in back left corner of the playground a a rotten step leading into the structure. There is also an exposed metal bolt. The drain down spout which is located ear the backdoor leading to from the gym hallway is damage and the drain cover is missing and there is standing water. The blue side on the back struct ure of the playground is leadning at the base of the slide. A photograph of each damage equipment was taken during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Mar 22, 2023

The floor in the gym area is littred with gum wrapers. The vinyal base board in the gym area has exposed damaged sheetrock. Photograhps were taken during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(b)Mar 22, 2023

The loose-fill under both tire swings is not at proper debth. Children were observed using the equipment. A Photorgrah was taken at the time of the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Mar 22, 2023

The wooden art easel has a damaged shelf with exposed screws. The small castle type structure in the in back left corner of the playground a a rotten step leading into the structure. There is also an exposed metal bolt. The drain down spout which is located ear the backdoor leading to from the gym hallway is damage and the drain cover is missing and there is standing water. The blue side on the back struct ure of the playground is leadning at the base of the slide. A photograph of each damage equipment was taken during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Mar 22, 2023

The floor in the gym area is littred with gum wrapers. The vinyal base board in the gym area has exposed damaged sheetrock. Photograhps were taken during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Jul 6, 2022

There were 10 infant feeding schedules that had not been reviewed and updated since initially signed in February/March.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-13

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)Jul 6, 2022

There was one infant feeding schedule that did not appear to have a parent signature on the form.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-13

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Jul 6, 2022

The operation had 10 personnel files that did not contain the required Health and Safety Audit trainings( adminstering medication, preventing/responding to food allergies and handling and storing hazardous materials.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-20

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Jul 6, 2022

The operation had 2 children's records that did contain up to date immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-20

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(1)Jul 6, 2022

The Preschool One classroom was missing one safety outlet cover. This was corrected at the inspection when the director replaced the missing cover in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Jul 6, 2022

There were 10 infant feeding schedules that had not been reviewed and updated since initially signed in February/March.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-13

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(1)Jul 6, 2022

The Preschool One classroom was missing one safety outlet cover. This was corrected at the inspection when the director replaced the missing cover in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Jul 6, 2022

The operation had 10 personnel files that did not contain the required Health and Safety Audit trainings( adminstering medication, preventing/responding to food allergies and handling and storing hazardous materials.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-20

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Jul 6, 2022

The operation had 2 children's records that did contain up to date immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-20

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(1)Jul 6, 2022

The Preschool One classroom was missing one safety outlet cover. This was corrected at the inspection when the director replaced the missing cover in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Jul 6, 2022

The operation had 10 personnel files that did not contain the required Health and Safety Audit trainings( adminstering medication, preventing/responding to food allergies and handling and storing hazardous materials.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-20

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)Jul 6, 2022

There was one infant feeding schedule that did not appear to have a parent signature on the form.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-13

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Jul 6, 2022

The operation had 2 children's records that did contain up to date immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-20

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)Jul 6, 2022

There was one infant feeding schedule that did not appear to have a parent signature on the form.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-13

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Jul 6, 2022

There were 10 infant feeding schedules that had not been reviewed and updated since initially signed in February/March.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-13

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Aug 30, 2021

Based on interviews this standard was found to be in deficiency.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-24

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Aug 30, 2021

Based on interviews this standard was found to be in deficiency.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-24

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Aug 30, 2021

Based on interviews this standard was found to be in deficiency.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-24

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2907(a)Jun 25, 2021

Based on interviews and video evidence the caregiver did not provide an alternate activity for non-sleeper during naptime.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Jun 25, 2021

Based on interviews and video evidence the caregiver use prohibited punishment during naptime.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Jun 25, 2021

Based on interviews and video evidence the caregiver use prohibited punishment during naptime.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-21

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2907(a)Jun 25, 2021

Based on interviews and video evidence the caregiver did not provide an alternate activity for non-sleeper during naptime.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Jun 25, 2021

Based on interviews and video evidence the caregiver use prohibited punishment during naptime.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-21

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2907(a)Jun 25, 2021

Based on interviews and video evidence the caregiver did not provide an alternate activity for non-sleeper during naptime.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-21

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Children's Courtyard's safety grade?

The Children's Courtyard has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 38.8 out of 100.

How many violations does The Children's Courtyard have?

The Children's Courtyard has 63 total violations on record, including 27 critical, 30 serious, and 6 minor.

When was The Children's Courtyard last inspected?

The Children's Courtyard was last inspected on March 25, 2026.

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