The Children's Courtyard
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
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)
1 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-05
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
1 out of 10 children's files reviewed did not have a health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-05
8 out of 10 infant feeding instructions reviewed were expired.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-05
The playground areas did not have 6 inches of loose fill.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-31
1 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a TB test.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-05
1 out of 10 children's files reviewed did not have a health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-05
1 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a TB test.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-05
8 out of 10 infant feeding instructions reviewed were expired.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-05
1 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-05
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
The playground areas did not have 6 inches of loose fill.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-31
1 out of 10 children's files reviewed did not have a health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-05
1 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-05
8 out of 10 infant feeding instructions reviewed were expired.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-05
1 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a TB test.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-05
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
The playground areas did not have 6 inches of loose fill.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-31
Eight infants did not have updated written feeding schedules.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-03
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
The operation's parent handbook did not have a section regarding Abuse/Neglect training and prevention.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-03
The operation did not have a current Consumer Products Safety Commission Affidavit. The violation was corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Eight infants did not have updated written feeding schedules.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-03
The operation's parent handbook did not have a section regarding Abuse/Neglect training and prevention.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-03
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
The operation did not have a current Consumer Products Safety Commission Affidavit. The violation was corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation's parent handbook did not have a section regarding Abuse/Neglect training and prevention.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-03
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
The operation did not have a current Consumer Products Safety Commission Affidavit. The violation was corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Eight infants did not have updated written feeding schedules.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-03
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
There were 10 infant feeding schedules that had not been reviewed and updated since initially signed in February/March.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-13
There was one infant feeding schedule that did not appear to have a parent signature on the form.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-13
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
The operation had 2 children's records that did contain up to date immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-20
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
There were 10 infant feeding schedules that had not been reviewed and updated since initially signed in February/March.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-13
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
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
The operation had 2 children's records that did contain up to date immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-20
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
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
There was one infant feeding schedule that did not appear to have a parent signature on the form.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-13
The operation had 2 children's records that did contain up to date immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-20
There was one infant feeding schedule that did not appear to have a parent signature on the form.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-13
There were 10 infant feeding schedules that had not been reviewed and updated since initially signed in February/March.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-13
Based on interviews this standard was found to be in deficiency.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-24
Based on interviews this standard was found to be in deficiency.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-24
Based on interviews this standard was found to be in deficiency.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-24
Based on interviews and video evidence the caregiver did not provide an alternate activity for non-sleeper during naptime.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-21
Based on interviews and video evidence the caregiver use prohibited punishment during naptime.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-21
Based on interviews and video evidence the caregiver use prohibited punishment during naptime.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-21
Based on interviews and video evidence the caregiver did not provide an alternate activity for non-sleeper during naptime.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-21
Based on interviews and video evidence the caregiver use prohibited punishment during naptime.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-21
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.