The Children's Courtyard, Inc.

The plastic and wicker containers in several rooms that hold toys were damaged, leaving rough edges and sharp metal that could pose a risk of injury to children in care. This was corrected when the containers were removed.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

The required Consumer Product Safety Commission form was not available for review. This was corrected when the director printed it out and signed it.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

The required Consumer Product Safety Commission form was not available for review. This was corrected when the director printed it out and signed it.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

The director's SIDS training was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-14

The director's SIDS training was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-14

The plastic and wicker containers in several rooms that hold toys were damaged, leaving rough edges and sharp metal that could pose a risk of injury to children in care. This was corrected when the containers were removed.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

A two year old child tripped while holding a caregiver's hand. The caregiver brought the child to their chest by raising the child by up with one arm. Same caregiver was carrying two children, and they set the second child down releasing the child a minimal distance before the child was all the way to the ground. *The above instances were not discipline related.*

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-27

A two year old child tripped while holding a caregiver's hand. The caregiver brought the child to their chest by raising the child by up with one arm. Same caregiver was carrying two children, and they set the second child down releasing the child a minimal distance before the child was all the way to the ground. *The above instances were not discipline related.*

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-27

Based on information gathered during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that caregivers were not engaged in active supervision of children in care, resulting in one child touching another child inappropriately on their bare bottom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-09

Based on information gathered during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that caregivers were not engaged in active supervision of children in care, resulting in one child touching another child inappropriately on their bare bottom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-09

Based on the video, a caregiver grabbed a child by one arm and the child grabs the caregiver?s arm with the other hand and the child can be seen in the video being lifted off the ground as the caregiver is walking out of the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-03

The incident report was not updated with the additional information that was viewed from the video after the self-report was made, which makes it unknown if the parents were told about the additional information.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-03

The operation staff failed to ensure that all children were accounted for while transitioning the children out of the classroom to go into the gym at the end of the day, resulting in a child being left unattended in the classroom for approximately 15 minutes. The operation terminated the caregiver responsible for the incident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-03

Based on the information gathered from interviews and video, a teacher was heard and seen on video using a yelling unpleasant type of tone and had an angry demeanor with the child that was left in the room unsupervised for 15 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-03

Based on the video, a caregiver grabbed a child by one arm and the child grabs the caregiver?s arm with the other hand and the child can be seen in the video being lifted off the ground as the caregiver is walking out of the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-03

The operation staff failed to ensure that all children were accounted for while transitioning the children out of the classroom to go into the gym at the end of the day, resulting in a child being left unattended in the classroom for approximately 15 minutes. The operation terminated the caregiver responsible for the incident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-03

Based on the information gathered from interviews and video, a teacher was heard and seen on video using a yelling unpleasant type of tone and had an angry demeanor with the child that was left in the room unsupervised for 15 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-03

The incident report was not updated with the additional information that was viewed from the video after the self-report was made, which makes it unknown if the parents were told about the additional information.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-03

One out of ten children's records was missing a current immunization.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-25

One out of ten children's records was missing a current immunization.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-25

Four highchairs in the older infant room were not equipped with safety straps. Three infants were observed sitting in the highchairs not strapped in. This was corrected when safety straps were found and put on the highchairs.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

One out of five infant teachers present during this inspection had an expired SIDS training certificate. The training was last completed in May 2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-20

A stall in the boy's bathroom had peeling paint on the wall.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-04

Four highchairs in the older infant room were not equipped with safety straps. Three infants were observed sitting in the highchairs not strapped in. This was corrected when safety straps were found and put on the highchairs.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

One out of five infant teachers present during this inspection had an expired SIDS training certificate. The training was last completed in May 2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-20

A stall in the boy's bathroom had peeling paint on the wall.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-04

A sheet that was brought from home did not fit the mattress. Several other sheets did not fit the mattresses correctly causing the mattress to curl up. This was corrected when the caregiver tightened the sheet up.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-07

A sheet that was brought from home did not fit the mattress. Several other sheets did not fit the mattresses correctly causing the mattress to curl up. This was corrected when the caregiver tightened the sheet up.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-07

Based on the inspection visit on May 7th, several rooms become over ratio by one very quickly where the director had to step into a classroom. The director was proactive by taking a few children with her to go to classrooms to move children around.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-07

Based on the inspection visit on May 7th, several rooms become over ratio by one very quickly where the director had to step into a classroom. The director was proactive by taking a few children with her to go to classrooms to move children around.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-07

Based on video evidence reviewed as a result of this investigation, a child raised their head from the nap mat as though attempting to get up and the caregiver used her hand on the child?s back in a rubbing motion to push the child to lay back down.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-30

Based on video evidence reviewed as a result of this investigation, a child raised their head from the nap mat as though attempting to get up and the caregiver used her hand on the child?s back in a rubbing motion to push the child to lay back down.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-30

One employee was not inactivated after leaving the operation in September. This was corrected when the director validated the list again for the month.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

The safety straps in the highchairs located in the infant II room were observed to have an accumulation of food on them. This was corrected when a teacher came in the room to clean them. The shelf in the infant II room had an accumulation of dust with a few dirty toys. This was corrected when the shelf and toys were cleaned. A drawer in the 3-year-old room had a broken latch with a few unsafe items such as adult scissors and staple remover. This was corrected when the items were removed and put out of the way of children.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

One employee was not inactivated after leaving the operation in September. This was corrected when the director validated the list again for the month.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

Four out of ten feeding schedules had not been updated timely.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-28

The safety straps in the highchairs located in the infant II room were observed to have an accumulation of food on them. This was corrected when a teacher came in the room to clean them. The shelf in the infant II room had an accumulation of dust with a few dirty toys. This was corrected when the shelf and toys were cleaned. A drawer in the 3-year-old room had a broken latch with a few unsafe items such as adult scissors and staple remover. This was corrected when the items were removed and put out of the way of children.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

Four out of ten feeding schedules had not been updated timely.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-28

The infant II room was over ratio by one around 1:10pm. The room had 5 infants and the youngest was 9months old and the oldest was 12 months old with one teacher. This was corrected when the director removed an infant back to the infant I room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15

The infant II room was over ratio by one around 1:10pm. The room had 5 infants and the youngest was 9months old and the oldest was 12 months old with one teacher. This was corrected when the director removed an infant back to the infant I room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15

Based on the interviews and video, a 19month old child that was being transferred to another room ran ahead of the caregiver during transition time, which resulted in the child walking in between parents out one door that leads into the foyer and out the front door of the building while walking in between two different parents until the child?s parent saw him outside in the front of the daycare next to a parent.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-12

Based on the interviews and video, a 19month old child that was being transferred to another room ran ahead of the caregiver during transition time, which resulted in the child walking in between parents out one door that leads into the foyer and out the front door of the building while walking in between two different parents until the child?s parent saw him outside in the front of the daycare next to a parent.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-12

Caregivers at the operation failed to ensure that an item was inaccessible to a child after taking it away several times, resulting in the child retrieving it and placing it in their mouth, resulting in a choking incident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06

Caregivers at the operation failed to ensure that an item was inaccessible to a child after taking it away several times, resulting in the child retrieving it and placing it in their mouth, resulting in a choking incident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06

The last fire inspection was conducted on 5-19-2022. Fire inspections are due annually.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-15

The severe weather drill documentation was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-02

The last fire inspection was conducted on 5-19-2022. Fire inspections are due annually.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-15

One out of three staff that administers medication did not have the required medication training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-02

One out of three staff that administers medication did not have the required medication training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-02

The severe weather drill documentation was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-02

One out of five staff records that were reviewed for the HASA did not have a current pediatric CPR/First-aid card. The training expired on March 12, 2023. This was corrected when the director called to make an appointment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-29

One out of five staff records that were reviewed for the HASA did not have a current pediatric CPR/First-aid card. The training expired on March 12, 2023. This was corrected when the director called to make an appointment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-29

Three out of ten children's records were missing the vision and hearing screening.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-27

The documentation of drills was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-13

A health inspection has not been conducted since 2021. The person in charge called and an inspection has been scheduled for 2-15-2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-15

Three out of ten children's records were missing the vision and hearing screening.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-27

Five out of ten children's records did not have a health statement signed by a health care professional after being enrolled at the center for over a year.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-27

The documentation of drills was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-13

A health inspection has not been conducted since 2021. The person in charge called and an inspection has been scheduled for 2-15-2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-15

Five out of ten children's records did not have a health statement signed by a health care professional after being enrolled at the center for over a year.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-27

The three fire extinguishers located in the building were lasted serviced in July 2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-12

Two purses belonging to caregivers were observed to be accessible and within reach of children in 2 classrooms causing a potential safety hazard for children. This was CORRECTED when the purses were moved up higher out of the children's reach.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

There was documentation on the computer showing that a fire drill was conducted on August 9, 2022, but it did not show the start time of the drill or the length of the evacuation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-24

Two purses belonging to caregivers were observed to be accessible and within reach of children in 2 classrooms causing a potential safety hazard for children. This was CORRECTED when the purses were moved up higher out of the children's reach.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

There was documentation on the computer showing that a fire drill was conducted on August 9, 2022, but it did not show the start time of the drill or the length of the evacuation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-24

The three fire extinguishers located in the building were lasted serviced in July 2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-12

Two out of ten employees training records were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-24

A staff that was hired a week ago and was shadowing the Pre School teacher was present at the operation, prior to receiving the eligibility notification from the background check unit. This was corrected when the director removed the person from the room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-03

Two out of ten employees training records were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-24

A staff that was hired a week ago and was shadowing the Pre School teacher was present at the operation, prior to receiving the eligibility notification from the background check unit. This was corrected when the director removed the person from the room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-03

The last fire inspection was conducted on 6-11-2019. Fire inspections are due annually.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-20

The fire extinguishers were last serviced in August of 2020.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-20

The last fire inspection was conducted on 6-11-2019. Fire inspections are due annually.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-20

The fire extinguishers were last serviced in August of 2020.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-20

I observed the caregiver changing diapers but did not wash the infants hands. This was corrected when the caregiver was informed to wash the infants hands.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

There were 3 infants without an updated feeding schedule.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-28

The fire extinguishers were last serviced in August of 2020.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-28

The promotion of Physical Activity was not available for review in the Operational Policies.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-28

There were 3 infants without an updated feeding schedule.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-28

The fire extinguishers were last serviced in August of 2020.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-28

I observed the caregiver changing diapers but did not wash the infants hands. This was corrected when the caregiver was informed to wash the infants hands.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

The promotion of Physical Activity was not available for review in the Operational Policies.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-28

The last fire inspection was conducted on 6-11-2019. Fire inspections are due annually.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-29

The last fire inspection was conducted on 6-11-2019. Fire inspections are due annually.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-29

Based on the information gathered, a caregiver has been heard using a yelling tone with the children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-27

Based on the information gathered, a caregiver has been heard using a yelling tone with the children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-27

A caregiver did not use good judgment when they did not notify a parent until the end of the day (around 5:30 pm) that their child was cranky, sneezing, crying, and had red eyes all day long. Furthermore, a caregiver used their arm instead of a thermometer to check if a child had a fever. Upon pick up the child was warm to the touch and had a febrile seizure in the car on the way to the urgent care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-12

A caregiver did not use good judgment when they did not notify a parent until the end of the day (around 5:30 pm) that their child was cranky, sneezing, crying, and had red eyes all day long. Furthermore, a caregiver used their arm instead of a thermometer to check if a child had a fever. Upon pick up the child was warm to the touch and had a febrile seizure in the car on the way to the urgent care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-12

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-04

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-04

When reviewing a child's administer medication form the date, time, and amount given was missing when on the child's form.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-13

Two out of the eight tricycles used by children are missing protective handle covers. This was CORRECTED at inspection when the assistant director removed the tricycles from the outdoor play area.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

One infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. The child was removed from the restrictive device and placed in a crib to sleep.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-13

The director's file were observed to be missing the required training hours for: SIDS, shaken baby, abusive head trauma, and early brain development training records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-13

When reviewing a child's administer medication form, the employee who administers the medication's full name was missing on the form.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-13

Two out of the ten children's records did not have the available information required for the Health Statement.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-13

Four caregivers who work with infants were missing the annual training records for: recognizing shaken baby, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and understanding early childhood development training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-13

One out of the ten children's records was missing the required immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-13

Two out of the eight tricycles used by children are missing protective handle covers. This was CORRECTED at inspection when the assistant director removed the tricycles from the outdoor play area.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

One infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. The child was removed from the restrictive device and placed in a crib to sleep.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-13

The director's file were observed to be missing the required training hours for: SIDS, shaken baby, abusive head trauma, and early brain development training records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-13

When reviewing a child's administer medication form, the employee who administers the medication's full name was missing on the form.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-13

When reviewing a child's administer medication form the date, time, and amount given was missing when on the child's form.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-13

Four caregivers who work with infants were missing the annual training records for: recognizing shaken baby, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and understanding early childhood development training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-13

Two out of the ten children's records did not have the available information required for the Health Statement.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-13

One out of the ten children's records was missing the required immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-13

A rain gutter which was on the toddler playground had sharp edges which was accessible to children. This was corrected when the director cover the area with duck tape and a pool noodle.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

The Children's Product Certification form that was posted had a date of 2019. This was corrected when the director resigned the form and dated it.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

A rain gutter which was on the toddler playground had sharp edges which was accessible to children. This was corrected when the director cover the area with duck tape and a pool noodle.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

The Children's Product Certification form that was posted had a date of 2019. This was corrected when the director resigned the form and dated it.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

The school age room teacher gave the wrong count during the inspection. The teacher gave a count of 19 children instead of 22. The teacher said she forgot to add a child on the list when the child arrived in the room. This was Corrected when the children were recounted by another staff in the room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-23

The school age room teacher gave the wrong count during the inspection. The teacher gave a count of 19 children instead of 22. The teacher said she forgot to add a child on the list when the child arrived in the room. This was Corrected when the children were recounted by another staff in the room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-23

Based on the evidence obtained, a caregiver was seen covering a child's head during naptime.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-13

Based on the evidence obtained, a caregiver was seen covering a child's head during naptime.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-13

The play mats and a sink located in 1 classroom was observed to dirty. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the staff used the 3-step sanitation process to clean the mats and the sink.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

The play mats and a sink located in 1 classroom was observed to dirty. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the staff used the 3-step sanitation process to clean the mats and the sink.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection