The Childrens Courtyard
Licensed Center · North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, TX · Operation No. 1768962
The Childrens Courtyard holds a Full Permit issued December 4, 2023. In the state's 60-month public window it has 24 inspections on record with 42 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
December 4, 2023
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
244 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
8521 Davis Blvd, North Richland Hills, TX 76182-8311
The 60-month record
24
Inspections
0
Assessments
3
Self reports
42
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 12 · Medium High 21 · Medium 8 · Medium Low 0 · Low 1. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | Inspection | 2 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Report | 1 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | Report | 1 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 19, 2025 | Report | 5 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | Inspection | 6 |
| Aug 8, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 9, 2024 | Inspection | 2 |
| Jun 20, 2024 | Inspection | 3 |
| May 28, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 23, 2024 | Report | 0 |
| Apr 22, 2024 | Report | 0 |
| Apr 19, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Report | 1 |
| Mar 26, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 19, 2024 | Report | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2023 | Inspection | 3 |
| Sep 29, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Aug 29, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 28, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Aug 25, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Aug 14, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jun 8, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 15, 2023 | Inspection | 3 |
| Apr 17, 2023 | Inspection | 10 |
Deficiency records
August 11, 2026 Standard § 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two children's files did not have current immunization records.
Corrected: August 25, 2026
August 11, 2026 Standard § 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
High Verbatim from the agency record
One child's admission form did not have emergency medical authorization statement completed.
Corrected: August 25, 2026
January 12, 2026 Standard § 746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on information obtained it was determined that the operation did not make adequate adjustments to supervision in the classroom to prevent children from becoming too rambunctious and causing injuries.
Corrected: February 10, 2026
August 15, 2025 Standard § 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of the inspection the operation had not had a gas inspection completed in the required time frame.
Corrected: September 12, 2025
August 5, 2025 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver sprayed a child with soap and water while cleaning the tables.
Corrected: August 8, 2025
February 19, 2025 Standard § 746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
High Verbatim from the agency record
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. Based on information provided a caregiver was assigned to a classroom where multiple employees stated the caregiver had difficulty managing.
Corrected: March 26, 2025
February 19, 2025 Standard § 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
High Verbatim from the agency record
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. Based on information provided a caregiver could not maintain visual awareness or ability to intervene when a child was shut in a dark closet inside the classroom. The room is used to store nap mats and other class items.
Corrected: March 26, 2025
February 19, 2025 Standard § 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. Based on information provided the operation did not create an incident report for an incident where a child was found in a closet inside of a classroom.
Corrected: March 26, 2025
February 19, 2025 Standard § 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
High Verbatim from the agency record
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation. Based on information provided it was found that a child was in a dark closet space inside the classroom while the caregiver was changing diapers. The operation director and staff were aware of this happening and made no reports.
Corrected: March 26, 2025
February 19, 2025 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High Verbatim from the agency record
At follow up it was discussed that caregivers are able to use a child lock on the closet doors in the classrooms and it was discussed with caregivers that these should be closed so children do not enter.
Corrected: March 26, 2025
December 11, 2024 Standard § 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
1 of the 10 employee records reviewed had an expired CPR/First Aid Certificate
Corrected: December 20, 2024
December 11, 2024 Standard § 746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
Low Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of the inspection 4 of the 10 employee records required the 2912 form and it was not signed or present in the employee's file.
Corrected: December 13, 2024
December 11, 2024 Standard § 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
3 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have a health statement from the child's health care provider.
Corrected: December 20, 2024
December 11, 2024 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
4 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have updated immunization records.
Corrected: December 20, 2024
December 11, 2024 Standard § 746.401(10) - Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of the inspection 1 child with a food allergy was not included on the posting of food allergies in the child's classroom.
Corrected: December 13, 2024
December 11, 2024 Standard § 746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of the inspection 1 child with a food allergy did not have a food allergy action plan on file signed by the health care physician.
Corrected: December 20, 2024
July 9, 2024 Standard § 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of the inspection the loose fill around the preschool playground structure was not maintained at a depth of six inches. Dirt underneath fill was visible without effort of moving it and grass growth through the fill was visible.
Corrected: July 23, 2024
July 9, 2024 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of the inspection the border of the school age playground had bolts standing up from the border that could catch on a shoe or clothing item causing a fall. There is a section of the playground border that has a crack that creates a concern for pinching or a child getting their finger stuck in this.
Corrected: July 23, 2024
June 20, 2024 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of the inspection the border of the school age playground had bolts standing up from the border that could catch on a shoe or clothing item causing a fall. There is a section of the playground border that has a crack that creates a concern for pinching or a child getting their finger stuck in this.
Corrected: July 5, 2024
June 20, 2024 Standard § 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of the inspection the loose fill around the preschool playground structure was not maintained at a depth of six inches. Dirt underneath fill was visible without effort of moving it and grass growth through the fill was visible.
Corrected: July 5, 2024
June 20, 2024 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of the inspection the annual fire inspection had not been conducted and was past due for the time frame needing to be completed.
Corrected: June 28, 2024
April 17, 2024 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information gathered a caregiver tried to pick up an infant, while holding an infant already. In doing this, the caregiver pulled the infant to stand and tried to help them to walk forward. The caregiver did this knowing the infant was not developmentally ready to take steps and was unstable on their feet.
Corrected: May 13, 2024
November 6, 2023 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of the inspection 1 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have an immunization record on file.
Corrected: November 10, 2023
November 6, 2023 Standard § 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of the inspection 1 of the 10 children's files reviewed did not have a health statement signed by the child's pediatrician.
Corrected: November 24, 2023
November 6, 2023 Standard § 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of the inspection 1 of the 10 staff records reviewed did not have training records available at the time of the visit.
Corrected: November 10, 2023
September 29, 2023 Standard § 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of the inspection multiple infants did not have updated written feeding instructions signed by their parent within the last 30 days.
Corrected: October 3, 2023
August 28, 2023 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of inspection a caregiver was present in a classroom with a background check status as pending.
Corrected: August 28, 2023
August 25, 2023 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of inspection a caregiver was present in a classroom with a background check status as pending.
Corrected: August 25, 2023
August 14, 2023 Standard § 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of the inspection a classroom was observed with 11 children present ages 13 months to 3 years of age, which exceeds the 18 month age difference between oldest and youngest. The classes were split before the inspection was concluded.
Corrected: August 14, 2023
May 15, 2023 Standard § 746.4607(b)(3) - Maximum Height - 5 Yrs and Older
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of the inspection a play structure intended for children ages 5-12 years of age had a play surface over 7 ft in height. The surface area measured at 7 ft 4 inches exceeding the maximum height allowed by 4 inches.
Corrected: June 30, 2023
May 15, 2023 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of the inspection a fire inspection had not been completed.
Corrected: May 19, 2023
May 15, 2023 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of the inspection there was not a health inspection available for review.
Corrected: June 30, 2023
April 17, 2023 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of the inspection a box cutter, metal pole, and metal ribbon of loose measuring tape were found on the playground area. In the infant classrooms two pull up bars were mounted with screws missing and the bar being loose and wobbly.
Corrected: April 30, 2023
April 17, 2023 Standard § 746.4607(b)(3) - Maximum Height - 5 Yrs and Older
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of the inspection a play structure intended for children ages 5-12 years of age had a play surface over 7 ft in height. The surface area measured at 7 ft 8 inches exceeding the maximum height allowed by 8 inches.
Corrected: April 30, 2023
April 17, 2023 Standard § 746.4805(d) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of the inspection it was found that the use zone for 2 slides completely overlapped one another.
Corrected: April 30, 2023
April 17, 2023 Standard § 746.4421(2) - Doors to Restroom - Able to Open Immediately
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of the inspection all bathrooms present had a push button lock in each classroom. The door handle had no exterior mechanism for the door to be unlocked.
Corrected: April 30, 2023
April 17, 2023 Standard § 746.403(a) - Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of the inspection there was not a display for the area for required postings.
Corrected: April 30, 2023
April 17, 2023 Standard § 746.4605(a)(2) - Equipment Prohibited for Younger Than 5 Yrs - Free Standing Climbing
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of the inspection one large playground area had 2 structures. One structure had a rope web that children could climb on, but no clear separation of the structures for the younger and older age groups. The structure with the flexible web rope climbing piece would be accessible to children under 5 years of age.
Corrected: April 30, 2023
April 17, 2023 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of the inspection there was not a health inspection available for review.
Corrected: April 30, 2023
April 17, 2023 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of the inspection a fire inspection had not been completed.
Corrected: April 30, 2023
April 17, 2023 Standard § 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of the inspection the operation did not have a designated evacuation meeting point off site of the center.
Corrected: April 30, 2023
April 17, 2023 Standard § 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of the inspection one playground for children younger than 3 years had no loose fill and the other 2 playgrounds did not have the required 6 inches of loose fill.
Corrected: May 1, 2023
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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