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Childrens Courtyard

Licensed child-care center in Arlington, TX 76016 · Texas operation #401626- 810

Record summary

3 high-risk · 20 total

3 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (20 citations in all, from 12 inspections and 4 investigations); last inspection Oct 27, 2026.

2 of 20 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.

Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.

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Details

Address
4400 W Pleasant Ridge Rd, Arlington, TX 76016
Phone
(817) 478-7733
Website
WWW.CHILDRENSCOURTYARD.COM
Ages served
Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
Hours
Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
200 children
Child care subsidy
Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
Type
Licensed child-care center
Permit
Full Permit since Feb 17, 1991
Director
Shauna Jewell
Programs
School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips

Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.

Inspection history, last 24 months

Oct 27, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Oct 1, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Sep 29, 2026: Investigation of a report

No citations.

Sep 23, 2026: Inspection

2 citations.

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered"

Inspector's note: During the walkthrough, there were 2 classrooms, and the electrical outlets were not covered.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"

Inspector's note: During the walk-through, I observed 3 playgrounds. For preschool and school-age playgrounds, the operation lacks enough loose fill. According to the standards, it requires less 6 inches of loose fill.

Corrected Oct 7, 2026, verified by the state Oct 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Aug 21, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Jul 31, 2026: Inspection

2 citations.

High risk Employees and caregivers must report suspected child abuse, neglect or exploitation.

State rule 746.1201(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation"

Inspector's note: Caregivers where not aware of how to report suspected abuse or neglect.

Corrected Aug 3, 2026, verified by the state Aug 21, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Screen time must be related to planned activities.

State rule 746.2207(c)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities"

Inspector's note: A TV was observed on in the school age classroom with cartoons playing not related to any activity the children where participating in.

Corrected Aug 3, 2026, verified by the state Aug 21, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Jun 24, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Jun 17, 2026: Investigation of a report

2 citations.

High risk Employees and caregivers must relate to children in the ways the state requires.

State rule 746.1201(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children"

Inspector's note: A caregiver did not show patience when interacting with an infant while feeding.

Corrected Jul 17, 2026, verified by the state Jul 31, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must report suspected child abuse, neglect or exploitation.

State rule 746.1201(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation"

Inspector's note: A caregiver did not report concerns of suspected child abuse.

Corrected Jul 17, 2026, verified by the state Jul 31, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Jun 17, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Jun 16, 2026: Investigation of a self-report

No citations.

Apr 8, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Dec 17, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Dec 11, 2025: Inspection

2 citations.

Medium-high risk Medication must be given from its original container labelled with the child's name.

State rule 746.3805(b)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date"

Inspector's note: During today's inspection, there was one child's medications not in the original container labeled with the child s full name and the date brought to the operation.

Corrected Dec 12, 2025, verified by the state Dec 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Medication may not be given after its expiration date.

State rule 746.3805(b)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date"

Inspector's note: There are two medication were expired during today's inspection.

Corrected Dec 12, 2025, verified by the state Dec 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Nov 19, 2025: Inspection

12 citations.

Medium-high risk Caregivers must set appropriate behavior expectations for children.

State rule 746.1203(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations"

Inspector's note: During today's inspection, three teachers cared for 12 two-year-old children. The teachers were unable to establish proper behavior, and the classroom was chaotic. Several children were climbing on the tables, throwing toys, and running around the room. The teachers did not redirect the children.

Corrected Dec 3, 2025, verified by the state Dec 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: During today's inspection, there are 7 infants with 1 teacher. The youngest infant is 4 months and olderst infant is 19 months. It is over the ratio.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Infant equipment such as high chairs and swings must be used with their safety straps.

State rule 746.2407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps"

Inspector's note: During the walk-through in the infant room, none of the high chairs have safety straps for infants to use.

Corrected Nov 26, 2025, verified by the state Dec 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Infants must not walk or sleep with a bottle or cup.

State rule 746.2419(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup"

Inspector's note: There is an infant walking around with a bottle during the walk-through.

Corrected Nov 26, 2025, verified by the state Dec 11, 2025.

Medium-high risk Children must wash their hands before eating.

State rule 746.3417(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children Handwashing Before Eating"

Inspector's note: During the inspection, the 2 years-old classroom children did not wash their hands before eating. The children were playing with the toys and on the floor.

Corrected Nov 21, 2025, verified by the state Dec 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated

State rule 746.3803(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated"

Inspector's note: During today's inspection, several children s medications were in the office. However, the parents did not sign the documentation allowing the facility to have the medication.

Corrected Nov 21, 2025, verified by the state Dec 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Medication must be given from its original container labelled with the child's name.

State rule 746.3805(b)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date"

Inspector's note: During today's inspection, there are several children's medications are not in the original container labeled with the child s full name and the date brought to the operation.

Corrected Nov 26, 2025, verified by the state Dec 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Medication may not be given after its expiration date.

State rule 746.3805(b)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date"

Inspector's note: There are several medication were expired during today's inspection.

Corrected Nov 26, 2025, verified by the state Dec 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Indoor Space Requirement

State rule 746.4201 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Indoor Space Requirement"

Inspector's note: Upon arrival, 6 children are in the office with the office staff which the area is for adult and teachers only.

Corrected Nov 26, 2025, verified by the state Dec 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"

Inspector's note: During the walk-through, for p-k and school age playgrounds loose fill were observed low. It was measured only 2 inches.

Corrected Nov 28, 2025, verified by the state Dec 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be signed and dated by a parent or health-care professional.

State rule 746.2421(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional"

Inspector's note: During today's inspection, 7 infants do not have feeding instructions in their file.

Corrected Nov 24, 2025, verified by the state Dec 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated every 30 days.

State rule 746.2421(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days"

Inspector's note: There are 3 infants' feeding instructions were not updated since June 2025.

Corrected Nov 24, 2025, verified by the state Dec 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Aug 14, 2025: Investigation of a report

No citations.

Jan 23, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 5 visits and 2 citations. Older history is on the official record.

What the risk levels mean

Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.

Official record

The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Childrens Courtyard on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #401626- 810.

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