The Childrens Courtyard
Licensed child-care center in Arlington, TX 76002 ยท Texas operation #556373- 810
Record summary
6 citations, none high-risk
No high-risk citations in the last 24 months (6 citations in all, from 6 inspections and 4 investigations); last inspection Oct 13, 2026.
1 of 6 citations was 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.
Details
- Address
- 8131 Matlock Rd, Arlington, TX 76002
- Phone
- (817) 467-2888
- 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
- 152 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Aug 31, 2001
- Director
- MELISSA HENDERSON
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Accredited, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, 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 13, 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: One of the safety outlets were missing a safety seal and another outlet was damaged exposing the inside of the wall and electrical wiring. This was corrected at inspection when the safety seal was put in the outlet, and a desk was moved to cover the other outlet.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk The first-aid kit must include a thermometer.
State rule 746.4003(a)(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "First Aid Kit Incomplete - Thermometer, preferably non-glass"
Inspector's note: The operation did not have a thermometer in all three of the buses.
Corrected Oct 20, 2026, verified by the state Oct 13, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Oct 9, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Apr 16, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Feb 11, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Feb 9, 2026: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
Dec 4, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium risk Each child's file must hold a health statement.
State rule 746.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Health Statement"
Inspector's note: 2 children's files did not have health statements at the time of inspection.
Corrected Dec 11, 2025, verified by the state Dec 11, 2025.
Medium risk Each child's file must hold current immunization records.
State rule 746.603(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Immunizations"
Inspector's note: One child's file did not have an immunization record at the time of inspection.
Corrected Dec 11, 2025, verified by the state Dec 11, 2025.
Apr 10, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 9, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
Feb 26, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium-high risk Employees and caregivers must complete 24 hours of annual training.
State rule 746.1301(a)(5)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training"
Inspector's note: 1 staff only had 6 out of 24 trainings hours.
Corrected Mar 14, 2025, verified by the state Mar 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the signed affidavit (Form 2912).
State rule 746.901(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)"
Inspector's note: The new caregivers hired after September 2023 did not have the pre employment affidavits in their files available for review at the time of inspection
Corrected Mar 14, 2025, verified by the state Feb 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Nov 26, 2024: Inspection
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 3 visits and 0 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.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: The Childrens Courtyard on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #556373- 810.
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