No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Licensed Center · Texas
The Childrens Courtyard
1865 Wimbledon Dr, Arlington
Last inspected Sep 3, 2026 · Map
About this program
- Licensed capacity
- 156
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Days
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Programs
- School Age Care,Before School Care,Accredited,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
- Accepts child care subsidies
- Yes
- License type
- Full Permit
- Issued
- Nov 15, 1993
- Phone
- 8174685030
- Website
- WWW.CHILDRENSCOURTYARD.COM
No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.
State compliance summary
How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.
Inspection history
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Inspector's note: The presence of ants on the toddler playground was not communicated with the caregiver resulting in a child getting multiple ant bites that caused an allergic reaction. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-29.
- Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Inspector's note: Safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and carbon monoxide & smoke detectors was not available for review at the time of inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-17. - Critical Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Inspector's note: One child did not have a food allergy plan on file at the center. One child's food allergy plan was not signed by the parent. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-17. - Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Inspector's note: Three infants did not have updated feeding instructions on file. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-15. - Critical Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Inspector's note: Transportation safety training was not available for review for the listed drivers. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-14. - Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Inspector's note: Staff training records were not available for review at the time of inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-17.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Inspector's note: There was no one designated to be in charge of the operation during the director's absence. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-02-27. - Critical Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Inspector's note: The director is not ensuring the operation is operating in compliance with minimum standards. The director did not ensure proper coverage during her absence which also resulted in a group being out of compliance with ratio. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-02-27.
- Critical Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Inspector's note: It was found that on at least one occasion, a 5-month-old infant and a 16-month-old infant were combined with children that exceeded the 18-month age difference allowed between the oldest and youngest child in the group. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-24. - Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Inspector's note: A caregiver provided the ages of the children in her group which were later found to be incorrect. The caregiver reported that the children in her group were all 2 years but the children ranged in age from 16 months - 2 years. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-02-27. - Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Inspector's note: It was determined that the operation was out of compliance with child/caregiver ratios. There were 17 children ages 3 - 7 years with one caregiver. The specified age for the group was 3 years which only allows for 15 children. The group was over ratio by 2 children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-02-27.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Inspector's note: It was determined that the lists used for before and after school transportation were not accurate. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-09-17. - Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Inspector's note: It was determined that the operation's driver dropped a child off at the wrong elementary school during before school transportation. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-09-17.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the investigation, a lack of supervision was determined. A child got out of the playground and wandered off of the operation's property. The child was returned to the operation by an unknown bystander. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-04-15.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, complete personnel and training documentation was not available for 2 staff. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-02-17.
- Non-critical Documentation of Drills
Inspector's note: Documentation of emergency drills and checks was not available at the time of inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-01-24. - Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Inspector's note: Several slats were missing from the wooden railing of the deck on the outdoor playground. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-01-27. - Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Inspector's note: Complete personnel and training files were not available at the time of inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-01-24. - Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Inspector's note: The floors in the schoolage room, kitchen, and preschool restroom were not clean - along with 2 sinks in the schoolage room. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-01-24.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Inspector's note: The director and 3 drivers did not have documentation of current transportation safety training available for review at the time of inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-01-26. - Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Inspector's note: A build up of dirt and grime was observed on the flooring in the restrooms of several of the classrooms. One of the rugs in the preschool room had curled edges and posed as a tripping hazard. There was a hole observed along the bottom of the wall in the pre-kindergarten restroom. There were 4 electrical outlets that did not have childproof covers and one of the outlet covers was cracked/broken and needed to be replaced. (Note: The broken outlet was replaced during the inspection. Childproof covers were added to the 4 oulets). There were areas on the walls in the school age classroom that were visibly dirty. There was a section of the baseboard that had become detached from the wall. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-02-05. - Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Inspector's note: The operation did not have a current fire inspection on file. The last fire inspection was completed 11/2022. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-01-31.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when caregiver pushed a child in the face as a form of punishment. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-12-08. - Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when a caregiver regularly grabbed children by the arm as a form of redirection. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-12-08.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.