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Licensed Center · Texas

The Childrens Courtyard

4285 S Carrier Pkwy, Grand Prairie

Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · Map

No deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
325
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
Accredited,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Jan 17, 1997
Phone
9722637330

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.

3High risk
5Medium-high risk
1Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
0Low risk
14Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Aug 19, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 19, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 17, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 17, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 22, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 15, 2026 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
    Inspector's note: A child ran out of the bathroom after toileting and went to play with other children without washing hands. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-01-15.
  • Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
    Inspector's note: A caregiver washed their hands after changing a diaper in a sink with a bottle that was being warmed up in water. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-01-15.
  • Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
    Inspector's note: A caregver did not demonstrate good judgement when changing another student in close proximity of another while toileting. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-01-15.
Jan 12, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 18, 2025 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
    Inspector's note: The operation has not had a valid city fire inspection since July of 2021. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-03-04.
May 7, 2024 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
    Inspector's note: Six infants that are not on table food did not have updated feeding instructions withing 30 days. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-05-15.
Sep 15, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 3, 2023 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
    Inspector's note: At the time of the inspection the bricks on the back of the wall for the dumpster container had partially fallen and bricks were in the playground area. The wall was able to be moved and appeared unstable. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-08-17.
  • Critical Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
    Inspector's note: At the time of the inspection a group of 17 children, ages 12 to 22 months were mixed during the nap period. This group exceeded the maximum group size for children ages 12 to 17 months by 4 children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-08-03.
  • Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
    Inspector's note: Loose fill around climbing structures in the outdoor toddler play area and preschool/pre-k play areas was observed to be kicked out around bases of slides and below the required depth of 6 inches. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-08-17.
May 30, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 20, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 18, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • 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 information obtained through the investigation it was found that caregivers were unable to maintain supervision of children in care while children on the play structure; which led to children pulling clothing items off during play. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-05-16.
Feb 8, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

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.