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Licensed Center · Texas

The Childrens Courtyard

8521 Davis Blvd, North Richland Hills

Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · Map

2 deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
244
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,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
Dec 4, 2023
Phone
6823375242

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.

12High risk
21Medium-high risk
8Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
1Low risk
24Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Aug 11, 2026 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
    Inspector's note: One child's admission form did not have emergency medical authorization statement completed. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-08-25.
  • Critical Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
    Inspector's note: Two children's files did not have current immunization records. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-25.
Feb 24, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 14, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 12, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-02-10.
Aug 15, 2025 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
    Inspector's note: At the time of the inspection the operation had not had a gas inspection completed in the required time frame. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-12.
Aug 6, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 5, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
    Inspector's note: A caregiver sprayed a child with soap and water while cleaning the tables. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-08-08.
Jun 13, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 3, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 19, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
5 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-03-26.
  • Critical Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-03-26.
  • 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: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-03-26.
  • Critical Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-03-26.
  • Non-critical Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-03-26.
Dec 11, 2024 · Inspection
6 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-12-13.
  • Non-critical Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2024-12-13.
  • Critical Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-12-20.
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
    Inspector's note: 1 of the 10 employee records reviewed had an expired CPR/First Aid Certificate Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-12-20.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
    Inspector's note: 4 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have updated immunization records. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-12-20.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Health Statement
    Inspector's note: 3 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have a health statement from the child's health care provider. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-12-20.
Aug 8, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 9, 2024 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-07-23.
  • Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-07-23.
Jun 20, 2024 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-07-05.
  • Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-07-05.
  • Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-06-28.
May 28, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 30, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 23, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 22, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 19, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 17, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-05-13.
Mar 26, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 19, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Nov 6, 2023 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Health Statement
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-11-24.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
    Inspector's note: At the time of the inspection 1 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have an immunization record on file. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-11-10.
  • Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-11-10.
Sep 29, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
    Inspector's note: At the time of the inspection multiple infants did not have updated written feeding instructions signed by their parent within the last 30 days. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-10-03.
Aug 29, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 28, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
    Inspector's note: At the time of inspection a caregiver was present in a classroom with a background check status as pending. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-08-28.
Aug 25, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
    Inspector's note: At the time of inspection a caregiver was present in a classroom with a background check status as pending. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-08-25.
Aug 14, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-08-14.
Jun 8, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 15, 2023 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
    Inspector's note: At the time of the inspection a fire inspection had not been completed. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-05-19.
  • Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
    Inspector's note: At the time of the inspection there was not a health inspection available for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-06-30.
  • Critical Maximum Height - 5 Yrs and Older
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-06-30.
Apr 17, 2023 · Inspection
10 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Equipment Prohibited for Younger Than 5 Yrs - Free Standing Climbing
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-04-30.
  • Critical Doors to Restroom - Able to Open Immediately
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-04-30.
  • Non-critical Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public
    Inspector's note: At the time of the inspection there was not a display for the area for required postings. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-04-30.
  • Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
    Inspector's note: At the time of the inspection there was not a health inspection available for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-04-30.
  • Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-05-01.
  • Critical Maximum Height - 5 Yrs and Older
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-04-30.
  • Critical Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
    Inspector's note: At the time of the inspection the operation did not have a designated evacuation meeting point off site of the center. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-04-30.
  • Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-04-30.
  • Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
    Inspector's note: At the time of the inspection a fire inspection had not been completed. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-04-30.
  • Critical Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
    Inspector's note: At the time of the inspection it was found that the use zone for 2 slides completely overlapped one another. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-04-30.

Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.