No infractions recorded at this inspection.
About this program
- Licensed capacity
- 89
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Hours
- 06:45 AM-06:00 PM
- Days
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Programs
- School Age Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
- Accepts child care subsidies
- Yes
- License type
- Full Permit
- Issued
- May 12, 2008
- Phone
- 2549471153
- Website
- theplayyard.org
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.
- 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: During the inspection, the state inspector observed a child in the hallway by themselves. There were no caregivers standing at the door or in the hallway with the child. When the state inspector asked the nearest teacher where the child belonged the caregiver did not know. The state inspector walked the child back to their classroom and explained to the caregiver that the child cannot be in the hallway by themselves. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-08.
- 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: During the inspection, the state inspector observed a child in the hallway by themselves. There were no caregivers standing at the door or in the hallway with the child. When the state inspector asked the nearest teacher where the child belonged the caregiver did not know. The state inspector walked the child back to their classroom and explained to the caregiver that the child cannot be in the hallway by themselves. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-08.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Infant Care Area - Able to See, Hear and Intervene
Inspector's note: Observed a caregiver taking a child out of a highchair while there were two other older infants on the other side of the wall of the infant room. The caregiver was unable to see the infants or intervene if needed. This was corrected when the caregiver went to where she was able to see all the infants. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-08. - Critical Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Inspector's note: During an investigation it was found that a caregiver has been using their phone while caring for children. The caregiver was spoken to about not using their phones while caring for the children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-08. - Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Inspector's note: Observed written feeding instructions for an infant which states that the infant was to be fed a bottle every 2 hours. The infant arrived at the daycare at 7:48 and was not given a bottle until 11:30. Observed another infant feeding instructions that was last completed July 30, 2026. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-08.
- Critical Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Inspector's note: During an investigation it was found that a caregiver has been using their phone while caring for children. The caregiver was spoken to about not using their phones while caring for the children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-08. - Critical Infant Care Area - Able to See, Hear and Intervene
Inspector's note: Observed a caregiver taking a child out of a highchair while there were two other older infants on the other side of the wall of the infant room. The caregiver was unable to see the infants or intervene if needed. This was corrected when the caregiver went to where she was able to see all the infants. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-08. - Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Inspector's note: Observed written feeding instructions for an infant which states that the infant was to be fed a bottle every 2 hours. The infant arrived at the daycare at 7:48 and was not given a bottle until 11:30. Observed another infant feeding instructions that was last completed July 30, 2026. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-08.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Non-critical Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - Age Requirement
Inspector's note: Observed a 16 year old who has not yet completed high school in ratio by herself. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-07-13. - Critical Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Inspector's note: During the inspection it was found that the operation was not following their safety plan that was put in place for investigation 3211648 Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-07-13.
- Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
Inspector's note: Observed an infant under 6 months old laying on a boppy pillow while a caregiver held a bottle to the infant's mouth. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-07-07.
- Critical Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
Inspector's note: There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that a staff member was under the influence of a controlled substance when a positive drug test confirmed this while staff was present at the operation during operational hours. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-07-14.
- Critical Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Inspector's note: Observed three people who transport but do not have current transportation training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-31.
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: During an investigation, it was found that a caregiver fell asleep while on the playground supervising children. This was corrected as the caregiver no longer works at the operation. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-07-25.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Central Sleeping Location
Inspector's note: Observed a caregiver standing in a doorway of two classrooms while the children were sleeping, One classroom had 15 children and the other classroom had 14 children. The children were not combined in a centralized location. This was corrected when another teacher came into the classroom. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Inspector's note: Observed a soft fabric cover on the infant changing mat. This was corrected when it was removed. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-03. - Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Inspector's note: Observed anchoring nails sticking out of the playground equipment. This was corrected when the nails were hammered back in. There was also rotted wood on one equipment that needs to be replaced. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-17.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Inspector's note: During the investigation inspection it was found that the operation's annual fire inspection was overdue by 6 weeks. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-03-11. - Critical Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
Inspector's note: During the inspection it was observed that in the two year old classroom the mats were arranged in a way that did not leave a walkway between all of the mats for each caregiver and child. This was corrected at inspection when a few of the mats were rearranged. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Inspector's note: During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the loose fill on the playground was less than 1 inch in some areas, such as at the bottom of slides. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-11-10. - Critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Inspector's note: During the inspection it was found that the operation was not completing the daily building and grounds safety checklist. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-11-03. - Critical Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
Inspector's note: During the inspection it was observed that the toddler classroom did not wash their hands after coming inside from playing outside. This was corrected at inspection when the group of children washed their hands after state licensing asked them to. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection. - Critical Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Inspector's note: During the monitoring inspection it was observed that two infants diapers were changed and their caregivers did not wash their hands afterwards. This was corrected at inspection when both infants hands were cleaned after state licensing asked them to. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection. - Critical Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - Over Concrete or Asphalt
Inspector's note: During the inspection it was found that there was an ABC mat, placed over concrete as unitary surfacing for a slide fall zone, however the manufacturer of this mat does not state that this is an appropriate unitary surfacing over concrete. This was corrected at inspection when the slides were removed from the infant playground. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the 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.