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By the Barnyard Gate

Licensed child-care center in Sachse, TX 75048 · Texas operation #1547033

Record summary

4 high-risk · 5 total

4 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (5 citations in all, from 10 inspections and 5 investigations); last inspection Jun 25, 2026.

0 of 5 citations were 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.

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Details

Address
4701 Bunker Hill Rd, Sachse, TX 75048
Phone
(972) 495-0416
Website
thebarnyardgate.com
Ages served
Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
Hours
Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
270 children
Child care subsidy
Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
Type
Licensed child-care center
Permit
Full Permit since Jan 7, 2015
Director
Johnnie Farthing
Programs
School Age Care, Before School Care, 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

Jun 25, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Mar 2, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Feb 24, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Feb 20, 2026: Investigation of a self-report

2 citations.

High risk No Alcohol or Controlled Substances Consumed

State rule 746.3703(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "No Alcohol or Controlled Substances Consumed"

Inspector's note: A caregiver consumed THC from a vape that was kept in the caregiver pocket. The caregiver went in the bathroom and smoked the vape. The caregiver returned to the classroom to care for children until the operation management staff determined a vape had been used. The operation immediately terminated the caregiver once they confirmed the issue.

Corrected Feb 24, 2026, verified by the state Mar 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers

State rule 746.3703(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers"

Inspector's note: A caregiver smoked a THC vape in the child care operation.

Corrected Feb 24, 2026, verified by the state Mar 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Nov 25, 2025: Investigation of a report

No citations.

Nov 25, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Oct 27, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Oct 13, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Oct 9, 2025: Investigation of a self-report

1 citation.

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "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: Caregiver left a child unattended in the classroom for 10 minutes.

Corrected Oct 23, 2025, verified by the state Oct 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Sep 8, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Aug 22, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Aug 19, 2025: Investigation of a self-report

1 citation.

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "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: A child was left unattended in the classroom for approximately 7 minutes.

Corrected Aug 28, 2025, verified by the state Sep 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Jun 5, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

May 27, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

May 23, 2025: Investigation of a self-report

1 citation.

Medium-high risk Caregivers must provide care that fits each child's habits, interests, strengths and special needs.

State rule 746.1203(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs"

Inspector's note: Classroom was left unattended for approximately four minutes.

Corrected May 30, 2025, verified by the state Jun 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 5 visits and 1 citation. 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.

Official record

The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: By the Barnyard Gate on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1547033.

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