Childrens Courtyard
Licensed child-care center in Austin, TX 78754 · Texas operation #525720- 810
Record summary
1 high-risk · 5 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (5 citations in all, from 9 inspections and 5 investigations); last inspection Oct 13, 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.
Details
- Address
- 11012 Harris Branch Pkwy, Austin, TX 78754
- Phone
- (512) 272-8855
- Website
- www.childrenscourtyard.com
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 224 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Sep 16, 1997
- Director
- Marissa Benitez
- Programs
- School Age Care, Accredited, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, 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
Oct 19, 2026: Investigation of a report
3 citations.
Medium-high risk Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
State rule 746.2501(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting"
Inspector's note: A child was left sitting on a chair, crying, after waking up from naptime. The caregiver did not thoroughly check the child's body for injuries or identify the reason for the crying, nor did the caregiver provide immediate comfort.
Corrected Nov 10, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.
State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"
Inspector's note: The mats used during naptime, were not sanitized before or after use. Also, children's tables, used after mealtime were cleaned with a broom and was not disinfected.
Corrected Nov 10, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Children must wash their hands before eating.
State rule 746.3417(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children Handwashing Before Eating"
Inspector's note: Children did not wash their hands prior to meal and snack time.
Corrected Nov 10, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Oct 13, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 8, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Jul 7, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 26, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 23, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Jun 5, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 31, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 20, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 18, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium risk Safety straps on chairs must be used if the manufacturer requires them.
State rule 746.4501(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer"
Inspector's note: Children were observed using high chairs without being fastened in with the buckle. Four high chairs that require buckles were missing them. Five infants were in high chairs that had the buckles available but the caregivers did not use them to secure them in the high chairs.
Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified by the state Jun 20, 2025.
Jun 16, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 12, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Jun 12, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 10, 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 able to place some type of white powdery object in their mouth.
Corrected Jul 9, 2025, verified by the state Jul 31, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 3 visits and 4 citations. 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.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Childrens Courtyard on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #525720- 810.
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