Childrens Courtyard

Medium-high risk Children must wash their hands after using the toilet or being diapered.

State rule 746.3417(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering"

Inspector's note: A caregiver did not wash a child's hands after changing their diaper.

Corrected Aug 27, 2026, verified by the state Sep 15, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Discipline must follow the state's rules for positive discipline and guidance.

State rule 746.2803(4)(C) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior"

Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. A caregiver was pulling a child by the arm and another child by the legs to move them to a different space on the carpet instead of using positive redirection.

Corrected Sep 9, 2026, verified by the state Sep 15, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk A person may not be at the operation until their background check result has come back and allows it.

State rule 745.641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation"

Inspector's note: A vendor was present in the the classroom with children that did not have an eligible background.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.

State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have a current fire inspection.

Corrected Jun 3, 2026, verified by the state May 22, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Discipline must follow the state's rules for positive discipline and guidance.

State rule 746.2803(4)(C) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior"

Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. A caregiver grabbed a child and place them on their nap mat in an abrupt manner instead of using positive words to redirect the child's behavior.

Corrected Jun 4, 2026, verified by the state Jun 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: This standard was evaluated in regard to a DFPS investigation and a violation was found. A 3-year-old child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 4 minutes.

Corrected May 27, 2026, verified by the state Jun 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Immunization records, exceptions and exemptions must be current.

State rule 746.613(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current"

Inspector's note: 2 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have current immunizations.

Corrected Dec 23, 2025, verified by the state Dec 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated every 30 days.

State rule 746.2421(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days"

Inspector's note: 3 infant feeding instrucion forms have not been updated in the past 30 days.

Corrected Dec 23, 2025, verified by the state Dec 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Medication no longer used must be returned to the parent or disposed of.

State rule 746.3809 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Medication No Longer Used"

Inspector's note: Medication was stored at the operation that was past its expiration date.

Corrected Dec 23, 2025, verified by the state Dec 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).