The Childrens Courtyard

High risk Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings

State rule 746.4601(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings"

Inspector's note: At the time of the inspection the sandbox area had boards that had separated with gaps that children's limbs could get caught in and had exposed screws. There was a soccer goal net that had broken threads that created openings large enough for children's body/body parts to go through.

Corrected Jun 12, 2026, verified by the state May 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered"

Inspector's note: At the time of the inspection multiple classrooms did not have plug covers as required. The director brought out a box of plug covers and put them in as we walked through the operation.

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

Medium-high risk Each child's file must list the child's allergies and hold a completed food allergy plan.

State rule 746.605(15) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan"

Inspector's note: At the time of the inspection 1 child had a noted food allergy on their enrollment form with no documentation from a medical professional.

Corrected May 22, 2026, verified by the state May 21, 2026.

Medium risk Each child's file must hold current immunization records.

State rule 746.603(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Immunizations"

Inspector's note: At the time of the inspection 4 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have updated records.

Corrected May 22, 2026, verified by the state May 21, 2026.

Low risk Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours

State rule 746.805(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours"

Inspector's note: At the time of the inspection the operation could not access the staff training records due to their online system not loading.

Corrected May 22, 2026, verified by the state May 28, 2026.

Medium risk Caregivers must follow the written activity plan.

State rule 746.2203(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver"

Inspector's note: The children continue to not go outside as declared by the activity plans.

Corrected Oct 17, 2025, verified by the state Oct 23, 2025.

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment"

Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS Investigation and found deficient. A caregiver inappropriately disciplined the children with pinching.

Corrected Oct 7, 2025, verified by the state Oct 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling"

Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS Investigation and found deficient. A caregiver grabbed and pulled children in care inappropriately.

Corrected Oct 7, 2025, verified by the state Oct 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.

State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS Investigation and found deficient. A caregiver witnessed another caregiver grab and yell at children in care and did not make a report.

Corrected Oct 7, 2025, verified by the state Oct 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Active-play equipment must be used according to the manufacturer's instructions.

State rule 746.4601(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions"

Inspector's note: The Pre-K classroom was observed playing on equipment not designed for their age group.

Corrected Sep 12, 2025, verified by the state Oct 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Caregivers must follow the written activity plan.

State rule 746.2203(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver"

Inspector's note: The children are not going outside appropriately as declared by the activity plans..

Corrected Sep 12, 2025, verified by the state Oct 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - 13 Months to Toddler and Pre K

State rule 746.2206(1)(B) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - 13 Months to Toddler and Pre K"

Inspector's note: The written activity plan provides 40 minutes of outdoor play and does not meet the 60-minute requirement.

Corrected Sep 12, 2025, verified by the state Oct 9, 2025. 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: A child was observed in hallway without a caregiver present.

Corrected May 22, 2025, verified by the state Jun 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Each child's file must hold an emergency contact.

State rule 746.605(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact"

Inspector's note: 4 of the 10 children records did not have the emergency contact address on file.

Corrected May 29, 2025, verified by the state Jun 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each child's file must hold a health statement.

State rule 746.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Health Statement"

Inspector's note: 4 of the 10 children's records did not have a signed health statement on file.

Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified by the state Jul 1, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each employee's file must show the employee meets the state's requirements.

State rule 746.901(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements"

Inspector's note: 3 of the 10 personnel files evaluated did not have education requirement documentation on file.

Corrected May 29, 2025, verified by the state Jun 5, 2025.

High risk The director must make employee assignments.

State rule 746.1003(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments"

Inspector's note: Caregivers were not prepared with skills and training for their employee assignments.

Corrected Apr 11, 2025, verified by the state Apr 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Parents must be told about less serious injuries.

State rule 746.307(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries"

Inspector's note: Parent was not notified at end of day of less serious injuries that child received.

Corrected Apr 11, 2025, verified by the state Apr 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).