The Childrens Courtyard
Licensed child-care center in Fort Worth, TX 76177 · Texas operation #548913- 810
Record summary
1 high-risk · 7 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (7 citations in all, from 8 inspections and 2 investigations); last inspection May 28, 2026.
0 of 7 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
- 4500 Alliance Gateway Fwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177
- Phone
- (817) 430-4730
- Website
- www.childrenscourtyard.com
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 251 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Nov 1, 2000
- Director
- Nikki Shields
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Accredited, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Skill Classes, 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
May 28, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
May 6, 2026: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium-high risk The operation must comply with child-care laws and rules.
State rule 746.201(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Complying with Laws and Rules"
Inspector's note: This operation been cited for three times regarding lacking of loose surfacing on the pre school and school age playgrouon. The director requested the work-orders and send emails reminder to corporate office several times and as of today, 5/6/2026 - loose fill surfacing materials still hasn't delivered yet.
Corrected May 13, 2026, verified by the state May 22, 2026.
Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.
State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"
Inspector's note: It was observed that 6 inches of loose fill surfacing is needed on the Pre school and School age playground.
Corrected May 13, 2026, verified by the state May 28, 2026.
Apr 20, 2026: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium-high risk Hazards found on outdoor play equipment must be removed or repaired.
State rule 746.4751(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired"
Inspector's note: It was observed that the metal fence between the pre school and school age playground were loose and broken on top. This posed a risk to children such as the loose metal part can poke in their eyes or tangle their clothes.
Corrected May 4, 2026, verified by the state May 6, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.
State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"
Inspector's note: It was observed that 6 inches of loose fill surfacing is needed on the Pre school and School age playground.
Corrected May 4, 2026, verified by the state May 6, 2026.
Mar 23, 2026: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium-high risk Hazards found on outdoor play equipment must be removed or repaired.
State rule 746.4751(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired"
Inspector's note: It was observed that the metal fence between the pre school and school age playground were loose and broken on top. This posed a risk to children such as the loose metal part can poke in their eyes or tangle their clothes.
Corrected Mar 30, 2026, verified by the state Apr 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.
State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"
Inspector's note: It was observed that 6 inches of loose fill surfacing is needed on the Pre school and School age playground.
Corrected Mar 30, 2026, verified by the state Apr 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jun 6, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 5, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
May 5, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 23, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 23, 2024: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 20, 2024: Investigation of a self-report
1 citation.
High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.
State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"
Inspector's note: Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with The Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when they lifted a child up after the child dropped their weight back to the ground, The opposing forces between the child's weight and the caregiver's strength to pull the child up caused the child to receive nursemaid's elbow.
Corrected Jan 18, 2025, verified by the state Jan 23, 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.
- 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: The Childrens Courtyard on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #548913- 810.
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