The Childrens Courtyard

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: Through DFPS interviews it was established that the caregiver in question experienced difficulties with classroom management while working alone in the classroom. Despite these known issues the caregiver, continued to work alone in the same classroom.

Corrected Oct 21, 2026, verified by the state Nov 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must step in when needed to keep each child safe.

State rule 746.1205(a)(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety"

Inspector's note: DFPS interviews identified that the caregiver in question failed to intervene to ensure children?s safety on multiple occasions resulting in child injuries.

Corrected Oct 21, 2026, verified by the state Nov 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: Through DFPS interviews it was determined that the caregiver in question did not respond to a hurt or upset toddler for 30 minutes.

Corrected Oct 21, 2026, verified by the state Nov 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Incident and illness report forms must be filled in and shared with the parent.

State rule 746.707 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent"

Inspector's note: Through DFPS interviews it was determined that incident reports were not shared with parents within the required 48-hour timeframe.

Corrected Oct 21, 2026, verified by the state Nov 2, 2026. 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(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training"

Inspector's note: Caregiver admitted to using candy for behavioral rewards.

Corrected Sep 4, 2026, verified by the state Sep 8, 2026. 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(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling"

Inspector's note: The caregiver used inappropriate discipline techniques by removing a child's article of clothing. This was corrected at inspection since; caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.

Corrected while the inspector was there. 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: Based on the information gathered as a result of a DFPS investigation, a caregiver used a prohibited punishment on a child in care by grabbing and pulling on his arm.

Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified by the state Mar 11, 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: Two children were left unsupervised in a classroom for approximately 3 minutes.

Corrected Jan 23, 2026, verified by the state Jan 30, 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: A child was left unsupervised while in care for approximately 10 minutes.

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

Medium risk Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children

State rule 746.2907(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children"

Inspector's note: A caregiver did not provide alternative activities to children who were awake from nap time while other children were still sleeping.

Corrected Feb 21, 2025, verified by the state Feb 20, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).