The Childrens Courtyard
Licensed child-care center in Grand Prairie, TX 75052 · Texas operation #523211- 810
Record summary
2 high-risk · 4 total
2 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (4 citations in all, from 4 inspections and 2 investigations); last inspection Aug 19, 2026.
0 of 4 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
- 4285 S Carrier Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75052
- Phone
- (972) 263-7330
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 325 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jan 17, 1997
- Director
- Frankie Shellman
- Programs
- Accredited, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, 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
Aug 19, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 17, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Jan 22, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 15, 2026: Inspection
3 citations.
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: A caregver did not demonstrate good judgement when changing another student in close proximity of another while toileting.
Corrected Jan 15, 2026, verified by the state Jan 22, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk The operation must follow the state's rules for feeding infants.
State rule 746.2419(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink"
Inspector's note: A caregiver washed their hands after changing a diaper in a sink with a bottle that was being warmed up in water.
Corrected Jan 15, 2026, verified by the state Jan 22, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
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 child ran out of the bathroom after toileting and went to play with other children without washing hands.
Corrected Jan 15, 2026, verified by the state Jan 22, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jan 12, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Feb 18, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
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 has not had a valid city fire inspection since July of 2021.
Corrected Mar 4, 2025, verified by the state Feb 25, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 1 visit 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 #523211- 810.
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