The Childrens Courtyard

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: It was determined that a caregiver used a prohibited punishment when they grabbed a child and lifted them in the air. Additionally, the caregiver grabbed the same child by the arm and pulled them from inside of the classroom out the door to the playground.

Corrected Sep 21, 2026, verified by the state Sep 24, 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 during a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not have a plan in place to ensure each child's safety. A child was bitten and scratched multiple times in one day by a child who had history of biting several other classmates over an extended period of time. The caregivers acknowledged there was no plan for supervision while biting incidents are occurring in the classroom.

Corrected Sep 9, 2026, verified by the state Sep 24, 2026.

Medium-high risk Parents must be told about an injury that needed treatment by a health-care professional or hospitalization.

State rule 746.307(b)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization"

Inspector's note: Based on information obtained from the parent of the victim, the parent was not informed that the victim may need medical treatment from a result of the victim hitting their head on the door multiple time and falling asleep.

Corrected Jun 8, 2026, verified by the state Jun 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).