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The Childrens Courtyard
A licensed child care center in Arlington, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 8131 MATLOCK RD, Arlington, TX 76002
County: Tarrant County
Phone: (817) 467-2888
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 152 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 556373- 810
Permit: Full Permit, issued August 31, 2001
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 556373- 810 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 8 inspections
- 5 investigations
- 6 citations from these visits (risk level: Medium High 2, Medium 3, Medium Low 1)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from November 18, 2021 to October 13, 2026, newest first: 50 visits and 39 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
October 13, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One of the safety outlets were missing a safety seal and another outlet was damaged exposing the inside of the wall and electrical wiring. This was corrected at inspection when the safety seal was put in the outlet, and a desk was moved to cover the other outlet.
746.4003(a)(7) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Thermometer, preferably non-glass
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 20, 2026 · Correction verified: October 13, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have a thermometer in all three of the buses.
October 9, 2026 · Investigation · Findings pending
April 16, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
February 11, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
February 9, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
December 4, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 11, 2025 · Correction verified: December 11, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
2 children's files did not have health statements at the time of inspection.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 11, 2025 · Correction verified: December 11, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child's file did not have an immunization record at the time of inspection.
April 10, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
April 9, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
February 26, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 14, 2025 · Correction verified: March 10, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
1 staff only had 6 out of 24 trainings hours.
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: March 14, 2025 · Correction verified: February 27, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The new caregivers hired after September 2023 did not have the pre employment affidavits in their files available for review at the time of inspection
November 26, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
October 3, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
October 2, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
April 23, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
October 16, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
October 13, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
August 15, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
July 6, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver in training was in the classroom with children present but did not have an eligible background.
June 30, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
June 16, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
June 6, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
June 2, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 13, 2023 · Correction verified: June 16, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information received during the investigation it was determined that a caregiver demonstrated poor judgement when laying an infant down by one arm.
May 30, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
May 27, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
April 27, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
April 19, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
April 17, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
February 21, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
February 14, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 21, 2023 · Correction verified: February 27, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child in care was served food on the food allergy action plan specific to the child.
February 7, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 17, 2023 · Correction verified: February 21, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The nap mats in the Pre- school 3's and 4's room were not labeled to distinguish who's nap mat belongs to who.
December 6, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
November 22, 2022 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 12, 2022 · Correction verified: December 12, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Six children were noted as having food allergies without having a food allergy action plan on file from the doctor.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 2, 2023 · Correction verified: December 6, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation has several broken peices of euipemnt on the playground. The Early preschool 2 room had part of the basebard that needs to be correct.
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 2, 2023 · Correction verified: December 6, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The governing body has failed to complete work orders that have been submitted for the playground. The work order was first submitted in August 2022. Compliance date is in alignment with the compliance date to fix the playground. The governing body must follow all the standards at all times.
746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 22, 2022 · Correction verified: December 6, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An infants mattress was observed being prop up with a wedge to elevate the child while sleeping.
746.5617(b) - Driver Has Current Driver's License
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One of the drivers did not have a current driver's license and has been transporting children. The driver renewed her driver's license during the inspection.
October 17, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
September 21, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
September 17, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 13, 2022 · Correction verified: October 17, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During an investigation it was determined that a caregiver left a child unsupervised on the playground.
August 11, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
August 9, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 19, 2022 · Correction verified: August 22, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when the caregiver called the child a name which was inappropriate and hurtful to the child's self-esteem. The child perceived the name to be hurtful and was offended.
July 18, 2022 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 22, 2022 · Correction verified: July 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One infant in Infant room I did not have updated feeding instructions on file. One infant's feeding instructions was not dated. Four infants in Infant room II did not have updated feeding instructions on file.
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Documentation was not available to verify monthly checks/inspections for smoke detection system, fire extinguishers, and carbon monoxide detector. (Note: This was corrected during the inspection)
746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 22, 2022 · Correction verified: July 19, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver did not have documentation of current first aid training.
746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 25, 2022 · Correction verified: July 20, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have a copy of the most recent health inspection on file. The health inspection report available for review was from 01/2021.
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 29, 2022 · Correction verified: August 2, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child did not have a health statement on file.
July 6, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
July 2, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
June 20, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
June 16, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 2 citations
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 1, 2022 · Correction verified: July 15, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when accidentally serving a child food the child is allergic to. The caregiver was aware of the child's known food allergy as the child's food allergies were listed on the child's enrollment application.
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 1, 2022 · Correction verified: July 15, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a completed food allergy emergency plan on file.
May 3, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
April 11, 2022 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 18, 2022 · Correction verified: April 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two of the three children have a current immunization record on file. One child still needs a current immunization record.
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 18, 2022 · Correction verified: April 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child's record was updated to include authorization for emergency medical treatment. Two children's records are still missing authorization for emergency medical treatment.
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 18, 2022 · Correction verified: April 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two of the four children's records were updated to include complete physician information. Two children's records still lacked complete physician information.
April 4, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 2 citations
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 26, 2022 · Correction verified: May 3, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when grabbing a child by one arm and then abruptly placing the child down on the rug. The caregiver also did not demonstrate good judgment when grabbing another child by the wrist & escorting the child back in line.
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 26, 2022 · Correction verified: May 3, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An incident report was not completed for an incident that placed a child at risk.
March 29, 2022 · Inspection · 10 citations
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 8, 2022 · Correction verified: April 11, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four children's records lacked the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or an emergency-care facility
746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 8, 2022 · Correction verified: April 11, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child's record was missing the school information.
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 12, 2022 · Correction verified: April 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two children did not have health statement documentation on file.
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 12, 2022 · Correction verified: April 11, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operational policies did not include all the required information. The operation will need to add the following policies: *Hearing & vision requirement *Information on vaccine preventable diseases for employees *Procedures for parents to review copy of the child care center's most recent Licensing inspection report and how parents may access the minimum standards online *Instructions on how parents may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas abuse & neglect hotline, and, access HHSC website * Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity did not include all the required information
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 8, 2022 · Correction verified: April 11, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three children did not have a current immunization record on file.
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 5, 2022 · Correction verified: April 11, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The infant, toddler, preschool, pre-k, and school age classrooms did not have a current activity plan posted.
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 12, 2022 · Correction verified: April 11, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Personnel and training records were not available for review at the time of the inspection.
746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 12, 2022 · Correction verified: April 11, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One of the operation's drivers did not have current cpr/first aid training. The training was expired.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 5, 2022 · Correction verified: April 11, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two infants did not have current written feeding instructions on file. The feeding instructions have not been updated in the past 30 days.
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 5, 2022 · Correction verified: April 11, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three children's records were missing authorization for emergency medical treatment.
February 25, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
January 31, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
January 21, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
November 19, 2021 · Inspection · No citations
November 18, 2021 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
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All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.