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Children's Courtyard
A licensed child care center in Austin, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 12336 N MOPAC EXPY, Austin, TX 78758
County: Travis County
Phone: (512) 339-0727
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 281 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 551505- 810
Permit: Full Permit, issued January 30, 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 551505- 810 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 10 inspections
- 4 investigations
- 19 citations from these visits (risk level: High 4, Medium High 8, Medium 6, 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 March 11, 2022 to September 4, 2026, newest first: 34 visits and 31 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.
September 4, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
August 7, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
November 7, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
October 14, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 24, 2025 · Correction verified: October 17, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
7 of the 9 infants that required feeding sheets had not been updated by a parent in over 30 days.
May 30, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
May 27, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
January 14, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
January 6, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 6, 2025 · Correction verified: January 14, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child was unsupervised while in care at the operation.
January 6, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.2207(c)(2) - Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Six children were on YouTube watching videos that were not part of a planned activity that is working towards meeting educational goals. This was corrected when the staff had the children shut off the cell phones and tablets.
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 17, 2025 · Correction verified: January 7, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have an activity plan for one classroom of children in care.
December 23, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
December 11, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver was unsure of the ages of the children that she was caring for and walked away as I tried to obtain this information from her. This was corrected when the director assisted her with providng the children's ages during the inspection to help determine if the group was in ratio.
November 18, 2024 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 16, 2024 · Correction verified: December 23, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not report an incident that placed a child at risk for injury or harm to CCR.
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 16, 2024 · Correction verified: December 23, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver disciplined a child by loudly telling the child to stop while cupping the child's face.
March 1, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
February 7, 2024 · Inspection · 12 citations
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two classrooms had a trash can without lids that had trash accessible to children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the director covered the two trash cans with lids.
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)
Two classrooms with children under 5 years of age did not have electrical outlets covered. This was corrected at inspection when all outlets were covered by the staff.
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 14, 2024 · Correction verified: February 28, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child's Epinephrine auto-injector and allergy medication was not in original packaging. The medications were both in ziploc bags.
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 28, 2024 · Correction verified: February 28, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation was not serving all of the required components for breakfast.
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 28, 2024 · Correction verified: February 20, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two caregivers did not have current Pediatric CPR Training that was taken in person.
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 28, 2024 · Correction verified: March 1, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two areas underneath two slides outside on the playground did not have the required amount of loose-fill.
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 12, 2024 · Correction verified: March 1, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two busses used for transporting children did not have first aid kits.
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Risk level: Medium Low · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have a current employees list posted. This was corrected at inspection when the staff posted a current list of employees.
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 21, 2024 · Correction verified: March 1, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation had only completed two severe weather drills for 2023.
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three infants did not have feeding instructions. This was corrected at inspection when the director had the parents provide feeding instructions for the infants.
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have the letter or form from the most recent Licensing inspection or investigation posted. This was corrected at inspection when the staff posted the last 2936 inspection form.
746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 14, 2024 · Correction verified: March 1, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director was having technical difficulties and was not able to access staff training files during the inspection.
September 5, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
September 1, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 1, 2023 · Correction verified: September 5, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Observed a child in care sitting in a floor seat with the tray attached for timeout. This was corrected when the child was removed out of the chair.
August 11, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
August 1, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
July 28, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 23, 2023 · Correction verified: September 1, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was found during the investigation, that after snack time the children were sent to the carpet to wait for an unknown amount of time without an activity.
June 13, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
May 1, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
February 27, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
February 22, 2023 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.2607(1) - Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Outdoor Play
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 21, 2023 · Correction verified: May 1, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was enough evidence throughout the course of the investigation to determined that the operation was not allowing children to engage in outdoor play prior to the ice storm.
February 9, 2023 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 10, 2023 · Correction verified: February 23, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Last fire drill completed at the operation was in December.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 7, 2023 · Correction verified: June 26, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Current fire inspection was not available for review.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 5, 2023 · Correction verified: April 19, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Current sanitation inspection was not available for review.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 10, 2023 · Correction verified: February 27, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Observed fallen tree and tree branches obstructing the playground area. The operation has submitted a work order to have the tree branches and fallen tree removed and the fence repaired.
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 17, 2023 · Correction verified: February 27, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Current immunization records was not available for review for three of the ten children records reviewed.
January 13, 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 · Correct-by date in the state file: January 13, 2023 · Correction verified: January 17, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Observed a staff member supervising a group of children without an active background check on file.
January 3, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 3, 2023 · Correction verified: January 13, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
TV in the I'click room was not anchored to the shelf. This was corrected when the staff member removed the Televison set.
December 30, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
November 2, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
October 31, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
September 26, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 26, 2022 · Correction verified: October 5, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A staff member at the operartion does not have a current background check on file.
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 30, 2022 · Correction verified: October 5, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Change in director was not reported to CCR.
September 23, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
June 17, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
June 16, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
March 11, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
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- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
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.