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Childcare center · North Richland Hills, TX
The Childrens Courtyard
A licensed child care center in North Richland Hills, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 8521 DAVIS BLVD, North Richland Hills, TX 76182
County: Tarrant County
Phone: (682) 337-5242
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 244 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1768962
Permit: Full Permit, issued December 4, 2023
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 1768962 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 16 inspections
- 7 investigations
- 22 citations from these visits (risk level: High 8, Medium High 10, Medium 3, 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 April 17, 2023 to November 4, 2026, newest first: 32 visits and 42 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.
November 4, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
August 11, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 25, 2026 · Correction verified: August 21, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child's admission form did not have emergency medical authorization statement completed.
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 25, 2026 · Correction verified: August 21, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two children's files did not have current immunization records.
February 24, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
January 14, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
January 12, 2026 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 10, 2026 · Correction verified: February 24, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information obtained it was determined that the operation did not make adequate adjustments to supervision in the classroom to prevent children from becoming too rambunctious and causing injuries.
August 15, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 12, 2025 · Correction verified: September 8, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of the inspection the operation had not had a gas inspection completed in the required time frame.
August 6, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
August 5, 2025 · 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 8, 2025 · Correction verified: August 15, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver sprayed a child with soap and water while cleaning the tables.
June 13, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
April 3, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
February 19, 2025 · Investigation · 5 citations
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 26, 2025 · Correction verified: April 2, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. Based on information provided the operation did not create an incident report for an incident where a child was found in a closet inside of a classroom.
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: March 26, 2025 · Correction verified: April 2, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. Based on information provided a caregiver could not maintain visual awareness or ability to intervene when a child was shut in a dark closet inside the classroom. The room is used to store nap mats and other class items.
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 26, 2025 · Correction verified: April 2, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation. Based on information provided it was found that a child was in a dark closet space inside the classroom while the caregiver was changing diapers. The operation director and staff were aware of this happening and made no reports.
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 26, 2025 · Correction verified: April 2, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. Based on information provided a caregiver was assigned to a classroom where multiple employees stated the caregiver had difficulty managing.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 26, 2025 · Correction verified: April 2, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At follow up it was discussed that caregivers are able to use a child lock on the closet doors in the classrooms and it was discussed with caregivers that these should be closed so children do not enter.
December 11, 2024 · Inspection · 6 citations
746.401(10) - Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 13, 2024 · Correction verified: December 30, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of the inspection 1 child with a food allergy was not included on the posting of food allergies in the child's classroom.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 20, 2024 · Correction verified: January 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
4 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have updated immunization records.
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 20, 2024 · Correction verified: January 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
3 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have a health statement from the child's health care provider.
746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
Risk level: Low · Correct-by date in the state file: December 13, 2024 · Correction verified: December 30, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of the inspection 4 of the 10 employee records required the 2912 form and it was not signed or present in the employee's file.
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 20, 2024 · Correction verified: December 30, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 20, 2024 · Correction verified: December 30, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of the inspection 1 child with a food allergy did not have a food allergy action plan on file signed by the health care physician.
August 8, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
July 9, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
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: July 23, 2024 · Correction verified: August 8, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of the inspection the loose fill around the preschool playground structure was not maintained at a depth of six inches. Dirt underneath fill was visible without effort of moving it and grass growth through the fill was visible.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 23, 2024 · Correction verified: August 8, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of the inspection the border of the school age playground had bolts standing up from the border that could catch on a shoe or clothing item causing a fall. There is a section of the playground border that has a crack that creates a concern for pinching or a child getting their finger stuck in this.
June 20, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 5, 2024 · Correction verified: July 9, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of the inspection the border of the school age playground had bolts standing up from the border that could catch on a shoe or clothing item causing a fall. There is a section of the playground border that has a crack that creates a concern for pinching or a child getting their finger stuck in this.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 28, 2024 · Correction verified: July 9, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of the inspection the annual fire inspection had not been conducted and was past due for the time frame needing to be completed.
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: July 5, 2024 · Correction verified: July 9, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of the inspection the loose fill around the preschool playground structure was not maintained at a depth of six inches. Dirt underneath fill was visible without effort of moving it and grass growth through the fill was visible.
May 28, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
April 30, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
April 23, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
April 22, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
April 19, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
April 17, 2024 · 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: May 13, 2024 · Correction verified: May 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information gathered a caregiver tried to pick up an infant, while holding an infant already. In doing this, the caregiver pulled the infant to stand and tried to help them to walk forward. The caregiver did this knowing the infant was not developmentally ready to take steps and was unstable on their feet.
March 26, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
March 19, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
November 6, 2023 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 10, 2023 · Correction verified: November 7, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of the inspection 1 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have an immunization record on file.
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 10, 2023 · Correction verified: November 7, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of the inspection 1 of the 10 staff records reviewed did not have training records available at the time of the visit.
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 24, 2023 · Correction verified: November 7, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of the inspection 1 of the 10 children's files reviewed did not have a health statement signed by the child's pediatrician.
September 29, 2023 · 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 3, 2023 · Correction verified: October 3, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of the inspection multiple infants did not have updated written feeding instructions signed by their parent within the last 30 days.
August 29, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
August 28, 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: August 28, 2023 · Correction verified: August 29, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of inspection a caregiver was present in a classroom with a background check status as pending.
August 25, 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: August 25, 2023 · Correction verified: August 28, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of inspection a caregiver was present in a classroom with a background check status as pending.
August 14, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 14, 2023 · Correction verified: August 25, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of the inspection a classroom was observed with 11 children present ages 13 months to 3 years of age, which exceeds the 18 month age difference between oldest and youngest. The classes were split before the inspection was concluded.
June 8, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
May 15, 2023 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 30, 2023 · Correction verified: June 8, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of the inspection there was not a health inspection available for review.
746.4607(b)(3) - Maximum Height - 5 Yrs and Older
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 30, 2023 · Correction verified: June 8, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of the inspection a play structure intended for children ages 5-12 years of age had a play surface over 7 ft in height. The surface area measured at 7 ft 4 inches exceeding the maximum height allowed by 4 inches.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 19, 2023 · Correction verified: June 6, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of the inspection a fire inspection had not been completed.
April 17, 2023 · Inspection · 10 citations
746.4605(a)(2) - Equipment Prohibited for Younger Than 5 Yrs - Free Standing Climbing
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 30, 2023 · Correction verified: May 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of the inspection one large playground area had 2 structures. One structure had a rope web that children could climb on, but no clear separation of the structures for the younger and older age groups. The structure with the flexible web rope climbing piece would be accessible to children under 5 years of age.
746.4421(2) - Doors to Restroom - Able to Open Immediately
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 30, 2023 · Correction verified: May 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of the inspection all bathrooms present had a push button lock in each classroom. The door handle had no exterior mechanism for the door to be unlocked.
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 30, 2023 · Correction verified: May 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of the inspection the operation did not have a designated evacuation meeting point off site of the center.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 30, 2023 · Correction verified: May 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of the inspection there was not a health inspection available for review.
746.4607(b)(3) - Maximum Height - 5 Yrs and Older
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 30, 2023 · Correction verified: May 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of the inspection a play structure intended for children ages 5-12 years of age had a play surface over 7 ft in height. The surface area measured at 7 ft 8 inches exceeding the maximum height allowed by 8 inches.
746.4805(d) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 30, 2023 · Correction verified: May 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of the inspection it was found that the use zone for 2 slides completely overlapped one another.
746.403(a) - Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 30, 2023 · Correction verified: May 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of the inspection there was not a display for the area for required postings.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 30, 2023 · Correction verified: May 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of the inspection a fire inspection had not been completed.
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: May 1, 2023 · Correction verified: May 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of the inspection one playground for children younger than 3 years had no loose fill and the other 2 playgrounds did not have the required 6 inches of loose fill.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 30, 2023 · Correction verified: May 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of the inspection a box cutter, metal pole, and metal ribbon of loose measuring tape were found on the playground area. In the infant classrooms two pull up bars were mounted with screws missing and the bar being loose and wobbly.
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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.