Eangee Anderson
Heartland, TX 75126 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
By the Barnyard Gate
- licensed capacity
- 284
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2007
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About
About By the Barnyard Gate
By the Barnyard Gate is a licensed child care center in Forney, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 16, 2007, for up to 284 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care and preschool.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 26 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedCameras for parentsSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 284 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care and preschool |
| Approach | Faith-based (non-denominational Christian) |
| Curriculum | Funshine Express |
| Safety | Locked entrance accessible only to parents with a unique four-digit code via hub system, Cameras / live video for parents (round-the-clock monitoring of classrooms, playgrounds, and entrance; premises continuously recorded), Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Languages | Spanish and Sign language |
| Accreditation | Texas Rising Star |
| Licensed capacity | 284 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
By the Barnyard Gate has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Kaufman County has a median price of $191 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$191
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$158
Preschool
Center$170
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$159
Home daycare$146
State record
Inspection reports for By the Barnyard Gate
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 284 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2007
- License number
- #867625
Summary
26 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 26 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 8
- Safety and hazards 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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See all 39 visits
- Sep 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 30, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- May 14, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- May 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 8, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
“A five year old child was left in the classroom for twenty minutes.”
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2026
- Apr 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Show 29 earlier visits
Feb 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.4953(5) - Safety Requirements of SCPE - Supervison
“The operation failed to have a caregiver on the second floor of the indoor playscape.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2026
Feb 12, 2026Visit2 rules cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The indoor playscape had two areas with torn materials. One was the flat woven straps and the other was a fabric structure that the children walk over.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2026
746.4953(5) - Safety Requirements of SCPE - Supervison
“A caregiver was not assigned to supervise the second level of the indoor play area. A child received an injury which required medical attention.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2026
- Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 17, 2025Visit1 rule cited
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
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found deficient. A child was left unattended in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2025
Oct 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found deficient. A child was left unattended in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2025
- Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 3, 2025Visit1 rule cited
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
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found deficient. A child was left unattended on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025
- Oct 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 29, 2025Visit1 rule cited
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
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found deficient. A child was left unattended in the hallway.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025
- Jun 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 16, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Apr 29, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
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
“A child was left unattended on the playground for approximately 8 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025
- Oct 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 11, 2024Visit2 rules cited
746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
“A child was left in time out for approximately 15 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2024
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
“A child was left unattended in the classroom for approximately 15 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2024
- Jul 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 28, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“This standard was reviewed in part of a report an found to be deficient. A caregiver did not use good judgment when they physically redirected a child, causing the child to receive an injury.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2023
- Nov 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 28, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.4103(b) - Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person
“The operation did not record the identity of a person listed on the pick up list.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2022
- Oct 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- May 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
May 6, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
“This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found deficient. Caregivers routinely allowed infants younger than six months to hold their own bottle while in a bouncer seat.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2022
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A caregiver yelled at children in care in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2022
- Feb 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 7, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
“The operation has had a total of 10 confirmed COVID-19 cases that were not reported to Child Care Licensing and the local health authority.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2022
- Nov 2, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about By the Barnyard Gate
Is By the Barnyard Gate licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 16, 2007.
When was By the Barnyard Gate last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 26 visits in the last 3 years.
Has By the Barnyard Gate had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 9 of 26 visits in the last 3 years; 10 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can By the Barnyard Gate care for?
284, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does By the Barnyard Gate accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are By the Barnyard Gate's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does By the Barnyard Gate cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 552-2276 to ask.
What is By the Barnyard Gate's phone number?
(972) 552-2276.
Where is By the Barnyard Gate?
552 FM 740, Forney, TX 75126. The nearest other daycare we list is Arka Montessori Academy of Forney, 0.6 miles away.