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Childrens Courtyard

11718 Metric Blvd Bldg C, Austin, TX 787583.5· 34 reviews
licensed capacity
332
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$229
year first permitted
2002

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About Childrens Courtyard

Childrens Courtyard is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 23, 2002, for up to 332 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campCameras for parentsAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 Weeks - 12 Years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
332 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “M-F, 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 Weeks - 12 Years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
CurriculumSchool Readiness Pathway
EnrichmentYoga, Spanish, soccer (also Handwriting & Advanced Math, Music, Phonics electives)
StaffDirector's Credential, First Aid/CPR, Health and Safety Training; teachers participate in yearly trainings
SafetyCameras / live video for parents (live streaming video of the classroom via SproutAbout app)
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Parent updatesCameras / live video for parents (live streaming video of the classroom via SproutAbout app)
Parent updatesParent app (SproutAbout)
AccreditationCognia (AdvancED) accredited, Texas Rising Star (3 star)
Licensed capacity332 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Childrens Courtyard has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Travis County has a median price of $229 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.
Travis County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$229
Home daycare$206

Toddler

Center$214
Home daycare$196

Preschool

Center$209
Home daycare$194

School age

Center$197
Home daycare$184

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Childrens Courtyard

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
332 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2002
License number
#811682- 810
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 3, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 10 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safe sleep 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 27 visits
  1. Aug 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 31, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jun 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 15, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Oct 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “5 of the 8 infants that required feeding sheets had not been updated by a parent in over 30 days.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2025

  6. Dec 13, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information

      “One child's admission paperwork did not have the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or an emergency-care facility listed. This was corrected at inspection when the parent completed the admission paperwork with this information.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.623(2)(D) - Immunizations-Docs may be official record or copy that have signature of health care prof. or name of other prof who administered vaccine

      “Two children's immunization records did not have the signature (including a rubber stamp or electronic signature) of the health-care professional who administered the vaccine.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan

      “Three children did not have a complete FARE form for a diagnosed allergy as they were missing the required medication as prescribed by the physician.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2025

    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits

      “One classroom had a blocked exit with a nap mat for a child to nap on. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver relocated the nap mat and the child to a different area in the classroom.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “One infant did not have feeding instructions that were reviewed and updated within the last 30 days. This was corrected inspection when the parent reviewed and signed the feeding instructions during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Aug 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 14, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jul 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

      “Two caregivers who provide transportation do not have current transportation training.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Seven staff do not have current training certificates in administering medication, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, or handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2024

Show 17 earlier visits
  1. Aug 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 3, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jun 15, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “A caregiver present did not have an eligible background check. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver left the premises.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2023

  4. May 9, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      “A child was required to do wall squats as a form of discipline.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2023

  5. Mar 9, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “Last fire inspection completed at the operation was in 2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2023

  6. Sep 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 22, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  8. Sep 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 11, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  11. May 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  12. May 7, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  13. Apr 26, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  14. Apr 22, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The school age playground's fence was observed broken.”

      The state verified the correction on May 10, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “Current CPR and First aid certifications were not available to review for two of the caregivers at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on May 10, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “Current sanitation inspection report was not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on May 10, 2022

  15. Oct 28, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Oct 28, 2021VisitNo rules cited
  17. Oct 21, 2021VisitNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Childrens Courtyard

Is Childrens Courtyard licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 23, 2002.

When was Childrens Courtyard last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Childrens Courtyard had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Childrens Courtyard care for?

332, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Childrens Courtyard accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Childrens Courtyard's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Childrens Courtyard cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 835-4969 to ask.

What is Childrens Courtyard's phone number?

(512) 835-4969.

Where is Childrens Courtyard?

11718 Metric Blvd Bldg C, Austin, TX 78758. The nearest other daycare we list is Austin Thrive Preschool, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).