Gods Young Ministry (G.Y.M) Childcare
Arlington, TX 76012 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Childrens Courtyard is a licensed child care center in Arlington, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 2, 1989, for up to 187 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 39 visits in the last 3 years and cited 38 rules across 17 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 187 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Childrens Courtyard has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Tarrant County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
39 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 18 of 39 visits · 38 rules in all · 38 corrected
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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745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver was present in the classroom without an active background check.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2026
746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
“A child's allergy was not posted in the classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“An infant's written feeding instruction had not been updated in the last 30 days.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2026
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“This standard was evaluated in regard to a report and found deficient a caregiver was witnessed on video grabbing a child roughly by the arm.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2026
746.1203(3)(C) - Janitorial duties
“Caregiver was witnessed on video performing janitorial duties, that caused her to not properly have her attention on the children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2026
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
“Supervision was not adequate in the classroom as no one was aware how a child receives scratchmarks.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2025
746.901(7)(A) - Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received operational policies
“One staff file was missing statements of reviewed operational policies.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2025
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“Three caregivers were missing some training records.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2025
746.901(7)(B) - Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received personnel policies
“One staff file was missing statements of reviewed personnel policies.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2025
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“Three children's files were missing healthcare professional statements.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2025
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“Two children's files were missing emergency care authorization”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2025
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“The address was missing for a child's emergency contact.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2025
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
“Physician's information was missing from one child's file.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2025
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Three children's files were missing the emergency contact addresses.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2024
746.401(3) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe
“The Keeping children Safe poster was not posted on the parent board or in another visible location.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2024
746.401(8) - Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers
“The list of emergency telephone numbers was not posted on the parent board or in another visible location.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2024
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
“The list of current employees was missing from the parent board.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2024
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“Two diaper changes were observed in two different classrooms. In both instances, the children did not have their hands washed following a diaper change.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024
746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
“Children were not kept engaged by the caregiver during diaper changes.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. The medication that was listed on a child's food allergy plan was not kept at the operation, and the caregivers were not aware that the medication needed to be administered in case of emergency.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2024
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
“Mats observed children sleeping on during the inspection were not in good repair but were ripped and torn with exposed foam. Picture taken.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2024
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Caregiver at the operation did not display self-control when they forcefully grabbed a child.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2024
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“The director did not operate the operation in compliance with the minimum standards when they failed to report a situation at the operation that placed a child at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2024
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“A caregiver at the operation grabbed a child forcefully by the arm during nap time.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2024
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
“The designee did not operate the operation in compliance with the minimum standards when they failed to report a situation at the operation that placed a child at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2024
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“The incident report was not signed by the parent or shared with the parent.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2024
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“An incident that occurred on 1//12/2024 was not reported until 2/29/2024. Report was sent by fax.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2024
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation failed to report a situation that a caregiver forcefully grabbed a child which placed the child at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2024
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Caregiver at the operation did not display self-control when they forcefully grabbed a child.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2024
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“The director did not operate the operation in compliance with the minimum standards when they failed to report a situation at the operation that placed a child at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2024
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“A caregiver at the operation grabbed a child forcefully by the arm during nap time.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2024
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
“The designee did not operate the operation in compliance with the minimum standards when they failed to report a situation at the operation that placed a child at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2024
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“The incident report was not signed by the parent or shared with the parent.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2024
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“An incident that occurred on 1//12/2024 was not reported until 2/29/2024. Report was sent by fax.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2024
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation failed to report a situation that a caregiver forcefully grabbed a child which placed the child at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2024
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“I observed several children laying on mats worn out with exposed foam. Pictures taken Table leg was bent in a classroom. This was corrected when the table was removed.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2024
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“Caregiver supervising a nap group was observed on her cell phone. Picture was taken”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2024
746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
“Incident report not received.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“Driver training was not consistently current as required by the minimum standards.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2024
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Transportation driver did not use good judgement when she did not follow the required protocol to in picking up children. Driver left a child at school.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2024
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“A fire drill was conducted during the inspection. The children and staff were exited from the building in 5 min. From 12:07p to 12:12p”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2024
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
“Caregiver assisting with supervising a group of children, did not have an active background check. This standard was corrected during the inspection, caregiver was asked to leave the building. Background check was submitted during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Based on interviews with staff and observations, the operation has not been consistently practicing the required drill.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2024
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Based on interviews, observations, and documentation it was found that the operation has been out of ratio.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2024
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the director is raising her voice and using profanity in front of children. The director's tone and words toward staff is belittling, demeaning, and yelling.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2023
746.1013(c) - Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
“During today's inspection, the caregivers and staff did not know who was left in charge of the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2023
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“This standard was part of an investigation. It was determined a staff member released a child in care without properly verifying or documenting the pick-up person’s name correctly. The name documented by the staff member was incorrect and did not match the names on the admission form designated by the parent.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2023
746.4103(b) - Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person
“This standard was part of an investigation. It was determined that the written operational policies do not include a reasonable means to record the identity of the person picking the child up and retaining it in the child's file for three months.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2023
746.4103(c) - Policies for Release of Children Instruct Employees of Verification Plan
“This standard was part of the investigation. It was determined that all staff have not been instructed on the policy for releasing children, including the verification plan.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2023
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 a result of a DFPS investigation. It was determined by DFPS that two school age children were not being supervised while in which led to inappropriate play.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2023
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“This standard was a result of a DFPS investigation. It was determined by DFPS that the caregiver was repeatedly on the phone with her boyfriend.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2023
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
“This standard was a result of a DFPS investigation. It was determined by DFPS that a caregiver was arguing with the children, yelling at children, and using a harsh tone with children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2023
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“2 infants, not yet eating table food, did not have written feeding instructions available for review during the follow up inspections.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2023
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“3 infants, not yet ready for table food, do not have updated feeding instructions.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2023
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“4 infants, not yet eating table food, did not have written feeding instructions available for review during my inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2023
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“2 of 10 caregivers do not have current first aid training.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2023
746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
“I observed a caregiver speak to a school age child in a harsh manner.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2023
746.5537(a) - Electric or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detectors-Inspection of CO System
“The operation does not have a working carbon monoxide detector and checks are not documented monthly as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2023
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“I observed bottles in the infant classroom unlabeled. The teachers wrote the label and placed it on the bottle while I was present.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2023
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“1 child is missing immunizations records and 1 child needs updated immunizations.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2023
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“2 of 10 caregivers do not have current CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2023
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“I observed trash and debris on the playground and in the classrooms. Photos were taken.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2023
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“3 infants, not yet ready for table food, do not have updated feeding instructions.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2023
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“4 infants, not yet eating table food, did not have written feeding instructions available for review during my inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2023
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“2 of 10 caregivers do not have current first aid training.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2023
746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
“I observed a caregiver speak to a school age child in a harsh manner.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2023
746.5537(a) - Electric or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detectors-Inspection of CO System
“The operation does not have a working carbon monoxide detector and checks are not documented monthly as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2023
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“I observed bottles in the infant classroom unlabeled. The teachers wrote the label and placed it on the bottle while I was present.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2023
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“1 child is missing immunizations records and 1 child needs updated immunizations.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2023
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“2 of 10 caregivers do not have current CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2023
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“I observed trash and debris on the playground and in the classrooms. Photos were taken.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2023
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“3/31/2023 - Compliance on standards cited on 3/31/23. The infant had two areas of the floor that was was broken still need to be fix. Materials ordered. From previous inspection: The playground has several areas that pose tripping hazards. These areas include tree roots, a large hole next side walk and a wooden strip on the ground between the buildings. The infant room had two areas of the floor that was broken. Photos taken.”
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2023
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“3/31/2023 - It was noticed the fence that run from the pre school playground the school age playground has a gap that a child may slip throuhg. It was also noticed that the gate in the back of the school age playground had a big gap from the ground up that a child my slip through also. The a nail protruding from the step outside the two year old class. From previous inspection: The playground has several areas that pose tripping hazards. These areas include tree roots, a large hole next side walk and a wooden strip on the ground between the buildings. The infant room had two areas of the floor that was broken. Photos taken.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2023
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“The gap between the fence and the gate where the victim got out did not fix prior to incident. Caregiver stated that he noticed the gap and notified management two to three months prior to the incident date.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2023
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The playground has several areas that pose tripping hazards. These areas include tree roots, a large hole next side walk and a wooden strip on the ground between the buildings. The infant room had two areas of the floor that was broken. Photos taken.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2023
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“The director failed to ensure that work orders were submitted timely for the previous inspection citations. The work orders were not submitted until 1/24/2023 when the compliance date to have the corrections completed had been 1/23/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2023
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
“The wooden firetruck on the playgound has broken areas on both sides of the structure that could cause injuries to the children.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2023
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The surfacing underneath a play structure on the north side of the school age building does not have the required amount of surfacing.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2023
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The playground has several areas that pose tripping hazards. These areas include tree roots, a large hole next side walk and a wooden strip on the ground between the buildings.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2023
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
“The wooden firetruck on the playgound has broken areas on both sides of the structure that could cause injuries to the children.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2023
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The surfacing underneath a play structure on the north side of the school age building does not have the required amount of surfacing.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2023
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The playground has several areas that pose tripping hazards. These areas include tree roots, a large hole next side walk and a wooden strip on the ground between the buildings.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2023
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“A child had three incident reports in her file. None of the reports were signed by the parent and all had the second, copy still attached.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver failed to demonstrate competency when she did not review communication from a parent. As a result, a child was not picked up from school.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2023
746.113(a) - Operating in compliance with MS Rules Licensed
“The permit holder is not ensuring that the physical facilities are being maintained and citations corrected. Permit holder was notified more then 30 days ago of the citation. Through communication with the director, CCR was informed that corrections have not been made at this time.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2022
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The walls have dried food and marks on the wall. In one room a window sill had chipped paint that is in the reach of children. The playground had broken equipment and tripping hazards. Through communication with the director, CCR was informed that corrections have not been made at this time.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2022
746.113(a) - Operating in compliance with MS Rules Licensed
“The permit holder is not ensuring that the physical facilites are being maintained and citations corrected.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2022
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The walls have dried food and marks on the wall. In one room a window sill had cipped paint that is in the reach of children. The playground had broken equipment and tripping hazards.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2022
746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
“The permit holder did not notify CCR that there was a change in controlling person at the facility. The change took play 3 weeks prior to the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2022
746.601(c) - Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
“Several of the traning records were not avialable for review at the time of the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2022
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The walls have dried food and marks on the wall. In one room a window sill had cipped paint that is in the reach of children.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 2, 1989.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 20, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 39 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 38 rules across 18 of 39 visits in the last 3 years; 38 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.
187, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 861-8288 to ask.
(817) 861-8288.
1115 W Lamar Blvd, Arlington, TX 76012. The nearest other daycare we list is Evergreen Bilingual Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.