Patrice Maddox
Arlington, TX 76016 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Childrens Courtyard
- licensed capacity
- 200
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $199
- year first permitted
- 1991
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About
About Childrens Courtyard
Childrens Courtyard is a licensed child care center in Arlington, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 17, 1991, for up to 200 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 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts 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
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 200 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 200 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$199
Home daycare$177
Toddler
Center$185
Home daycare$168
Preschool
Center$180
Home daycare$166
School age
Center$169
Home daycare$157
State record
Inspection reports for Childrens Courtyard
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 200 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1991
- License number
- #401626- 810
Summary
18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 8 of 18 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Discipline and child guidance 6
- Food and nutrition 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Supervision and ratios 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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Sep 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“During the walkthrough, there were 2 classrooms, and the electrical outlets were not covered.”
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 31, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
“Caregivers where not aware of how to report suspected abuse or neglect.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2026
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
“A TV was observed on in the school age classroom with cartoons playing not related to any activity the children where participating in.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2026
- Jun 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 17, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
“A caregiver did not report concerns of suspected child abuse.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2026
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
“A caregiver did not show patience when interacting with an infant while feeding.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2026
Jun 17, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
“A caregiver did not report concerns of suspected child abuse.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2026
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
“A caregiver did not show patience when interacting with an infant while feeding.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2026
- Jun 16, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
“During today's inspection, there was one child's medications not in the original container labeled with the child s full name and the date brought to the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
746.3805(b)(3) - Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
“There are two medication were expired during today's inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
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Nov 19, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“During today's inspection, 7 infants do not have feeding instructions in their file.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2025
746.4201 - Indoor Space Requirement
“Upon arrival, 6 children are in the office with the office staff which the area is for adult and teachers only.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2025
746.3805(b)(3) - Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
“There are several medication were expired during today's inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2025
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“During today's inspection, there are 7 infants with 1 teacher. The youngest infant is 4 months and olderst infant is 19 months. It is over the ratio.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
“During the inspection, the 2 years-old classroom children did not wash their hands before eating. The children were playing with the toys and on the floor.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2025
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
“During today's inspection, there are several children's medications are not in the original container labeled with the child s full name and the date brought to the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2025
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
“During today's inspection, three teachers cared for 12 two-year-old children. The teachers were unable to establish proper behavior, and the classroom was chaotic. Several children were climbing on the tables, throwing toys, and running around the room. The teachers did not redirect the children.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2025
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“During the walk-through, for p-k and school age playgrounds loose fill were observed low. It was measured only 2 inches.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2025
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“During the walk-through in the infant room, none of the high chairs have safety straps for infants to use.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2025
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“There is an infant walking around with a bottle during the walk-through.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2025
746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
“During today's inspection, several children s medications were in the office. However, the parents did not sign the documentation allowing the facility to have the medication.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2025
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“There are 3 infants' feeding instructions were not updated since June 2025.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2025
- Aug 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“A health statment needed for one infant in care.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2024
- Feb 29, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 9, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“This law was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation with the Minimum Standard Rules for Licensed Child Care Centers based on observations made at the operation, review of records and supporting documentation, and interviews with parent and caregivers. By not checking the label, a caregiver was giving a wrong breastmilk bottle to a child.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2024
- May 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 3, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 18, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“The allegation of a violation of the Minimum Standard Rules for Licensed Child Care Centers was able to be substantiated based on preponderance through observations and interviews with various caregivers.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2022
- Jun 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 15, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 1, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 27, 2021Visit1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“This standard was under review due to an investigation, and was found to be compliant. A child was left unattended, in a room, for about 30 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2021
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FAQ
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 February 17, 1991.
When was Childrens Courtyard last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Childrens Courtyard had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 8 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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?
200, 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 (817) 478-7733 to ask.
What is Childrens Courtyard's phone number?
(817) 478-7733.
Where is Childrens Courtyard?
4400 W Pleasant Ridge Rd, Arlington, TX 76016. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Barnabas United Methodist Church Early Education Center, 0.3 miles away.