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Childrens Courtyard

11012 Harris Branch Pkwy, Austin, TX 78754
licensed capacity
224
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$229
year first permitted
1997

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About Childrens Courtyard

Childrens Courtyard is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 16, 1997, for up to 224 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
224 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity224 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
224 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1997
License number
#525720- 810
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 7, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 14 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Food and nutrition 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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  1. Jul 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 23, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jun 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

      “Children were observed using high chairs without being fastened in with the buckle. Four high chairs that require buckles were missing them. Five infants were in high chairs that had the buckles available but the caregivers did not use them to secure them in the high chairs.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2025

  8. Jun 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 12, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 17 earlier visits
  1. Jun 10, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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 able to place some type of white powdery object in their mouth.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2025

  2. Aug 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 15, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  4. Aug 2, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

      “The first aid kit was incomplete and contained expired items.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2024

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      “An infant feeding instruction was not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      “Safety outlets covers were not present in all required classrooms.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “Annual recall certification was not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2024

  5. Sep 20, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “Two of the children files reveiwed did not have immunization records on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “A classroom door was observed unable to fully close.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “Current Fire inspection was not avialable for review. The last inspection completed: 01/2022”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion

      “Proof of education was not available for review for three caregivers”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “Six inches of loose-fill was not observed on the school-age playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessLow risk

      746.901(3) - Required Personnel Records - TB Test

      “Per the operation's policy, TB testing is required for caregivers. Caregiver's negative TB test was not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2023

  6. Aug 4, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

      “Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that the operation did not notify the parents of the child who sustained an injury while in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh risk

      746.3607(2) - Critical Injury - Give First Aid or CPR

      “Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that first aid was not provided to a child who sustained an injury while in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2023

  7. Oct 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 25, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  9. Oct 24, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  10. Oct 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Oct 14, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  12. Oct 11, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Observed a six by six inch hole in the ground caused by the removal of a tree on the preK playground. Operation requested an emergency work order to get it fixed during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2022

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

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

      “Current infant feeding schedules were not available for review for eight of the infants enrolled.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2022

  13. Oct 1, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  14. Mar 21, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  15. Jan 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Jan 18, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  17. Nov 17, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The fence securing the AC unit was observed down and there were a large hole in the fence on the toddler playground. The operation placed a worked order for the repairs #40694274”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2021

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 September 16, 1997.

When was Childrens Courtyard last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Childrens Courtyard had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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?

224, 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 6:00 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) 272-8855 to ask.

What is Childrens Courtyard's phone number?

(512) 272-8855.

Where is Childrens Courtyard?

11012 Harris Branch Pkwy, Austin, TX 78754. The nearest other daycare we list is Pioneer Crossing YMCA, 1.9 miles away.

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