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Children's Courtyard
- licensed capacity
- 281
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $229
- year first permitted
- 2001
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About
About Children's Courtyard
Children's Courtyard is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 30, 2001, for up to 281 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
- 281 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 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 |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 281 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Children's 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Children's Courtyard
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 281 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2001
- License number
- #551505- 810
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 4, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 13 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Food and nutrition 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Transportation 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 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“7 of the 9 infants that required feeding sheets had not been updated by a parent in over 30 days.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025
- May 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 27, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 6, 2025Inspection3 rules 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
“One child was unsupervised while in care at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2025
746.2207(c)(2) - Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
“Six children were on YouTube watching videos that were not part of a planned activity that is working towards meeting educational goals. This was corrected when the staff had the children shut off the cell phones and tablets.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
“The operation did not have an activity plan for one classroom of children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2025
Jan 6, 2025Visit3 rules 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
“One child was unsupervised while in care at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2025
746.2207(c)(2) - Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
“Six children were on YouTube watching videos that were not part of a planned activity that is working towards meeting educational goals. This was corrected when the staff had the children shut off the cell phones and tablets.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
“The operation did not have an activity plan for one classroom of children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2025
- Dec 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
“One caregiver was unsure of the ages of the children that she was caring for and walked away as I tried to obtain this information from her. This was corrected when the director assisted her with providng the children's ages during the inspection to help determine if the group was in ratio.”
Corrected during the visit
Show 25 earlier visits
Nov 18, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation did not report an incident that placed a child at risk for injury or harm to CCR.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2024
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“A caregiver disciplined a child by loudly telling the child to stop while cupping the child's face.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2024
- Mar 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 7, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Three infants did not have feeding instructions. This was corrected at inspection when the director had the parents provide feeding instructions for the infants.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
“One child's Epinephrine auto-injector and allergy medication was not in original packaging. The medications were both in ziploc bags.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“Two caregivers did not have current Pediatric CPR Training that was taken in person.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2024
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“Two classrooms with children under 5 years of age did not have electrical outlets covered. This was corrected at inspection when all outlets were covered by the staff.”
Corrected during the visit
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 operation did not have a current employees list posted. This was corrected at inspection when the staff posted a current list of employees.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
“Two busses used for transporting children did not have first aid kits.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2024
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“Two areas underneath two slides outside on the playground did not have the required amount of loose-fill.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2024
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
“The operation did not have the letter or form from the most recent Licensing inspection or investigation posted. This was corrected at inspection when the staff posted the last 2936 inspection form.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“Two classrooms had a trash can without lids that had trash accessible to children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the director covered the two trash cans with lids.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
“The operation had only completed two severe weather drills for 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2024
746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
“The director was having technical difficulties and was not able to access staff training files during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2024
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
“The operation was not serving all of the required components for breakfast.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024
- Sep 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 1, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
“Observed a child in care sitting in a floor seat with the tray attached for timeout. This was corrected when the child was removed out of the chair.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2023
- Aug 11, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 28, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
“It was found during the investigation, that after snack time the children were sent to the carpet to wait for an unknown amount of time without an activity.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2023
- Jun 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 22, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2607(1) - Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Outdoor Play
“There was enough evidence throughout the course of the investigation to determined that the operation was not allowing children to engage in outdoor play prior to the ice storm.”
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2023
Feb 9, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Last fire drill completed at the operation was in December.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2023
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Current immunization records was not available for review for three of the ten children records reviewed.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2023
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Current fire inspection was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2023
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“Current sanitation inspection was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2023
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Observed fallen tree and tree branches obstructing the playground area. The operation has submitted a work order to have the tree branches and fallen tree removed and the fence repaired.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2023
Jan 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Observed a staff member supervising a group of children without an active background check on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2023
Jan 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
“TV in the I'click room was not anchored to the shelf. This was corrected when the staff member removed the Televison set.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2023
- Dec 30, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 31, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Sep 26, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
“Change in director was not reported to CCR.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2022
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A staff member at the operartion does not have a current background check on file.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2022
- Sep 23, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 16, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 26, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“Inappropriate supervision was found at the operation. A child was left unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2021
Sep 10, 2021Visit1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“Inappropriate supervision was found at the operation. A child was left unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Children's Courtyard
Is Children's Courtyard licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 30, 2001.
When was Children's Courtyard last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children's Courtyard had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 6 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Children's Courtyard care for?
281, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Children's Courtyard accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Children's Courtyard's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Children's Courtyard cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 339-0727 to ask.
What is Children's Courtyard's phone number?
(512) 339-0727.
Where is Children's Courtyard?
12336 N Mopac Expy, Austin, TX 78758. The nearest other daycare we list is Cielito Lindo Spanish Immersion Preschool, 0.3 miles away.