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Childrens Courtyard

8909 Valley Ranch Pkwy W, Irving, TX 75063
licensed capacity
283
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$194
year first permitted
2002

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About Childrens Courtyard

Childrens Courtyard is a licensed child care center in Irving, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 22, 2002, for up to 283 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 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 6 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
283 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 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
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 capacity283 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 Dallas County has a median price of $194 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.
Dallas County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$194
Home daycare$172

Toddler

Center$180
Home daycare$163

Preschool

Center$175
Home daycare$160

School age

Center$164
Home daycare$151

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
283 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2002
License number
#559653- 810
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 7 of 16 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 10
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Other rules 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. Sep 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 9, 2026Visit3 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

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

      “2 out of 3 infant files reviewed still do not have a current infant feeding plan.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessLow risk

      746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program

      “8 out of 10 children's records reviewed still do not have a current health statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “2 out of 10 children's files reviewed still do not have current immunization records.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2026

  4. Jan 13, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessLow risk

      746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program

      “9 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have a current health statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2026

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

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

      “2 out of 3 infant files reviewed did not have a current infant feeding plan.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “3 out of 10 children's files reviewed did not have current immunization records.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2026

  5. Oct 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rulesMedium High risk

      746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules

      “This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and violation was found. There was sufficient evidence to show that lock down drills and weather drills were being documented but not practiced.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2025

  7. Oct 9, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rulesMedium High risk

      746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules

      “This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and violation was found. There was sufficient evidence to show that lock down drills and weather drills were being documented but not practiced.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2025

  8. Jul 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “3 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2025

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

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

      “1 infant did not have a current infant feeding form on file within the past 30 days.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2025

  9. Mar 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 6, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 39 earlier visits
  1. Jan 6, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “2 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)

      “2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessLow risk

      746.1105(2) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - TB Exam

      “2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a TB test.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “2 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have a health statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “The operation did not document severe weather and lock down drills.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

      “2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have the education document.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2025

  2. Oct 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  4. May 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 1, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jan 30, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

      “The transportation vehicles were missing items from the first aid kit: The vehicles were missing tweezers, a thermometer, and an antiseptic solution.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training

      “Two of the drivers at the operation did not have transportation training hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      “The loose fill around the landing areas on the playground equipment was below six inches.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5537(b) - Electronic Carbon Monoxide Detection Sys Connected to Alarm/Smoke Detection System

      “The operation did not document monthly checks for the carbon monoxide detector.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “Two out of ten children files had incomplete immunizations records.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “The director CPR and First Aid expired.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2024

  7. Sep 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 25, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “The operation still has not obtain a current fire inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2023

  9. Aug 11, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “This standard was evaluated in regard to a previous citation and a violation was found. The operation was observed and not clean. The floors and sink were still not clean.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “3 of the seats on the school age lunch table are broken. The plastic striping between the floor and the carpet was raised causing a tripping hazard.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

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

      “This standard was evaluated in regard to a previous citation. 1 employee out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have an education documentation on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2023

    • Background checksHigh risk

      HRC42.059 - Employment Affidavit

      “This standard was evaluated in regard to a previous citation. 2 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have an affidavit.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “This standard was evaluated in regard to a previous citation. 8 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have a current health statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

      “On the older playground, the barrier around the playground equipment was cracked with a sharp edge. There were deep holes in the ground which could cause a tripping hazard. On the toddler playground, there is a valve covering that is not secure. The gate was not secured tightly with a large gap that children can get through.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2023

  10. Jul 28, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “The operation does not have a current fire inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2023

  11. Jul 21, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “The operation did not document safety drills.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

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

      “2 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have an education documentation on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh risk

      746.613(a) - Required Immunizations

      “2 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “8 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have a current health statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “This standard was evaluated in regard to a previous citation and a violation was found. The operation was observed and not clean. The floors and sink was not clean.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2023

    • Background checksHigh risk

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

      “A caregiver was in the classroom caring for children and did not have an eligible background.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checksHigh risk

      HRC42.059 - Employment Affidavit

      “4 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have an affidavit.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2023

  12. Jun 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  13. May 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  14. May 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  15. May 14, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

      “This standard was evaluated regarding the investigation and a violation was found. It was found that a caregiver was yelling at the children in the preschool and school-age children classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The operation was observed and not clean. The floors were not clean.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. It was found that the operation's ratio was not in compliance.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

      “This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. The director was not keeping her attendance.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2023

  16. May 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Apr 28, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  18. Apr 21, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “The annual fire inspection was not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “The annual health inspection was not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      “There are holes in the wall, tears in the carpet, a broken restroom door and a broken wall outlet that pose a risk to children.”

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “A drill and hammer were accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver put these things out of the reach of children.”

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2023

  19. Apr 19, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

      “This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a minimum standard violation was found. Children were left in a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2023

  20. Dec 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  21. Dec 6, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  22. Sep 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  23. Sep 6, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  24. Aug 9, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  25. Jul 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  26. Jul 20, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  27. Jul 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  28. Jul 5, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  29. May 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  30. May 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  31. May 2, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “Through observation, it was reviewed that children sleep in buggies. The buggie is an example of a restrictive device.”

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “Children's class roster show that the classrooms have been out of ratio on multiple occasions.”

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

      “Children are left in buggies longer than fiftteen minutes which is the maximum time frame a child may be in a restrictive device.”

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2022

  32. Feb 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  33. Feb 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  34. Feb 10, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  35. Jan 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  36. Jan 5, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  37. Dec 22, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  38. Oct 15, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  39. Oct 14, 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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Is Childrens Courtyard licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 22, 2002.

When was Childrens Courtyard last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Childrens Courtyard had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 7 of 16 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?

283, 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 (972) 869-9908 to ask.

What is Childrens Courtyard's phone number?

(972) 869-9908.

Where is Childrens Courtyard?

8909 Valley Ranch Pkwy W, Irving, TX 75063. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA @ Freeman Carrollton-FB, 0.1 miles away.

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