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Fort Worth, TX 76131 · toddlers to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Childrens Courtyard
- licensed capacity
- 212
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $199
- year first permitted
- 1999
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About
About The Childrens Courtyard
The Childrens Courtyard is a licensed child care center in Fort Worth, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 9, 1999, for up to 212 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 23 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 8 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
- 212 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 | 212 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The 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 The Childrens Courtyard
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 212 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1999
- License number
- #540624- 810
Summary
23 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 23 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Records and paperwork 5
- Discipline and child guidance 5
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- 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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See all 36 visits
- Aug 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 18, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 25, 2026VisitNo rules cited
May 18, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
746.805(3) - Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours
“At the time of the inspection the operation could not access the staff training records due to their online system not loading.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
“At the time of the inspection 1 child had a noted food allergy on their enrollment form with no documentation from a medical professional.”
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2026
746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
“At the time of the inspection the sandbox area had boards that had separated with gaps that children's limbs could get caught in and had exposed screws. There was a soccer goal net that had broken threads that created openings large enough for children's body/body parts to go through.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“At the time of the inspection 4 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have updated records.”
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2026
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“At the time of the inspection multiple classrooms did not have plug covers as required. The director brought out a box of plug covers and put them in as we walked through the operation.”
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 12, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
“The children continue to not go outside as declared by the activity plans.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2025
Show 26 earlier visits
Sep 1, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS Investigation and found deficient. A caregiver grabbed and pulled children in care inappropriately.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS Investigation and found deficient. A caregiver witnessed another caregiver grab and yell at children in care and did not make a report.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS Investigation and found deficient. A caregiver inappropriately disciplined the children with pinching.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025
- Aug 28, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 16, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
“The Pre-K classroom was observed playing on equipment not designed for their age group.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025
746.2206(1)(B) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - 13 Months to Toddler and Pre K
“The written activity plan provides 40 minutes of outdoor play and does not meet the 60-minute requirement.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
“The children are not going outside appropriately as declared by the activity plans..”
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025
- Jun 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 22, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“3 of the 10 personnel files evaluated did not have education requirement documentation on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025
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 observed in hallway without a caregiver present.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“4 of the 10 children's records did not have a signed health statement on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2025
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“4 of the 10 children records did not have the emergency contact address on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025
- Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 18, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
“Caregivers were not prepared with skills and training for their employee assignments.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2025
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
“Parent was not notified at end of day of less serious injuries that child received.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2025
- Jun 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 29, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“The operation did not have an emergency prepardenss plan prepared.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2024
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“The children that are transported did not have a completed and signed emergency medical authorization form on the bus.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2024
May 10, 2024Visit1 rule 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
“The caregivers were unable to determine where the bead was acquired and when the incident occurred.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2024
- Aug 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 18, 2023Visit1 rule 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
“It was an incident regarding inappropriate interaction between children, the caregiver in charge was aware of the incident and did not intervene.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2023
- Jun 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 19, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- May 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 27, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 9, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Jul 19, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
“All playground I observed, the roof on one of the structures is chipped and/or broken that could injure a child. ( picture taken”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2022
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
“All outdoor equipment observed have exposed pinch, crush, or shear points, on or underneath it. It was observed nails and bolts out of the wood and plastic parts.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2022
746.4601(4) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings
“All outdoor equipment observed have protrusions or openings that can entangle something around a child s neck or a child s clothing.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2022
Jul 12, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
“The person who is in charge of prepare the meals for the children was not aware of the children food allergies.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2022
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“Cleaning supplies were observed by sink where children could have access.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2022
746.4601(4) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings
“All outdoor equipment observed have protrusions or openings that can entangle something around a child s neck or a child s clothing.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2022
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The 12- 17 months old room was found to be over ratio. It was observed one caregiver with 8 children under the age of 17 months old.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2022
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
“All outdoor equipment observed have exposed pinch, crush, or shear points, on or underneath it. It was observed nails and bolts out of the wood and plastic parts.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2022
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
“All playground I observed, the roof on one of the structures is chipped and/or broken that could injure a child. ( picture taken”
The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2022
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“An infant under the age of 12 months old was observed sleeping on a restrictive devise.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about The Childrens Courtyard
Is The Childrens Courtyard licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 9, 1999.
When was The Childrens Courtyard last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 23 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Childrens Courtyard had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 8 of 23 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 The Childrens Courtyard care for?
212, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Childrens Courtyard accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The 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 The Childrens Courtyard cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 232-4425 to ask.
What is The Childrens Courtyard's phone number?
(817) 232-4425.
Where is The Childrens Courtyard?
2301 Western Center Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76131. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA Gililland Elementary, 0.7 miles away.