Child care center

The Childrens Courtyard

4500 Alliance Gateway Fwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177

licensed capacity: 251
open each week: 5 days
a week, county median: $199
year first permitted: 2000

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About The Childrens Courtyard

The Childrens Courtyard is a licensed child care center in Fort Worth, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 1, 2000, for up to 251 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 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 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

6 wk

6 mo

12 yr

From the state license

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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: 251 children

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

From the state license

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	251 childrenFrom the state license

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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.

Tarrant County medians, full time, per week

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

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 The Childrens Courtyard

License

Status: Licensed and operating
License type: Full Permit
Capacity: 251 children
Ages: Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued: 2000
License number: #548913- 810

See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 15 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

Building, equipment and play areas 5
Discipline and child guidance 1
Supervision and ratios 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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May 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 6, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
- Other rulesMedium High risk
  746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
  “This operation been cited for three times regarding lacking of loose surfacing on the pre school and school age playgrouon. The director requested the work-orders and send emails reminder to corporate office several times and as of today, 5/6/2026 - loose fill surfacing materials still hasn't delivered yet.”
  The state verified the correction on May 22, 2026
- 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
  “It was observed that 6 inches of loose fill surfacing is needed on the Pre school and School age playground.”
  The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026
Apr 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
- Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk
  746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  “It was observed that the metal fence between the pre school and school age playground were loose and broken on top. This posed a risk to children such as the loose metal part can poke in their eyes or tangle their clothes.”
  The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026
- 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
  “It was observed that 6 inches of loose fill surfacing is needed on the Pre school and School age playground.”
  The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026
Mar 23, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
- 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
  “It was observed that 6 inches of loose fill surfacing is needed on the Pre school and School age playground.”
  The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2026
- Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk
  746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  “It was observed that the metal fence between the pre school and school age playground were loose and broken on top. This posed a risk to children such as the loose metal part can poke in their eyes or tangle their clothes.”
  The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2026
Jun 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
May 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 20, 2024Visit1 rule cited
- Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk
  746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  “Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with The Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when they lifted a child up after the child dropped their weight back to the ground, The opposing forces between the child's weight and the caregiver's strength to pull the child up caused the child to receive nursemaid's elbow.”
  The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025

Show 13 earlier visits

Jun 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 26, 2024Visit1 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 left alone in a classroom after a caregiver transitioned the class for aproximately 2-3 minutes. The caregiver did not have auditory nor visual awareness.”
  The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024
Oct 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 6, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Jun 27, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
- Records and paperworkMedium risk
  746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  “One of the ten staff records reviewed did not have a copy of the staff members high school diploma or equivelancy.”
  The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2023
May 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 25, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Apr 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 12, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Jul 6, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
- Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk
  746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
  “Two staff were missing current transportation training.”
  The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2022

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 The Childrens Courtyard licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 1, 2000.

When was The Childrens Courtyard last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Childrens Courtyard had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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?

251, 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) 430-4730 to ask.

What is The Childrens Courtyard's phone number?

(817) 430-4730.

Where is The Childrens Courtyard?

4500 Alliance Gateway Fwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177. The nearest other daycare we list is Park Vista Children's Academy, 0.9 miles away.

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