Elizabeth Cutbirth
Hurst, TX 76054 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Childrens Courtyard
- licensed capacity
- 250
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $199
- year first permitted
- 1996
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About
About The Childrens Courtyard
The Childrens Courtyard is a licensed child care center in Hurst, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 14, 1996, for up to 250 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 43 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 12 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 250 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| 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 | 250 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
- 250 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1996
- License number
- #517369- 810
Summary
43 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 12 of 43 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Background checks 1
- Transportation 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Aug 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 18, 2026Visit4 rules cited
746.3301(h) - Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
“It was found that a caregiver offering to pop children with a rubber band and if the children endured this, they would be given Taki chips or Marshmallows.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2026
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“It was determined that a caregiver was present in a classroom at the operation for more than a 2 week period with an incomplete background check status.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2026
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“This was found to be deficient when the director of the operation allowed a caregiver to be present more than 2 weeks without an active background check.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2026
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“It was found that a caregiver was popping children with a rubber band as an alternative punishment to the standard practice of writing a report for behaviors exhibited.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2026
- Feb 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 13, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 11, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Feb 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation does not have a current fire drill on file.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2026
Show 44 earlier visits
- Feb 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“A child file was reviewed, the child files did not have a health statement, immunization record, and spacial needs recommendations.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2026
Jan 15, 2026Visit2 rules cited
746.2909(5) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised
“The arrangement in the room did not allow a caregiver to have complete view of all children during naptime while trying to prevent a child from waking up the children who were sleep.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2026
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“A caregiver was observed pulling a child by the arm when redirecting the child.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2026
- Jan 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 15, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Multiple rooms not being used by children in weeks have trash and food debris. This also includes the indoor play space that is being used by children. There were a few rooms that are being used that have food debris on some of the crawling mats that still need to be cleaned and sanitized.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2026
- Dec 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.1507(2) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Developmental Age
“A ratio was not adjust in order to provided the supervision and needs of a child with special need present. Corrected during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2025
746.2202(4) - Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Integrated activities
“Activities for a child with a special need were not develop and provided to a caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2025
Nov 18, 2025Visit3 rules cited
746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
“Transportation Permission was not received in writing for a child who rides to school on a school bus.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025
746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
“Staff did not verify information regarding a child transportation, as a result a child put on a school bus by mistake.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Staff did not verify a child identity before placing the child on a school bus, as a result another child was put on the bus instead.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025
- Sep 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 5, 2025Visit1 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
“A child was found unsupervised at the parking lot.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2025
- Apr 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 3, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
“The sink that is use for hand washing in one of the room inspected, was observed with old food around and accumulated on the drainage.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 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 caregiver was not providing the level of supervision necessary to ensure safety of the children, the children age were 18 months to 3 years old, while the caregiver was changing diaper it was observed children running, around, climbing on furniture, fighting over toys.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2025
746.2505(2) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
“Not enough toy or items were observed during the inspection, as a result the children were observed trying to climb on shelf, out of control and fighting over toys.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2025
746.805(3) - Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours
“Not all trainings certificates or documentations for staff were available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2025
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“Electrical outlet in one of the room inspected did not have an electrical outlet cover, the cover around was loose was had tape around it.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2025
- Jan 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 14, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 15, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“A caregiver did not know how many children she had under her care after asked few times. Follow Up 7/17/2024: Three caregivers were not aware how many children were under their care.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2024
Jul 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“A caregiver did not know how many children she had under her care after asked few times.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2024
- Jul 2, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- May 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 21, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Mar 25, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
“One of the best ways to prevent health and safety emergencies and ensure children remain safe is to keep all inspections and required documents current.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“2 Employees did not have affidavit on file at time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2024
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“One employee did not have annual training available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024
- Feb 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 8, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 19, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 18, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Apr 19, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“Two infant caregivers did not have current sids/shaken baby training on file.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2023
Jun 24, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.201(5) - Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation
“During the follow up inspection it was bought to my attention a parent had a concern that was not reported to licensing in a timely manner.”
Corrected during the visit
Jun 16, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
“Child's food allergy plans were not posted in the classroom at the time of investigation inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2022
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“The operation had a expired epi pen in the child's classroom at the time of the investigation walkthrough.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2022
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
“Caregiver in the Toddler room was feeding children snack off the table no sanitary holders were being used.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2022
Jun 14, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
“This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. The allergy plan was not posted in the classroom at the time of the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2022
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“The operation had a expired epi pen in the child's classroom at the time of the investigation walkthrough.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2022
- Jun 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 7, 2022Visit3 rules cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. A child was left outside unsupervised when a caregiver failed to properly account for all children in her care.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2022
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. A child was left outside unsupervised when a caregiver failed to follow company policy and complete a name to face check when taking the children inside.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2022
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. A child was left outside unsupervised and the parent was not notified immediately or given and incident report when the child was picked up.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2022
May 16, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Feeding instructions were not all file for all infants in care.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2022
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“Operation did not have a current Fire Inspection on file.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2022
746.3401(b) - Annual Sanitation Inspection - Conducted Local Sanitation Official
“Operation did not have a current Health inspection on file at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2022
- Feb 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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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 February 14, 1996.
When was The Childrens Courtyard last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 43 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Childrens Courtyard had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 12 of 43 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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?
250, 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) 656-7170 to ask.
What is The Childrens Courtyard's phone number?
(817) 656-7170.
Where is The Childrens Courtyard?
600 Mid Cities Blvd, Hurst, TX 76054.