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The Children's Courtyard

8560 Esters Blvd, Irving, TX 75063
licensed capacity
161
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$194
year first permitted
1994

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About

About The Children's Courtyard

The Children's Courtyard is a licensed child care center in Irving, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 28, 1994, for up to 161 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 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 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
161 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 capacity161 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Children's 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 The Children's Courtyard

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
161 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1994
License number
#505838- 810
See the state's record

Summary

17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 20, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 17 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Jul 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jun 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 8, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jun 8, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. May 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 27, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  8. Apr 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 24, 2026Visit1 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

      “The caregiver left a child outside on the playground for 13 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026

Show 17 earlier visits
  1. Jan 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 23, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Dec 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 22, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

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

      The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessLow risk

      746.901(3) - Required Personnel Records - TB Test

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

      The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

      “1 out of 10 caregivers files reviewed did not have in person CPR which allows them to practice on a CPR mannequin.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2025

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

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

      “8 out of 10 infant feeding instructions reviewed were expired.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2025

    • 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

      “The playground areas did not have 6 inches of loose fill.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2025

    • 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

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

      The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2025

  6. Jan 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Feb 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 26, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

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

      “Eight infants did not have updated written feeding schedules.”

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect

      “The operation's parent handbook did not have a section regarding Abuse/Neglect training and prevention.”

      The state verified the correction on May 9, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “The operation did not have a current Consumer Products Safety Commission Affidavit. The violation was corrected at inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      “Two classroom did not have safety plugs in two outlets. One classroom was missing the electrical outlet face plate. The violations was corrected at the time of inspection. A photograph of the missing outlet face plate was taken.”

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Mar 22, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

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

      “The floor in the gym area is littred with gum wrapers. The vinyal base board in the gym area has exposed damaged sheetrock. Photograhps were taken during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(b) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt

      “The loose-fill under both tire swings is not at proper debth. Children were observed using the equipment. A Photorgrah was taken at the time of the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The wooden art easel has a damaged shelf with exposed screws. The small castle type structure in the in back left corner of the playground a a rotten step leading into the structure. There is also an exposed metal bolt. The drain down spout which is located ear the backdoor leading to from the gym hallway is damage and the drain cover is missing and there is standing water. The blue side on the back struct ure of the playground is leadning at the base of the slide. A photograph of each damage equipment was taken during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2022

  10. Mar 20, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  11. Oct 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Oct 1, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  13. Jul 6, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

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

      “There were 10 infant feeding schedules that had not been reviewed and updated since initially signed in February/March.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “The operation had 2 children's records that did contain up to date immunization records.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2022

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      “There was one infant feeding schedule that did not appear to have a parent signature on the form.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “The operation had 10 personnel files that did not contain the required Health and Safety Audit trainings( adminstering medication, preventing/responding to food allergies and handling and storing hazardous materials.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      “The Preschool One classroom was missing one safety outlet cover. This was corrected at the inspection when the director replaced the missing cover in the classroom.”

      Corrected during the visit

  14. Apr 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Apr 27, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  16. Mar 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Mar 23, 2022VisitNo 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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FAQ

Questions about The Children's Courtyard

Is The Children's Courtyard licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 28, 1994.

When was The Children's Courtyard last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Children's Courtyard had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 2 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Children's Courtyard care for?

161, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does The Children's Courtyard accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are The Children's 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 Children's Courtyard cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 929-2965 to ask.

What is The Children's Courtyard's phone number?

(972) 929-2965.

Where is The Children's Courtyard?

8560 Esters Blvd, Irving, TX 75063. The nearest other daycare we list is Jhansi Solasa, 1.1 miles away.

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