Jacqueline Atkinson
North Richland Hills, TX 76182 · infants only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Childrens Courtyard
- licensed capacity
- 244
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $199
- year first permitted
- 2023
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About
About The Childrens Courtyard
The Childrens Courtyard is a licensed child care center in North Richland Hills, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 4, 2023, for up to 244 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 25 rules across 10 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
- 244 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 | 244 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
- 244 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2023
- License number
- #1768962
Summary
23 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 23 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 9
- Safety and hazards 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Records and paperwork 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 11, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“One child's admission form did not have emergency medical authorization statement completed.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2026
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Two children's files did not have current immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2026
- Feb 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 12, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
“Based on information obtained it was determined that the operation did not make adequate adjustments to supervision in the classroom to prevent children from becoming too rambunctious and causing injuries.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026
Aug 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“At the time of the inspection the operation had not had a gas inspection completed in the required time frame.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2025
- Aug 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 5, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver sprayed a child with soap and water while cleaning the tables.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2025
- Jun 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 19, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules 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
“This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. Based on information provided a caregiver could not maintain visual awareness or ability to intervene when a child was shut in a dark closet inside the classroom. The room is used to store nap mats and other class items.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2025
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation. Based on information provided it was found that a child was in a dark closet space inside the classroom while the caregiver was changing diapers. The operation director and staff were aware of this happening and made no reports.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2025
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
“This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. Based on information provided the operation did not create an incident report for an incident where a child was found in a closet inside of a classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2025
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“At follow up it was discussed that caregivers are able to use a child lock on the closet doors in the classrooms and it was discussed with caregivers that these should be closed so children do not enter.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2025
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
“This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. Based on information provided a caregiver was assigned to a classroom where multiple employees stated the caregiver had difficulty managing.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2025
Show 21 earlier visits
Dec 11, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
“At the time of the inspection 4 of the 10 employee records required the 2912 form and it was not signed or present in the employee's file.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“3 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have a health statement from the child's health care provider.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025
746.401(10) - Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
“At the time of the inspection 1 child with a food allergy was not included on the posting of food allergies in the child's classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“1 of the 10 employee records reviewed had an expired CPR/First Aid Certificate”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“4 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have updated immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
“At the time of the inspection 1 child with a food allergy did not have a food allergy action plan on file signed by the health care physician.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024
- Aug 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“At the time of the inspection the loose fill around the preschool playground structure was not maintained at a depth of six inches. Dirt underneath fill was visible without effort of moving it and grass growth through the fill was visible.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2024
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“At the time of the inspection the border of the school age playground had bolts standing up from the border that could catch on a shoe or clothing item causing a fall. There is a section of the playground border that has a crack that creates a concern for pinching or a child getting their finger stuck in this.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2024
Jun 20, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“At the time of the inspection the loose fill around the preschool playground structure was not maintained at a depth of six inches. Dirt underneath fill was visible without effort of moving it and grass growth through the fill was visible.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2024
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“At the time of the inspection the annual fire inspection had not been conducted and was past due for the time frame needing to be completed.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2024
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“At the time of the inspection the border of the school age playground had bolts standing up from the border that could catch on a shoe or clothing item causing a fall. There is a section of the playground border that has a crack that creates a concern for pinching or a child getting their finger stuck in this.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2024
- May 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 23, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 22, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 17, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on the information gathered a caregiver tried to pick up an infant, while holding an infant already. In doing this, the caregiver pulled the infant to stand and tried to help them to walk forward. The caregiver did this knowing the infant was not developmentally ready to take steps and was unstable on their feet.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
- Mar 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 19, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Nov 6, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“At the time of the inspection 1 of the 10 staff records reviewed did not have training records available at the time of the visit.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“At the time of the inspection 1 of the 10 children's files reviewed did not have a health statement signed by the child's pediatrician.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“At the time of the inspection 1 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have an immunization record on file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
Sep 29, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“At the time of the inspection multiple infants did not have updated written feeding instructions signed by their parent within the last 30 days.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2023
- Aug 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 28, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“At the time of inspection a caregiver was present in a classroom with a background check status as pending.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2023
Aug 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“At the time of inspection a caregiver was present in a classroom with a background check status as pending.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2023
Aug 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“At the time of the inspection a classroom was observed with 11 children present ages 13 months to 3 years of age, which exceeds the 18 month age difference between oldest and youngest. The classes were split before the inspection was concluded.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2023
- Jun 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 15, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“At the time of the inspection a fire inspection had not been completed.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2023
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“At the time of the inspection there was not a health inspection available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2023
746.4607(b)(3) - Maximum Height - 5 Yrs and Older
“At the time of the inspection a play structure intended for children ages 5-12 years of age had a play surface over 7 ft in height. The surface area measured at 7 ft 4 inches exceeding the maximum height allowed by 4 inches.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2023
Apr 17, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
746.403(a) - Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public
“At the time of the inspection there was not a display for the area for required postings.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2023
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“At the time of the inspection the operation did not have a designated evacuation meeting point off site of the center.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2023
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“At the time of the inspection a box cutter, metal pole, and metal ribbon of loose measuring tape were found on the playground area. In the infant classrooms two pull up bars were mounted with screws missing and the bar being loose and wobbly.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2023
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“At the time of the inspection there was not a health inspection available for review.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2023
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“At the time of the inspection a fire inspection had not been completed.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2023
746.4421(2) - Doors to Restroom - Able to Open Immediately
“At the time of the inspection all bathrooms present had a push button lock in each classroom. The door handle had no exterior mechanism for the door to be unlocked.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2023
746.4805(d) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
“At the time of the inspection it was found that the use zone for 2 slides completely overlapped one another.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2023
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“At the time of the inspection one playground for children younger than 3 years had no loose fill and the other 2 playgrounds did not have the required 6 inches of loose fill.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2023
746.4607(b)(3) - Maximum Height - 5 Yrs and Older
“At the time of the inspection a play structure intended for children ages 5-12 years of age had a play surface over 7 ft in height. The surface area measured at 7 ft 8 inches exceeding the maximum height allowed by 8 inches.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2023
746.4605(a)(2) - Equipment Prohibited for Younger Than 5 Yrs - Free Standing Climbing
“At the time of the inspection one large playground area had 2 structures. One structure had a rope web that children could climb on, but no clear separation of the structures for the younger and older age groups. The structure with the flexible web rope climbing piece would be accessible to children under 5 years of age.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2023
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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 December 4, 2023.
When was The Childrens Courtyard last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 23 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Childrens Courtyard had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 10 of 23 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?
244, 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 (682) 337-5242 to ask.
What is The Childrens Courtyard's phone number?
(682) 337-5242.
Where is The Childrens Courtyard?
8521 Davis Blvd, North Richland Hills, TX 76182. The nearest other daycare we list is North Richland Hills Montessori, 0.4 miles away.