Sharon Gilmore
Prosper, TX 75078 · infants to toddlers · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Childrens Courtyard
- licensed capacity
- 185
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2018
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About
About The Childrens Courtyard
The Childrens Courtyard is a licensed child care center in Prosper, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 20, 2018, for up to 185 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 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 185 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 | 185 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 Collin County has a median price of $191 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$191
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$158
Preschool
Center$170
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$162
Home daycare$149
State record
Inspection reports for The Childrens Courtyard
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 185 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2018
- License number
- #1666476
Summary
22 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 22 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Background checks 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Other rules 2
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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- Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 1, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“One caregiver who cares for children and has been employed for over 90 days needed the hands on CRP and First Aid training. One caregiver was missing CPR and First Aid training and has been employed for over 90 days.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2026
746.3807(1) - Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
“Two classrooms had epi pens in lock med bags which were not locked. These bags were located inside a first aid bag in a rolling cart on the floor of the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2026
- Sep 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 11, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 6, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it has been determined that child was grabbed by the arms (extremities) to be moved to a different location. This may result in the child's arm being pulled from socket.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025
746.2401(4) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs
“Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it has been determined that child was not attended to, and caregiver attending to other children and other chores instead of a child that required immediate attention.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
“Based on the gatherings during the investigation, it was determined concrete evidence exists to support that the school have not followed the instructions on the sanitizing solution.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025
- Jul 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 8, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Based on the gatherings during the investigation, it was determined there is concrete evidence to support the school was over ratio.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025
- Jun 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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Jun 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“There were 3 infants cared for at the front office by the director. Director was caring for children at the front to avoid being out of ratio in infant room. This is the third time occurrence during visits.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“There were 3 infants cared for at the front office by the director. Director was caring for children at the front as there was no extra staff.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
“One staff that were present onsite during the visit were not shown to have background check in the system.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025
- Jun 6, 2025VisitNo rules cited
May 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Staff files did not have trainings available for review during the visit.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025
May 7, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Staff files did not have trainings available for review during the visit.”
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2025
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“A caregiver had a total of 10 children in care. Five were ages 18M-23M and 5 were 2 years. Making the specified age group 18-23M.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“Three out of five classrooms did not have the cots labeled.”
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2025
Aug 14, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“The staff files were missing trainings as well as required docomentation that was not available during the visit. Nine files were reviewed and 5 out of 9 were missing abuse neglect training. 5 out of 9 were missing orientation.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2024
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Two out of ten childrens files did not have updated immunizations available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
Jul 31, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
“The turf in the toddler playground was ripped under a play structure resulting in possible tripping or entanglement hazards. 7/31/24-The turf in the toddler playground was ripped under a play structure resulting in possible tripping or entanglement hazards.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2024
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“A caregiver with conditions was left unsupervised in the 2 year old classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“There were 6 infants cared for at the front office by a caregiver and director. Director was caring for children while caregiver not present.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2024
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“There was 6 infants cared for at the front office by 1 caregiver. There was 12 children ages 2 years old cared by 1 caregiver.”
Corrected during the visit
Jul 16, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“The cots in 4 classrooms were not labeled with names or numbers.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2024
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“The emergency preparness plan did not include the name and the address of the location where the school will evacuate away from the premises.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2024
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The recall form has not been updated since 1/3/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2024
746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
“The turf in the toddler playground was ripped under a play structure resulting in possible tripping or entanglement hazards.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2024
- Feb 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 13, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and determined to be deficient. A child with a diagnosed food allergy, emergency food allergy plan was not posted in the kitchen and was not posted in the child's classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was determined to be deficient. A child registered for a Discovery Day did not have a completed food allergy plan while in care.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024
746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was determined deficient. A caregiver served food to a child that was identified as food to which the child was allergic.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024
- Nov 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 14, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Oct 6, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
“The director nor Designee has not tested the smoke detectors at the operation for several months.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“One Child with a known food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Plan in their file at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2023
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“One child not have a valid exemption affidavit in their file at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2023
Sep 21, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
“The operation does not test their carbon monoxide detectors.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2023
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“Two Children did not have Food Allergy Plans in the their files at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2023
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Two children did not have updated immunizations in their files at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2023
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
“The director or designee has not tested the smoke detectors at the operation for several months.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2023
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“Three caregivers did not have proof of education in their files at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2023
- Dec 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 19, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 3, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“One teacher was observed supervising 21 children with a specified age group of 4 years old.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2022
746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation did not have a current annual sanitation inspection report at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2022
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
“The first aid kit for the school bus did not contain tweezers, cotton balls or a thermometer. The operation's first aid kit did not contain tweezers.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2022
- Jul 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 6, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing an infants diaper.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2022
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“A caregiver did not wash an infant's hands after completing a diaper change.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2022
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“The caregiver in Infant room I did not have required training to care for infants under the age of 24 months.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2022
Jun 27, 2022Visit2 rules cited
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
“Based on information gathered and observations, it was determined that a caregiver allowed children to wrestle, jump off of furniture, and run around a classroom. Putting children at risk for injuries.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“Based on information gathered through interviews and observations, it was determined that a child sustained an injury that required medical attention when a caregiver did not intervene when two children were running around in the classroom during a scheduled activity.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2022
- Feb 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 25, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
“The person designated by the director did not have access to all essential information required by licensing during multiple inspections.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2022
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
“Attendance Records for all employees were not available in the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2022
746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
“The operation did not provide test data from the manufacturer showing the impact rating of the unitary surfacing materials nor the installation and maintenance requirements of the surfacing materials at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2022
- Jan 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 22, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
746.3421(a) - Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth
“A caregiver in room Infant I did not clean an infants hands after a diaper change.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2022
746.4801 - Definition- What does Licensing mean by the term ?use zone??
“Children were climbing on a play structure while tricycles were underneath the structure blocking surfacing needed to protect the children from falls.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2022
746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures
“A caregiver in the Toddler room I did not wash a child's hand after a diaper change.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2022
Dec 10, 2021Visit4 rules cited
746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
“A three year old child was allowed to play on playground equipment that is designed for children ages five through twelve, resulting in an injury that required medical attention.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2022
746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
“The operation did not provide test data from the manufacturer showing the impact rating of the unitary surfacing materials nor the installation and maintenance requirements of the surfacing materials at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“The caregivers were not in proximity to intervene when the child broke his arm.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2022
746.4605(a)(2) - Equipment Prohibited for Younger Than 5 Yrs - Free Standing Climbing
“Children under the age of five were allowed to use a prohibited piece of playground equipment.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2022
Oct 7, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Seven infants were missing current feeding schedules.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2021
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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 June 20, 2018.
When was The Childrens Courtyard last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Childrens Courtyard had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 10 of 22 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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?
185, 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 (972) 619-4275 to ask.
What is The Childrens Courtyard's phone number?
(972) 619-4275.
Where is The Childrens Courtyard?
2301 Richland Blvd, Prosper, TX 75078. The nearest other daycare we list is AlphaBEST @ Folsom- Prosper, 0.2 miles away.