Childrens Courtyard
1115 W LAMAR BLVD, ARLINGTON, TX 76012
License #310307- 810 | Expires: Jun 2, 1989
Compliance Summary
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Result | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | Annual Inspection | Compliant | 0 |
| Jan 20, 2026 | OTHER | Compliant | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Annual Inspection | Compliant | 0 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Annual Inspection | Compliant | 0 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Annual Inspection | Compliant | 0 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | OTHER | Violations Found | 1 |
| Jul 8, 2025 | Annual Inspection | Violations Found | 7 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Annual Inspection | Compliant | 0 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Annual Inspection | Violations Found | 4 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | Annual Inspection | Compliant | 0 |
| Sep 4, 2024 | Annual Inspection | Compliant | 0 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | Annual Inspection | Violations Found | 2 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | OTHER | Violations Found | 1 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | Annual Inspection | Compliant | 0 |
| Apr 9, 2024 | Annual Inspection | Compliant | 0 |
| Apr 3, 2024 | Annual Inspection | Violations Found | 1 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Annual Inspection | Compliant | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2024 | Annual Inspection | Compliant | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2024 | OTHER | Violations Found | 7 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | Annual Inspection | Violations Found | 2 |
| Feb 27, 2024 | OTHER | Compliant | 0 |
| Feb 16, 2024 | OTHER | Compliant | 0 |
| Feb 7, 2024 | Annual Inspection | Compliant | 0 |
| Feb 5, 2024 | OTHER | Violations Found | 1 |
| Jan 25, 2024 | Annual Inspection | Compliant | 0 |
| Jan 23, 2024 | OTHER | Violations Found | 1 |
| Jan 22, 2024 | OTHER | Violations Found | 1 |
| Jan 11, 2024 | Annual Inspection | Violations Found | 2 |
| Jan 8, 2024 | OTHER | Violations Found | 2 |
| Dec 28, 2023 | Annual Inspection | Compliant | 0 |
| Dec 8, 2023 | Annual Inspection | Compliant | 0 |
| Nov 30, 2023 | Annual Inspection | Compliant | 0 |
| Nov 28, 2023 | OTHER | Violations Found | 1 |
| Nov 20, 2023 | Annual Inspection | Compliant | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2023 | Annual Inspection | Compliant | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2023 | Annual Inspection | Compliant | 0 |
| Sep 15, 2023 | Annual Inspection | Violations Found | 1 |
| Sep 5, 2023 | OTHER | Compliant | 0 |
| Aug 23, 2023 | Annual Inspection | Compliant | 0 |
| Aug 14, 2023 | Annual Inspection | Compliant | 0 |
| Aug 11, 2023 | OTHER | Compliant | 0 |
| Aug 1, 2023 | Annual Inspection | Compliant | 0 |
| Jul 14, 2023 | Annual Inspection | Compliant | 0 |
| Jul 12, 2023 | OTHER | Violations Found | 3 |
| Jul 5, 2023 | OTHER | Violations Found | 3 |
| Jun 28, 2023 | Annual Inspection | Violations Found | 1 |
| Jun 20, 2023 | Annual Inspection | Violations Found | 9 |
| Jun 20, 2023 | OTHER | Compliant | 0 |
| May 9, 2023 | Annual Inspection | Compliant | 0 |
| May 5, 2023 | OTHER | Compliant | 0 |
| May 5, 2023 | Annual Inspection | Compliant | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2023 | Annual Inspection | Violations Found | 1 |
| Mar 31, 2023 | Annual Inspection | Violations Found | 1 |
| Mar 30, 2023 | OTHER | Violations Found | 1 |
| Mar 3, 2023 | Annual Inspection | Violations Found | 1 |
| Jan 24, 2023 | OTHER | Violations Found | 4 |
| Jan 11, 2023 | Annual Inspection | Violations Found | 3 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | Annual Inspection | Violations Found | 1 |
| Dec 14, 2022 | OTHER | Violations Found | 1 |
| Aug 11, 2022 | OTHER | Violations Found | 2 |
| Jul 28, 2022 | Annual Inspection | Violations Found | 3 |
| Jul 7, 2022 | Annual Inspection | Violations Found | 2 |
| Jun 22, 2022 | Annual Inspection | Compliant | 0 |
| Jun 14, 2022 | OTHER | Compliant | 0 |
| May 21, 2022 | OTHER | Compliant | 0 |
| Aug 26, 2021 | Annual Inspection | Violations Found | 3 |
| Jul 16, 2021 | OTHER | Violations Found | 3 |
| Jul 16, 2021 | Annual Inspection | Compliant | 0 |
Violation Details
Supervision was not adequate in the classroom as no one was aware how a child receives scratchmarks.
Corrected: Sep 9, 2025
One staff file was missing statements of reviewed personnel policies.
Corrected: Jul 15, 2025
The address was missing for a child's emergency contact.
Corrected: Jul 15, 2025
One staff file was missing statements of reviewed operational policies.
Corrected: Jul 15, 2025
Two children's files were missing emergency care authorization
Corrected: Jul 15, 2025
Three caregivers were missing some training records.
Corrected: Jul 15, 2025
Three children's files were missing healthcare professional statements.
Corrected: Jul 22, 2025
Physician's information was missing from one child's file.
Corrected: Jul 15, 2025
The list of current employees was missing from the parent board.
Corrected: Nov 20, 2024
Three children's files were missing the emergency contact addresses.
Corrected: Nov 20, 2024
The list of emergency telephone numbers was not posted on the parent board or in another visible location.
The Keeping children Safe poster was not posted on the parent board or in another visible location.
Children were not kept engaged by the caregiver during diaper changes.
Two diaper changes were observed in two different classrooms. In both instances, the children did not have their hands washed following a diaper change.
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. The medication that was listed on a child's food allergy plan was not kept at the operation, and the caregivers were not aware that the medication needed to be administered in case of emergency.
Mats observed children sleeping on during the inspection were not in good repair but were ripped and torn with exposed foam. Picture taken.
The designee did not operate the operation in compliance with the minimum standards when they failed to report a situation at the operation that placed a child at risk.
A caregiver at the operation grabbed a child forcefully by the arm during nap time.
An incident that occurred on 1//12/2024 was not reported until 2/29/2024. Report was sent by fax.
Caregiver at the operation did not display self-control when they forcefully grabbed a child.
The operation failed to report a situation that a caregiver forcefully grabbed a child which placed the child at risk.
The incident report was not signed by the parent or shared with the parent.
The director did not operate the operation in compliance with the minimum standards when they failed to report a situation at the operation that placed a child at risk.
Caregiver supervising a nap group was observed on her cell phone. Picture was taken
I observed several children laying on mats worn out with exposed foam. Pictures taken Table leg was bent in a classroom. This was corrected when the table was removed.
Incident report not received.
Driver training was not consistently current as required by the minimum standards.
Transportation driver did not use good judgement when she did not follow the required protocol to in picking up children. Driver left a child at school.
A fire drill was conducted during the inspection. The children and staff were exited from the building in 5 min. From 12:07p to 12:12p
Caregiver assisting with supervising a group of children, did not have an active background check. This standard was corrected during the inspection, caregiver was asked to leave the building. Background check was submitted during the inspection.
Based on interviews, observations, and documentation it was found that the operation has been out of ratio.
Based on interviews with staff and observations, the operation has not been consistently practicing the required drill.
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the director is raising her voice and using profanity in front of children. The director's tone and words toward staff is belittling, demeaning, and yelling.
During today's inspection, the caregivers and staff did not know who was left in charge of the operation.
This standard was part of the investigation. It was determined that all staff have not been instructed on the policy for releasing children, including the verification plan.
This standard was part of an investigation. It was determined a staff member released a child in care without properly verifying or documenting the pick-up person?s name correctly. The name documented by the staff member was incorrect and did not match the names on the admission form designated by the parent.
This standard was part of an investigation. It was determined that the written operational policies do not include a reasonable means to record the identity of the person picking the child up and retaining it in the child's file for three months.
This standard was a result of a DFPS investigation. It was determined by DFPS that a caregiver was arguing with the children, yelling at children, and using a harsh tone with children.
This standard was a result of a DFPS investigation. It was determined by DFPS that two school age children were not being supervised while in which led to inappropriate play.
This standard was a result of a DFPS investigation. It was determined by DFPS that the caregiver was repeatedly on the phone with her boyfriend.
2 infants, not yet eating table food, did not have written feeding instructions available for review during the follow up inspections.
I observed a caregiver speak to a school age child in a harsh manner.
3 infants, not yet ready for table food, do not have updated feeding instructions.
1 child is missing immunizations records and 1 child needs updated immunizations.
2 of 10 caregivers do not have current first aid training.
2 of 10 caregivers do not have current CPR training.
The operation does not have a working carbon monoxide detector and checks are not documented monthly as required.
4 infants, not yet eating table food, did not have written feeding instructions available for review during my inspection.
I observed bottles in the infant classroom unlabeled. The teachers wrote the label and placed it on the bottle while I was present.
I observed trash and debris on the playground and in the classrooms. Photos were taken.
3/31/2023 - Compliance on standards cited on 3/31/23. The infant had two areas of the floor that was was broken still need to be fix. Materials ordered. From previous inspection: The playground has several areas that pose tripping hazards. These areas include tree roots, a large hole next side walk and a wooden strip on the ground between the buildings. The infant room had two areas of the floor that was broken. Photos taken.
3/31/2023 - It was noticed the fence that run from the pre school playground the school age playground has a gap that a child may slip throuhg. It was also noticed that the gate in the back of the school age playground had a big gap from the ground up that a child my slip through also. The a nail protruding from the step outside the two year old class. From previous inspection: The playground has several areas that pose tripping hazards. These areas include tree roots, a large hole next side walk and a wooden strip on the ground between the buildings. The infant room had two areas of the floor that was broken. Photos taken.
The gap between the fence and the gate where the victim got out did not fix prior to incident. Caregiver stated that he noticed the gap and notified management two to three months prior to the incident date.
The playground has several areas that pose tripping hazards. These areas include tree roots, a large hole next side walk and a wooden strip on the ground between the buildings. The infant room had two areas of the floor that was broken. Photos taken.
The director failed to ensure that work orders were submitted timely for the previous inspection citations. The work orders were not submitted until 1/24/2023 when the compliance date to have the corrections completed had been 1/23/2023.
The playground has several areas that pose tripping hazards. These areas include tree roots, a large hole next side walk and a wooden strip on the ground between the buildings.
The surfacing underneath a play structure on the north side of the school age building does not have the required amount of surfacing.
The wooden firetruck on the playgound has broken areas on both sides of the structure that could cause injuries to the children.
The playground has several areas that pose tripping hazards. These areas include tree roots, a large hole next side walk and a wooden strip on the ground between the buildings.
The surfacing underneath a play structure on the north side of the school age building does not have the required amount of surfacing.
The wooden firetruck on the playgound has broken areas on both sides of the structure that could cause injuries to the children.
A child had three incident reports in her file. None of the reports were signed by the parent and all had the second, copy still attached.
A caregiver failed to demonstrate competency when she did not review communication from a parent. As a result, a child was not picked up from school.
The permit holder is not ensuring that the physical facilities are being maintained and citations corrected. Permit holder was notified more then 30 days ago of the citation. Through communication with the director, CCR was informed that corrections have not been made at this time.
The walls have dried food and marks on the wall. In one room a window sill had chipped paint that is in the reach of children. The playground had broken equipment and tripping hazards. Through communication with the director, CCR was informed that corrections have not been made at this time.
The permit holder did not notify CCR that there was a change in controlling person at the facility. The change took play 3 weeks prior to the inspection.
The walls have dried food and marks on the wall. In one room a window sill had cipped paint that is in the reach of children. The playground had broken equipment and tripping hazards.
The permit holder is not ensuring that the physical facilites are being maintained and citations corrected.
Several of the traning records were not avialable for review at the time of the inspection.
The walls have dried food and marks on the wall. In one room a window sill had cipped paint that is in the reach of children.
The operation did not have up to date signatures for the parents that stated that the feeding instruction on file was the most current one.
The operation has not conducted a drill since March 2021.
The operation was not able to locate the fire inspection certificate.
This standard was under review due to an investigation, and was deficient. While the operation called to report to CCR that the operation was closed, they failed to state that the closure was required by the local health authority, due to a failed health inspection.
This standard was under review due to an investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation failed to maintained the building properly which led to an infestation of rodents for 6 months.
This standard was under review due to an investigation, and was found to be deficient. The operation had knowledge of a pest infestation and did not take appropriate action in a timely manner.
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