Childrens Courtyard
A licensed child care center in Arlington, Texas 76016
4400 W Pleasant Ridge Rd, Arlington, Texas 76016. (817) 478-7733.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 22 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Tarrant County: 3
- 4 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 18 inspections on record
- Not rated Texas Rising Star rating
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Texas’s risk levels
- Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
22 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 920 child care providers in Tarrant County had 3.
18 inspections on record. The latest, on Oct 27, 2026: no violation found.
Rated High by Texas: Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation, at the inspection on Jul 31, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children, at the report to the state on Jun 17, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation, at the report to the state on Jun 17, 2026
1 more rated High; all are listed below.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
22 deficiencies in 7 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Each deficiency, in Texas’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Sep 23, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies
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Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“During the walkthrough, there were 2 classrooms, and the electrical outlets were not covered.”
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Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“During the walk-through, I observed 3 playgrounds. For preschool and school-age playgrounds, the operation lacks enough loose fill. According to the standards, it requires less 6 inches of loose fill.”
Jul 31, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
“Caregivers where not aware of how to report suspected abuse or neglect.”
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Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
“A TV was observed on in the school age classroom with cartoons playing not related to any activity the children where participating in.”
Jun 17, 2026: report to the state2 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
“A caregiver did not show patience when interacting with an infant while feeding.”
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
“A caregiver did not report concerns of suspected child abuse.”
Dec 11, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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Administering Medication - Original Container with Child’s Name, Date
“During today’s inspection, there was one child’s medications not in the original container labeled with the child s full name and the date brought to the operation.”
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Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
“There are two medication were expired during today’s inspection.”
Nov 19, 2025: inspection12 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
“During today’s inspection, three teachers cared for 12 two-year-old children. The teachers were unable to establish proper behavior, and the classroom was chaotic. Several children were climbing on the tables, throwing toys, and running around the room. The teachers did not redirect the children.”
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“During today’s inspection, there are 7 infants with 1 teacher. The youngest infant is 4 months and olderst infant is 19 months. It is over the ratio.”
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Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“During the walk-through in the infant room, none of the high chairs have safety straps for infants to use.”
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Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“There is an infant walking around with a bottle during the walk-through.”
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Children Handwashing Before Eating
“During the inspection, the 2 years-old classroom children did not wash their hands before eating. The children were playing with the toys and on the floor.”
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Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
“During today’s inspection, several children s medications were in the office. However, the parents did not sign the documentation allowing the facility to have the medication.”
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Administering Medication - Original Container with Child’s Name, Date
“During today’s inspection, there are several children’s medications are not in the original container labeled with the child s full name and the date brought to the operation.”
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Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
“There are several medication were expired during today’s inspection.”
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Indoor Space Requirement
“Upon arrival, 6 children are in the office with the office staff which the area is for adult and teachers only.”
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Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“During the walk-through, for p-k and school age playgrounds loose fill were observed low. It was measured only 2 inches.”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“During today’s inspection, 7 infants do not have feeding instructions in their file.”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“There are 3 infants’ feeding instructions were not updated since June 2025.”
Mar 11, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Children’s Records - Health Statement
“A health statment needed for one infant in care.”
Feb 9, 2024: report to the state1 deficiency
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“This law was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation with the Minimum Standard Rules for Licensed Child Care Centers based on observations made at the operation, review of records and supporting documentation, and interviews with parent and caregivers. By not checking the label, a caregiver was giving a wrong breastmilk bottle to a child.”
1 deficiency older than three years
Oct 18, 2022: report to the state1 deficiency
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“The allegation of a violation of the Minimum Standard Rules for Licensed Child Care Centers was able to be substantiated based on preponderance through observations and interviews with various caregivers.”
All 26 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Report to the state | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Inspection | 12 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 11, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Feb 29, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 9, 2024 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| May 5, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 3, 2023 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Oct 20, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 18, 2022 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Feb 17, 1991.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 200 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 8 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Not rated in Texas Rising Star.
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 920 child care providers in Tarrant County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 3; this one had 22.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Miller Elementary - YMCA of Arlington | 17 |
| Lionheart Children’s Academy -Labc | 14 |
| Childrens Courtyard This child care provider | 22 |
| Imagine Nation Center of Learning | 0 |
| A Mother’s Touch Early Childhood Development Center Inc. | 8 |
| Patrice Maddox | 3 |
| Tarrant County Kids at Little Elementary | 3 |
| Renee S Roach | 1 |
| Andrea Green | 0 |
| Marion Childcare University | 15 |
| Jags Christian Academy and Associates LLC | 3 |
| Dai Quang Dinh | 2 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
- Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
Sources
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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