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Childrens Courtyard

2800 Central Dr, Bedford, TX 76021 · Tarrant County
4 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Childrens Courtyard is a licensed child care center in Bedford, TX, licensed for up to 306 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1994. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 36 times and investigated 19 reports. Inspectors recorded 34 citations, 22 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (9 of 34). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 high-risk. 6% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #12 of 14 centers in Bedford and better than 26% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 26%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#12 of 14 centers in Bedford
22High risk
8Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
34 citations from 36 inspections and 10 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 28, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 28, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 13, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 9, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 9, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundDec 19, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 2, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 30, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 5, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 1, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 20, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 19, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 17, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 14, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 20, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 22, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 30, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 29, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 7, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 3, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 27, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 3, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 16, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 16, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 12, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 22, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 3, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 13, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 7, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 6, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 29, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 27, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 27, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundSep 26, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 28, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 12, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 9, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 30, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 9, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 31, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 26, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 11, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 7, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 31, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Supervision9
Caregiver conduct8
Other standards5
Training & qualifications2
Building & playground safety2
Records & paperwork2
Food & feeding2
Health & medication2
Transportation2

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJul 13, 2026InspectionOther standards
Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations §746.1203(6)
At the time of inspection the school age room was not in control, children were running around, horseplaying and did not have any planned activity they were engaged in.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2026
HighJul 13, 2026InspectionSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
At the time of inspection a child was found in a room alone and unsupervised.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2026
MediumJul 13, 2026InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver §746.2203(b)
At the time of inspection the caregivers were not following a written plan and the classroom was not in control.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2026
HighJul 13, 2026InspectionOther standards
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children §746.1201(2)
A caregiver was witnessed on video grabbing and infant in the crib by one arm and turning them.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2026
HighJul 9, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children §746.1201(2)
A caregiver was observed on video grabbing an infant by the arm and leg while in the crib.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2026
HighJul 9, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A Caregiver failed to demonstrate self control when she was witnessed on video, frustrated with infants, and roughly shaking an infant, and roughly using her foot to shake an infant in a bouncer.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2026
Medium HighMar 9, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required §746.1309(d)
An infant caregiver at the time of inspection did not have current SIDs, Shaken Baby training.
Correction verified Mar 10, 2026
Medium HighMay 30, 2025Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. The school age room is not being properly maintained ,this is evident by overflowing trash as well as unclean bathrooms.
Correction verified Jun 16, 2025
HighMay 1, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
This standard was evaluated in regard to a report and found deficient. The operation failed to report alleged allegations by a parent in a timely manner.
Correction verified May 19, 2025
MediumApr 17, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
All infants in care did not have current feeding instructions on file.
Correction verified Apr 22, 2025
HighDec 19, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. A child was left unsupervised during a transition.
Correction verified Jan 15, 2025
HighDec 19, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient a child was left in a classroom unsupervised when the class transitioned to recess.
Correction verified Jan 15, 2025
HighJul 17, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Correction verified Jul 30, 2024
HighJul 17, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
A child was left outside unsupervised during a recess transition and the parent was not notified.
Correction verified Jul 30, 2024
HighJul 17, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
Correction verified Jul 30, 2024
MediumJul 17, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent §746.707
A child was left outside on the playground after recess unsupervised and the parent was not given an incident report in a timey manner.
Correction verified Jul 30, 2024
HighMay 14, 2024InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit §746.5617(a)(6)
Two of the vans First Aid Kits were not complete director corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighMar 20, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
This standard was evaluated in regards to report and found deficient. A child was picked up by a family member without proper verification.
Correction verified Apr 3, 2024
HighFeb 22, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
This standard was evaluated and found to be deficient. Caregivers failed to complete required name to face checks when taking children in from recess and a child was left outside.
Correction verified Mar 5, 2024
HighFeb 22, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. A child was left outside when caregivers failed to properly account for children.
Correction verified Mar 5, 2024
Medium HighJun 7, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Five caregiver files reviewed did not have annual training availble for review at time of inspection.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2023
HighFeb 16, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A child was left in a classroom unsupervised during a transition.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2023
HighFeb 16, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
A child was left in the classroom unsupervised when a caregiver failed to properly account for children by using the proper name to face policies.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2023
Medium HighJan 3, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
Floors and walls in the school age area were dirty and not propelry maintained at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Jan 12, 2023
Medium HighDec 22, 2022Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward §746.3301(h)
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. It was determined caregivers were using candy as a reward in the classroom.
Correction verified Jan 12, 2023
HighDec 22, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. A caregiver grabbed a child by the jacket to correct him when he continued to use foul language in the classroom.
Correction verified Jan 12, 2023
Medium HighOct 7, 2022InspectionCaregiver conduct
Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance §746.2803(4)
During my inspection I witnessed a caregiver harshly grabbing a child's face when she was disciplining him on the playground. The director contacted corporate and the caregiver was sent home for the day.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2022
HighSep 27, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
A child ran out of the classroom and was able to leave the building unsupervised.
Correction verified Nov 3, 2022
HighSep 27, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For §746.1203(2)
The caregiver in the infant room did not know how many children were in her care at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Sep 29, 2022
HighJul 9, 2022Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
The operation failed to report to licensing when a parent expressed concerns her child was being mistreated by a caregiver.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2022
HighJun 30, 2022InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit §746.5617(a)(6)
One of the 4 vans evaluated during the inspection did not have a First Aid Kit. The director corrected during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 26, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities §746.1203(6)
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. It was determined caregivers have been witnessed using their personal cell phones during work hours.
Correction verified Jun 9, 2022
HighMay 26, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. A child was injured when they were not properly supervised by caregivers.
Correction verified Jun 9, 2022
MediumMay 26, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent §746.707
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient.
Correction verified Jun 9, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity306 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 8, 1994
DirectorSamantha Laster
Phone8175452290
State operation #501967- 810

Common questions

Does Childrens Courtyard take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Childrens Courtyard’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Childrens Courtyard accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Childrens Courtyard cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Childrens Courtyard for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Tarrant County area, which includes Bedford, is $45.60 a day for infants, $44.00 a day for toddlers and $42.60 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Childrens Courtyard had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 22 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 13, 2026: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Childrens Courtyard compare with other daycares in Bedford?

It is #12 of 14 centers in Bedford by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 26% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Childrens Courtyard last inspected?

Jul 28, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 501967- 810 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.