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Childrens Courtyard

8909 Valley Ranch Pkwy W, Irving, TX 75063 · Dallas County
Accepts child care subsidies

Childrens Courtyard is a licensed child care center in Irving, TX, licensed for up to 283 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2002. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 30 times and investigated 16 reports. Inspectors recorded 48 citations, 11 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (15 of 48). 7 citations came in the last 12 months. 2% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #60 of 69 centers in Irving and better than 14% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 14%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #60 of 69 centers in Irving
11High risk
21Medium High risk
12Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
4Low risk
48 citations from 30 inspections and 12 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 14, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 14, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 9, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundJan 13, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundOct 23, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 9, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 9, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 6, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 1, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 30, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 25, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundAug 11, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 28, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundJul 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 14, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 30, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 14, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 8, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 28, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 19, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 8, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 6, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 9, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 6, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 9, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 21, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 20, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 7, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 5, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 4, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 2, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 23, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 14, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 10, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 7, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 5, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 22, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 15, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 14, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety15
Health & medication9
Training & qualifications7
Staff ratios5
Other standards5
Food & feeding3
Records & paperwork2
Caregiver conduct1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

MediumFeb 9, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
2 out of 3 infant files reviewed still do not have a current infant feeding plan.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2026
Medium HighFeb 9, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
2 out of 10 children's files reviewed still do not have current immunization records.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2026
LowFeb 9, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program §746.611(a)(1)
8 out of 10 children's records reviewed still do not have a current health statement.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2026
LowJan 13, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program §746.611(a)(1)
9 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have a current health statement.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2026
MediumJan 13, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
2 out of 3 infant files reviewed did not have a current infant feeding plan.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2026
Medium HighJan 13, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
3 out of 10 children's files reviewed did not have current immunization records.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2026
Medium HighOct 9, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Complying with Laws and Rules §746.201(9)
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and violation was found. There was sufficient evidence to show that lock down drills and weather drills were being documented but not practiced.
Correction verified Nov 12, 2025
Medium HighJul 24, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
3 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records.
Correction verified Aug 1, 2025
MediumJul 24, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
1 infant did not have a current infant feeding form on file within the past 30 days.
Correction verified Aug 1, 2025
MediumJan 6, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
2 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have a health statement.
Correction verified Jan 28, 2025
MediumJan 6, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
The operation did not document severe weather and lock down drills.
Correction verified Jan 16, 2025
Medium HighJan 6, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
2 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2025
LowJan 6, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - TB Exam §746.1105(2)
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a TB test.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2025
MediumJan 6, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have the education document.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2025
LowJan 6, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.1105(3)
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2025
Medium HighJan 30, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
The loose fill around the landing areas on the playground equipment was below six inches.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2024
Medium HighJan 30, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Electronic Carbon Monoxide Detection Sys Connected to Alarm/Smoke Detection System §746.5537(b)
The operation did not document monthly checks for the carbon monoxide detector.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2024
MediumJan 30, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit §746.4003(a)
The transportation vehicles were missing items from the first aid kit: The vehicles were missing tweezers, a thermometer, and an antiseptic solution.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2024
MediumJan 30, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Two out of ten children files had incomplete immunizations records.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2024
Medium HighJan 30, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
The director CPR and First Aid expired.
Correction verified Jan 31, 2024
Medium HighJan 30, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training §746.1301(a)(7)(A)
Two of the drivers at the operation did not have transportation training hours.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2024
HighAug 25, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation still has not obtain a current fire inspection.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2023
HighAug 11, 2023InspectionOther standards
HRC42.059 - Employment Affidavit
This standard was evaluated in regard to a previous citation. 2 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have an affidavit.
Correction verified Sep 6, 2023
Medium HighAug 11, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired §746.4751(c)
On the older playground, the barrier around the playground equipment was cracked with a sharp edge. There were deep holes in the ground which could cause a tripping hazard. On the toddler playground, there is a valve covering that is not secure. The gate was not secured tightly with a large gap that children can get through.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2023
Medium HighAug 11, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion §746.1107(2)
This standard was evaluated in regard to a previous citation. 1 employee out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have an education documentation on file.
Correction verified Sep 6, 2023
Medium HighAug 11, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
3 of the seats on the school age lunch table are broken. The plastic striping between the floor and the carpet was raised causing a tripping hazard.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2023
Medium HighAug 11, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
This standard was evaluated in regard to a previous citation and a violation was found. The operation was observed and not clean. The floors and sink were still not clean.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2023
MediumAug 11, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
This standard was evaluated in regard to a previous citation. 8 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have a current health statement.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2023
HighJul 28, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation does not have a current fire inspection.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2023
HighJul 21, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
2 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records.
Correction verified Aug 11, 2023
Medium HighJul 21, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion §746.1107(2)
2 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have an education documentation on file.
Correction verified Aug 11, 2023
Medium HighJul 21, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
This standard was evaluated in regard to a previous citation and a violation was found. The operation was observed and not clean. The floors and sink was not clean.
Correction verified Aug 11, 2023
HighJul 21, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver was in the classroom caring for children and did not have an eligible background.
Corrected during the visit
HighJul 21, 2023InspectionOther standards
HRC42.059 - Employment Affidavit
4 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have an affidavit.
Correction verified Aug 11, 2023
MediumJul 21, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
8 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have a current health statement.
Correction verified Aug 11, 2023
MediumJul 21, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
The operation did not document safety drills.
Correction verified Aug 4, 2023
MediumMay 14, 2023Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance §746.801(5)
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. The director was not keeping her attendance.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2023
Medium HighMay 14, 2023Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The operation was observed and not clean. The floors were not clean.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2023
Medium HighMay 14, 2023Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. It was found that the operation's ratio was not in compliance.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2023
HighMay 14, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
This standard was evaluated regarding the investigation and a violation was found. It was found that a caregiver was yelling at the children in the preschool and school-age children classroom.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2023
Medium HighApr 21, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
There are holes in the wall, tears in the carpet, a broken restroom door and a broken wall outlet that pose a risk to children.
Correction verified May 5, 2023
Medium HighApr 21, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The annual health inspection was not available for review.
Correction verified May 30, 2023
HighApr 21, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The annual fire inspection was not available for review.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2023
Medium HighApr 21, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
A drill and hammer were accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver put these things out of the reach of children.
Correction verified May 5, 2023
HighApr 19, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes §746.2417(2)(B)
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a minimum standard violation was found. Children were left in a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes.
Correction verified May 30, 2023
Medium HighMay 2, 2022Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Children's class roster show that the classrooms have been out of ratio on multiple occasions.
Correction verified May 19, 2022
HighMay 2, 2022Found during an investigationSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426
Through observation, it was reviewed that children sleep in buggies. The buggie is an example of a restrictive device.
Correction verified May 19, 2022
HighMay 2, 2022Found during an investigationOther standards
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes §746.2417(2)(B)
Children are left in buggies longer than fiftteen minutes which is the maximum time frame a child may be in a restrictive device.
Correction verified May 19, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity283 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 22, 2002
DirectorMarsha Pouncy
Phone9728699908
State operation #559653- 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 Greater Dallas area, which includes Irving, is $45.80 a day for infants, $44.00 a day for toddlers and $42.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Childrens Courtyard had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 11 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 25, 2023: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Childrens Courtyard compare with other daycares in Irving?

It is tied for #60 of 69 centers in Irving by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 14% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Childrens Courtyard last inspected?

Sep 14, 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 559653- 810 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.