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The Childrens Courtyard

600 Mid Cities Blvd, Hurst, TX 76054 · Tarrant County
6 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

The Childrens Courtyard is a licensed child care center in Hurst, TX, licensed for up to 250 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1996. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 35 times and investigated 19 reports. Inspectors recorded 38 citations, 12 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (8 of 38). 14 citations came in the last 12 months, including 6 high-risk. 3% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 5 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 12 centers in Hurst 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
#7 of 12 centers in Hurst
12High risk
18Medium High risk
6Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
1Low risk
38 citations from 35 inspections and 13 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 14 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 25, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 25, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 30, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 16, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 18, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 17, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 13, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 11, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 10, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 16, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 15, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 7, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 15, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 9, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 18, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 5, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 28, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 24, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 19, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 15, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 14, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 19, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 15, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 31, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 17, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 3, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 2, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 21, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 21, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 25, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 20, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 8, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 19, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 19, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 18, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 19, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 24, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 16, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 14, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 9, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 7, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 16, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety8
Supervision6
Food & feeding4
Caregiver conduct4
Records & paperwork4
Training & qualifications3
Staff ratios3
Other standards2
Health & medication2
Transportation1
Child protection1

Citations, newest first

HighJun 18, 2026Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
This was found to be deficient when the director of the operation allowed a caregiver to be present more than 2 weeks without an active background check.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2026
HighJun 18, 2026Found during an investigationStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
It was determined that a caregiver was present in a classroom at the operation for more than a 2 week period with an incomplete background check status.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2026
Medium HighJun 18, 2026Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward §746.3301(h)
It was found that a caregiver offering to pop children with a rubber band and if the children endured this, they would be given Taki chips or Marshmallows.
Correction verified Jul 30, 2026
HighJun 18, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
It was found that a caregiver was popping children with a rubber band as an alternative punishment to the standard practice of writing a report for behaviors exhibited.
Correction verified Jul 30, 2026
Medium HighFeb 10, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The operation does not have a current fire drill on file.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2026
MediumJan 16, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
A child file was reviewed, the child files did not have a health statement, immunization record, and spacial needs recommendations.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2026
HighJan 15, 2026Found during an investigationSupervision
Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised §746.2909(5)
The arrangement in the room did not allow a caregiver to have complete view of all children during naptime while trying to prevent a child from waking up the children who were sleep.
Correction verified Feb 2, 2026
HighJan 15, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
A caregiver was observed pulling a child by the arm when redirecting the child.
Correction verified Feb 2, 2026
Medium HighDec 15, 2025Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
Multiple rooms not being used by children in weeks have trash and food debris. This also includes the indoor play space that is being used by children. There were a few rooms that are being used that have food debris on some of the crawling mats that still need to be cleaned and sanitized.
Correction verified Jan 7, 2026
Medium HighNov 19, 2025InspectionOther standards
Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Integrated activities §746.2202(4)
Activities for a child with a special need were not develop and provided to a caregiver.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2025
MediumNov 19, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Developmental Age §746.1507(2)
A ratio was not adjust in order to provided the supervision and needs of a child with special need present. Corrected during inspection.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2025
MediumNov 18, 2025Found during an investigationTransportation
Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission §746.605(8)
Transportation Permission was not received in writing for a child who rides to school on a school bus.
Correction verified Dec 9, 2025
Medium HighNov 18, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers §746.1203(10)
Staff did not verify information regarding a child transportation, as a result a child put on a school bus by mistake.
Correction verified Dec 9, 2025
HighNov 18, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Staff did not verify a child identity before placing the child on a school bus, as a result another child was put on the bus instead.
Correction verified Dec 9, 2025
HighAug 5, 2025Found 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)
A child was found unsupervised at the parking lot.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2025
HighMar 3, 2025InspectionSupervision
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)
A caregiver was not providing the level of supervision necessary to ensure safety of the children, the children age were 18 months to 3 years old, while the caregiver was changing diaper it was observed children running, around, climbing on furniture, fighting over toys.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2025
Medium HighMar 3, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
Electrical outlet in one of the room inspected did not have an electrical outlet cover, the cover around was loose was had tape around it.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2025
Medium HighMar 3, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment §746.3407(11)
The sink that is use for hand washing in one of the room inspected, was observed with old food around and accumulated on the drainage.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2025
Medium HighMar 3, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition §746.2505(2)
Not enough toy or items were observed during the inspection, as a result the children were observed trying to climb on shelf, out of control and fighting over toys.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2025
LowMar 3, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours §746.805(3)
Not all trainings certificates or documentations for staff were available for review.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2025
HighJul 17, 2024InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
A caregiver did not know how many children she had under her care after asked few times. Follow Up 7/17/2024: Three caregivers were not aware how many children were under their care.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2024
HighJul 3, 2024InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
A caregiver did not know how many children she had under her care after asked few times.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2024
Medium HighMar 25, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3403
One of the best ways to prevent health and safety emergencies and ensure children remain safe is to keep all inspections and required documents current.
Correction verified Apr 4, 2024
Medium HighMar 25, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training §746.1301(a)(2)(A)
One employee did not have annual training available for review.
Correction verified Mar 26, 2024
Medium LowMar 25, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
2 Employees did not have affidavit on file at time of inspection.
Correction verified Mar 28, 2024
Medium HighApr 19, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required §746.1309(d)
Two infant caregivers did not have current sids/shaken baby training on file.
Correction verified Apr 25, 2023
Medium HighJun 24, 2022InspectionChild protection
Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation §746.201(5)
During the follow up inspection it was bought to my attention a parent had a concern that was not reported to licensing in a timely manner.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJun 16, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans §746.403(b)
Child's food allergy plans were not posted in the classroom at the time of investigation inspection.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2022
MediumJun 16, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
The operation had a expired epi pen in the child's classroom at the time of the investigation walkthrough.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2022
Medium HighJun 16, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders §746.3317(6)
Caregiver in the Toddler room was feeding children snack off the table no sanitary holders were being used.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2022
MediumJun 14, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
The operation had a expired epi pen in the child's classroom at the time of the investigation walkthrough.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2022
Medium HighJun 14, 2022Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans §746.403(b)
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. The allergy plan was not posted in the classroom at the time of the inspection.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2022
HighJun 7, 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 child was left outside unsupervised when a caregiver failed to follow company policy and complete a name to face check when taking the children inside.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2022
HighJun 7, 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 left outside unsupervised when a caregiver failed to properly account for all children in her care.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2022
Medium HighJun 7, 2022Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. A child was left outside unsupervised and the parent was not notified immediately or given and incident report when the child was picked up.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2022
Medium HighMay 16, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection - Conducted Local Sanitation Official §746.3401(b)
Operation did not have a current Health inspection on file at the time of inspection.
Correction verified May 24, 2022
Medium HighMay 16, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
Operation did not have a current Fire Inspection on file.
Correction verified May 24, 2022
MediumMay 16, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
Feeding instructions were not all file for all infants in care.
Correction verified May 24, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity250 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 14, 1996
DirectorTaylor Green
Phone8176567170
State operation #517369- 810

Common questions

Does The Childrens Courtyard take infants?

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

What are The 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 The Childrens Courtyard accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does The Childrens Courtyard cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask The Childrens Courtyard for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Tarrant County area, which includes Hurst, 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 The Childrens Courtyard had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 12 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 18, 2026: “Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does The Childrens Courtyard compare with other daycares in Hurst?

It is #7 of 12 centers in Hurst 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 The Childrens Courtyard last inspected?

Aug 25, 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 517369- 810 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.