The Childrens Courtyard
The Childrens Courtyard is a licensed child care center in Fort Worth, TX, licensed for up to 251 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2000. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 17 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 10 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 10). 6 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #87 of 216 centers in Fort Worth and better than 54% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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This operation been cited for three times regarding lacking of loose surfacing on the pre school and school age playgrouon. The director requested the work-orders and send emails reminder to corporate office several times and as of today, 5/6/2026 - loose fill surfacing materials still hasn't delivered yet.
It was observed that 6 inches of loose fill surfacing is needed on the Pre school and School age playground.
It was observed that 6 inches of loose fill surfacing is needed on the Pre school and School age playground.
It was observed that the metal fence between the pre school and school age playground were loose and broken on top. This posed a risk to children such as the loose metal part can poke in their eyes or tangle their clothes.
It was observed that 6 inches of loose fill surfacing is needed on the Pre school and School age playground.
It was observed that the metal fence between the pre school and school age playground were loose and broken on top. This posed a risk to children such as the loose metal part can poke in their eyes or tangle their clothes.
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with The Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when they lifted a child up after the child dropped their weight back to the ground, The opposing forces between the child's weight and the caregiver's strength to pull the child up caused the child to receive nursemaid's elbow.
A child was left alone in a classroom after a caregiver transitioned the class for aproximately 2-3 minutes. The caregiver did not have auditory nor visual awareness.
One of the ten staff records reviewed did not have a copy of the staff members high school diploma or equivelancy.
Two staff were missing current transportation training.
About this center
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 Fort Worth, 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 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 20, 2024: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does The Childrens Courtyard compare with other daycares in Fort Worth?
It is tied for #87 of 216 centers in Fort Worth by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 54% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was The Childrens Courtyard last inspected?
May 28, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 548913- 810 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.