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Childrens Courtyard

11718 Metric Blvd Bldg C, Austin, TX 78758 · Travis County
Accepts child care subsidies

Childrens Courtyard is a licensed child care center in Austin, TX, licensed for up to 332 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2002. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 16 times and investigated 11 reports. Inspectors recorded 14 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for food & feeding (3 of 14). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 21% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #301 of 427 centers in Austin and better than 39% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 39%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #301 of 427 centers in Austin
3High risk
6Medium High risk
5Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
14 citations from 16 inspections and 8 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 3, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 3, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 31, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 18, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 15, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 29, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 14, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 9, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 7, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 3, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 15, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 9, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 9, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 23, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 22, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 7, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 15, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 11, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 10, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 7, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 26, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 22, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 28, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 28, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 21, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Food & feeding3
Training & qualifications3
Building & playground safety3
Records & paperwork1
Sleep safety1
Health & medication1
Staff ratios1
Caregiver conduct1

Citations, newest first

MediumOct 29, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
5 of the 8 infants that required feeding sheets had not been updated by a parent in over 30 days.
Correction verified Oct 31, 2025
MediumDec 13, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
One infant did not have feeding instructions that were reviewed and updated within the last 30 days. This was corrected inspection when the parent reviewed and signed the feeding instructions during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumDec 13, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Physician Information §746.605(10)
One child's admission paperwork did not have the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or an emergency-care facility listed. This was corrected at inspection when the parent completed the admission paperwork with this information.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighDec 13, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits §746.2909(1)
One classroom had a blocked exit with a nap mat for a child to nap on. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver relocated the nap mat and the child to a different area in the classroom.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighDec 13, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan §746.605(15)
Three children did not have a complete FARE form for a diagnosed allergy as they were missing the required medication as prescribed by the physician.
Correction verified Jan 16, 2025
MediumDec 13, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Immunizations-Docs may be official record or copy that have signature of health care prof. or name of other prof who administered vaccine §746.623(2)(D)
Two children's immunization records did not have the signature (including a rubber stamp or electronic signature) of the health-care professional who administered the vaccine.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2025
Medium HighFeb 9, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
Two caregivers who provide transportation do not have current transportation training.
Correction verified Feb 28, 2024
MediumFeb 9, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Seven staff do not have current training certificates in administering medication, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, or handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
Correction verified Mar 15, 2024
HighJun 15, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver present did not have an eligible background check. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver left the premises.
Correction verified Jun 19, 2023
HighMay 9, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
A child was required to do wall squats as a form of discipline.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2023
HighMar 9, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
Last fire inspection completed at the operation was in 2022.
Correction verified Apr 18, 2023
Medium HighApr 22, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
Current CPR and First aid certifications were not available to review for two of the caregivers at the operation.
Correction verified May 10, 2022
Medium HighApr 22, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
Current sanitation inspection report was not available for review.
Correction verified May 10, 2022
Medium HighApr 22, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The school age playground's fence was observed broken.
Correction verified May 10, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity332 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 23, 2002
DirectorAlexis Smith
Phone5128354969
State operation #811682- 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 Capital Area, which includes Austin, is $53.60 a day for infants, $51.60 a day for toddlers and $49.80 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Childrens Courtyard had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 15, 2023: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Childrens Courtyard compare with other daycares in Austin?

It is tied for #301 of 427 centers in Austin by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 39% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Childrens Courtyard last inspected?

Aug 3, 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 811682- 810 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.