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The Children's Courtyard

8560 Esters Blvd, Irving, TX 75063 · Dallas County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

The Children's Courtyard is a licensed child care center in Irving, TX, licensed for up to 161 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1994. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 16 times and investigated 11 reports. Inspectors recorded 19 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (7 of 19). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 16% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 8 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #47 of 69 centers in Irving and better than 36% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 36%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#47 of 69 centers in Irving
1High risk
7Medium High risk
8Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
2Low risk
19 citations from 16 inspections and 5 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 20, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 17, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 8, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 8, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 28, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 27, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 15, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 25, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 24, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 5, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 23, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 18, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 27, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 26, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 22, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 20, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 5, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 1, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 6, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundApr 27, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 27, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 30, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 23, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety7
Food & feeding4
Training & qualifications2
Health & medication2
Supervision1
Staff ratios1
Records & paperwork1
Child protection1

Citations, newest first

HighMar 24, 2026Found 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)
The caregiver left a child outside on the playground for 13 minutes.
Correction verified Apr 15, 2026
Medium HighJan 22, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The playground areas did not have 6 inches of loose fill.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2025
LowJan 22, 2025InspectionStaff 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)
1 out of 10 children's files reviewed did not have a health statement.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2025
Medium HighJan 22, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
1 out of 10 caregivers files reviewed did not have in person CPR which allows them to practice on a CPR mannequin.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2025
LowJan 22, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Required Personnel Records - TB Test §746.901(3)
1 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a TB test.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2025
Medium LowJan 22, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.901(4)
1 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2025
MediumJan 22, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
8 out of 10 infant feeding instructions reviewed were expired.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2025
MediumApr 26, 2023InspectionChild protection
Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect §746.501(a)(26)
The operation's parent handbook did not have a section regarding Abuse/Neglect training and prevention.
Correction verified May 9, 2023
MediumApr 26, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The operation did not have a current Consumer Products Safety Commission Affidavit. The violation was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 26, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
Two classroom did not have safety plugs in two outlets. One classroom was missing the electrical outlet face plate. The violations was corrected at the time of inspection. A photograph of the missing outlet face plate was taken.
Corrected during the visit
MediumApr 26, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Eight infants did not have updated written feeding schedules.
Correction verified May 5, 2023
Medium HighMar 22, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
The floor in the gym area is littred with gum wrapers. The vinyal base board in the gym area has exposed damaged sheetrock. Photograhps were taken during the inspection.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2022
Medium HighMar 22, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The wooden art easel has a damaged shelf with exposed screws. The small castle type structure in the in back left corner of the playground a a rotten step leading into the structure. There is also an exposed metal bolt. The drain down spout which is located ear the backdoor leading to from the gym hallway is damage and the drain cover is missing and there is standing water. The blue side on the back struct ure of the playground is leadning at the base of the slide. A photograph of each damage equipment was taken during the inspection.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2022
Medium HighMar 22, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt §746.4907(b)
The loose-fill under both tire swings is not at proper debth. Children were observed using the equipment. A Photorgrah was taken at the time of the inspection.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2022
MediumJul 6, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
There was one infant feeding schedule that did not appear to have a parent signature on the form.
Correction verified Jul 13, 2022
MediumJul 6, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
The operation had 2 children's records that did contain up to date immunization records.
Correction verified Jul 13, 2022
Medium HighJul 6, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
The Preschool One classroom was missing one safety outlet cover. This was corrected at the inspection when the director replaced the missing cover in the classroom.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJul 6, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
There were 10 infant feeding schedules that had not been reviewed and updated since initially signed in February/March.
Correction verified Jul 13, 2022
MediumJul 6, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
The operation had 10 personnel files that did not contain the required Health and Safety Audit trainings( adminstering medication, preventing/responding to food allergies and handling and storing hazardous materials.
Correction verified Jul 13, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity161 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 28, 1994
DirectorLatosha Gage
Phone9729292965
State operation #505838- 810

Common questions

Does The Children's Courtyard take infants?

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

What are The Children's 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 Children's Courtyard accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has The Children's Courtyard had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 24, 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 The Children's Courtyard compare with other daycares in Irving?

It is #47 of 69 centers in Irving by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 36% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was The Children's Courtyard last inspected?

Jul 20, 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 505838- 810 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.