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The Childrens Courtyard

4285 S Carrier Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 · Dallas County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

The Childrens Courtyard is a licensed child care center in Grand Prairie, TX, licensed for up to 325 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1997. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 9 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 9). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #16 of 27 centers in Grand Prairie and better than 48% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 48%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#16 of 27 centers in Grand Prairie
3High risk
5Medium High risk
1Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
9 citations from 14 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 19, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 19, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 17, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 15, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 12, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 7, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 30, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 18, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 8, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 29, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 12, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 30, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 18, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 1, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety3
Food & feeding2
Caregiver conduct1
Health & medication1
Staff ratios1
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

HighJan 15, 2026InspectionCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregver did not demonstrate good judgement when changing another student in close proximity of another while toileting.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2026
Medium HighJan 15, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink §746.2419(8)
A caregiver washed their hands after changing a diaper in a sink with a bottle that was being warmed up in water.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2026
Medium HighJan 15, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
A child ran out of the bathroom after toileting and went to play with other children without washing hands.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2026
HighFeb 18, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation has not had a valid city fire inspection since July of 2021.
Correction verified Feb 25, 2025
MediumMay 7, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Six infants that are not on table food did not have updated feeding instructions withing 30 days.
Correction verified May 14, 2024
Medium HighAug 3, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children §746.1609
At the time of the inspection a group of 17 children, ages 12 to 22 months were mixed during the nap period. This group exceeded the maximum group size for children ages 12 to 17 months by 4 children.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2023
Medium HighAug 3, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
Loose fill around climbing structures in the outdoor toddler play area and preschool/pre-k play areas was observed to be kicked out around bases of slides and below the required depth of 6 inches.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2023
Medium HighAug 3, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
At the time of the inspection the bricks on the back of the wall for the dumpster container had partially fallen and bricks were in the playground area. The wall was able to be moved and appeared unstable.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2023
HighApr 18, 2023Found 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)
Based on information obtained through the investigation it was found that caregivers were unable to maintain supervision of children in care while children on the play structure; which led to children pulling clothing items off during play.
Correction verified May 30, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity325 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 17, 1997
DirectorFrankie Shellman
Phone9722637330
State operation #523211- 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 Greater Dallas area, which includes Grand Prairie, 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 The Childrens Courtyard had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 15, 2026: “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 Grand Prairie?

It is #16 of 27 centers in Grand Prairie by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 48% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was The Childrens Courtyard last inspected?

Aug 19, 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 523211- 810 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.