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The Childrens Courtyard

2301 Western Center Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76131 · Tarrant County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

The Childrens Courtyard is a licensed child care center in Fort Worth, TX, licensed for up to 212 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1999. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 24 times and investigated 12 reports. Inspectors recorded 32 citations, 15 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (11 of 32). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 3% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #189 of 216 centers in Fort Worth and better than 16% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 16%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#189 of 216 centers in Fort Worth
15High risk
9Medium High risk
7Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
1Low risk
32 citations from 24 inspections and 9 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 21, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 21, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 18, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 25, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 18, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 19, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 12, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 23, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 1, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 28, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 28, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 16, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 5, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 18, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 29, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 10, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 31, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 4, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 19, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 18, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 27, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 19, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 27, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 9, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 19, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJul 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety11
Records & paperwork5
Health & medication3
Food & feeding3
Supervision3
Other standards2
Caregiver conduct2
Training & qualifications1
Staff ratios1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

MediumMay 18, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
At the time of the inspection 4 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have updated records.
Correction verified May 21, 2026
HighMay 18, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings §746.4601(3)
At the time of the inspection the sandbox area had boards that had separated with gaps that children's limbs could get caught in and had exposed screws. There was a soccer goal net that had broken threads that created openings large enough for children's body/body parts to go through.
Correction verified May 28, 2026
Medium HighMay 18, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
At the time of the inspection multiple classrooms did not have plug covers as required. The director brought out a box of plug covers and put them in as we walked through the operation.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 18, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan §746.605(15)
At the time of the inspection 1 child had a noted food allergy on their enrollment form with no documentation from a medical professional.
Correction verified May 21, 2026
LowMay 18, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours §746.805(3)
At the time of the inspection the operation could not access the staff training records due to their online system not loading.
Correction verified May 28, 2026
MediumOct 9, 2025InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver §746.2203(b)
The children continue to not go outside as declared by the activity plans.
Correction verified Oct 23, 2025
HighSep 1, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS Investigation and found deficient. A caregiver witnessed another caregiver grab and yell at children in care and did not make a report.
Correction verified Oct 9, 2025
HighSep 1, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS Investigation and found deficient. A caregiver grabbed and pulled children in care inappropriately.
Correction verified Oct 9, 2025
HighSep 1, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS Investigation and found deficient. A caregiver inappropriately disciplined the children with pinching.
Correction verified Oct 9, 2025
MediumJul 16, 2025Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - 13 Months to Toddler and Pre K §746.2206(1)(B)
The written activity plan provides 40 minutes of outdoor play and does not meet the 60-minute requirement.
Correction verified Oct 9, 2025
Medium HighJul 16, 2025Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions §746.4601(2)
The Pre-K classroom was observed playing on equipment not designed for their age group.
Correction verified Oct 9, 2025
MediumJul 16, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver §746.2203(b)
The children are not going outside appropriately as declared by the activity plans..
Correction verified Oct 9, 2025
MediumMay 22, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
4 of the 10 children's records did not have a signed health statement on file.
Correction verified Jul 1, 2025
Medium HighMay 22, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
4 of the 10 children records did not have the emergency contact address on file.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2025
MediumMay 22, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
3 of the 10 personnel files evaluated did not have education requirement documentation on file.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2025
HighMay 22, 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 child was observed in hallway without a caregiver present.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2025
HighFeb 18, 2025Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments §746.1003(3)
Caregivers were not prepared with skills and training for their employee assignments.
Correction verified Apr 22, 2025
MediumFeb 18, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries §746.307(c)
Parent was not notified at end of day of less serious injuries that child received.
Correction verified Apr 22, 2025
HighMay 29, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information §746.5617(a)(2)
The children that are transported did not have a completed and signed emergency medical authorization form on the bus.
Correction verified Jun 11, 2024
Medium HighMay 29, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures §746.5202(1)
The operation did not have an emergency prepardenss plan prepared.
Correction verified Jun 11, 2024
HighMay 10, 2024Found 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 caregivers were unable to determine where the bead was acquired and when the incident occurred.
Correction verified Jun 11, 2024
HighJul 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)
It was an incident regarding inappropriate interaction between children, the caregiver in charge was aware of the incident and did not intervene.
Correction verified Aug 4, 2023
Medium HighJul 19, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe §746.3701(5)
All playground I observed, the roof on one of the structures is chipped and/or broken that could injure a child. ( picture taken
Correction verified Aug 5, 2022
HighJul 19, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points §746.4601(7)
All outdoor equipment observed have exposed pinch, crush, or shear points, on or underneath it. It was observed nails and bolts out of the wood and plastic parts.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2022
HighJul 19, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings §746.4601(4)
All outdoor equipment observed have protrusions or openings that can entangle something around a child s neck or a child s clothing.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2022
Medium HighJul 12, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
The 12- 17 months old room was found to be over ratio. It was observed one caregiver with 8 children under the age of 17 months old.
Correction verified Jul 19, 2022
HighJul 12, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points §746.4601(7)
All outdoor equipment observed have exposed pinch, crush, or shear points, on or underneath it. It was observed nails and bolts out of the wood and plastic parts.
Correction verified Jul 19, 2022
HighJul 12, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426
An infant under the age of 12 months old was observed sleeping on a restrictive devise.
Correction verified Jul 19, 2022
HighJul 12, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings §746.4601(4)
All outdoor equipment observed have protrusions or openings that can entangle something around a child s neck or a child s clothing.
Correction verified Jul 19, 2022
Medium HighJul 12, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe §746.3701(5)
All playground I observed, the roof on one of the structures is chipped and/or broken that could injure a child. ( picture taken
Correction verified Jul 19, 2022
HighJul 12, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
Cleaning supplies were observed by sink where children could have access.
Correction verified Jul 19, 2022
Medium HighJul 12, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans §746.403(b)
The person who is in charge of prepare the meals for the children was not aware of the children food allergies.
Correction verified Jul 19, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity212 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJul 9, 1999
DirectorYolanda Hilton
Phone8172324425
State operation #540624- 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.

Has The Childrens Courtyard had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 15 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 18, 2026: “Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does The Childrens Courtyard compare with other daycares in Fort Worth?

It is #189 of 216 centers in Fort Worth by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 16% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was The Childrens Courtyard last inspected?

Aug 21, 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 540624- 810 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.