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The Childrens Courtyard

8131 Matlock Rd, Arlington, TX 76002 · Tarrant County
Accepts child care subsidies

The Childrens Courtyard is a licensed child care center in Arlington, TX, licensed for up to 152 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2001. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 35 times and investigated 17 reports. Inspectors recorded 42 citations, 13 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (10 of 42). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 7% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #75 of 108 centers in Arlington and better than 25% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 25%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #75 of 108 centers in Arlington
13High risk
10Medium High risk
18Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
42 citations from 35 inspections and 7 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 11, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Apr 16, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 11, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 9, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 4, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 9, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 26, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 2, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 16, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 13, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 30, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 16, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 6, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 2, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 30, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 27, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 27, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 19, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 17, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 21, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 14, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 7, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 6, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 22, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 17, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 21, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 17, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 11, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 9, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 18, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJul 6, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 2, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 20, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 16, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 3, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 11, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundApr 4, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 29, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 25, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 31, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 21, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 19, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 18, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 5, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 26, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 15, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 12, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication10
Records & paperwork7
Caregiver conduct6
Food & feeding5
Training & qualifications4
Building & playground safety3
Staff ratios2
Sleep safety2
Transportation1
Other standards1
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

MediumDec 4, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child's file did not have an immunization record at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2025
MediumDec 4, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
2 children's files did not have health statements at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2025
Medium LowFeb 26, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912) §746.901(5)
The new caregivers hired after September 2023 did not have the pre employment affidavits in their files available for review at the time of inspection
Correction verified Feb 27, 2025
Medium HighFeb 26, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
1 staff only had 6 out of 24 trainings hours.
Correction verified Mar 10, 2025
HighJul 6, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver in training was in the classroom with children present but did not have an eligible background.
Corrected during the visit
HighJun 2, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on the information received during the investigation it was determined that a caregiver demonstrated poor judgement when laying an infant down by one arm.
Correction verified Jun 16, 2023
Medium HighFeb 14, 2023Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child §746.3301(i)
A child in care was served food on the food allergy action plan specific to the child.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2023
MediumFeb 7, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
The nap mats in the Pre- school 3's and 4's room were not labeled to distinguish who's nap mat belongs to who.
Correction verified Feb 21, 2023
Medium HighNov 22, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan §746.605(16)
Six children were noted as having food allergies without having a food allergy action plan on file from the doctor.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2022
HighNov 22, 2022InspectionTransportation
Driver Has Current Driver's License §746.5617(b)
One of the drivers did not have a current driver's license and has been transporting children. The driver renewed her driver's license during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 22, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib §746.2409(a)(1)
An infants mattress was observed being prop up with a wedge to elevate the child while sleeping.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2022
Medium HighNov 22, 2022InspectionOther standards
Complying with Laws and Rules §746.201(9)
The governing body has failed to complete work orders that have been submitted for the playground. The work order was first submitted in August 2022. Compliance date is in alignment with the compliance date to fix the playground. The governing body must follow all the standards at all times.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2022
Medium HighNov 22, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
The operation has several broken peices of euipemnt on the playground. The Early preschool 2 room had part of the basebard that needs to be correct.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2022
HighSep 17, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
During an investigation it was determined that a caregiver left a child unsupervised on the playground.
Correction verified Oct 17, 2022
HighAug 9, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when the caregiver called the child a name which was inappropriate and hurtful to the child's self-esteem. The child perceived the name to be hurtful and was offended.
Correction verified Aug 22, 2022
Medium HighJul 18, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing §746.1301(3)(A)
One caregiver did not have documentation of current first aid training.
Correction verified Jul 19, 2022
MediumJul 18, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report §746.801(12)
The operation did not have a copy of the most recent health inspection on file. The health inspection report available for review was from 01/2021.
Correction verified Jul 20, 2022
MediumJul 18, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
One child did not have a health statement on file.
Correction verified Aug 2, 2022
MediumJul 18, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors §746.801(10)
Documentation was not available to verify monthly checks/inspections for smoke detection system, fire extinguishers, and carbon monoxide detector. (Note: This was corrected during the inspection)
Corrected during the visit
MediumJul 18, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions §746.801(2)
One infant in Infant room I did not have updated feeding instructions on file. One infant's feeding instructions was not dated. Four infants in Infant room II did not have updated feeding instructions on file.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2022
Medium HighJun 16, 2022Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a completed food allergy emergency plan on file.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2022
HighJun 16, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when accidentally serving a child food the child is allergic to. The caregiver was aware of the child's known food allergy as the child's food allergies were listed on the child's enrollment application.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2022
MediumApr 11, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Physician Information §746.605(11)
Two of the four children's records were updated to include complete physician information. Two children's records still lacked complete physician information.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2022
MediumApr 11, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Two of the three children have a current immunization record on file. One child still needs a current immunization record.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2022
HighApr 11, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(12)
One child's record was updated to include authorization for emergency medical treatment. Two children's records are still missing authorization for emergency medical treatment.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2022
HighApr 4, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when grabbing a child by one arm and then abruptly placing the child down on the rug. The caregiver also did not demonstrate good judgment when grabbing another child by the wrist & escorting the child back in line.
Correction verified May 3, 2022
MediumApr 4, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk §746.701(5)
An incident report was not completed for an incident that placed a child at risk.
Correction verified May 3, 2022
MediumMar 29, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Two children did not have health statement documentation on file.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2022
HighMar 29, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
The operational policies did not include all the required information. The operation will need to add the following policies: *Hearing & vision requirement *Information on vaccine preventable diseases for employees *Procedures for parents to review copy of the child care center's most recent Licensing inspection report and how parents may access the minimum standards online *Instructions on how parents may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas abuse & neglect hotline, and, access HHSC website * Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity did not include all the required information
Correction verified Apr 11, 2022
MediumMar 29, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Physician Information §746.605(11)
Four children's records lacked the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or an emergency-care facility
Correction verified Apr 11, 2022
MediumMar 29, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting of Activity Plan §746.2209
The infant, toddler, preschool, pre-k, and school age classrooms did not have a current activity plan posted.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2022
MediumMar 29, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §746.801(3)
Personnel and training records were not available for review at the time of the inspection.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2022
Medium HighMar 29, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(4)(A)
One of the operation's drivers did not have current cpr/first aid training. The training was expired.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2022
MediumMar 29, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Three children did not have a current immunization record on file.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2022
MediumMar 29, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Two infants did not have current written feeding instructions on file. The feeding instructions have not been updated in the past 30 days.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2022
HighMar 29, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(12)
Three children's records were missing authorization for emergency medical treatment.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2022
MediumMar 29, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child §746.605(14)
One child's record was missing the school information.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2022
HighOct 12, 2021Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found to be in non-compliance. It was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate methods of discipline & guidance when observed grabbing a child by the arm, putting the child in a chair in a rough manner, and spanking the child. (Note: This was the caregivers own child.)
Correction verified Nov 19, 2021
HighSep 29, 2021Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard was found to be in non-compliance. It was determined that the operation failed to notify Child Care Regulation of an incident that placed a child at risk.
Correction verified Nov 19, 2021
Medium HighSep 29, 2021Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard was found to be in non-compliance. It was determined that the class was out of ratio the day of the incident based on the transition sheet. There were 11 children present with one caregiver. The class was over ratio by 2 children.
Correction verified Nov 19, 2021
MediumSep 29, 2021Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent §746.707
Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard was found to be in non-compliance. The operation did not share a copy of the incident report with the child's parents within the required timeframe. An incident report was not provided until 5 days after the incident.
Correction verified Nov 19, 2021
HighSep 23, 2021Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, this standard was found to be in non-compliance. A caregiver made threats of corporal punishment to children in care.
Correction verified Oct 26, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity152 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 31, 2001
DirectorMelissa Henderson
Phone8174672888
State operation #556373- 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 Tarrant County area, which includes Arlington, 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 13 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 6, 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 The Childrens Courtyard compare with other daycares in Arlington?

It is tied for #75 of 108 centers in Arlington by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 25% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was The Childrens Courtyard last inspected?

Feb 11, 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 556373- 810 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.