The Childrens Courtyard
3701 E BROAD ST, Mansfield, TX 76063 · Tarrant County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 294
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Theresa Johnson
- Phone
- (817) 477-8037
- Regulated since
- Feb 7, 2008
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 320319 · number 876183- 810
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2023 | 10 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (3) |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 26, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The infant teacher and listed drivers did not have current required training available for review at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-07. Correction verified 2026-08-17.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 8, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The infant teacher and listed drivers did not have current required training available for review at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-12. Correction verified 2026-06-26.
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Safety & premises
A metal rod was missing from the wrought iron fencing that separates that playground from the parking lot allowing a child to easily pass through.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-09. Correction verified 2026-06-26.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director and listed drivers did not have current transportation safety training available for review at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-20. Correction verified 2025-07-01.
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Other
Three infants did not have updated written feeding instructions on file.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-24. Correction verified 2025-07-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current fire inspection report on file at the time of inspection. The last inspection was conducted on 5/24/24.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-02. Correction verified 2025-07-01.
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Safety & premises
Three children's records lacked the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician and/or an emergency-care facility.
HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-24. Correction verified 2025-07-01.
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Staff background & training
Complete personnel and training records were not available for review at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-24. Correction verified 2025-07-01.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 1, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 1, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver has had direct access to children prior to the operation receiving notice from the Centralized Background Check Unit regarding the person's eligibility status. (Note: The caregiver was not present at the time of inspection but has been present at the operation previously.)
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-01. Correction verified 2024-07-10.
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Staff background & training
Transportation safety training was not available for review for the director and the 4 other employees that transport children.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-09. Correction verified 2024-07-17.
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Safety & premises
Documentation of emergency drills and safety checks was not available for review at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-09. Correction verified 2024-07-17.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 12, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 29, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver did not have current cpr/first aid training. Training is scheduled on 8/30/23.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-01. Correction verified 2023-09-27.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Two infants did not have updated feeding instructions on file.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-11. Correction verified 2023-08-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The following hazards were observed: 1. Two of the toy shelves in the school age room were observed to be damaged. One of the shelves had a large hole in the top of it and the surfacing on the other shelf was in despair as the adhesive material is chipping and has separated from the frame exposing the particle board underneath. There was another shelf that had a buildup of dust and grime and in need of being cleaned. 2. Seven outlets in the Pre-K 1 room did not have childproof covers. (Note: This was corrected during the inspection when childproof covers were placed on the outlets.) 3. There was damage observed on a small section of the ceiling in the preschool room that appeared to be water damage. One of the preschool play couches was showing signs of wear-and-tear. The leather material on the arm of the couch had begun to peel exposing the underlying fabric. There were several plastic dolls that were visibly dirty and stained. 4. Damaged dry wall tape was causing a small section of the wall to separate in the toddler classroom. 5. Several of the classrooms were in need of cleaning as there was a buildup of dirt/dust and grime on the walls, windowsills, and crown moulding along the walls. 6. There were several torn books observed in the Infant 4 room that were in need of being discarded. 5. The loose fill surfacing on the toddler playground was not being maintained as it was hard and compacted. 6. The unitary surfacing was not being maintained per manufacturer?s instructions. The unitary surfacing was showing signs of wear-and-tear as there was cracking and hard spots.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-08-29.
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Safety & premises
The indoor play area and school age classroom did not have an emergency evacuation diagram posted. (Note: The emergency diagram was posted in the school age classroom during the inspection.)
HHSC 746.401(4) — Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-08. Correction verified 2023-08-29.
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Other
The parent notification poster was not posted. (Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the notification poster was posted.)
HHSC 746.401(7) — Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-03.
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Other
The battery in the carbon monoxide detector was in need of being changed as the detector was making a beeping sound. (Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the director changed the battery.)
HHSC 746.5537(a)(1) — Electric or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Install new Battery in Each CO Detector Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-03.
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Records & paperwork
Out of ten children's records evaluated, one child did not have a health statement on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-08-29.
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Safety & premises
Documentation was not available to verify monthly checks/inspections for smoke detection system, fire extinguishers, and carbon monoxide detector.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-11. Correction verified 2023-08-29.
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Safety & premises
A copy of the most recent fire inspection report was not available for review at the time of inspection. The last fire inspection was from 2/2022.
HHSC 746.801(11) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-11. Correction verified 2023-08-03.
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Staff background & training
Personnel and training records were not available for review at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-25. Correction verified 2023-08-29.
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Other
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Oct 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 26, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Four caregivers did not have the following trainings available for review: *SIDS, shaken baby, early brain development *Administering Medication *Handling, storing, & disposing of hazardou materials *Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-10. Correction verified 2022-10-19.
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Staff background & training
The director did not have the following trainings available for review: *SIDS, shaken baby, early brain development *Administering Medication *Handling, storing, & disposing of hazardou materials *Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-10. Correction verified 2022-10-19.
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Safety & premises
The following hazards were observed on the playgrounds: 1. The playground border spikes were sticking up creating hazards. The spikes were protruding above the barrier. This was a concern on all playgrounds. 2. There were several active ant beds observed on the school age, early preschool, and pre-k playgrounds. 3. The unitary surfacing in the use zone space of the train on the early preschool playground has become worn and is in need of repair. The unitary surfacing around a play structure on the pre-k playground was also worn and in need of repair.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-17. Correction verified 2022-10-19.
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Safety & premises
The Infant 4 classroom did not have an emergency evacuation and relocation diagram posted. (Note: The emergency diagram was posted during the inspection.)
HHSC 746.5207(b) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-26.
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Illness & medication
Two children did not have a current immunization record on file. (Note: The updated immunization records for the two children were provided during the inspection.)
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-26.
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Safety & premises
Documentation of emergency drills, monthly checks/inspections for the smoke detection system, fire extinguishers, and carbon monoxide detector was not available for review at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-11. Correction verified 2022-10-19.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 1, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 7, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver file did not have the required orientation statement available for review.
HHSC 746.901(10) — Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-21. Correction verified 2021-11-01.
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Records & paperwork
3 caregiver files did not have the required education documentation available for review.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-21. Correction verified 2021-11-01.
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Staff background & training
9 caregiver files did not have the required 24 hours of annual training available for review.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-21. Correction verified 2021-11-01.
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Staff background & training
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