The Childrens Courtyard

4285 S CARRIER PKWY, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 · Dallas County

18cited violations

6serious

38inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 325
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Director / administrator: Frankie Shellman
Phone: (972) 263-7330
Regulated since: Jan 17, 1997
HHSC IDs: Operation 146963 · number 523211- 810
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 6
Supervision & ratios 6
Safety & premises 2
Food & allergies 2
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	6	2	Cleanliness & sanitation (6)
2025	2	2	Supervision & ratios (2)
2024	2	0	Food & allergies (2)
2023	8	2	Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (2), Other (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Aug 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 17, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 17, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 15, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  A caregver did not demonstrate good judgement when changing another student in close proximity of another while toileting.
  
  HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-15. Correction verified 2026-01-22.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A caregiver washed their hands after changing a diaper in a sink with a bottle that was being warmed up in water.
  
  HHSC 746.2419(8) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-15. Correction verified 2026-01-22.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A child ran out of the bathroom after toileting and went to play with other children without washing hands.
  
  HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-15. Correction verified 2026-01-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 15, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  A caregver did not demonstrate good judgement when changing another student in close proximity of another while toileting.
  
  HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-15. Correction verified 2026-01-22.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A caregiver washed their hands after changing a diaper in a sink with a bottle that was being warmed up in water.
  
  HHSC 746.2419(8) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-15. Correction verified 2026-01-22.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A child ran out of the bathroom after toileting and went to play with other children without washing hands.
  
  HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-15. Correction verified 2026-01-22.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 12, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 12, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation has not had a valid city fire inspection since July of 2021.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-04. Correction verified 2025-02-25.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation has not had a valid city fire inspection since July of 2021.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-04. Correction verified 2025-02-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Food & allergies
  Six infants that are not on table food did not have updated feeding instructions withing 30 days.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-15. Correction verified 2024-05-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Food & allergies
  Six infants that are not on table food did not have updated feeding instructions withing 30 days.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-15. Correction verified 2024-05-14.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-03. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
- Safety & premises
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-17. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
- Other
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-17. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-03. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
- Safety & premises
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-17. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
- Other
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-17. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
HHSC inspection history
May 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 18, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-16. Correction verified 2023-05-30.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 18, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-16. Correction verified 2023-05-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 12, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 12, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 30, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 30, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 22, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 22, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 18, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 18, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 1, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 1, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Send to: HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions

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Letter text

Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for The Childrens Courtyard, 4285 S CARRIER PKWY, Grand Prairie, TX 75052-3203 (operation ID 146963, operation number 523211- 810), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.

Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.