Childrens Courtyard
8701 S HULEN ST, Fort Worth, TX 76123 · Tarrant County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 322
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Anita Ruiz
- Phone
- (817) 370-5544
- Regulated since
- Jan 25, 2007
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 296116 · number 860960- 810
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 12 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (2), Other (4) |
| 2023 | 10 | 7 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (4), Discipline & child guidance (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | Safety & premises (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 10, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There are 8 children's infant feeding instructions that have not been updated and signed by parents in the last thirty days.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-14. Correction verified 2025-03-17.
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Illness & medication
Three children whose records were reviewed during the inspection were missing multiple immunizations.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-02. Correction verified 2025-03-18.
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Other
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Dec 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 19, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
There is sufficient evidence to determine that good judgment was not used by a caregiver when they used their foot to lift a cot that a child was sleeping on, causing the child to fall out onto the floor.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-04. Correction verified 2024-12-13.
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Other Serious
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Oct 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 4, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 31, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 19, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 2, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
2 out of 10 caregivers were not current in their annual required topic training.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-16. Correction verified 2024-05-22.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver's pediatric CPR and pediatric first aid training expired on 4/13/2024
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-28. Correction verified 2024-06-04.
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Safety & premises
The metal gate is broken in the playground area between the toddler and the preschool area,
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-16. Correction verified 2024-05-22.
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Other
There were multiple electrical outlets accessible to children in 3 of the classrooms. This was corrected at inspection when the director put safety outlet covers on the outlets that were exposed.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-02.
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Illness & medication
One of the children's Epi-pen was not in the original container.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-24. Correction verified 2024-06-28.
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Other
The bus first aid kit was missing antiseptic solution.
HHSC 746.4003(a)(3) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Antiseptic solution or wipes
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-06. Correction verified 2024-05-22.
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Safety & premises
The loose fill around the toddler outdoor play area was not at least 6 inches deep.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-04. Correction verified 2024-06-28.
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Safety & premises Serious
Director stated she does not check the smoke detector and there was no other documentation available that it has been checked monthly.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-08. Correction verified 2024-05-22.
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Other
Director stated she does not check the carbon monoxide and there was no other documentation available that it has been checked monthly.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-08. Correction verified 2024-05-22.
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Illness & medication
3 out of 10 children did not have current immunizations.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-29. Correction verified 2024-06-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation's fire inspection report was not available during the inspection.
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 2024-05-13. Correction verified 2024-05-22.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 28, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 4, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when the operation failed to report a parent complaint that possibly put a child at risk.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-02. Correction verified 2024-01-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 31, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 27, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when a caregiver struck a child on the hand with her hand. This caregiver also forcefully pushed the child's chair up to the table while the child was seated in the chair.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-17. Correction verified 2023-12-01.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Oct 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 2, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when a caregiver used her foot to move a cot while a child was lying down. This caregiver also threw a blanket over the child's head.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-30. Correction verified 2023-11-13.
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Other Serious
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Jul 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Three children in care did not have health statements on file during the inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-03. Correction verified 2023-07-10.
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Illness & medication
Three children in care did not have immuniazation records on file for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-03. Correction verified 2023-07-10.
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Records & paperwork
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May 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 2, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 21, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when the primary caregiver in the classroom was using her cell phone during work hours.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-15. Correction verified 2023-05-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when a caregiver left the classroom unattended for an extended period of time.
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 2023-05-15. Correction verified 2023-05-18.
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Other
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Apr 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 20, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when a child was left inside of the operation during a transition.
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 2023-05-04. Correction verified 2023-05-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when a caregiver locked a child in a dark bathroom as a form of "isolation."
HHSC 746.2805(7) — Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-04. Correction verified 2023-05-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when the operation failed to report an incident that placed a child at risk.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-04. Correction verified 2023-05-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A play structure on the outdoor playground had screws that were not secure and loose boards that could collapse while in use.
HHSC 746.4601(5) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-12. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
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May 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 28, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 2, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 22, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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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.