The Childrens Courtyard
2301 WESTERN CENTER BLVD, Fort Worth, TX 76131 · Tarrant County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 212
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Yolanda Hilton
- Phone
- (817) 232-4425
- Regulated since
- Jul 9, 1999
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 158821 · number 540624- 810
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2025 | 13 | 5 | Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (3), Other (4) |
| 2024 | 3 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2022 | 10 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (6), Food & allergies (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 18, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 25, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 18, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
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.
HHSC 746.4601(3) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-12. Correction verified 2026-05-28.
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Illness & medication
At the time of the inspection 4 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have updated records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-22. Correction verified 2026-05-21.
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Food & allergies
At the time of the inspection 1 child had a noted food allergy on their enrollment form with no documentation from a medical professional.
HHSC 746.605(15) — Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-22. Correction verified 2026-05-21.
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Staff background & training
At the time of the inspection the operation could not access the staff training records due to their online system not loading.
HHSC 746.805(3) — Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-05-22. Correction verified 2026-05-28.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 12, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The children continue to not go outside as declared by the activity plans.
HHSC 746.2203(b) — Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-17. Correction verified 2025-10-23.
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Other
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Sep 1, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS Investigation and found deficient. A caregiver inappropriately disciplined the children with pinching.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-07. Correction verified 2025-10-09.
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Other Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS Investigation and found deficient. A caregiver grabbed and pulled children in care inappropriately.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-07. Correction verified 2025-10-09.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-07. Correction verified 2025-10-09.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Aug 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 28, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 16, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The children are not going outside appropriately as declared by the activity plans..
HHSC 746.2203(b) — Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-12. Correction verified 2025-10-09.
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Safety & premises
The written activity plan provides 40 minutes of outdoor play and does not meet the 60-minute requirement.
HHSC 746.2206(1)(B) — Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - 13 Months to Toddler and Pre K
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-12. Correction verified 2025-10-09.
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Safety & premises
The Pre-K classroom was observed playing on equipment not designed for their age group.
HHSC 746.4601(2) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-12. Correction verified 2025-10-09.
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Other
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Jun 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was observed in hallway without a caregiver present.
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 2025-05-22. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
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Records & paperwork
4 of the 10 children's records did not have a signed health statement on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-07-01.
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Safety & premises
4 of the 10 children records did not have the emergency contact address on file.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-29. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
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Records & paperwork
3 of the 10 personnel files evaluated did not have education requirement documentation on file.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-29. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 18, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Caregivers were not prepared with skills and training for their employee assignments.
HHSC 746.1003(3) — Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-11. Correction verified 2025-04-22.
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Other
Parent was not notified at end of day of less serious injuries that child received.
HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-11. Correction verified 2025-04-22.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have an emergency prepardenss plan prepared.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-03. Correction verified 2024-06-11.
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Safety & premises Serious
The children that are transported did not have a completed and signed emergency medical authorization form on the bus.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-03. Correction verified 2024-06-11.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 10, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The caregivers were unable to determine where the bead was acquired and when the incident occurred.
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 2024-05-29. Correction verified 2024-06-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 31, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 4, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was an incident regarding inappropriate interaction between children, the caregiver in charge was aware of the incident and did not intervene.
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 2023-08-03. Correction verified 2023-08-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 19, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 27, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 9, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 19, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
All playground I observed, the roof on one of the structures is chipped and/or broken that could injure a child. ( picture taken
HHSC 746.3701(5) — Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-26. Correction verified 2022-08-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
All outdoor equipment observed have protrusions or openings that can entangle something around a child s neck or a child s clothing.
HHSC 746.4601(4) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
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.
HHSC 746.4601(7) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-05.
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Safety & premises
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Jul 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-12. Correction verified 2022-07-19.
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Other Serious
An infant under the age of 12 months old was observed sleeping on a restrictive devise.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-12. Correction verified 2022-07-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Cleaning supplies were observed by sink where children could have access.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-12. Correction verified 2022-07-19.
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Safety & premises
All playground I observed, the roof on one of the structures is chipped and/or broken that could injure a child. ( picture taken
HHSC 746.3701(5) — Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-26. Correction verified 2022-07-19.
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Food & allergies
The person who is in charge of prepare the meals for the children was not aware of the children food allergies.
HHSC 746.403(b) — Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-12. Correction verified 2022-07-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
All outdoor equipment observed have protrusions or openings that can entangle something around a child s neck or a child s clothing.
HHSC 746.4601(4) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-12. Correction verified 2022-07-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
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.
HHSC 746.4601(7) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-12. Correction verified 2022-07-19.
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Supervision & ratios
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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.