Childrens Courtyard
4400 W PLEASANT RIDGE RD, Arlington, TX 76016 · Tarrant County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 200
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Shauna Jewell
- Phone
- (817) 478-7733
- Regulated since
- Feb 17, 1991
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 116846 · number 401626- 810
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 3 | Discipline & child guidance (2), Other (3) |
| 2025 | 14 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (5), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (1), Other (4) |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 23, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the walkthrough, there were 2 classrooms, and the electrical outlets were not covered.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-09-23.
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Other
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Aug 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Caregivers where not aware of how to report suspected abuse or neglect.
HHSC 746.1201(5) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-03. Correction verified 2026-08-21.
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Other
A TV was observed on in the school age classroom with cartoons playing not related to any activity the children where participating in.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(1) — Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-03. Correction verified 2026-08-21.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jun 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not show patience when interacting with an infant while feeding.
HHSC 746.1201(2) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-17. Correction verified 2026-07-31.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver did not report concerns of suspected child abuse.
HHSC 746.1201(5) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-17. Correction verified 2026-07-31.
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Other Serious
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Jun 16, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 11, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
During today's inspection, there was one child's medications not in the original container labeled with the child s full name and the date brought to the operation.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-12. Correction verified 2025-12-17.
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Illness & medication
There are two medication were expired during today's inspection.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(3) — Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-12. Correction verified 2025-12-17.
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Illness & medication
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Nov 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During today's inspection, three teachers cared for 12 two-year-old children. The teachers were unable to establish proper behavior, and the classroom was chaotic. Several children were climbing on the tables, throwing toys, and running around the room. The teachers did not redirect the children.
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-03. Correction verified 2025-12-11.
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Supervision & ratios
During today's inspection, there are 7 infants with 1 teacher. The youngest infant is 4 months and olderst infant is 19 months. It is over the ratio.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-11-19.
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Safety & premises
During the walk-through in the infant room, none of the high chairs have safety straps for infants to use.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-26. Correction verified 2025-12-11.
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Food & allergies
There is an infant walking around with a bottle during the walk-through.
HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-26. Correction verified 2025-12-11.
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Other
During today's inspection, 7 infants do not have feeding instructions in their file.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-24. Correction verified 2025-12-11.
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Other
There are 3 infants' feeding instructions were not updated since June 2025.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-24. Correction verified 2025-12-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the inspection, the 2 years-old classroom children did not wash their hands before eating. The children were playing with the toys and on the floor.
HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-21. Correction verified 2025-12-11.
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Illness & medication
During today's inspection, several children s medications were in the office. However, the parents did not sign the documentation allowing the facility to have the medication.
HHSC 746.3803(a)(1) — Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-21. Correction verified 2025-12-11.
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Illness & medication
During today's inspection, there are several children's medications are not in the original container labeled with the child s full name and the date brought to the operation.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-26. Correction verified 2025-12-11.
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Illness & medication
There are several medication were expired during today's inspection.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(3) — Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-26. Correction verified 2025-12-11.
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Other
Upon arrival, 6 children are in the office with the office staff which the area is for adult and teachers only.
HHSC 746.4201 — Indoor Space Requirement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-26. Correction verified 2025-12-11.
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Safety & premises
During the walk-through, for p-k and school age playgrounds loose fill were observed low. It was measured only 2 inches.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-28. Correction verified 2025-12-11.
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Other
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Aug 15, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A health statment needed for one infant in care.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-18. Correction verified 2024-03-21.
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Records & paperwork
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Feb 29, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 9, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This law was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation with the Minimum Standard Rules for Licensed Child Care Centers based on observations made at the operation, review of records and supporting documentation, and interviews with parent and caregivers. By not checking the label, a caregiver was giving a wrong breastmilk bottle to a child.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-22. Correction verified 2024-03-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 3, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 18, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The allegation of a violation of the Minimum Standard Rules for Licensed Child Care Centers was able to be substantiated based on preponderance through observations and interviews with various caregivers.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-14. Correction verified 2022-12-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 24, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 15, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 1, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 27, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was under review due to an investigation, and was found to be compliant. A child was left unattended, in a room, for about 30 minutes.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-05. Correction verified 2021-10-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Get the full file
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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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.