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The Childrens Courtyard

Child care center · 1865 WIMBLEDON DR, Arlington, TX 76017-7920 · License 500833- 810

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 156. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (264)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
The presence of ants on the toddler playground was not communicated with the caregiver resulting in a child getting multiple ant bites that caused an allergic reaction.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A build up of dirt and grime was observed on the flooring in the restrooms of several of the classrooms. One of the rugs in the preschool room had curled edges and posed as a tripping hazard. There was a hole observed along the bottom of the wall in the pre-kindergarten restroom. There were 4 electrical outlets that did not have childproof covers and one of the outlet covers was cracked/broken and needed to be replaced. (Note: The broken outlet was replaced during the inspection. Childproof covers were added to the 4 oulets). There were areas on the walls in the school age classroom that were visibly dirty. There was a section of the baseboard that had become detached from the wall.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Several slats were missing from the wooden railing of the deck on the outdoor playground.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The floors in the schoolage room, kitchen, and preschool restroom were not clean - along with 2 sinks in the schoolage room.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
It was found that on at least one occasion, a 5-month-old infant and a 16-month-old infant were combined with children that exceeded the 18-month age difference allowed between the oldest and youngest child in the group.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
It was determined that due to not accurately completing the face-to-name roll sheet, a caregiver left a child outside & unsupervised for one hour & twenty-eight minutes.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The director is not ensuring the operation is operating in compliance with minimum standards. The director did not ensure proper coverage during her absence which also resulted in a group being out of compliance with ratio.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
At the time of inspection, complete personnel and training documentation was not available for 2 staff.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Transportation safety training was not available for review for the listed drivers.
5 746.1205(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
It was determined that the operation's driver dropped a child off at the wrong elementary school during before school transportation.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on information obtained during the investigation, neglectful supervision by a caregiver was determined.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Documentation of emergency drills and checks was not available at the time of inspection.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Staff training records were not available for review at the time of inspection.
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
A caregiver provided the ages of the children in her group which were later found to be incorrect. The caregiver reported that the children in her group were all 2 years but the children ranged in age from 16 months - 2 years.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There are 2 pieces of wood protruding from the ground on the Jr Pre K playground. These pose a tripping hazard & could cause injury if a child fell landed on them. (photo taken)
4 746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient when children were allowed to run and "horseplay" in the classroom.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
It was determined that the operation was out of compliance with child/caregiver ratios. There were 17 children ages 3 - 7 years with one caregiver. The specified age for the group was 3 years which only allows for 15 children. The group was over ratio by 2 children.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when a caregiver regularly grabbed children by the arm as a form of redirection.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and carbon monoxide & smoke detectors was not available for review at the time of inspection.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director and 3 drivers did not have documentation of current transportation safety training available for review at the time of inspection.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Two areas of the outside wall of the building (facing the playground), ave become weathered - causing significant paint chipping & the potential for splintering. (Photos taken)
5 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
It was determined that the lists used for before and after school transportation were not accurate.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The children's product certification form had not been updated within the past 12 months. (Note: This was corrected during the inspection).
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current fire inspection on file. The last fire inspection was completed 11/2022.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Complete personnel and training files were not available at the time of inspection.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Three infants did not have updated feeding instructions on file.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when caregiver pushed a child in the face as a form of punishment.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
It was determined that a child was left unattended in the classroom during the morning bus run. The child had fallen asleep and was left behind in the room. Staff did not catch this during the face to name/roll checks out of the classroom and onto the bus.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The feeding instructions for 3 infant children have not been updated within the past 30 days. (The infants are not yet on table food).
5 746.1205(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
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, a lack of supervision was determined. A child got out of the playground and wandered off of the operation's property. The child was returned to the operation by an unknown bystander.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One staff persons notarized affidavit was not available at the time of inspection.
4 746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
There was no one designated to be in charge of the operation during the director's absence.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child did not have a food allergy plan on file at the center. One child's food allergy plan was not signed by the parent.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child did not have a food allergy plan on file at the center. One child's food allergy plan was not signed by the parent.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when a caregiver regularly grabbed children by the arm as a form of redirection.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There are 2 pieces of wood protruding from the ground on the Jr Pre K playground. These pose a tripping hazard & could cause injury if a child fell landed on them. (photo taken)
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Complete personnel and training files were not available at the time of inspection.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Two areas of the outside wall of the building (facing the playground), ave become weathered - causing significant paint chipping & the potential for splintering. (Photos taken)
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on information obtained during the investigation, neglectful supervision by a caregiver was determined.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Documentation of emergency drills and checks was not available at the time of inspection.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A build up of dirt and grime was observed on the flooring in the restrooms of several of the classrooms. One of the rugs in the preschool room had curled edges and posed as a tripping hazard. There was a hole observed along the bottom of the wall in the pre-kindergarten restroom. There were 4 electrical outlets that did not have childproof covers and one of the outlet covers was cracked/broken and needed to be replaced. (Note: The broken outlet was replaced during the inspection. Childproof covers were added to the 4 oulets). There were areas on the walls in the school age classroom that were visibly dirty. There was a section of the baseboard that had become detached from the wall.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The floors in the schoolage room, kitchen, and preschool restroom were not clean - along with 2 sinks in the schoolage room.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current fire inspection on file. The last fire inspection was completed 11/2022.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
It was determined that the operation was out of compliance with child/caregiver ratios. There were 17 children ages 3 - 7 years with one caregiver. The specified age for the group was 3 years which only allows for 15 children. The group was over ratio by 2 children.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
The presence of ants on the toddler playground was not communicated with the caregiver resulting in a child getting multiple ant bites that caused an allergic reaction.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
It was determined that due to not accurately completing the face-to-name roll sheet, a caregiver left a child outside & unsupervised for one hour & twenty-eight minutes.
5 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
It was determined that the lists used for before and after school transportation were not accurate.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The feeding instructions for 3 infant children have not been updated within the past 30 days. (The infants are not yet on table food).
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
It was found that on at least one occasion, a 5-month-old infant and a 16-month-old infant were combined with children that exceeded the 18-month age difference allowed between the oldest and youngest child in the group.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The director is not ensuring the operation is operating in compliance with minimum standards. The director did not ensure proper coverage during her absence which also resulted in a group being out of compliance with ratio.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when caregiver pushed a child in the face as a form of punishment.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Staff training records were not available for review at the time of inspection.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Several slats were missing from the wooden railing of the deck on the outdoor playground.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director and 3 drivers did not have documentation of current transportation safety training available for review at the time of inspection.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Transportation safety training was not available for review for the listed drivers.
5 746.1205(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
It was determined that the operation's driver dropped a child off at the wrong elementary school during before school transportation.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
It was determined that a child was left unattended in the classroom during the morning bus run. The child had fallen asleep and was left behind in the room. Staff did not catch this during the face to name/roll checks out of the classroom and onto the bus.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One staff persons notarized affidavit was not available at the time of inspection.
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
A caregiver provided the ages of the children in her group which were later found to be incorrect. The caregiver reported that the children in her group were all 2 years but the children ranged in age from 16 months - 2 years.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The children's product certification form had not been updated within the past 12 months. (Note: This was corrected during the inspection).
Yes
4 746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient when children were allowed to run and "horseplay" in the classroom.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
At the time of inspection, complete personnel and training documentation was not available for 2 staff.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Three infants did not have updated feeding instructions on file.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and carbon monoxide & smoke detectors was not available for review at the time of inspection.
4 746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
There was no one designated to be in charge of the operation during the director's absence.
5 746.1205(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
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, a lack of supervision was determined. A child got out of the playground and wandered off of the operation's property. The child was returned to the operation by an unknown bystander.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The floors in the schoolage room, kitchen, and preschool restroom were not clean - along with 2 sinks in the schoolage room.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current fire inspection on file. The last fire inspection was completed 11/2022.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Several slats were missing from the wooden railing of the deck on the outdoor playground.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
At the time of inspection, complete personnel and training documentation was not available for 2 staff.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Documentation of emergency drills and checks was not available at the time of inspection.
4 746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
There was no one designated to be in charge of the operation during the director's absence.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The director is not ensuring the operation is operating in compliance with minimum standards. The director did not ensure proper coverage during her absence which also resulted in a group being out of compliance with ratio.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director and 3 drivers did not have documentation of current transportation safety training available for review at the time of inspection.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A build up of dirt and grime was observed on the flooring in the restrooms of several of the classrooms. One of the rugs in the preschool room had curled edges and posed as a tripping hazard. There was a hole observed along the bottom of the wall in the pre-kindergarten restroom. There were 4 electrical outlets that did not have childproof covers and one of the outlet covers was cracked/broken and needed to be replaced. (Note: The broken outlet was replaced during the inspection. Childproof covers were added to the 4 oulets). There were areas on the walls in the school age classroom that were visibly dirty. There was a section of the baseboard that had become detached from the wall.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The feeding instructions for 3 infant children have not been updated within the past 30 days. (The infants are not yet on table food).
5 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
It was determined that the lists used for before and after school transportation were not accurate.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on information obtained during the investigation, neglectful supervision by a caregiver was determined.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Transportation safety training was not available for review for the listed drivers.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when a caregiver regularly grabbed children by the arm as a form of redirection.
5 746.1205(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
It was determined that the operation's driver dropped a child off at the wrong elementary school during before school transportation.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The children's product certification form had not been updated within the past 12 months. (Note: This was corrected during the inspection).
Yes
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Complete personnel and training files were not available at the time of inspection.
5 746.1205(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
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, a lack of supervision was determined. A child got out of the playground and wandered off of the operation's property. The child was returned to the operation by an unknown bystander.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One staff persons notarized affidavit was not available at the time of inspection.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Two areas of the outside wall of the building (facing the playground), ave become weathered - causing significant paint chipping & the potential for splintering. (Photos taken)
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Staff training records were not available for review at the time of inspection.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
It was determined that a child was left unattended in the classroom during the morning bus run. The child had fallen asleep and was left behind in the room. Staff did not catch this during the face to name/roll checks out of the classroom and onto the bus.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child did not have a food allergy plan on file at the center. One child's food allergy plan was not signed by the parent.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
It was determined that the operation was out of compliance with child/caregiver ratios. There were 17 children ages 3 - 7 years with one caregiver. The specified age for the group was 3 years which only allows for 15 children. The group was over ratio by 2 children.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and carbon monoxide & smoke detectors was not available for review at the time of inspection.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
It was determined that due to not accurately completing the face-to-name roll sheet, a caregiver left a child outside & unsupervised for one hour & twenty-eight minutes.
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
A caregiver provided the ages of the children in her group which were later found to be incorrect. The caregiver reported that the children in her group were all 2 years but the children ranged in age from 16 months - 2 years.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when caregiver pushed a child in the face as a form of punishment.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Three infants did not have updated feeding instructions on file.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There are 2 pieces of wood protruding from the ground on the Jr Pre K playground. These pose a tripping hazard & could cause injury if a child fell landed on them. (photo taken)
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
It was found that on at least one occasion, a 5-month-old infant and a 16-month-old infant were combined with children that exceeded the 18-month age difference allowed between the oldest and youngest child in the group.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
The presence of ants on the toddler playground was not communicated with the caregiver resulting in a child getting multiple ant bites that caused an allergic reaction.
4 746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient when children were allowed to run and "horseplay" in the classroom.
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
A caregiver provided the ages of the children in her group which were later found to be incorrect. The caregiver reported that the children in her group were all 2 years but the children ranged in age from 16 months - 2 years.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (120)

120 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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