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The Childrens Courtyard

Child care center · 8521 DAVIS BLVD, North Richland Hills, TX 76182-8311 · License 1768962

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Capacity 244. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (320)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
At the time of the inspection a classroom was observed with 11 children present ages 13 months to 3 years of age, which exceeds the 18 month age difference between oldest and youngest. The classes were split before the inspection was concluded.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information gathered a caregiver tried to pick up an infant, while holding an infant already. In doing this, the caregiver pulled the infant to stand and tried to help them to walk forward. The caregiver did this knowing the infant was not developmentally ready to take steps and was unstable on their feet.
4 746.4805(d) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
At the time of the inspection it was found that the use zone for 2 slides completely overlapped one another.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
At the time of the inspection there was not a health inspection available for review.
4 746.4605(a)(2) - Equipment Prohibited for Younger Than 5 Yrs - Free Standing Climbing
At the time of the inspection one large playground area had 2 structures. One structure had a rope web that children could climb on, but no clear separation of the structures for the younger and older age groups. The structure with the flexible web rope climbing piece would be accessible to children under 5 years of age.
4 746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
At the time of the inspection 1 child with a food allergy did not have a food allergy action plan on file signed by the health care physician.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
At the time of the inspection the border of the school age playground had bolts standing up from the border that could catch on a shoe or clothing item causing a fall. There is a section of the playground border that has a crack that creates a concern for pinching or a child getting their finger stuck in this.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver sprayed a child with soap and water while cleaning the tables.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
At the time of the inspection there was not a health inspection available for review.
4 746.4607(b)(3) - Maximum Height - 5 Yrs and Older
At the time of the inspection a play structure intended for children ages 5-12 years of age had a play surface over 7 ft in height. The surface area measured at 7 ft 4 inches exceeding the maximum height allowed by 4 inches.
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
1 of the 10 employee records reviewed had an expired CPR/First Aid Certificate
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. Based on information provided the operation did not create an incident report for an incident where a child was found in a closet inside of a classroom.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
At the time of the inspection a fire inspection had not been completed.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
At the time of the inspection the loose fill around the preschool playground structure was not maintained at a depth of six inches. Dirt underneath fill was visible without effort of moving it and grass growth through the fill was visible.
4 746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Based on information obtained it was determined that the operation did not make adequate adjustments to supervision in the classroom to prevent children from becoming too rambunctious and causing injuries.
5 746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. Based on information provided a caregiver was assigned to a classroom where multiple employees stated the caregiver had difficulty managing.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
At the time of inspection a caregiver was present in a classroom with a background check status as pending.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
At the time of the inspection the border of the school age playground had bolts standing up from the border that could catch on a shoe or clothing item causing a fall. There is a section of the playground border that has a crack that creates a concern for pinching or a child getting their finger stuck in this.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation. Based on information provided it was found that a child was in a dark closet space inside the classroom while the caregiver was changing diapers. The operation director and staff were aware of this happening and made no reports.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
At the time of the inspection 1 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have an immunization record on file.
4 746.4421(2) - Doors to Restroom - Able to Open Immediately
At the time of the inspection all bathrooms present had a push button lock in each classroom. The door handle had no exterior mechanism for the door to be unlocked.
4 746.4607(b)(3) - Maximum Height - 5 Yrs and Older
At the time of the inspection a play structure intended for children ages 5-12 years of age had a play surface over 7 ft in height. The surface area measured at 7 ft 8 inches exceeding the maximum height allowed by 8 inches.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
At the time of the inspection the annual fire inspection had not been conducted and was past due for the time frame needing to be completed.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
At follow up it was discussed that caregivers are able to use a child lock on the closet doors in the classrooms and it was discussed with caregivers that these should be closed so children do not enter.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
At the time of the inspection 1 of the 10 children's files reviewed did not have a health statement signed by the child's pediatrician.
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
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. Based on information provided a caregiver could not maintain visual awareness or ability to intervene when a child was shut in a dark closet inside the classroom. The room is used to store nap mats and other class items.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
At the time of the inspection 1 of the 10 staff records reviewed did not have training records available at the time of the visit.
1 746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
At the time of the inspection 4 of the 10 employee records required the 2912 form and it was not signed or present in the employee's file.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
At the time of the inspection the operation had not had a gas inspection completed in the required time frame.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
At the time of the inspection multiple infants did not have updated written feeding instructions signed by their parent within the last 30 days.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
4 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have updated immunization records.
4 746.401(10) - Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
At the time of the inspection 1 child with a food allergy was not included on the posting of food allergies in the child's classroom.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
At the time of the inspection a box cutter, metal pole, and metal ribbon of loose measuring tape were found on the playground area. In the infant classrooms two pull up bars were mounted with screws missing and the bar being loose and wobbly.
3 746.403(a) - Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public
At the time of the inspection there was not a display for the area for required postings.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
At the time of inspection a caregiver was present in a classroom with a background check status as pending.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
At the time of the inspection one playground for children younger than 3 years had no loose fill and the other 2 playgrounds did not have the required 6 inches of loose fill.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
3 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have a health statement from the child's health care provider.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
At the time of the inspection a fire inspection had not been completed.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
At the time of the inspection the operation did not have a designated evacuation meeting point off site of the center.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
At the time of the inspection the loose fill around the preschool playground structure was not maintained at a depth of six inches. Dirt underneath fill was visible without effort of moving it and grass growth through the fill was visible.
3 746.403(a) - Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public
At the time of the inspection there was not a display for the area for required postings.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
4 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have updated immunization records.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
At the time of the inspection the border of the school age playground had bolts standing up from the border that could catch on a shoe or clothing item causing a fall. There is a section of the playground border that has a crack that creates a concern for pinching or a child getting their finger stuck in this.
4 746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Based on information obtained it was determined that the operation did not make adequate adjustments to supervision in the classroom to prevent children from becoming too rambunctious and causing injuries.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
3 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have a health statement from the child's health care provider.
1 746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
At the time of the inspection 4 of the 10 employee records required the 2912 form and it was not signed or present in the employee's file.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
At the time of the inspection there was not a health inspection available for review.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
At the time of the inspection 1 of the 10 staff records reviewed did not have training records available at the time of the visit.
4 746.401(10) - Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
At the time of the inspection 1 child with a food allergy was not included on the posting of food allergies in the child's classroom.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
At the time of the inspection the border of the school age playground had bolts standing up from the border that could catch on a shoe or clothing item causing a fall. There is a section of the playground border that has a crack that creates a concern for pinching or a child getting their finger stuck in this.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
At the time of the inspection a classroom was observed with 11 children present ages 13 months to 3 years of age, which exceeds the 18 month age difference between oldest and youngest. The classes were split before the inspection was concluded.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
At the time of inspection a caregiver was present in a classroom with a background check status as pending.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
At the time of the inspection the annual fire inspection had not been conducted and was past due for the time frame needing to be completed.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
At the time of the inspection 1 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have an immunization record on file.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
At the time of the inspection the loose fill around the preschool playground structure was not maintained at a depth of six inches. Dirt underneath fill was visible without effort of moving it and grass growth through the fill was visible.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
At the time of the inspection the operation did not have a designated evacuation meeting point off site of the center.
4 746.4605(a)(2) - Equipment Prohibited for Younger Than 5 Yrs - Free Standing Climbing
At the time of the inspection one large playground area had 2 structures. One structure had a rope web that children could climb on, but no clear separation of the structures for the younger and older age groups. The structure with the flexible web rope climbing piece would be accessible to children under 5 years of age.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
At the time of the inspection multiple infants did not have updated written feeding instructions signed by their parent within the last 30 days.
4 746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
At the time of the inspection 1 child with a food allergy did not have a food allergy action plan on file signed by the health care physician.
4 746.4607(b)(3) - Maximum Height - 5 Yrs and Older
At the time of the inspection a play structure intended for children ages 5-12 years of age had a play surface over 7 ft in height. The surface area measured at 7 ft 8 inches exceeding the maximum height allowed by 8 inches.
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
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. Based on information provided a caregiver could not maintain visual awareness or ability to intervene when a child was shut in a dark closet inside the classroom. The room is used to store nap mats and other class items.
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
1 of the 10 employee records reviewed had an expired CPR/First Aid Certificate
4 746.4421(2) - Doors to Restroom - Able to Open Immediately
At the time of the inspection all bathrooms present had a push button lock in each classroom. The door handle had no exterior mechanism for the door to be unlocked.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver sprayed a child with soap and water while cleaning the tables.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
At the time of the inspection a fire inspection had not been completed.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation. Based on information provided it was found that a child was in a dark closet space inside the classroom while the caregiver was changing diapers. The operation director and staff were aware of this happening and made no reports.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
At the time of the inspection a box cutter, metal pole, and metal ribbon of loose measuring tape were found on the playground area. In the infant classrooms two pull up bars were mounted with screws missing and the bar being loose and wobbly.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
At the time of the inspection the loose fill around the preschool playground structure was not maintained at a depth of six inches. Dirt underneath fill was visible without effort of moving it and grass growth through the fill was visible.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information gathered a caregiver tried to pick up an infant, while holding an infant already. In doing this, the caregiver pulled the infant to stand and tried to help them to walk forward. The caregiver did this knowing the infant was not developmentally ready to take steps and was unstable on their feet.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
At the time of the inspection a fire inspection had not been completed.
5 746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. Based on information provided a caregiver was assigned to a classroom where multiple employees stated the caregiver had difficulty managing.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
At the time of the inspection there was not a health inspection available for review.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
At follow up it was discussed that caregivers are able to use a child lock on the closet doors in the classrooms and it was discussed with caregivers that these should be closed so children do not enter.
4 746.4805(d) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
At the time of the inspection it was found that the use zone for 2 slides completely overlapped one another.
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. Based on information provided the operation did not create an incident report for an incident where a child was found in a closet inside of a classroom.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
At the time of the inspection 1 of the 10 children's files reviewed did not have a health statement signed by the child's pediatrician.
4 746.4607(b)(3) - Maximum Height - 5 Yrs and Older
At the time of the inspection a play structure intended for children ages 5-12 years of age had a play surface over 7 ft in height. The surface area measured at 7 ft 4 inches exceeding the maximum height allowed by 4 inches.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
At the time of the inspection one playground for children younger than 3 years had no loose fill and the other 2 playgrounds did not have the required 6 inches of loose fill.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
At the time of inspection a caregiver was present in a classroom with a background check status as pending.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
At the time of the inspection the operation had not had a gas inspection completed in the required time frame.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
At the time of the inspection there was not a health inspection available for review.
4 746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Based on information obtained it was determined that the operation did not make adequate adjustments to supervision in the classroom to prevent children from becoming too rambunctious and causing injuries.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
At the time of the inspection the border of the school age playground had bolts standing up from the border that could catch on a shoe or clothing item causing a fall. There is a section of the playground border that has a crack that creates a concern for pinching or a child getting their finger stuck in this.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
At the time of the inspection 1 of the 10 staff records reviewed did not have training records available at the time of the visit.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
At the time of the inspection the loose fill around the preschool playground structure was not maintained at a depth of six inches. Dirt underneath fill was visible without effort of moving it and grass growth through the fill was visible.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
At the time of inspection a caregiver was present in a classroom with a background check status as pending.
3 746.403(a) - Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public
At the time of the inspection there was not a display for the area for required postings.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
3 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have a health statement from the child's health care provider.
1 746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
At the time of the inspection 4 of the 10 employee records required the 2912 form and it was not signed or present in the employee's file.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
At the time of the inspection the loose fill around the preschool playground structure was not maintained at a depth of six inches. Dirt underneath fill was visible without effort of moving it and grass growth through the fill was visible.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
At the time of the inspection one playground for children younger than 3 years had no loose fill and the other 2 playgrounds did not have the required 6 inches of loose fill.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
At the time of the inspection the operation did not have a designated evacuation meeting point off site of the center.
5 746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. Based on information provided a caregiver was assigned to a classroom where multiple employees stated the caregiver had difficulty managing.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
At the time of the inspection multiple infants did not have updated written feeding instructions signed by their parent within the last 30 days.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
At the time of the inspection the border of the school age playground had bolts standing up from the border that could catch on a shoe or clothing item causing a fall. There is a section of the playground border that has a crack that creates a concern for pinching or a child getting their finger stuck in this.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
At the time of the inspection 1 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have an immunization record on file.
4 746.4421(2) - Doors to Restroom - Able to Open Immediately
At the time of the inspection all bathrooms present had a push button lock in each classroom. The door handle had no exterior mechanism for the door to be unlocked.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation. Based on information provided it was found that a child was in a dark closet space inside the classroom while the caregiver was changing diapers. The operation director and staff were aware of this happening and made no reports.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
4 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have updated immunization records.
4 746.4805(d) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
At the time of the inspection it was found that the use zone for 2 slides completely overlapped one another.

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

Inspections (120)

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

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