Texas records · DALLAS County · GRAND PRAIRIE

The Childrens Courtyard

Licensed Center in GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued January 17, 1997

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 4285 S CARRIER PKWY, GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75052 3203
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: January 17, 1997
Operation number: 523211- 810
Licensed capacity: 325 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	13
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	5
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,118
Citations recorded	9
Record covers	March 18, 2022 – August 19, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	3
Medium High	5
Medium	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionAugust 19, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportAugust 17, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 22, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 15, 20263 citations recorded3 of 628 standards cited at this visit

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High

A caregver did not demonstrate good judgement when changing another student in close proximity of another while toileting.

Correction verified by the state on January 22, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing SinkRisk level: Medium High

A caregiver washed their hands after changing a diaper in a sink with a bottle that was being warmed up in water.

Correction verified by the state on January 22, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or DiaperingRisk level: Medium High

A child ran out of the bathroom after toileting and went to play with other children without washing hands.

Correction verified by the state on January 22, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJanuary 12, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 18, 20251 citation recorded1 of 636 standards cited at this visit

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

The operation has not had a valid city fire inspection since July of 2021.

Correction verified by the state on February 25, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 7, 20241 citation recorded1 of 623 standards cited at this visit

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium

Six infants that are not on table food did not have updated feeding instructions withing 30 days.

Correction verified by the state on May 14, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 15, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 3, 20233 citations recorded3 of 630 standards cited at this visit

746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth MaintainedRisk level: Medium High

Loose fill around climbing structures in the outdoor toddler play area and preschool/pre-k play areas was observed to be kicked out around bases of slides and below the required depth of 6 inches.

Correction verified by the state on September 15, 2023.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

At the time of the inspection the bricks on the back of the wall for the dumpster container had partially fallen and bricks were in the playground area. The wall was able to be moved and appeared unstable.

Correction verified by the state on September 15, 2023.

746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

At the time of the inspection a group of 17 children, ages 12 to 22 months were mixed during the nap period. This group exceeded the maximum group size for children ages 12 to 17 months by 4 children.

Correction verified by the state on September 15, 2023.

InspectionMay 30, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 20, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportApril 18, 2023Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

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 activityRisk level: High

Based on information obtained through the investigation it was found that caregivers were unable to maintain supervision of children in care while children on the play structure; which led to children pulling clothing items off during play.

Correction verified by the state on May 30, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 8, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionNovember 29, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

ReportOctober 12, 2022Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 30, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 583 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 22, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

ReportMarch 18, 2022Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.