Children's Courtyard

Licensed Center in AUSTIN, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued January 30, 2001

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 12336 N MOPAC EXPY, AUSTIN, TX 78758 2404
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: January 30, 2001
Operation number: 551505- 810
Licensed capacity: 281 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	23
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	11
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,765
Citations recorded	31
Record covers	March 11, 2022 – September 4, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	8
Medium High	15
Medium	7
Medium Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionSeptember 4, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 549 standards cited at this visit

ReportAugust 7, 2026Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 7, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionOctober 14, 20251 citation recorded1 of 722 standards cited at this visit

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

7 of the 9 infants that required feeding sheets had not been updated by a parent in over 30 days.

Correction verified by the state on October 17, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 30, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportMay 27, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 14, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

ReportJanuary 6, 2025Self-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

One child was unsupervised while in care at the operation.

Correction verified by the state on January 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 6, 20252 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.2203(a) - Written Activity PlansRisk level: Medium

The operation did not have an activity plan for one classroom of children in care.

Correction verified by the state on January 7, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2207(c)(2) - Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriateRisk level: Medium

Six children were on YouTube watching videos that were not part of a planned activity that is working towards meeting educational goals. This was corrected when the staff had the children shut off the cell phones and tablets.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 23, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionDecember 11, 20241 citation recorded1 of 634 standards cited at this visit

746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and agesRisk level: Medium High

One caregiver was unsure of the ages of the children that she was caring for and walked away as I tried to obtain this information from her. This was corrected when the director assisted her with providng the children's ages during the inspection to help determine if the group was in ratio.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportNovember 18, 20242 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingRisk level: High

A caregiver disciplined a child by loudly telling the child to stop while cupping the child's face.

Correction verified by the state on December 23, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High

The operation did not report an incident that placed a child at risk for injury or harm to CCR.

Correction verified by the state on December 23, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 1, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 7, 202412 citations recorded12 of 636 standards cited at this visit

746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, DateRisk level: Medium High

One child's Epinephrine auto-injector and allergy medication was not in original packaging. The medications were both in ziploc bags.

Correction verified by the state on February 28, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or InvestigationRisk level: Medium

The operation did not have the letter or form from the most recent Licensing inspection or investigation posted. This was corrected at inspection when the staff posted the last 2936 inspection form.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.909 - Access to Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium

The director was having technical difficulties and was not able to access staff training files during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on March 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last nameRisk level: Medium Low

The operation did not have a current employees list posted. This was corrected at inspection when the staff posted a current list of employees.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium

Three infants did not have feeding instructions. This was corrected at inspection when the director had the parents provide feeding instructions for the infants.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessRisk level: Medium High

Two areas underneath two slides outside on the playground did not have the required amount of loose-fill.

Correction verified by the state on March 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary MannerRisk level: Medium High

Two classrooms had a trash can without lids that had trash accessible to children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the director covered the two trash cans with lids.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal PatternsRisk level: Medium High

The operation was not serving all of the required components for breakfast.

Correction verified by the state on February 28, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid KitRisk level: High

Two busses used for transporting children did not have first aid kits.

Correction verified by the state on March 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High

Two caregivers did not have current Pediatric CPR Training that was taken in person.

Correction verified by the state on February 20, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar yearRisk level: Medium High

The operation had only completed two severe weather drills for 2023.

Correction verified by the state on March 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredRisk level: Medium High

Two classrooms with children under 5 years of age did not have electrical outlets covered. This was corrected at inspection when all outlets were covered by the staff.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 5, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 1, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time outRisk level: High

Observed a child in care sitting in a floor seat with the tray attached for timeout. This was corrected when the child was removed out of the chair.

Correction verified by the state on September 5, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportAugust 11, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 1, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJuly 28, 2023Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting PeriodsRisk level: Medium

It was found during the investigation, that after snack time the children were sent to the carpet to wait for an unknown amount of time without an activity.

Correction verified by the state on September 1, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 13, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

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

InspectionFebruary 27, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportFebruary 22, 20231 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.2607(1) - Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Outdoor PlayRisk level: Medium High

There was enough evidence throughout the course of the investigation to determined that the operation was not allowing children to engage in outdoor play prior to the ice storm.

Correction verified by the state on May 1, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 9, 20235 citations recorded5 of 605 standards cited at this visit

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

Current fire inspection was not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on June 26, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

Observed fallen tree and tree branches obstructing the playground area. The operation has submitted a work order to have the tree branches and fallen tree removed and the fence repaired.

Correction verified by the state on February 27, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High

Last fire drill completed at the operation was in December.

Correction verified by the state on February 23, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High

Current immunization records was not available for review for three of the ten children records reviewed.

Correction verified by the state on February 27, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

Current sanitation inspection was not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on April 19, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 13, 20231 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

Observed a staff member supervising a group of children without an active background check on file.

Correction verified by the state on January 17, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 3, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip OverRisk level: Medium High

TV in the I'click room was not anchored to the shelf. This was corrected when the staff member removed the Televison set.

Correction verified by the state on January 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportDecember 30, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 2, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

ReportOctober 31, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 26, 20222 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

A staff member at the operartion does not have a current background check on file.

Correction verified by the state on October 5, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in DirectorRisk level: Medium High

Change in director was not reported to CCR.

Correction verified by the state on October 5, 2022.

ReportSeptember 23, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 17, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJune 16, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 11, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 582 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.