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Texas records · DALLAS County · IRVING

Childrens Courtyard

Licensed Center in IRVING, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued February 22, 2002

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
8909 VALLEY RANCH PKWY W, IRVING, TX 75063 9350
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
February 22, 2002
Operation number
559653- 810
Licensed capacity
283 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 record29
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record16
Assessments on record3
Standards evaluated across those visits4,556
Citations recorded48
Record coversOctober 14, 2021 – September 14, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High11
Medium High21
Medium12
Low4

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionSeptember 14, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 704 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 2, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
AssessmentFebruary 9, 20263 citations recorded3 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care programRisk level: Low
8 out of 10 children's records reviewed still do not have a current health statement.

Correction verified by the state on February 9, 2026.

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
2 out of 3 infant files reviewed still do not have a current infant feeding plan.

Correction verified by the state on February 9, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High
2 out of 10 children's files reviewed still do not have current immunization records.

Correction verified by the state on February 9, 2026.

InspectionJanuary 13, 20263 citations recorded3 of 560 standards cited at this visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
2 out of 3 infant files reviewed did not have a current infant feeding plan.

Correction verified by the state on February 9, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care programRisk level: Low
9 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have a current health statement.

Correction verified by the state on February 9, 2026.

746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High
3 out of 10 children's files reviewed did not have current immunization records.

Correction verified by the state on February 9, 2026.

InspectionOctober 23, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportOctober 9, 20251 citation recorded1 of 6 standards cited at this visit
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and RulesRisk level: Medium High
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and violation was found. There was sufficient evidence to show that lock down drills and weather drills were being documented but not practiced.

Correction verified by the state on November 12, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 9, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionJuly 24, 20252 citations recorded2 of 705 standards cited at this visit
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High
3 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records.

Correction verified by the state on August 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
1 infant did not have a current infant feeding form on file within the past 30 days.

Correction verified by the state on August 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 10, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMarch 6, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 6, 20256 citations recorded6 of 574 standards cited at this visit
746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium
The operation did not document severe weather and lock down drills.

Correction verified by the state on January 16, 2025.

746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High
2 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records.

Correction verified by the state on January 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium
2 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have a health statement.

Correction verified by the state on January 28, 2025.

746.1105(2) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - TB ExamRisk level: Low
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a TB test.

Correction verified by the state on January 13, 2025.

746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)Risk level: Low
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.

Correction verified by the state on January 13, 2025.

746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets RequirementsRisk level: Medium
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have the education document.

Correction verified by the state on January 13, 2025.

InspectionOctober 1, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 26, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 3, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportMay 1, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 30, 20246 citations recorded6 of 702 standards cited at this visit
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth MaintainedRisk level: Medium High
The loose fill around the landing areas on the playground equipment was below six inches.

Correction verified by the state on February 13, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete KitRisk level: Medium
The transportation vehicles were missing items from the first aid kit: The vehicles were missing tweezers, a thermometer, and an antiseptic solution.

Correction verified by the state on February 13, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5537(b) - Electronic Carbon Monoxide Detection Sys Connected to Alarm/Smoke Detection SystemRisk level: Medium High
The operation did not document monthly checks for the carbon monoxide detector.

Correction verified by the state on February 13, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium
Two out of ten children files had incomplete immunizations records.

Correction verified by the state on February 13, 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
The director CPR and First Aid expired.

Correction verified by the state on January 31, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation trainingRisk level: Medium High
Two of the drivers at the operation did not have transportation training hours.

Correction verified by the state on February 13, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 20, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
AssessmentAugust 25, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High
The operation still has not obtain a current fire inspection.

Correction verified by the state on September 20, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 11, 20236 citations recorded6 of 7 standards cited at this visit
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of CompletionRisk level: Medium High
This standard was evaluated in regard to a previous citation. 1 employee out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have an education documentation on file.

Correction verified by the state on September 6, 2023.

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium
This standard was evaluated in regard to a previous citation. 8 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have a current health statement.

Correction verified by the state on September 20, 2023.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
This standard was evaluated in regard to a previous citation and a violation was found. The operation was observed and not clean. The floors and sink were still not clean.

Correction verified by the state on September 20, 2023.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
3 of the seats on the school age lunch table are broken. The plastic striping between the floor and the carpet was raised causing a tripping hazard.

Correction verified by the state on September 20, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

HRC42.059 - Employment AffidavitRisk level: High
This standard was evaluated in regard to a previous citation. 2 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have an affidavit.

Correction verified by the state on September 6, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or RepairedRisk level: Medium High
On the older playground, the barrier around the playground equipment was cracked with a sharp edge. There were deep holes in the ground which could cause a tripping hazard. On the toddler playground, there is a valve covering that is not secure. The gate was not secured tightly with a large gap that children can get through.

Correction verified by the state on September 20, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentJuly 28, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High
The operation does not have a current fire inspection.

Correction verified by the state on August 25, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 21, 20237 citations recorded7 of 558 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 caregiver was in the classroom caring for children and did not have an eligible background.

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

HRC42.059 - Employment AffidavitRisk level: High
4 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have an affidavit.

Correction verified by the state on August 11, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.613(a) - Required ImmunizationsRisk level: High
2 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records.

Correction verified by the state on August 11, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium
8 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have a current health statement.

Correction verified by the state on August 11, 2023.

746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of CompletionRisk level: Medium High
2 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have an education documentation on file.

Correction verified by the state on August 11, 2023.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
This standard was evaluated in regard to a previous citation and a violation was found. The operation was observed and not clean. The floors and sink was not clean.

Correction verified by the state on August 11, 2023.

746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium
The operation did not document safety drills.

Correction verified by the state on August 4, 2023.

InspectionJune 14, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionMay 30, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 15, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 14, 20234 citations recorded4 of 10 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingRisk level: High
This standard was evaluated regarding the investigation and a violation was found. It was found that a caregiver was yelling at the children in the preschool and school-age children classroom.

Correction verified by the state on July 21, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. It was found that the operation's ratio was not in compliance.

Correction verified by the state on July 21, 2023.

746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' AttendanceRisk level: Medium
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. The director was not keeping her attendance.

Correction verified by the state on July 21, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
The operation was observed and not clean. The floors were not clean.

Correction verified by the state on July 21, 2023.

InspectionMay 8, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
ReportApril 28, 2023Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 21, 20234 citations recorded4 of 9 standards cited at this visit
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High
The annual health inspection was not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on May 30, 2023.

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High
There are holes in the wall, tears in the carpet, a broken restroom door and a broken wall outlet that pose a risk to children.

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

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
A drill and hammer were accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver put these things out of the reach of children.

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

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High
The annual fire inspection was not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on July 21, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportApril 19, 20231 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 MinutesRisk level: High
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a minimum standard violation was found. Children were left in a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes.

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

InspectionDecember 8, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportDecember 6, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 9, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 664 standards cited at this visit
ReportSeptember 6, 2022Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
ReportAugust 9, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 21, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJuly 20, 2022Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 7, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJuly 5, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 19, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 4, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 2, 20223 citations recorded3 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High
Through observation, it was reviewed that children sleep in buggies. The buggie is an example of a restrictive device.

Correction verified by the state on May 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
Children's class roster show that the classrooms have been out of ratio on multiple occasions.

Correction verified by the state on May 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 MinutesRisk level: High
Children are left in buggies longer than fiftteen minutes which is the maximum time frame a child may be in a restrictive device.

Correction verified by the state on May 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 23, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionFebruary 14, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportFebruary 10, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 7, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJanuary 5, 2022Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 22, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportOctober 14, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 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.