# The Childrens Courtyard The Childrens Courtyard is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Grand Prairie, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 325 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 4285 S Carrier Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 325 - License/permit: 523211- 810 - Operator: not published - Phone: (972) 263-7330 - Website: grandprairie@childrenscourtyard.com - Hours: 06:30 AM-06:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=146963 ## Inspection record 9 findings across 18 Texas HHSC inspections (2022-03-18 to 2026-08-19); 8 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-01-15 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-01-22: Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering: A child ran out of the bathroom after toileting and went to play with other children without washing hands. (§746.3417(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3417-3)) - 2026-01-15 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-01-22: Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink: A caregiver washed their hands after changing a diaper in a sink with a bottle that was being warmed up in water. (§746.2419(8); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2419-8)) - 2026-01-15 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2026-01-22: Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control: A caregver did not demonstrate good judgement when changing another student in close proximity of another while toileting. (§746.1201(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1201-1)) - 2025-02-18 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2025-02-25: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months: The operation has not had a valid city fire inspection since July of 2021. (§746.5101(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5101-a)) - 2024-05-07 — Food & nutrition, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-05-14: Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days: Six infants that are not on table food did not have updated feeding instructions withing 30 days. (§746.2421(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2421-b)) - 2023-08-03 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-09-15: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: 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. (§746.3407; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407)) - 2023-08-03 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-09-15: Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained: 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. (§746.4907(d); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4907-d)) - 2023-08-03 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-09-15: Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children: 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. (§746.1609; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1609)) - 2023-04-18 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2023-05-30: 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 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. (§746.1205(a)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1205-a-4)) ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 146963 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=146963 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-146963 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. Facts come from public regulator records; historical inspection data is labelled. Missing data never means no issue exists.