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Childrens Courtyard 4

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At a glance

  • Large center, licensed for 346 children.
  • The Children's Courtyard: owned by American Securities (private equity).

What the state has found

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Licensing inspections

  • Feb 3, 20261 citation
    • 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredMedium High
      • “Two electrical outlets did not have safety covers.”

        746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

  • Mar 12, 20241 citation
    • 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 activityHigh
      • “While conducting a walk through one caregiver was found to be sleeping.”

        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

  • Nov 29, 20232 citations
    • 746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training requiredMedium
      • “Of the 8 staff records that were checked all of them are missing the required trainings in child growth and development, discipline and guidance, age appropriate curriculum, and teacher-child interaction.”

        746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required

    • 746.1329(b)(4) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's NameLow
      • “Most of the staff training certificates were missing the trainer's signature or name and the employee's signature.”

        746.1329(b)(4) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Name

  • Sep 19, 20232 citations
    • 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanMedium High
      • “There were three 1-inch size holes in the wall and were accessible to children in three different classrooms.”

        746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

    • 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysMedium
      • “During the follow up, 2 infants did not have an updated feeding schedule.”

        746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

  • Jul 27, 20236 citations
    • 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More ChildrenMedium High
      • “There was a total of 44 school age children playing together.”

        746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children

    • 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanMedium High
      • “There were three 1-inch size holes in the wall and were accessible to children in two different classrooms. The ceiling in the growfit room was cracked. There was plastic baseboard missing and ripped throughout the room and accessible to children.”

        746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

    • 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredMedium High
      • “During the follow up, there were uncovered outlets in several rooms.”

        746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

    • 746.1601 - Child, Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenMedium High
      • “The toddler class was one child over ratio. This was corrected when one child was removed.”

        746.1601 - Child, Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    • 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training HoursMedium
      • “During the follow up, two caregivers were still missing required hours of training.”

        746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

    • 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysMedium
      • “During the follow up, 8 infants did not have an updated feeding schedule.”

        746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

  • Jun 28, 20237 citations
    • 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy PlanMedium High
      • “There is a child file that did not have an allergy plan signed by their physician.”

        746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan

    • 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRMedium High
      • “Six out of ten caregiver files did not have current CPR/First Aid certifications. During the follow up inspection personnel files were missing training hours.”

        746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

    • 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanMedium High
      • “There were three 1-inch size holes in the wall and were accessible to children in two different classrooms. The ceiling in the growfit room was cracked. There was plastic baseboard missing and ripped throughout the room and accessible to children.”

        746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

    • 746.603(a) - Children's Records MaintainedMedium
      • “Four children files were missing vaccinations, one child file was missing a health statement, one child file was missing the permission to have medical treatment, one child was missing start date,and one child file was missing the address for pick up persons. During the follow up inspection, children's files were missing immunizations.”

        746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

    • 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training HoursMedium
      • “Training hours for caregivers were not available at time of inspection. Personnel training hours were not complete and ready for review during follow up inspection.”

        746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

    • 746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsMedium
      • “Three caregiver files did not have proof of education, five caregiver files did not have forms stating they had orientation training, one caregiver file did not have a signed statement that they have received a copy of the operational policies. Personnel records were not completed during follow up inspection.”

        746.901 - Required Personnel Records

    • 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysMedium
      • “There was an infant feeding schedule signed in advance by parent for the month of July.”

        746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

  • May 18, 20238 citations
    • 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy PlanMedium High
      • “Two children were missing food allergy plans. Allergy plans were not available during follow up inspection.”

        746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan

    • 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanMedium High
      • “There were two 1-inch size holes in the wall and were accessible to children. During the follow up inspection, the ceiling in the growfit room was cracked. There was plastic baseboard missing and ripped throughout the room and accessible to children.”

        746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

    • 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRMedium High
      • “Six out of ten caregiver files did not have current CPR/First Aid certifications. During the follow up inspection personnel files were missing training hours.”

        746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

    • 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredMedium High
      • “Several classrooms were missing outlet covers. Several classrooms were missing outlet covers during follow up inspection.”

        746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

    • 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training HoursMedium
      • “Training hours for caregivers were not available at time of inspection. Personnel training hours were not complete and ready for review during follow up inspection.”

        746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

    • 746.603(a) - Children's Records MaintainedMedium
      • “Four children files were missing vaccinations, one child file was missing a health statement, one child file was missing the permission to have medical treatment, one child was missing start date,and one child file was missing the address for pick up persons. During the follow up inspection, children's files were missing immunizations.”

        746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

    • 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding InstructionsMedium
      • “Infant feeding schedules were not available or updated. Updated feeding schedules were not availiable during follow up inspection.”

        746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions

    • 746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsMedium
      • “Three caregiver files did not have proof of education, five caregiver files did not have forms stating they had orientation training, one caregiver file did not have a signed statement that they have received a copy of the operational policies. Personnel records were not completed during follow up inspection.”

        746.901 - Required Personnel Records

  • May 3, 202310 citations
    • 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane LanguageHigh
      • “Two caregivers were heard speaking loudly and harshly to children.”

        746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language

    • 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRMedium High
      • “Six out of ten caregiver files did not have current CPR/First Aid certifications.”

        746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

    • 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy PlanMedium High
      • “Two children were missing food allergy plans.”

        746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan

    • 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanMedium High
      • “There were two 1-inch size holes in the wall and were accessible to children.”

        746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

    • 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or RepairedMedium High
      • “A play mat had a large rip in it. This was corrected when the mat was removed the mat from the classroom.”

        746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

    • 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredMedium High
      • “Several classrooms were missing outlet covers.”

        746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

    • 746.603(a) - Children's Records MaintainedMedium
      • “Four children files were missing vaccinations, one child file was missing a health statement, one child file was missing the permission to have medical treatment, one child was missing start date,and one child file was missing the address for pick up persons.”

        746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

    • 746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsMedium
      • “Three caregiver files did not have proof of education, five caregiver files did not have forms stating they had orientation training, one caregiver file did not have a signed statement that they have received a copy of the operational policies.”

        746.901 - Required Personnel Records

    • 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding InstructionsMedium
      • “Infant feeding schedules were not available or updated.”

        746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions

    • 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training HoursMedium
      • “Training hours for caregivers were not available at time of inspection.”

        746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Texas HHSC

Last visit
February 3, 2026
On file
8 visits since May 2023 — all of them cited findings · 4 complaint investigations
Most serious
High — While conducting a walk through one caregiver was found to be sleeping. · March 12, 2024

Texas HHSC describes each deficiency in writing and weights the standard behind it from high to low by the risk a violation presents to children. It publishes no inspection document.

Feb 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · February 3, 2026

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered · Medium High

Two electrical outlets did not have safety covers.

State licensing record

Sep 2024 Complaint 2 findings

Complaint · September 5, 2024

746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries · Medium

The operation failed to notify a parent of an injury that occurred while the child was in care.

746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization · Medium High

The operation failed to report an injury to a child that required medical attention.

State licensing record

Mar 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · March 12, 2024

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 · High

While conducting a walk through one caregiver was found to be sleeping.

State licensing record

Nov 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · November 29, 2023

746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required · Medium

Of the 8 staff records that were checked all of them are missing the required trainings in child growth and development, discipline and guidance, age appropriate curriculum, and teacher-child interaction.

746.1329(b)(4) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Name · Low

Most of the staff training certificates were missing the trainer's signature or name and the employee's signature.

State licensing record

Sep 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · September 19, 2023

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days · Medium

During the follow up, 2 infants did not have an updated feeding schedule.

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean · Medium High

There were three 1-inch size holes in the wall and were accessible to children in three different classrooms.

State licensing record

Jul 2023 Licensing visit 6 findings

Licensing visit · July 27, 2023

746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours · Medium

During the follow up, two caregivers were still missing required hours of training.

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days · Medium

During the follow up, 8 infants did not have an updated feeding schedule.

746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children · Medium High

There was a total of 44 school age children playing together.

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean · Medium High

There were three 1-inch size holes in the wall and were accessible to children in two different classrooms. The ceiling in the growfit room was cracked. There was plastic baseboard missing and ripped throughout the room and accessible to children.

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered · Medium High

During the follow up, there were uncovered outlets in several rooms.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children · Medium High

The toddler class was one child over ratio. This was corrected when one child was removed.

State licensing record

Jul 2023 Complaint 3 findings

Complaint · July 19, 2023

746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety · High

Caregivers were not able to intervene when a child was able to climb over the playground fence and leave the operation.

HRC42.04412(a) - Interference with an investigation · High

The operation would not provide a copy of the surveillance footage of the incident.

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk · High

The operation did not report to Child Care Regulation when a child was placed at risk.

State licensing record

Jun 2023 Licensing visit 7 findings

Licensing visit · June 28, 2023

746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained · Medium

Four children files were missing vaccinations, one child file was missing a health statement, one child file was missing the permission to have medical treatment, one child was missing start date,and one child file was missing the address for pick up persons. During the follow up inspection, children's files were missing immunizations.

746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan · Medium High

There is a child file that did not have an allergy plan signed by their physician.

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR · Medium High

Six out of ten caregiver files did not have current CPR/First Aid certifications. During the follow up inspection personnel files were missing training hours.

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean · Medium High

There were three 1-inch size holes in the wall and were accessible to children in two different classrooms. The ceiling in the growfit room was cracked. There was plastic baseboard missing and ripped throughout the room and accessible to children.

746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours · Medium

Training hours for caregivers were not available at time of inspection. Personnel training hours were not complete and ready for review during follow up inspection.

746.901 - Required Personnel Records · Medium

Three caregiver files did not have proof of education, five caregiver files did not have forms stating they had orientation training, one caregiver file did not have a signed statement that they have received a copy of the operational policies. Personnel records were not completed during follow up inspection.

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days · Medium

There was an infant feeding schedule signed in advance by parent for the month of July.

State licensing record

May 2023 Licensing visit 8 findings

Licensing visit · May 18, 2023

746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan · Medium High

Two children were missing food allergy plans. Allergy plans were not available during follow up inspection.

746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours · Medium

Training hours for caregivers were not available at time of inspection. Personnel training hours were not complete and ready for review during follow up inspection.

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean · Medium High

There were two 1-inch size holes in the wall and were accessible to children. During the follow up inspection, the ceiling in the growfit room was cracked. There was plastic baseboard missing and ripped throughout the room and accessible to children.

746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained · Medium

Four children files were missing vaccinations, one child file was missing a health statement, one child file was missing the permission to have medical treatment, one child was missing start date,and one child file was missing the address for pick up persons. During the follow up inspection, children's files were missing immunizations.

746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions · Medium

Infant feeding schedules were not available or updated. Updated feeding schedules were not availiable during follow up inspection.

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR · Medium High

Six out of ten caregiver files did not have current CPR/First Aid certifications. During the follow up inspection personnel files were missing training hours.

746.901 - Required Personnel Records · Medium

Three caregiver files did not have proof of education, five caregiver files did not have forms stating they had orientation training, one caregiver file did not have a signed statement that they have received a copy of the operational policies. Personnel records were not completed during follow up inspection.

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered · Medium High

Several classrooms were missing outlet covers. Several classrooms were missing outlet covers during follow up inspection.

State licensing record

May 2023 Licensing visit 10 findings

Licensing visit · May 3, 2023

746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained · Medium

Four children files were missing vaccinations, one child file was missing a health statement, one child file was missing the permission to have medical treatment, one child was missing start date,and one child file was missing the address for pick up persons.

746.901 - Required Personnel Records · Medium

Three caregiver files did not have proof of education, five caregiver files did not have forms stating they had orientation training, one caregiver file did not have a signed statement that they have received a copy of the operational policies.

746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language · High

Two caregivers were heard speaking loudly and harshly to children.

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR · Medium High

Six out of ten caregiver files did not have current CPR/First Aid certifications.

746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan · Medium High

Two children were missing food allergy plans.

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean · Medium High

There were two 1-inch size holes in the wall and were accessible to children.

746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions · Medium

Infant feeding schedules were not available or updated.

746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired · Medium High

A play mat had a large rip in it. This was corrected when the mat was removed the mat from the classroom.

746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours · Medium

Training hours for caregivers were not available at time of inspection.

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered · Medium High

Several classrooms were missing outlet covers.

State licensing record

Mar 2023 Complaint

Complaint · March 30, 2023

746.4103(b) - Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person · Medium High

This standard was reviewed during investigation and found out of compliance. The identity of person picking was not identified by the operation was not requested at pickup. This was marked into compliance at the time of inspection when the acting director and caregiver stated ID's will be checked going forward at the operation. The acting director stated retraining was given to caregiver on child release retraining.

State licensing record

Jul 2021 Complaint

Complaint · July 7, 2021

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746.307(b)(1) - Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization · Medium High · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

The standard was evaluated during the investigation and found out of a compliance. A parent was not notified of an injury that may require medical attention in a timely manner. The standard was marked into compliance at the time of the inspection. The director stated that all staff members have been retrained on policies and procedures regarding injuries.

State licensing record

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Details

Phone
(512) 828-0458
Address
3801 Gattis School Rd, Round Rock, 78664
License
554964- 810

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Details

The Children’s Courtyard is one of Learning Care Group's brands. The private-equity firm American Securities lists Learning Care Group among its current companies, an investment it made in 2014. american-securities.com

Large means the biggest quarter of Austin-area’s 928 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 154 to 731 children. Small is 12 to 61; medium is 62 to 153.

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