Pflugerville · Licensed center
Childrens Courtyard
At a glance
- Large center, licensed for 304 children.
- The Children's Courtyard: owned by American Securities (private equity).
What the state has found
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Licensing inspections
Jul 27, 20262 citations
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanMedium High
“At the time of the inspection, the bathrooms used by children had dried feces on the wall and paper holder.”
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentMedium High
“At the time of the inspection there were several chairs that were broken and needing to be removed and the outdoor fence had a post that was broken and needs repairing. The busses used by children also had trash items from the week prior.”
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
May 21, 20262 citations
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary MannerMedium High
“During the inspection. a bag full of garbage was observed on the floor of a classroom where children were located.”
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysMedium
“At the time of the inspection, eight infant feeding instructions were not updated monthly by parents.”
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Feb 13, 20262 citations
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredMedium High
“During the DFPS investigation inspection, the investigator observed electrical outlets uncovered in the classrooms. Director corrected this when covers were inserted into the outlets.”
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
746.2203(a) - Written Activity PlansMedium
“An outdated activity plan dated Jan 19th - 23rd was observed posted in the classroom. This was corrected when the operation posted the current activity plan.”
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
May 22, 20255 citations
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of CompletionMedium High
“Proof of education was unavailable to review for two caregivers.”
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentMedium High
“At the school-age building, observed in the game room an electrical outlet missing a faceplate.”
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentMedium High
“Chipped paint was observed on walls in multiple classrooms at the school age building and main building.”
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
746.2203(a) - Written Activity PlansMedium
“Current weekly activity plans were unavailable to review for five classrooms.”
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)Low
“PreEmployment affidavits were unavailable to review for two employees.”
746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
Dec 6, 20242 citations
746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsMedium
“Of the 10 employee files reviewed, 7 were missing items.”
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
746.603(a) - Children's Records MaintainedMedium
“Of the 10 files reviewed all but 1 were missing items.”
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Jul 24, 20241 citation
746.603(a) - Children's Records MaintainedMedium
“Of the 10 files that were reviewed, 6 of them did not have all necessary requirements.”
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Feb 16, 20242 citations
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary MannerMedium High
“One classroom had a trash can without a lid that had trash accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the staff covered the trash can with a lid.”
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredMedium 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.”
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Feb 9, 20248 citations
746.613(a) - Required ImmunizationsHigh
“Four children did not have any immunization records in their file.”
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceHigh
“One infant was asleep in a restrictive device. The caregiver was asked to move the infant to a crib and attempted to do so then put the infant asleep into a second restrictive device. The caregiver was asked again to move the infant to a crib and did so during inspection.”
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentMedium High
“Four children did not have current immunization records.”
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredMedium High
“One classroom 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.”
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar yearMedium High
“The operation has not conducted any severe weather drills in the last year.”
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar yearMedium High
“The operation has only conducted two out of four lock-down drills in the last year.”
746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
746.1705 - Child, Caregiver Ratio - 2 Caregivers With 12 or Fewer ChildrenMedium High
“One infant classroom had two caregivers caring for eleven infants. The classroom moved four infants during the inspection into a seperate classroom with another caregiver.”
746.1705 - Child, Caregiver Ratio - 2 Caregivers With 12 or Fewer Children
746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagramMedium High
“The operation did not have an emergency evacuation and relocation diagram posted in four classrooms.”
746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
Feb 6, 20242 citations
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forHigh
“Two classroom caregivers did not know how many children they were responsible for.”
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredMedium High
“The school age building still had a broken electrical outlet in the library center.”
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Feb 1, 20242 citations
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forHigh
“Two classroom caregivers did not know how many children they were responsible for.”
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredMedium High
“The school age building still had a broken electrical outlet in the library center.”
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Dec 28, 20235 citations
746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as ExitsHigh
“Observed a children table blocking the emerency exit in the classroom. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the table from the exit door.”
746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
746.4001(5) - First Aid Kit - Inaccessible to ChildrenMedium High
“Frist aid/ emergency kit was observed on the floor in one of the children's classroom. This was corrected when the teacher moved the kit ontop of the counter.”
746.4001(5) - First Aid Kit - Inaccessible to Children
746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip OverMedium High
“The TV located in the gaming room was not anchored to the shelf.”
746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredMedium High
“Four classroom's observed had uncovered electrical outlets. The school age building had a broken electrical outlet in the library center.”
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanMedium High
“Observed broken chairs in the school-age theater room and in the diner area.”
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Dec 1, 20231 citation
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentMedium High
“Chipped paint, peeling baseboards, and a small hole was observed in mutiple classrooms.”
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Aug 25, 20233 citations
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredMedium High
“Electrical outlets in four classroom were observed uncovered.”
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentMedium High
“Chipped paint, peeling baseboards, and a small hole was observed in mutiple classrooms. One of the classrooms has a broken cabinet door below the changing table. The operation reported that they have submitted work orders for repairs.”
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect DailyMedium High
“Observed the water hose unwrapped on the ground in front of the door.”
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Aug 15, 20231 citation
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or UnusualHigh
“It was observed during monitoring inspection a caregiver was observed pulling and grabbing 2 children by the arm while on the playground. It was observed a caregiver used a harsh tone while placing children in line going outside to the playground.”
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Feb 17, 20231 citation
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentMedium High
“Observed fallen tree branches from the ice storm on the playground/obstruction outdoor play equipment. The operation has entered in a ticket to get the tree branches removed”
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Jul 21, 20211 citation
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect DailyMedium High
“The wooden barricade has split apart on the school-age playground and there are nails exposed on the wood. The Operation has submitted a work order to have the barricade repaired 4/13/2021.”
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
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State record — Texas HHSC
- Last visit
- July 27, 2026
- On file
- 16 visits since July 2021 — all of them cited findings · 6 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- High —
It was determined a caregiver yelled at a child as a form of discipline.
· July 23, 2026
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.
Jul 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · July 27, 2026
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean · Medium High
At the time of the inspection, the bathrooms used by children had dried feces on the wall and paper holder.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment · Medium High
At the time of the inspection there were several chairs that were broken and needing to be removed and the outdoor fence had a post that was broken and needs repairing. The busses used by children also had trash items from the week prior.
Jul 2026 Complaint 4 findings
Complaint · July 23, 2026
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling · High
It was determined a caregiver yelled at a child as a form of discipline.
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times · Medium
It was determiend that children were viewing screen time activities during rest times.
746.2207(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily · Medium
It was determiend that children were viewing movies for 2 hours daily, and also playing on nintendo switches and tablets throughout the day that exceeded the one hour maximum limit.
746.3301(f)(2) - Nutrition and Food Service - Water served safe and sanitary · Medium High
It was determined that unsanitary drinking water was being served to children.
May 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · May 21, 2026
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days · Medium
At the time of the inspection, eight infant feeding instructions were not updated monthly by parents.
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner · Medium High
During the inspection. a bag full of garbage was observed on the floor of a classroom where children were located.
Feb 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · February 13, 2026
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered · Medium High
During the DFPS investigation inspection, the investigator observed electrical outlets uncovered in the classrooms. Director corrected this when covers were inserted into the outlets.
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans · Medium
An outdated activity plan dated Jan 19th - 23rd was observed posted in the classroom. This was corrected when the operation posted the current activity plan.
Jun 2025 Complaint 3 findings
Complaint · June 17, 2025
746.2907(b) - Toddler Out of Crib When Not Sleeping · Medium
A toddler who was not sleeping was placed in a crib as a redirection/ discipline method.
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
There is sufficient evidence to determine that inadequate supervision during children's activities resulted in a child sustaining multiple unknown bruises on their arm.
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries · Medium
It was determined that the operation did not notify parents regarding a child's injury during pick- up time.
May 2025 Licensing visit 5 findings
Licensing visit · May 22, 2025
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion · Medium High
Proof of education was unavailable to review for two caregivers.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment · Medium High
At the school-age building, observed in the game room an electrical outlet missing a faceplate.
746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912) · Low
PreEmployment affidavits were unavailable to review for two employees.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment · Medium High
Chipped paint was observed on walls in multiple classrooms at the school age building and main building.
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans · Medium
Current weekly activity plans were unavailable to review for five classrooms.
Mar 2025 Complaint
Complaint · March 24, 2025
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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
During an investigation it was found that one child was left alone outside unsupervised while in care at the operation.
Dec 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · December 6, 2024
746.901 - Required Personnel Records · Medium
Of the 10 employee files reviewed, 7 were missing items.
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained · Medium
Of the 10 files reviewed all but 1 were missing items.
Oct 2024 Complaint
Complaint · October 1, 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
There are concerns regarding supervision especially during the opening part of the day.
Jul 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · July 24, 2024
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained · Medium
Of the 10 files that were reviewed, 6 of them did not have all necessary requirements.
Feb 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · February 16, 2024
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner · Medium High
One classroom had a trash can without a lid that had trash accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the staff covered the trash can with a lid.
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered · 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.
Feb 2024 Licensing visit 8 findings
Licensing visit · February 9, 2024
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current · Medium High
Four children did not have current immunization records.
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations · High
Four children did not have any immunization records in their file.
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered · Medium High
One classroom 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.
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device · High
One infant was asleep in a restrictive device. The caregiver was asked to move the infant to a crib and attempted to do so then put the infant asleep into a second restrictive device. The caregiver was asked again to move the infant to a crib and did so during inspection.
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year · Medium High
The operation has not conducted any severe weather drills in the last year.
746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year · Medium High
The operation has only conducted two out of four lock-down drills in the last year.
746.1705 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 2 Caregivers With 12 or Fewer Children · Medium High
One infant classroom had two caregivers caring for eleven infants. The classroom moved four infants during the inspection into a seperate classroom with another caregiver.
746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram · Medium High
The operation did not have an emergency evacuation and relocation diagram posted in four classrooms.
Feb 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · February 6, 2024
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for · High
Two classroom caregivers did not know how many children they were responsible for.
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered · Medium High
The school age building still had a broken electrical outlet in the library center.
Feb 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · February 1, 2024
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for · High
Two classroom caregivers did not know how many children they were responsible for.
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered · Medium High
The school age building still had a broken electrical outlet in the library center.
Dec 2023 Licensing visit 5 findings
Licensing visit · December 28, 2023
746.4001(5) - First Aid Kit - Inaccessible to Children · Medium High
Frist aid/ emergency kit was observed on the floor in one of the children's classroom. This was corrected when the teacher moved the kit ontop of the counter.
746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over · Medium High
The TV located in the gaming room was not anchored to the shelf.
746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits · High
Observed a children table blocking the emerency exit in the classroom. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the table from the exit door.
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered · Medium High
Four classroom's observed had uncovered electrical outlets. The school age building had a broken electrical outlet in the library center.
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean · Medium High
Observed broken chairs in the school-age theater room and in the diner area.
Dec 2023 Complaint 2 findings
Complaint · December 19, 2023
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
A child was able to grab a rubber band brought into the classroom by a caregiver and had it stuck wrapped around their arm for an unknown amount of time.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards · Medium High
A caregiver brought rubber bands into a classroom which allowed them to be accessible to children in care.
Dec 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · December 1, 2023
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment · Medium High
Chipped paint, peeling baseboards, and a small hole was observed in mutiple classrooms.
Aug 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · August 25, 2023
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered · Medium High
Electrical outlets in four classroom were observed uncovered.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment · Medium High
Chipped paint, peeling baseboards, and a small hole was observed in mutiple classrooms. One of the classrooms has a broken cabinet door below the changing table. The operation reported that they have submitted work orders for repairs.
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily · Medium High
Observed the water hose unwrapped on the ground in front of the door.
Aug 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · August 15, 2023
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual · High
It was observed during monitoring inspection a caregiver was observed pulling and grabbing 2 children by the arm while on the playground. It was observed a caregiver used a harsh tone while placing children in line going outside to the playground.
Jul 2023 Complaint
Complaint · July 20, 2023
746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior · Medium High
Based on the information obtained, there is enough evidence to determined that a caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child in care.
Feb 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · February 17, 2023
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment · Medium High
Observed fallen tree branches from the ice storm on the playground/obstruction outdoor play equipment. The operation has entered in a ticket to get the tree branches removed
Jul 2021 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · July 21, 2021
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily · Medium High · No longer on the state’s site as of August 27, 2026
The wooden barricade has split apart on the school-age playground and there are nails exposed on the wood. The Operation has submitted a work order to have the barricade repaired 4/13/2021.
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Details
- Phone
- (512) 989-6500
- Address
- 1308 Picadilly Dr, Pflugerville, 78660
- License
- 547557- 810
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State record
From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked November 8, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 childcare.hhs.texas.gov
- Website, Who runs it — Checked October 2026 childrenscourtyard.com
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 american-securities.com
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.