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By the Barnyard Gate

Forney, TX 75126Operation #867625

Capacity reported
284
Ages served
4
Programs reported
9
Five-year activities
12

By the Barnyard Gate details

Address
552 Fm 740, Forney, TX 75126
Phone
(972) 552-2276
Hours
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days
Fri, Mon, Thu, Tue, Wed
Ages licensed to serve
Infant, Pre-Kindergarten, School, Toddler
Capacity
284
Child care subsidies
Acceptance reported in source
Permit
Full Permit · issued Jul 16, 2007

Ages and programs reported

These fields describe the HHSC record, not current openings or a guarantee that every option is offered at all times.

InfantPre-KindergartenSchoolToddlerAfter School CareBefore School CareDrop-In CareField TripsMeals ProvidedPart Time CareSchool Age CareSnacks ProvidedTransportation to/from School

Regulatory activity and compliance context

Texas HHSC presents five years of activity and says online history excludes certain items until due process is complete or waived. Risk levels apply to cited standards; they are not a center ranking.

DateActivityViolation found
Sep 2, 2026InspectionNo
Aug 30, 2026ReportNo
May 14, 2026InspectionNo
May 14, 2026ReportNo
May 11, 2026InspectionNo
May 8, 2026ReportYes
Apr 15, 2026InspectionNo
Mar 12, 2026InspectionNo
Feb 27, 2026InspectionNo
Feb 13, 2026InspectionYes
Feb 12, 2026ReportYes
Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo

Recent cited standards in the source

Medium High

746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs

Correction verification date: May 14, 2026.

Medium High

746.4953(5) - Safety Requirements of SCPE - Supervison

Correction verification date: Mar 12, 2026.

Medium High

746.4953(5) - Safety Requirements of SCPE - Supervison

Correction verification date: Mar 12, 2026.

Medium High

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

Correction verification date: Mar 12, 2026.

High

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

Correction verification date: Nov 3, 2025.

High

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

Correction verification date: Oct 17, 2025.

High

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

Correction verification date: Oct 17, 2025.

High

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

Correction verification date: Jun 18, 2025.

Medium

746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation

Correction verification date: Oct 24, 2024.

High

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

Correction verification date: Oct 24, 2024.

High

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

Correction verification date: Sep 21, 2023.

Medium High

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

Correction verification date: Dec 16, 2022.

High

746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

Correction verification date: Jun 15, 2022.

Medium High

746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months

Correction verification date: Jun 15, 2022.

Medium High

746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness

Correction verification date: Jan 26, 2022.

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Questions about By the Barnyard Gate

Is By the Barnyard Gate a licensed child care center?

Texas HHSC listed this operation as an active Licensed Center in the source snapshot dated 2026-09-22. This directory is not the licensing authority; use the official operation link to confirm the current record.

Where can I see inspection information for By the Barnyard Gate?

Use the official Texas HHSC compliance-history link on this page. The state record is authoritative and explains its five-year reporting window and due-process limitations.

Does By the Barnyard Gate accept child care subsidies?

The source record reports that this center accepts child care subsidies. Confirm current participation, openings, copays, and family eligibility through the center and Texas Child Care Services.

What are the hours for By the Barnyard Gate?

The HHSC source record reports 06:30 AM-06:00 PM on Fri, Mon, Thu, Tue, Wed. Hours can change, so call the center before relying on this schedule.

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