By the Barnyard Gate
FORNEY, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address552 FM 740 FORNEY TX- 75126 4790
CityFORNEY, TX
CountyKAUFMAN
Phone9725522276
Operating details
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Capacity284
SubsidiesY
License dateJuly 16, 2007
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/8/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High11
- Medium-High11
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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552 FM 740 FORNEY TX- 75126 4790, FORNEY, TX
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/8/2026
- High5
- Medium-High4
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 746.12035/8/2026
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
A five year old child was left in the classroom for twenty minutes.
Corrected 5/11/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.49532/13/2026
746.4953(5) - Safety Requirements of SCPE - Supervison
The operation failed to have a caregiver on the second floor of the indoor playscape.
Corrected 2/27/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.49532/12/2026
746.4953(5) - Safety Requirements of SCPE - Supervison
A caregiver was not assigned to supervise the second level of the indoor play area. A child received an injury which required medical attention.
Corrected 2/27/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.37012/12/2026
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The indoor playscape had two areas with torn materials. One was the flat woven straps and the other was a fabric structure that the children walk over.
Corrected 2/27/2026
2025
- High riskStandard 746.120510/17/2025
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
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found deficient. A child was left unattended in the classroom.
Corrected 10/29/2025 - High riskStandard 746.120510/3/2025
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
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found deficient. A child was left unattended on the playground.
Corrected 10/13/2025 - High riskStandard 746.12059/29/2025
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
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found deficient. A child was left unattended in the hallway.
Corrected 10/13/2025 - High riskStandard 746.12054/29/2025
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
A child was left unattended on the playground for approximately 8 minutes.
Corrected 6/6/2025
2024
- High riskStandard 746.12059/11/2024
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
A child was left unattended in the classroom for approximately 15 minutes.
Corrected 10/10/2024 - Medium riskStandard 746.28039/11/2024
746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
A child was left in time out for approximately 15 minutes.
Corrected 10/10/2024
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,635/month
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Typical prices in Texas run about $840/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Texas by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: FORNEY, KAUFMAN County
- Capacity: 284
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 19
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