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Journey's Child Development Center

1326 N State Highway 161, Grand Prairie, TX 75050 · Dallas County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Journey's Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Grand Prairie, TX, licensed for up to 98 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2019. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 8 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (2 of 8). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #17 of 27 centers in Grand Prairie and better than 46% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 46%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#17 of 27 centers in Grand Prairie
6High risk
2Medium High risk
0Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
8 citations from 14 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 13, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Apr 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 10, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 14, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 8, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundDec 29, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 8, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 24, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 18, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 26, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 12, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 16, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 29, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 27, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Supervision2
Child protection2
Health & medication1
Training & qualifications1
Building & playground safety1
Caregiver conduct1

Citations, newest first

HighFeb 10, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions §745.635(3)
There was a caregiver left alone in a classroom with conditions on your background check.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2026
Medium HighJan 26, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
The director did not have two hours of transportation training hours.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2024
HighNov 8, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
A five-year-old child left the operation and was unsupervised for more than fifteen minutes. A bystander located the child and contacted the police.
Correction verified Feb 8, 2024
Medium HighNov 8, 2023Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired §746.4751(c)
At the time of the incident, the latch on the gate door was not working properly. The bolts on the fence were loose and that created a gap in between the fence and rails. It results in a child getting out from the outdoor play area to outside of the operation premises.
Correction verified Feb 8, 2024
HighNov 8, 2023Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
Correction verified Feb 8, 2024
HighJun 26, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
This standard was evaluated during an investigation, and it was determined that caregivers used inappropriate discipline methods with children.
Correction verified Oct 18, 2022
HighAug 24, 2021Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
During an investigation, it was determined that a there is a reason to believe findings that abuse occurred at the operation. The investigation findings determined that children were left on the vehicle for approximately 30 minutes.
Correction verified Feb 16, 2022
HighAug 24, 2021Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
During an investigation, it was determined that children were left on a school bus unsupervised.
Correction verified Feb 16, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity98 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceSep 26, 2019
DirectorPhyleeshia Harvey
Phone4693323040
State operation #1685384

Common questions

Does Journey's Child Development Center take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Journey's Child Development Center’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Journey's Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Journey's Child Development Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 10, 2026: “AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Journey's Child Development Center compare with other daycares in Grand Prairie?

It is #17 of 27 centers in Grand Prairie by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 46% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Journey's Child Development Center last inspected?

Apr 13, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1685384 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.