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Journey's Child Development Center

12 critical, 8 serious findings across 36 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Feb 10, 2026.

1326 N State Highway 161, Grand Prairie, TX 75050 · (469) 332-3040

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsGrand Prairie licensed centers, n=29

Critical findings12 critical, 8 serious, 0 minor across 32 inspections and 4 investigations (36 visits). Most recent critical: Feb 10, 2026.

Critical12 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 12

83% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2019Full Permit

Practical6:30a–6:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 98

Texas HHSC operation #1685384 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careListed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesListed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

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2026
Feb 17, 2026 to Apr 13, 20268 inspections
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- Apr 13, 2026 inspection
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- Feb 17, 2026 inspection
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Feb 10, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
  There was a caregiver left alone in a classroom with conditions on your background check.
  Corrected Feb 10, 2026, verified Feb 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
Feb 10, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
  There was a caregiver left alone in a classroom with conditions on your background check.
  Corrected Feb 10, 2026, verified Feb 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
Feb 10, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
  There was a caregiver left alone in a classroom with conditions on your background check.
  Corrected Feb 10, 2026, verified Feb 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
Feb 10, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
  There was a caregiver left alone in a classroom with conditions on your background check.
  Corrected Feb 10, 2026, verified Feb 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
2025
Jul 18, 2025 to Jul 18, 20254 inspections
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2024
Feb 8, 2024 to Nov 14, 20248 inspections
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Jan 26, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  The director did not have two hours of transportation training hours.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2024, verified Jan 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
Jan 26, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  The director did not have two hours of transportation training hours.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2024, verified Jan 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
Jan 26, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  The director did not have two hours of transportation training hours.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2024, verified Jan 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
Jan 26, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  The director did not have two hours of transportation training hours.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2024, verified Jan 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
2023
Dec 29, 2023 to Dec 29, 20234 inspections
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Nov 8, 2023Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  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.
  Corrected Feb 6, 2024, verified Feb 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
  Corrected Feb 6, 2024, verified Feb 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  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.
  Corrected Feb 6, 2024, verified Feb 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(c).
Nov 8, 2023Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  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.
  Corrected Feb 6, 2024, verified Feb 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
  Corrected Feb 6, 2024, verified Feb 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  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.
  Corrected Feb 6, 2024, verified Feb 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(c).
Nov 8, 2023Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
  Corrected Feb 6, 2024, verified Feb 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  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.
  Corrected Feb 6, 2024, verified Feb 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  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.
  Corrected Feb 6, 2024, verified Feb 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(c).
Nov 8, 2023Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  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.
  Corrected Feb 6, 2024, verified Feb 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
  Corrected Feb 6, 2024, verified Feb 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  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.
  Corrected Feb 6, 2024, verified Feb 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(c).

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Feb 24, 2023 to Feb 24, 20234 inspections
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2022
Jul 19, 2022 to Oct 18, 20228 inspections
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Jun 26, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  This standard was evaluated during an investigation, and it was determined that caregivers used inappropriate discipline methods with children.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2022, verified Oct 18, 2022. Standard 746.2805.
Jun 26, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  This standard was evaluated during an investigation, and it was determined that caregivers used inappropriate discipline methods with children.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2022, verified Oct 18, 2022. Standard 746.2805.
Jun 26, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  This standard was evaluated during an investigation, and it was determined that caregivers used inappropriate discipline methods with children.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2022, verified Oct 18, 2022. Standard 746.2805.
Jun 26, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  This standard was evaluated during an investigation, and it was determined that caregivers used inappropriate discipline methods with children.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2022, verified Oct 18, 2022. Standard 746.2805.
Feb 16, 2022 to May 12, 20228 inspections
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2021
Sep 30, 2021 to Oct 29, 20218 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Oct 27, 2021 complaint investigation
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- Sep 30, 2021 inspection
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Aug 24, 2021Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  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.
  Corrected Feb 4, 2022, verified Feb 16, 2022. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
  During an investigation, it was determined that children were left on a school bus unsupervised.
  Corrected Feb 4, 2022, verified Feb 16, 2022. Standard 746.1203(4).
Aug 24, 2021Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  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.
  Corrected Feb 4, 2022, verified Feb 16, 2022. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
  During an investigation, it was determined that children were left on a school bus unsupervised.
  Corrected Feb 4, 2022, verified Feb 16, 2022. Standard 746.1203(4).
Aug 24, 2021Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
  During an investigation, it was determined that children were left on a school bus unsupervised.
  Corrected Feb 4, 2022, verified Feb 16, 2022. Standard 746.1203(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  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.
  Corrected Feb 4, 2022, verified Feb 16, 2022. Standard 746.1201(4).
Aug 24, 2021Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
  During an investigation, it was determined that children were left on a school bus unsupervised.
  Corrected Feb 4, 2022, verified Feb 16, 2022. Standard 746.1203(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  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.
  Corrected Feb 4, 2022, verified Feb 16, 2022. Standard 746.1201(4).

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