Texas records · DALLAS County · GRAND PRAIRIE

Journey's Child Development Center

Licensed Center in GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued September 26, 2019

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 1326 N STATE HIGHWAY 161, GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75050 3167
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: September 26, 2019
Operation number: 1685384
Licensed capacity: 98 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	13
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	4
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,631
Citations recorded	8
Record covers	August 24, 2021 – April 13, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	6
Medium High	2

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionApril 13, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionFebruary 17, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 10, 20261 citation recorded1 of 660 standards cited at this visit

745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictionsRisk level: High

There was a caregiver left alone in a classroom with conditions on your background check.

Correction verified by the state on February 17, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 18, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 187 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 14, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 619 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 8, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 26, 20241 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyRisk level: Medium High

The director did not have two hours of transportation training hours.

Correction verified by the state on January 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 29, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 651 standards cited at this visit

ReportNovember 8, 20233 citations recorded3 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or RepairedRisk level: Medium High

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 by the state on February 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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 activityRisk level: High

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 by the state on February 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or ExploitedRisk level: High

This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.

Correction verified by the state on February 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 24, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 546 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 18, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 19, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 547 standards cited at this visit

ReportJune 26, 20221 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or UnusualRisk level: High

This standard was evaluated during an investigation, and it was determined that caregivers used inappropriate discipline methods with children.

Correction verified by the state on October 18, 2022.

InspectionMay 12, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 402 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 16, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

ReportOctober 27, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

ReportAugust 24, 20212 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High

During an investigation, it was determined that children were left on a school bus unsupervised.

Correction verified by the state on February 16, 2022.

746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or ExploitedRisk level: High

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 by the state on February 16, 2022.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.