A Promising Journey Inc.
18418 DESERT MARIGOLD DR, HOUSTON, TX 77073 4490Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects Texas's licensing baseline. Texas caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:9, and preschool ratios at 1:18. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 24 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Non Childcare
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 18
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 10 Toddlers 1:9 18 Preschool 1:18 35
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Aug 9, 20241 Finding1 Administrative
- Initial Service Plan-Document in Child's Record and Include Preliminary Service Plan Requirements748.1337(b)
Jun 21, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Bathrooms-Must Be Maintained in Good Repair & Kept Clean748.3391(a)
Apr 4, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Administration of Prescription Medication-only the Child for Whom the Prescription Medication Was Prescribed May Use the Medication748.2003(b)(11)
Feb 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Serious Incident-Report to Licensing No Later Than 24 Hours After Becoming Aware That Child Is Indicted, Charged, or Arrested or When Police Respond.748.303(a)(6)(A)
Feb 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Medication Record - Must Include Reason Medication Was Prescribed, for Prescription Medication748.2151(c)(3)
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