Journey's Child Development Center
1326 N STATE HIGHWAY 161, GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75050 3167Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.4 / 5
- 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 4 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.
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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 98
- 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
3 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 5 Findings
Most recent: Feb 10, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
5 Critical
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Child Transportation Safety (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 5 total findings, 5 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 10, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- AP Background Ck Determination - If Provisionally Eligible W/conditions or Eligible W/conditions You Must Restrict Duties per Conditions/restrictions745.635(3)
Feb 9, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually746.1316(a)
Feb 6, 20243 Findings3 Critical
- AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited746.1201(4)
- Supervision Ensures Each Child?s Safety, Well-being, Including Physical Proximity and Auditory or Visual Awareness of Each Child?s on Going Activity746.1205(a)(4)
- Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired746.4751(c)
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