Journey's Child Development Center
1326 N State Highway 161, Grand Prairie, TX
2.6· 30 reviews
Destined for Greatness Christian Academy
- licensed capacity
- 81
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $194
- year first permitted
- 2013
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About
About Destined for Greatness Christian Academy
Destined for Greatness Christian Academy is a licensed child care center in Grand Prairie, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 4, 2013, for up to 81 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, drop-in care and infant care. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 81 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants through Pre-K |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, drop-in care, infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 81 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Destined for Greatness Christian Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $194 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$194
Home daycare$172
Toddler
Center$180
Home daycare$163
Preschool
Center$175
Home daycare$160
School age
Center$164
Home daycare$151
State record
Inspection reports for Destined for Greatness Christian Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 81 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2013
- License number
- #1499145
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Aug 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 21, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“The operational policy handbook did not have a policy for parent rights.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2025
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Three of eight children records reviewed did not have a health statement from a health care professional on file for review during the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One of Eight children records did not have immunizations in file and available for review during time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2025
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Two of eight children records reviewed did not have an emergency contact address provided on the admissions form to review during the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025
- Aug 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 5, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“1 child needs and updated immunization record for file.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2023
746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
“2 children need a hearing and vision screening for admission file.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2023
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“2 children need health provider statement for admission file.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2023
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“4 children need addresses for emergency contacts on their admission form.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2023
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“Promotion of physical activity needs to be added to the operational policies to include the follow: 1. The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor. 2. The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation. 3. Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place 4. The criteria you will you to determine when extreme conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play. 5. A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2023
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“2 children need emergency facility information for admission form.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2023
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
“Procedures for inclusive services to support children with special care needs, needs to be added to the operational policies. The procedures must address the requirements in 746.7222.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2023
- Oct 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 8, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
“An infant was observed sleeping in a crip with a pacifier attached to clothing.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2022
Sep 7, 2022Visit2 rules cited
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“Based on the information received the operation didn't notify the parent that the child had been left outside unattended. The child's grandparent was notified by someone that worked in a building next door that they saw the child unattended on the playground. The grandparent notified the parent of the incident and the parent notified the director”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“Based on the information received during the investigation the caregiver in charge didn't make sure that all children were accounted for before coming in after outdoor play and after entering the building/classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2022
- Feb 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 5, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Destined for Greatness Christian Academy
Is Destined for Greatness Christian Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 4, 2013.
When was Destined for Greatness Christian Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Destined for Greatness Christian Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 4 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Destined for Greatness Christian Academy care for?
81, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Destined for Greatness Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Destined for Greatness Christian Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Destined for Greatness Christian Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 237-4646 to ask.
What is Destined for Greatness Christian Academy's phone number?
(972) 237-4646.
Where is Destined for Greatness Christian Academy?
824 S Carrier Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75051. The nearest other daycare we list is John H. Harris, Jr. Head Start Center, 0.2 miles away.