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Gem Express Preschool & Kindergarten

2005 Estates Pkwy, Lucas, TX 75002
licensed capacity
145
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$200
year first permitted
2004

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About Gem Express Preschool & Kindergarten

Gem Express Preschool & Kindergarten is a licensed child care center in Lucas, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 14, 2004, for up to 145 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:50 AM to 2:10 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with preschool and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $200 to $610.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageFaith-basedPosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 2-6
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
145 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:50 AM to 2:10 PM
Tuesday8:50 AM to 2:10 PM
Wednesday8:50 AM to 2:10 PM
Thursday8:50 AM to 2:10 PM
Friday8:50 AM to 2:10 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2-6
ProgramsPreschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Grace Church)
CurriculumFrog Street Press and Starfall
SafetyOutdoor playground
Discounts$10.00 sibling discount on registration fee
AccreditationOther accreditation (ACSI)
MoreFounded 2001
Licensed capacity145 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Gem Express Preschool & Kindergarten lists monthly tuition from $200 to $610. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Collin County has a median price of $176 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
2- and 3-Year-Old Classes, 2 days (Early Bird Monthly Tuition)$360
2- and 3-Year-Old Classes, 2 days (Standard Monthly Tuition)$375
2- and 3-Year-Old Classes, 3 days (Early Bird Monthly Tuition)$405
2- and 3-Year-Old Classes, 3 days (Standard Monthly Tuition)$420
2- and 3-Year-Old Classes, 5 days (Early Bird Monthly Tuition)$545
2- and 3-Year-Old Classes, 5 days (Standard Monthly Tuition)$570
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4-Year-Old Classes, 3 Days + Friday Enrichment (Early Bird Monthly Tuition)$495
4-Year-Old Classes, 3 Days + Friday Enrichment (Standard Monthly Tuition)$510
4-Year-Old Classes, 4 days (Early Bird Monthly Tuition)$470
4-Year-Old Classes, 4 days (Standard Monthly Tuition)$490
4-Year-Old Classes, 4 Days + Friday Enrichment (Early Bird Monthly Tuition)$560
4-Year-Old Classes, 4 Days + Friday Enrichment (Standard Monthly Tuition)$580
Friday Enrichment Only, 4s and Kinder (Early Bird Monthly Tuition)$200
Friday Enrichment Only, 4s and Kinder (Standard Monthly Tuition)$225
Kindergarten + Friday Enrichment (Early Bird Monthly Tuition)$590
Kindergarten + Friday Enrichment (Standard Monthly Tuition)$610
Kindergarten, 4 days (Early Bird Monthly Tuition)$500
Kindergarten, 4 days (Standard Monthly Tuition)$520
Friday Enrichment Only - Early Bird Registration Fee$210
Friday Enrichment Only - Standard Registration Fee$225
2 days - Early Bird Registration Fee$335
2 days - Standard Registration Fee$350
18 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Collin County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$191
Home daycare$167

Toddler

Center$176
Home daycare$158

Preschool

Center$170
Home daycare$156

School age

Center$162
Home daycare$149

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Gem Express Preschool & Kindergarten

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
145 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2004
License number
#831041
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 12, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 3 visits

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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  1. Feb 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 7, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Gem Express Preschool & Kindergarten

Is Gem Express Preschool & Kindergarten licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 14, 2004.

When was Gem Express Preschool & Kindergarten last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Gem Express Preschool & Kindergarten had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 3 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Gem Express Preschool & Kindergarten care for?

145, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Gem Express Preschool & Kindergarten accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Gem Express Preschool & Kindergarten's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:50 AM to 2:10 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Gem Express Preschool & Kindergarten cost?

Monthly tuition from $200 to $610, as it lists it.

What is Gem Express Preschool & Kindergarten's phone number?

(972) 727-0071.

Where is Gem Express Preschool & Kindergarten?

2005 Estates Pkwy, Lucas, TX 75002. The nearest other daycare we list is Kylar Tutt, 0.7 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).