Journey of Faith Christian Learning Center
321 Cooper St, Cedar Hill, TX
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Gifted Minds Academy
- licensed capacity
- 125
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $194
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About
About Gifted Minds Academy
Gifted Minds Academy is a licensed child care center in Cedar Hill, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 4, 2025, for up to 125 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 24 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 125 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 125 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Gifted Minds 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 Gifted Minds Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 125 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1808338
Summary
24 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 4, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 24 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Background checks 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Other rules 1
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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See all 24 visits
- Sep 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 30, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 20, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 29, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Show 14 earlier visits
May 7, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“Two children did not have health statements on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2026
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
“Only 18 of 30 hours of annual training for the director was observed in the employee file.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The director's annual transportation training was expired.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2026
- Mar 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 12, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
“Owner did not have time sheets for director stating the days and hours worked.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2026
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 activity
“Children were observed alone in classrooms unsupervised by a caregiver or the owner. A child was observed sleep in an office with a caregiver without an eligible background check.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2026
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
“Owner was present at the operation and failed to comply with the minimum standards by knowingly allowing a person without a completed background check to be alone with a child.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2026
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Director and owner allowed a person to be present around children without an eligible background check.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2026
- Dec 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 13, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
“During the inspection there was a total of 19 children in the building and there was not additional employee in the building.”
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2025
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“Upon arrival to the nap room there was not adequate lighting to all children.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
“Upon arrival the caregiver was not physically present in the nap room.”
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2025
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The infant room was out of ratio with 8 children under 18 months with one caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2025
Mar 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“Complete admission documentation was available for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2025
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Completeup to date personal records were not available for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2025
- Feb 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 17, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.5007(b) - Fencing Around Swimming Pool -Gates Self-closing/ Self-latching/Locked
“Gate leading to pool did not have self-closing”
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
“During the inspection use-zones of four pieces of equipment overlap.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
“Outdoor fence has barbed wire which pose a risk to a child they were to climb the fence.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Gifted Minds Academy
Is Gifted Minds Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 4, 2025.
When was Gifted Minds Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 24 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Gifted Minds Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 5 of 24 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Gifted Minds Academy care for?
125, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Gifted Minds Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Gifted Minds Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Gifted Minds Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 853-3217 to ask.
What is Gifted Minds Academy's phone number?
(214) 853-3217.
Where is Gifted Minds Academy?
110 Kenya St, Cedar Hill, TX 75104. The nearest other daycare we list is Childcare Network#198, 0.6 miles away.