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Journey Preschool

321 E Harrison Ave, Harlingen, TX 785505.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
142
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$154
year first permitted
2024
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About Journey Preschool

Journey Preschool is a licensed child care center in Harlingen, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 8, 2024, for up to 142 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with infant care, preschool and summer camp.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageSummer campFaith-basedSecure entry

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 4 years of age
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
142 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “7:15 am to 5:30 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 4 years of age
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and summer camp
ApproachFaith-based (First Methodist Church), Play-based
EnrichmentSoccer, Tumble Tots, ballet
StaffAll staff trained in CPR and in specific care needs of babies (infant program)
SafetyIntercom button entry; building equipped with multiple security features, Outdoor playground
Licensed capacity142 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Journey Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cameron County has a median price of $154 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.
Cameron County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$154
Home daycare$141

Toddler

Center$146
Home daycare$136

Preschool

Center$143
Home daycare$134

School age

Center$136
Home daycare$129

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 Journey Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
142 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1792878
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 8, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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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  1. Apr 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 25, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Mar 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “There was no current health inspection on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2026

  4. Mar 16, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Apr 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “There were several staff members who were lacking training hours for the annual year being reviewed. One staff is missing 16 hours for year 5/9/23--5/8/24 Another is missing 12 hours for year 3/21/24-3/20/25 Another is missing 6.5 hours for year 3/21/24-3/20/25”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025

  6. Nov 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “There is no current health inspection on file. The last one is dated 1/13/2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2024

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 Journey Preschool

Is Journey Preschool licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 8, 2024.

When was Journey Preschool last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Journey Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Journey Preschool care for?

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

Does Journey Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Journey Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Journey Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 412-0411 to ask.

What is Journey Preschool's phone number?

(956) 412-0411.

Where is Journey Preschool?

321 E Harrison Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550. The nearest other daycare we list is Jellybeans Educational Daycare Center, 0.2 miles away.

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