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Journeys of the Heart

806 Duckenfield Ave, Tyler, TX 757013.2· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
197
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2025
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About

About Journeys of the Heart

Journeys of the Heart is a licensed child care center in Tyler, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 6, 2025, for up to 197 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 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-ageOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
197 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity197 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Journeys of the Heart has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Smith County has a median price of $124 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.
Smith County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$124
Home daycare$114

Toddler

Center$118
Home daycare$110

Preschool

Center$115
Home daycare$108

School age

Center$110
Home daycare$104

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 Journeys of the Heart

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
197 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1803834
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 12 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Sep 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “During the inspection cleaning supplies were observed in the classroo and was asseccible to children.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2026

  3. Apr 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “During the inspection there was a caregiver present at the operation who has a pending background check. This caregiver was present in a classroom. There was also an caregiver who was present who had an inactive background check caring for children.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2026

  5. Apr 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. Mar 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 11, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  8. Feb 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Dec 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

      “Operational Policies were reviewed and did not contain all of the required information.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 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 Journeys of the Heart

Is Journeys of the Heart licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 6, 2025.

When was Journeys of the Heart last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Journeys of the Heart had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 12 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 Journeys of the Heart care for?

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

Does Journeys of the Heart accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Journeys of the Heart's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Journeys of the Heart cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 747-8210 to ask.

What is Journeys of the Heart's phone number?

(903) 747-8210.

Where is Journeys of the Heart?

806 Duckenfield Ave, Tyler, TX 75701. The nearest other daycare we list is Creative Children's Academy, 0.1 miles away.

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