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Kids Journey Preschool and Childcare

102 E Cotton St, Carthage, TX 756335.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
91
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2025
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About Kids Journey Preschool and Childcare

Kids Journey Preschool and Childcare is a licensed child care center in Carthage, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 14, 2025, for up to 91 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
91 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity91 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kids Journey Preschool and Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Panola 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.
Panola 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 Kids Journey Preschool and Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
91 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1808979
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 29, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safe sleep 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. Jan 29, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The fire inspection has not been completed since 12/13/2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

      “While reviewing personnel records, 2 caregivers did not have 24 hours of annual training completed.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2026

  2. Nov 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 13, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jul 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File

      “During a walk through of the infant room, it was observed an 11 month old infant sleeping in their crib while being swaddled. It was brought to the director and caregivers attention and corrected at inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Dec 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “The following items need to be repaired: Toilet seat in other building Stopped up sink in other building plexi glass on playground”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 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 Kids Journey Preschool and Childcare

Is Kids Journey Preschool and Childcare licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 14, 2025.

When was Kids Journey Preschool and Childcare last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 29, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kids Journey Preschool and Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 5 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 Kids Journey Preschool and Childcare care for?

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

Does Kids Journey Preschool and Childcare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kids Journey Preschool and Childcare'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 Kids Journey Preschool and Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 693-3903 to ask.

What is Kids Journey Preschool and Childcare's phone number?

(903) 693-3903.

Where is Kids Journey Preschool and Childcare?

102 E Cotton St, Carthage, TX 75633. The nearest other daycare we list is Nana's House of Little Learners, 0.4 miles away.

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