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The Prep School of Journey Parkway

3421 Journey Pkwy, Leander, TX 78641
licensed capacity
266
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202
year first permitted
2021
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About The Prep School of Journey Parkway

The Prep School of Journey Parkway is a licensed child care center in Leander, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 12, 2021, for up to 266 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 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
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
266 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 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 capacity266 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Prep School of Journey Parkway has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Williamson County has a median price of $202 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Williamson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$202
Home daycare$181

Toddler

Center$189
Home daycare$172

Preschool

Center$183
Home daycare$170

School age

Center$173
Home daycare$160

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 The Prep School of Journey Parkway

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
266 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2021
License number
#1711101
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Jul 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4003(a)(1) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care

      “While conducting a First aid audit, the first aid kit was missing the first aid guide.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jan 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 16, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “During the course of a DFPS investigation it was found that an infant was asleep in a restrictive device.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2026

  4. Nov 24, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “A caregiver used poor judgement by pouring hot water into a sink with exposed metal pipes, resulting in an infant receiving a second degree burn when the infant touched the metal pipe.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “An infant was able to access a staff only area that had an exposed metal pipe. The infant was able to crawl in-between the infant area and the staff only area multiple times.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh risk

      746.3607(2) - Critical Injury - Give First Aid or CPR

      “The operation failed to timely provide first aid to a second-degree burn. Additionally, the operation used unidentified ointment on the infants burn.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “At the time of the incident the caregiver was unaware of the location of the infant. The caregiver believed the infant was still near the toy bin in the middle of the room.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2026

  5. Sep 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 12, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Sep 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “The infant care sheets were reviewed and five were found to be signed in July.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025

  8. Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “A caregiver was unaware of how any children were in her care. This was corrected when caregiver used their name to face (Pro care) to verify the children in their care.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2024

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Nov 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 30, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “Out of twenty-four immunizations records reviewed, two records were not current.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2022

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 The Prep School of Journey Parkway

Is The Prep School of Journey Parkway licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 12, 2021.

When was The Prep School of Journey Parkway last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Prep School of Journey Parkway had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 The Prep School of Journey Parkway care for?

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

Does The Prep School of Journey Parkway accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Prep School of Journey Parkway's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Prep School of Journey Parkway cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 546-7737 to ask.

What is The Prep School of Journey Parkway's phone number?

(512) 546-7737.

Where is The Prep School of Journey Parkway?

3421 Journey Pkwy, Leander, TX 78641.

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