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Kids Journey Preschool and Childcare LLC

102 E COTTON ST, Carthage, TX 75633-2650

Operation number:
1808979
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Panola
Capacity:
91
License effective:
January 14, 2025
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9036933903
Email:
Not listed
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers five available inspections for Kids Journey Preschool and Childcare LLC from December 16, 2024 through January 29, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 29, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
5

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
4

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

5 total inspections vs 11 local median in Texas

Compared to 9,612 Texas facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.8
Local median
0.52

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
60%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
60%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire inspection has not been completed since 12/13/2024.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 6, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
While reviewing personnel records, 2 caregivers did not have 24 hours of annual training completed.
Correction deadline
February 26, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 6, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Official code
746.1301(a)(5)(A)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Official code
746.2428
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The following items need to be repaired: Toilet seat in other building Stopped up sink in other building plexi glass on playground
Correction deadline
January 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 30, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701