Kids Journey Preschool And Childcare LLC

102 E COTTON ST, Carthage, TX 75633 · Panola County

8cited violations

4serious

10inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 91
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Director / administrator: Sami Jo Mcrae
Phone: (903) 693-3903
Regulated since: Jan 14, 2025
HHSC IDs: Operation 1495494 · number 1808979
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Safety & premises 4
Staff background & training 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	4	2	Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2)
2025	2	2	Safety & premises (2)
2024	2	0	Cleanliness & sanitation (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jan 29, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  While reviewing personnel records, 2 caregivers did not have 24 hours of annual training completed.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-26. Correction verified 2026-02-06.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The fire inspection has not been completed since 12/13/2024.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-06. Correction verified 2026-02-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 29, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  While reviewing personnel records, 2 caregivers did not have 24 hours of annual training completed.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-26. Correction verified 2026-02-06.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The fire inspection has not been completed since 12/13/2024.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-06. Correction verified 2026-02-06.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 13, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 13, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-16.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The following items need to be repaired: Toilet seat in other building Stopped up sink in other building plexi glass on playground
  
  HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-06. Correction verified 2024-12-30.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The following items need to be repaired: Toilet seat in other building Stopped up sink in other building plexi glass on playground
  
  HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-06. Correction verified 2024-12-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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Letter text

Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Kids Journey Preschool and Childcare LLC, 102 E COTTON ST, Carthage, TX 75633-2650 (operation ID 1495494, operation number 1808979), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.