First Methodist Church Children's Center
415 N Lee Ave, Odessa, TX 79761
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
Texas lists conditions on this permit. Read them on the state record.
12 critical, 12 serious findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Aug 23, 2024.
24 inspections · 4 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
The everyday details
State facts · provider details pendingSubsidies not accepted in state listing
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What care includes
- Meals providedNot listed
- Snacks providedNot listed
- Before-school careNot listed
- After-school careNot listed
- Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careNot listed
- Field tripsNot listed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted
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Openings & waitlists
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Licensed capacity: 204 children. This is not the number of open places.
Programs & learning
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
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Accreditation information not provided. Licensing does not establish accreditation.
State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
A typical day
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07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Services & accommodations
- Meals providedNot listed
- Snacks providedNot listed
- Before-school careNot listed
- After-school careNot listed
- Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careNot listed
- Field tripsNot listed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted
Languages spoken and interpreter availability not provided.
Care plans, dietary substitutions, and medication training need confirmation.
Entrance, restroom, and classroom accessibility details not provided.
Individual accommodations, specialist access, and staff training not provided.
People, policies & environment
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Individual qualifications, CPR, and first-aid training not provided.
Current classroom staffing and ratios not provided. Ask on your visit.
Parent updates and conference policies not provided.
Authorized pickup and visitor procedures not provided.
Exclusion and return criteria not provided.
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Evidence, with the follow-through.
Provider descriptions, prices, and photos never change this record. Every finding below comes from published state evidence.
12 critical, 12 serious findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Aug 23, 2024.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
6 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.5101(a) (4 visits); 746.3401(a) (4 visits); 746.5205(4) (4 visits); 746.2805(3) (4 visits); 746.1203(3)(D) (4 visits); 746.1201(4) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Sep 3, 2024.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
60 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Operation did not have a current fire inspection for licensing to view.
State verification published Sep 3, 2024.
Inspection record
Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.
Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.
- 2026
- Aug 4, 2026 to Aug 4, 20264 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Aug 4, 2026 inspection
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- Aug 4, 2026 inspection
- Aug 4, 2026 inspection
- 2025
- Apr 10, 2025 to Dec 9, 202512 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Dec 9, 2025 inspection
- Dec 9, 2025 inspection
- Dec 9, 2025 inspection
- Dec 9, 2025 inspection
- Apr 24, 2025 inspection
- Apr 24, 2025 inspection
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- Apr 10, 2025 inspection
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- Apr 10, 2025 inspection
- 2024
- Aug 23, 2024Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Operation did not have a current fire inspection for licensing to view.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Operation did not have a current health inspection for licensing to view.
Correction verified Aug 27, 2024. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documentation of Drills
Operation did not have 4 months of fire drills documented.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2024. Standard 746.5205(4).
- Aug 23, 2024Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Operation did not have a current fire inspection for licensing to view.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documentation of Drills
Operation did not have 4 months of fire drills documented.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2024. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Operation did not have a current health inspection for licensing to view.
Correction verified Aug 27, 2024. Standard 746.3401(a).
- Aug 23, 2024Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Operation did not have a current fire inspection for licensing to view.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Operation did not have a current health inspection for licensing to view.
Correction verified Aug 27, 2024. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documentation of Drills
Operation did not have 4 months of fire drills documented.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2024. Standard 746.5205(4).
- Aug 23, 2024Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Operation did not have a current fire inspection for licensing to view.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documentation of Drills
Operation did not have 4 months of fire drills documented.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2024. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Operation did not have a current health inspection for licensing to view.
Correction verified Aug 27, 2024. Standard 746.3401(a).
- Apr 30, 2024 to Apr 30, 20244 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Apr 30, 2024 inspection
- Apr 30, 2024 inspection
- Apr 30, 2024 inspection
- Apr 30, 2024 inspection
- 2023
- Dec 21, 2023Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver inappropriately grabbed and pulled a child while trying to place them on the mat for nap. The child was dropped on his leg which caused a fracture.
Correction verified Apr 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
Correction verified Apr 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver was using a cell phone for personal use while supervising a group of children.
Correction verified Apr 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
- Dec 21, 2023Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver inappropriately grabbed and pulled a child while trying to place them on the mat for nap. The child was dropped on his leg which caused a fracture.
Correction verified Apr 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
Correction verified Apr 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver was using a cell phone for personal use while supervising a group of children.
Correction verified Apr 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
- Dec 21, 2023Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
Correction verified Apr 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver inappropriately grabbed and pulled a child while trying to place them on the mat for nap. The child was dropped on his leg which caused a fracture.
Correction verified Apr 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver was using a cell phone for personal use while supervising a group of children.
Correction verified Apr 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
- Dec 21, 2023Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
Correction verified Apr 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver inappropriately grabbed and pulled a child while trying to place them on the mat for nap. The child was dropped on his leg which caused a fracture.
Correction verified Apr 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver was using a cell phone for personal use while supervising a group of children.
Correction verified Apr 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
Show 32 older visits, not counted aboveHide older visits
- Jun 8, 2023Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Operation did not have a current fire inspection available for licensing to view.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Operation did not have a current health inspection for licensing to review.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Operation did not conduct monthly fire drills.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- Jun 8, 2023Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Operation did not have a current fire inspection available for licensing to view.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Operation did not have a current health inspection for licensing to review.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Operation did not conduct monthly fire drills.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- Jun 8, 2023Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Operation did not have a current fire inspection available for licensing to view.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Operation did not conduct monthly fire drills.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Operation did not have a current health inspection for licensing to review.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- Jun 8, 2023Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Operation did not have a current fire inspection available for licensing to view.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Operation did not conduct monthly fire drills.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Operation did not have a current health inspection for licensing to review.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- 2022
- Aug 5, 2022 to Aug 8, 20224 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Aug 8, 2022 inspection
- Aug 8, 2022 inspection
- Aug 8, 2022 inspection
- Aug 8, 2022 inspection
- Aug 5, 2022 self-reported incident
- Aug 5, 2022 self-reported incident
- Aug 5, 2022 self-reported incident
- Aug 5, 2022 self-reported incident
- Jul 28, 2022Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
When reviewing staff files annual training records were not complete.
Correction verified Aug 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
When children files were reviewed, shot records were not complete.
Correction verified Aug 2, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- Jul 28, 2022Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
When reviewing staff files annual training records were not complete.
Correction verified Aug 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
When children files were reviewed, shot records were not complete.
Correction verified Aug 2, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- Jul 28, 2022Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
When reviewing staff files annual training records were not complete.
Correction verified Aug 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
When children files were reviewed, shot records were not complete.
Correction verified Aug 2, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- Jul 28, 2022Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
When reviewing staff files annual training records were not complete.
Correction verified Aug 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
When children files were reviewed, shot records were not complete.
Correction verified Aug 2, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- 2021
- Nov 5, 2021 to Nov 30, 20218 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Nov 30, 2021 inspection
- Nov 30, 2021 inspection
- Nov 30, 2021 inspection
- Nov 30, 2021 inspection
- Nov 5, 2021 inspection
- Nov 5, 2021 inspection
- Nov 5, 2021 inspection
- Nov 5, 2021 inspection
- Oct 30, 2021Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
A child was not changed in a timely manner.
Correction verified Nov 30, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(1).
- Oct 30, 2021Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
A child was not changed in a timely manner.
Correction verified Nov 30, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(1).
- Oct 30, 2021Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
A child was not changed in a timely manner.
Correction verified Nov 30, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(1).
- Oct 30, 2021Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
A child was not changed in a timely manner.
Correction verified Nov 30, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(1).
- Sep 22, 2021 to Sep 22, 20214 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Sep 22, 2021 inspection
- Sep 22, 2021 inspection
- Sep 22, 2021 inspection
- Sep 22, 2021 inspection
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Mar 7, 2011
- Capacity
- 204 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Not accepted
- County
- Ector
- Website
- www.fmcodessa.org
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Contact & location
415 N Lee Ave, Odessa, TX 79761
State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
State records and provider information have separate sources. Provider claims do not establish independently verified care quality. Missing data is not evidence of an issue-free record.