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Odessa College Childrens Center

12 critical, 16 serious, 4 minor findings across 44 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Nov 18, 2025.

201 W University Blvd, Odessa, TX 79764 · (432) 335-6480

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Inspection record · 36 monthsOdessa licensed centers, n=49

Critical findings12 critical, 16 serious, 4 minor across 28 inspections and 16 investigations (44 visits). Most recent critical: Nov 18, 2025.

Critical12 vs median 4

53% of centers have at least one

Serious16 vs median 4

65% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 1986Full Permit

Practical7a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 125

Texas HHSC operation #65805 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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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.

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2026
Aug 3, 2026 to Sep 9, 20268 inspections
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- Sep 9, 2026 inspection
- Sep 9, 2026 inspection
- Sep 9, 2026 inspection
- Sep 9, 2026 inspection
- Aug 3, 2026 inspection
- Aug 3, 2026 inspection
- Aug 3, 2026 inspection
- Aug 3, 2026 inspection
Jul 30, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  Rodents and roaches have been observed at the daycare in the areas used by children.
  Corrected Aug 18, 2026, verified Sep 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
Jul 30, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  Rodents and roaches have been observed at the daycare in the areas used by children.
  Corrected Aug 18, 2026, verified Sep 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
Jul 30, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  Rodents and roaches have been observed at the daycare in the areas used by children.
  Corrected Aug 18, 2026, verified Sep 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
Jul 30, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  Rodents and roaches have been observed at the daycare in the areas used by children.
  Corrected Aug 18, 2026, verified Sep 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
Apr 21, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  An infant did not have an updated feeding instruction available for review.
  Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified Apr 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
Apr 21, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  An infant did not have an updated feeding instruction available for review.
  Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified Apr 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
Apr 21, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  An infant did not have an updated feeding instruction available for review.
  Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified Apr 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
Apr 21, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  An infant did not have an updated feeding instruction available for review.
  Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified Apr 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
2025
Nov 18, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Fire inspection is expired and has not been renewed.
  Corrected Nov 25, 2025, verified Nov 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Maintained
  The liability insurance has expired.
  Corrected Nov 25, 2025, verified Nov 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(8).
Nov 18, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Fire inspection is expired and has not been renewed.
  Corrected Nov 25, 2025, verified Nov 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Maintained
  The liability insurance has expired.
  Corrected Nov 25, 2025, verified Nov 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(8).
Nov 18, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Fire inspection is expired and has not been renewed.
  Corrected Nov 25, 2025, verified Nov 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Maintained
  The liability insurance has expired.
  Corrected Nov 25, 2025, verified Nov 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(8).
Nov 18, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Fire inspection is expired and has not been renewed.
  Corrected Nov 25, 2025, verified Nov 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Maintained
  The liability insurance has expired.
  Corrected Nov 25, 2025, verified Nov 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(8).
May 1, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  It's been over a year that the Children's Products form was signed. Date of last signature and date was 1/9/24.
  Corrected May 1, 2025, verified May 13, 2025. Standard 746.4135(b).
May 1, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  It's been over a year that the Children's Products form was signed. Date of last signature and date was 1/9/24.
  Corrected May 1, 2025, verified May 13, 2025. Standard 746.4135(b).
May 1, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  It's been over a year that the Children's Products form was signed. Date of last signature and date was 1/9/24.
  Corrected May 1, 2025, verified May 13, 2025. Standard 746.4135(b).
May 1, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  It's been over a year that the Children's Products form was signed. Date of last signature and date was 1/9/24.
  Corrected May 1, 2025, verified May 13, 2025. Standard 746.4135(b).
Jan 23, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  Operation failed to complete mandatory report by the due date.
  Corrected Jan 23, 2025, verified Jan 17, 2025. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 23, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  Operation failed to complete mandatory report by the due date.
  Corrected Jan 23, 2025, verified Jan 17, 2025. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 23, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  Operation failed to complete mandatory report by the due date.
  Corrected Jan 23, 2025, verified Jan 17, 2025. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 23, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  Operation failed to complete mandatory report by the due date.
  Corrected Jan 23, 2025, verified Jan 17, 2025. Standard 746.303(b).
2024
Dec 26, 2024Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  It was determined that a staff did not demonstrate good judgement when staff gave a bottle to a child and did not check the temperature of the milk prior to giving it to the child. The child received 2nd degree burns as a result.
  Corrected Apr 17, 2025, verified May 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  This standard was found to be deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
  Corrected Apr 17, 2025, verified May 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
Dec 26, 2024Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  It was determined that a staff did not demonstrate good judgement when staff gave a bottle to a child and did not check the temperature of the milk prior to giving it to the child. The child received 2nd degree burns as a result.
  Corrected Apr 17, 2025, verified May 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  This standard was found to be deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
  Corrected Apr 17, 2025, verified May 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
Dec 26, 2024Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  This standard was found to be deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
  Corrected Apr 17, 2025, verified May 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  It was determined that a staff did not demonstrate good judgement when staff gave a bottle to a child and did not check the temperature of the milk prior to giving it to the child. The child received 2nd degree burns as a result.
  Corrected Apr 17, 2025, verified May 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Dec 26, 2024Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  It was determined that a staff did not demonstrate good judgement when staff gave a bottle to a child and did not check the temperature of the milk prior to giving it to the child. The child received 2nd degree burns as a result.
  Corrected Apr 17, 2025, verified May 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  This standard was found to be deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
  Corrected Apr 17, 2025, verified May 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
Jun 7, 2024 to Jul 10, 20248 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Jul 10, 2024 inspection
- Jul 10, 2024 inspection
- Jul 10, 2024 inspection
- Jun 26, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jun 26, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jun 26, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jun 26, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jun 7, 2024 inspection
- Jun 7, 2024 inspection
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- Jun 7, 2024 inspection

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2023
Aug 14, 2023 to Aug 28, 20238 inspections
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- Aug 14, 2023 inspection
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- Aug 14, 2023 inspection
Aug 11, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
  An inspection of the outdoor play area was not done on this day and a child found a knife/box cutter, on the playground.
  Corrected Aug 15, 2023, verified Aug 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(a).
Aug 11, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
  An inspection of the outdoor play area was not done on this day and a child found a knife/box cutter, on the playground.
  Corrected Aug 15, 2023, verified Aug 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(a).
Aug 11, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
  An inspection of the outdoor play area was not done on this day and a child found a knife/box cutter, on the playground.
  Corrected Aug 15, 2023, verified Aug 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(a).
Aug 11, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
  An inspection of the outdoor play area was not done on this day and a child found a knife/box cutter, on the playground.
  Corrected Aug 15, 2023, verified Aug 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(a).
Jun 22, 2023 to Jun 22, 20234 inspections
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Jun 12, 2023Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintain Sand Boxes/Tables in Sanitary Manner
  I observed two sand boxes, one of them had cat/animal feces in it. Neither sand box had a cover.
  Corrected Jun 19, 2023, verified Jun 22, 2023. Standard 746.3407(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  There was no documentation of a fire drill for the months of April and May.
  Corrected Jun 19, 2023, verified Jun 22, 2023. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The Children's Products Certification was not was recertifiied. The last date it was signed and dated was 1/22.
  Corrected Jun 12, 2023, verified Jun 22, 2023. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
  Operation did not document the substitution on the menu. Children were fed broccoli and cauliflower as a side, but menu stated that corn was going to be served.
  Corrected Jun 12, 2023, verified Jun 22, 2023. Standard 746.3313(1).
Jun 12, 2023Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
  Operation did not document the substitution on the menu. Children were fed broccoli and cauliflower as a side, but menu stated that corn was going to be served.
  Corrected Jun 12, 2023, verified Jun 22, 2023. Standard 746.3313(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintain Sand Boxes/Tables in Sanitary Manner
  I observed two sand boxes, one of them had cat/animal feces in it. Neither sand box had a cover.
  Corrected Jun 19, 2023, verified Jun 22, 2023. Standard 746.3407(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The Children's Products Certification was not was recertifiied. The last date it was signed and dated was 1/22.
  Corrected Jun 12, 2023, verified Jun 22, 2023. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  There was no documentation of a fire drill for the months of April and May.
  Corrected Jun 19, 2023, verified Jun 22, 2023. Standard 746.5205(4).
Jun 12, 2023Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  There was no documentation of a fire drill for the months of April and May.
  Corrected Jun 19, 2023, verified Jun 22, 2023. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
  Operation did not document the substitution on the menu. Children were fed broccoli and cauliflower as a side, but menu stated that corn was going to be served.
  Corrected Jun 12, 2023, verified Jun 22, 2023. Standard 746.3313(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The Children's Products Certification was not was recertifiied. The last date it was signed and dated was 1/22.
  Corrected Jun 12, 2023, verified Jun 22, 2023. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintain Sand Boxes/Tables in Sanitary Manner
  I observed two sand boxes, one of them had cat/animal feces in it. Neither sand box had a cover.
  Corrected Jun 19, 2023, verified Jun 22, 2023. Standard 746.3407(7).
Jun 12, 2023Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The Children's Products Certification was not was recertifiied. The last date it was signed and dated was 1/22.
  Corrected Jun 12, 2023, verified Jun 22, 2023. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
  Operation did not document the substitution on the menu. Children were fed broccoli and cauliflower as a side, but menu stated that corn was going to be served.
  Corrected Jun 12, 2023, verified Jun 22, 2023. Standard 746.3313(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  There was no documentation of a fire drill for the months of April and May.
  Corrected Jun 19, 2023, verified Jun 22, 2023. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintain Sand Boxes/Tables in Sanitary Manner
  I observed two sand boxes, one of them had cat/animal feces in it. Neither sand box had a cover.
  Corrected Jun 19, 2023, verified Jun 22, 2023. Standard 746.3407(7).
2022
Aug 29, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  Allergy plan was not signed by parent and did not have symptoms to look out for and what to do in case of symptoms.
  Corrected Sep 6, 2022, verified Sep 12, 2022. Standard 746.3819.
Aug 29, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  Allergy plan was not signed by parent and did not have symptoms to look out for and what to do in case of symptoms.
  Corrected Sep 6, 2022, verified Sep 12, 2022. Standard 746.3819.
Aug 29, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  Allergy plan was not signed by parent and did not have symptoms to look out for and what to do in case of symptoms.
  Corrected Sep 6, 2022, verified Sep 12, 2022. Standard 746.3819.
Aug 29, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  Allergy plan was not signed by parent and did not have symptoms to look out for and what to do in case of symptoms.
  Corrected Sep 6, 2022, verified Sep 12, 2022. Standard 746.3819.

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