Amy Applegate
Odessa, TX 79762 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Aladdin's Castle Learning Ctr.
- licensed capacity
- 380
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $155
- year first permitted
- 2018
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About
About Aladdin's Castle Learning Ctr.
Aladdin's Castle Learning Ctr. is a licensed child care center in Odessa, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 23, 2018, for up to 380 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageSummer campAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 380 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 4 weeks to school ages |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Baby Can Read |
| Class size | Tiny Hiney room (infants 4 weeks-6 months) 8 babies, two teachers |
| Daily life | Potty training: Become potty trained |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 1993 |
| Licensed capacity | 380 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Aladdin's Castle Learning Ctr. has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Ector County has a median price of $155 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$155
Home daycare$138
Toddler
Center$144
Home daycare$131
Preschool
Center$140
Home daycare$129
School age
Center$132
Home daycare$122
State record
Inspection reports for Aladdin's Castle Learning Ctr.
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 380 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2018
- License number
- #1652876
Summary
19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 19 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Jul 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 13, 2025Visit2 rules cited
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“The operation did not notify the parent immediately after the child was left unsupervised at the playground. Parent was notified a day later.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
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
“A two year old child was left at the playground unsupervised for 10 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
Nov 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“The operation did not notify the parent immediately after the child was left unsupervised at the playground. Parent was notified a day later.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
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
“A two year old child was left at the playground unsupervised for 10 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
Nov 11, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“A caregiver in reaction to a child slapping her, hit her back.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2026
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“Operation did not notify parents about an incident that happened when a staff inadvertently hit a child after the child hit the staff.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
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
“A three year old child was left unsupervised in the restroom”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“Operation did not notify Licensing about a child left unsupervised in the restroom.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
- Sep 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 20, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 17 earlier visits
- Jul 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 16, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“A caregiver grabbed a child and roughly sat the child down for time out which resulted to scratching the child with the caregiver’s nail. Note: Caregiver is no longer employed with the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2025
- Mar 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 20, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 10, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
“A caregiver did not provide information to the incoming caregiver that a child fell on a toy so parent could be notified during pick up time.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2024
May 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“A staff does not have a current Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024
- Feb 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 12, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
“Staff failed to report suspected abuse/neglect to DFPS after obtaining the information in the Summer of 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2024
- Oct 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 5, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when the caregiver posted pictures of children in care on the caregiver’s social media account with a derogatory remark. Caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2023
- Jul 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 26, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“A child was injured at the daycare when a caregiver inappropriately grabbed and dragged the child. The injuries required medical attention.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2023
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“A caregiver inappropriately grabbed a child by the arm and dragged the child by the leg when the child resisted being taken for a diaper change.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2023
- Apr 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 31, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
“The Director has not completed her 30 hours of annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2022
Feb 14, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“Operation failed to report to licensing within the required two days timeframe of an injury of a child that required medical treatment.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Aladdin's Castle Learning Ctr.
Is Aladdin's Castle Learning Ctr. licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 23, 2018.
When was Aladdin's Castle Learning Ctr. last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Aladdin's Castle Learning Ctr. had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 7 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Aladdin's Castle Learning Ctr. care for?
380, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Aladdin's Castle Learning Ctr. accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Aladdin's Castle Learning Ctr.'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 Aladdin's Castle Learning Ctr. cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (432) 362-2785 to ask.
What is Aladdin's Castle Learning Ctr.'s phone number?
(432) 362-2785.
Where is Aladdin's Castle Learning Ctr.?
1601 E 42nd St, Odessa, TX 79762.