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Carter Early Head Start School Readiness Academy
- licensed capacity
- 40
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $155
- year first permitted
- 2019
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About
About Carter Early Head Start School Readiness Academy
Carter Early Head Start School Readiness Academy is a licensed child care center in Odessa, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 9, 2019, for up to 40 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 40 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 40 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Carter Early Head Start School Readiness Academy 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 Carter Early Head Start School Readiness Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 40 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Permit issued
- 2019
- License number
- #1684964- 1026
Summary
19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 19 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 5
- Records and paperwork 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Aug 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 4, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.301(8) - Notification of Planned Closure
“Operation did not notify Licensing of a planned closure of five or more consecutive days.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 10, 2026
- Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 24, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Caregiver was not feeling well and picked up a child to give a bottle. Caregiver passed out resulting in the child falling to the floor.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2026
- Jun 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 22, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 3, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“This standard was found to be out of compliance when a caregiver used their foot to move a child's foot onto the cot.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025
- Aug 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 12 earlier visits
- Jul 22, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Dec 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Three infants not yet on table food did not have current feeding instructions. They were 30 - 60 days overdue.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2024
- Sep 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 13, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance when a caregiver failed to intervene as a co-caregiver used prohibited discipline in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2024
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance when a caregiver restrained two children to prevent the children from getting up.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2024
- Apr 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 2, 2024Visit3 rules cited
746.1203(3)(C) - Janitorial duties
“This standard was evaluated and was found to be out of compliance. A caregiver cleaning in the classroom had their back to the children while a second caregiver was busy diapering a child, preventing either caregiver from intervening in a child biting incident.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2024
746.3503(c)(3) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Caregiver Must Face Child and Be Within Arm's Length of Child
“This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance when a caregiver walked away from a child on the diapering table leaving the child unattended for about four seconds.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2024
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. A caregiver lifted a child up by the arm to get the child to stand and walk to the diapering table. The caregiver then dragged the child a little when the child dropped to the floor and again lifted the child up by the arm to carry the child.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2024
- Dec 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 25, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The fire inspection has not been updated. The last fire inspection was conducted 3/16/21.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2022
- Nov 1, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Carter Early Head Start School Readiness Academy
Is Carter Early Head Start School Readiness Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 9, 2019.
When was Carter Early Head Start School Readiness Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Carter Early Head Start School Readiness Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 6 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Carter Early Head Start School Readiness Academy care for?
40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Carter Early Head Start School Readiness Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Carter Early Head Start School Readiness Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Carter Early Head Start School Readiness Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (432) 332-8588 to ask.
What is Carter Early Head Start School Readiness Academy's phone number?
(432) 332-8588.
Where is Carter Early Head Start School Readiness Academy?
2445 E 11th St, Odessa, TX 79761. The nearest other daycare we list is FC Whitiker Head Start Center, 0.1 miles away.