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Embassy Ministries

401 N Kelly Ave, Odessa, TX 797631.0· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
110
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$155
year first permitted
2018
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About

About Embassy Ministries

Embassy Ministries is a licensed child care center in Odessa, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 14, 2018, for up to 110 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care, pre-k and toddler care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: Infants Through 12th Grade
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
110 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants Through 12th Grade
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christian (Bible-based))
CurriculumAccelerated Christian Education (ACE)
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity110 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Embassy Ministries 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.
Ector County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Embassy Ministries

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
110 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2018
License number
#1661028
See the state's record

Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 9, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 16 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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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  1. Feb 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 13, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1303(2) - Orientation-Operational policies including discipline, guidance and release of children

      “Caregiver did not complete the 24 hours of preservice training before being counted in ratio.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2025

  4. Mar 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “Children's files did not have the health statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2025

  5. Dec 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 25, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Aug 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 15, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “Caregiver did not know the number of children present when asked by licensing.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “2nd caregiver left classroom leaving the other caregiver out of ratio with12 two year olds.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2024

Show 16 earlier visits
  1. Mar 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 27, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  3. Mar 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 22, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. Nov 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 10, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  7. Oct 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 26, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion

      “Caregiver at operation did not have correct qualifications.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2023

  9. Aug 24, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “Multiple staff files did not have the current CPR/First Aid card for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission

      “Multiple children's files did not have the admission date available.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2023

  10. Jun 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Sep 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Feb 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Jan 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Nov 16, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Nov 5, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation

      “Child was outside of classroom in hallway unsupervised in time out.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2022

  16. Nov 3, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures

      “After breakfast children in the 18-24 month class, washed hands with a wipe. Children this age should be washing hands with soap and water.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2021

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “Upon my arrival there was a can of lysol on a desk where children were walking and was accessable.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “Operation did not have a current certification of the product safety sheet.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2021

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Embassy Ministries

Is Embassy Ministries licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 14, 2018.

When was Embassy Ministries last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Embassy Ministries had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Embassy Ministries care for?

110, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Embassy Ministries accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Embassy Ministries' 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 Embassy Ministries cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (432) 276-5000 to ask.

What is Embassy Ministries' phone number?

(432) 276-5000.

Where is Embassy Ministries?

401 N Kelly Ave, Odessa, TX 79763. The nearest other daycare we list is Odessa Candyland Academy, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).