Carter Early Head Start School Readiness Academy
2445 E 11th St, Odessa, TX
FC Whitiker Head Start Center
- licensed capacity
- 116
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2002
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About
About FC Whitiker Head Start Center
FC Whitiker Head Start Center is a licensed child care center in Odessa, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 4, 2002, for up to 116 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM. It describes its programs: early head start and head start.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 116 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Early Head Start and head start |
| Licensed capacity | 116 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
FC Whitiker Head Start Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Ector County has a median price of $144 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 FC Whitiker Head Start Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 116 children
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Permit issued
- 2002
- License number
- #811119- 1026
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 14, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 3 visits
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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- Jan 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 18, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
“A caregiver hired 8/16/21, without previous child care experience, used in ratio and left alone with children, has not completed 24 hours of preservice training.”
The state verified the correction on May 31, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about FC Whitiker Head Start Center
Is FC Whitiker Head Start Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 4, 2002.
When was FC Whitiker Head Start Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has FC Whitiker Head Start Center had rules cited by the state?
No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 3 visits in the last 3 years. 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 FC Whitiker Head Start Center care for?
116, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Does FC Whitiker Head Start Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are FC Whitiker Head Start Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does FC Whitiker Head Start Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (432) 335-9335 to ask.
What is FC Whitiker Head Start Center's phone number?
(432) 335-9335.
Where is FC Whitiker Head Start Center?
865B Central Dr, Odessa, TX 79761. The nearest other daycare we list is Carter Early Head Start School Readiness Academy, 0.1 miles away.