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First Baptist Child Development Center and Preschool

709 N Lee Ave, Odessa, TX 797613.7· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
219
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$155
year first permitted
1987

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About

About First Baptist Child Development Center and Preschool

First Baptist Child Development Center and Preschool is a licensed child care center in Odessa, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 30, 1987, for up to 219 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 27 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-based

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
219 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity219 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

First Baptist Child Development Center and Preschool 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 First Baptist Child Development Center and Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
219 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1987
License number
#17744
See the state's record

Summary

27 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 21, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 27 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Safety and hazards 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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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  1. Aug 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 18, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Aug 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “While conducting a walk through the operation had two class rooms that were out of ratio.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2026

  4. Jun 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 1, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026

  7. Apr 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 9, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      “Caregiver was seen striking a child in the foot with a shoe.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2026

  10. Feb 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Show 39 earlier visits
  1. Dec 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “While conducting a walk through a caregiver in the toddler three class was observed sleeping while children were at nap time.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025

  3. Oct 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 27, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “A child's hair was pulled when instructed to get in line.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2025

  6. Sep 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 26, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Sep 26, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jun 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Apr 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Feb 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Jan 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Dec 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Dec 7, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “Hazard materials were left in the classroom where children had direct access to.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2024

  16. Nov 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Nov 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  18. Oct 23, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “Children were not properly supervised during nap time.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023

  19. Oct 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  20. Oct 3, 2023Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “Caregiver left children unattended in the classroom when placing a child in the restroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room

      “A child was placed in a bathroom twice as a form of punishment.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023

  21. Apr 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  22. Mar 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  23. Feb 22, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      “A child was left inside the play area alone while returning to the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2023

  24. Jan 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  25. Dec 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  26. Dec 15, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2409(c) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Infant Not in Crib with Drop Gate Down

      “An infant was left in the crib and drop-down gate was left down.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2023

  27. Nov 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  28. Oct 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  29. Oct 25, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      “Caregiver did not properly supervise children in the classroom. Caregivers back was turned towards children for a long period of time, resulting in an incident.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2022

  30. Oct 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  31. Aug 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  32. Aug 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  33. Aug 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  34. Jul 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  35. Jul 14, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      “Child was able to leave the classroom into the hallway with out the caregivers knowledge.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2022

  36. Jun 2, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      “While reviewing video footage, a caregiver was observed redirecting a child inappropriately by the arm.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2022

  37. Mar 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  38. Feb 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  39. Jan 31, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Employee did not use good judgment when sending a child to another classroom and closing the restroom door.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2022

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 First Baptist Child Development Center and Preschool

Is First Baptist Child Development Center and Preschool licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 30, 1987.

When was First Baptist Child Development Center and Preschool last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 27 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Baptist Child Development Center and Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 6 of 27 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 First Baptist Child Development Center and Preschool care for?

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

Does First Baptist Child Development Center and Preschool accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are First Baptist Child Development Center and Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First Baptist Child Development Center and Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (432) 337-7907 to ask.

What is First Baptist Child Development Center and Preschool's phone number?

(432) 337-7907.

Where is First Baptist Child Development Center and Preschool?

709 N Lee Ave, Odessa, TX 79761. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Texans Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.

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