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Odessa College Childrens Center

201 W University Blvd, Odessa, TX 797644.2· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
125
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$155
year first permitted
1986

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About Odessa College Childrens Center

Odessa College Childrens Center is a licensed child care center in Odessa, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 19, 1986, for up to 125 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
125 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 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
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity125 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Odessa College Childrens Center 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 Odessa College Childrens Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
125 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1986
License number
#65805
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 6 of 11 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Sep 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 30, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

      “Rodents and roaches have been observed at the daycare in the areas used by children.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2026

  4. Apr 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      “An infant did not have an updated feeding instruction available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2026

  5. Nov 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.201(8) - Liability Insurance Maintained

      “The liability insurance has expired.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “Fire inspection is expired and has not been renewed.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025

  6. May 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

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

      “It's been over a year that the Children's Products form was signed. Date of last signature and date was 1/9/24.”

      The state verified the correction on May 13, 2025

  7. Jan 23, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “Operation failed to complete mandatory report by the due date.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2025

  8. Dec 26, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “It was determined that a staff did not demonstrate good judgement when staff gave a bottle to a child and did not check the temperature of the milk prior to giving it to the child. The child received 2nd degree burns as a result.”

      The state verified the correction on May 1, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

      “This standard was found to be deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.”

      The state verified the correction on May 1, 2025

  9. Jul 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Jun 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 11, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily

      “An inspection of the outdoor play area was not done on this day and a child found a knife/box cutter, on the playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2023

  5. Jun 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 12, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions

      “Operation did not document the substitution on the menu. Children were fed broccoli and cauliflower as a side, but menu stated that corn was going to be served.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3407(7) - Maintain Sand Boxes/Tables in Sanitary Manner

      “I observed two sand boxes, one of them had cat/animal feces in it. Neither sand box had a cover.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

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

      “The Children's Products Certification was not was recertifiied. The last date it was signed and dated was 1/22.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “There was no documentation of a fire drill for the months of April and May.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2023

  7. Aug 29, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “Allergy plan was not signed by parent and did not have symptoms to look out for and what to do in case of symptoms.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 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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Questions about Odessa College Childrens Center

Is Odessa College Childrens Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 19, 1986.

When was Odessa College Childrens Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Odessa College Childrens Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 6 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Odessa College Childrens Center care for?

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

Does Odessa College Childrens Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Odessa College Childrens Center'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 Odessa College Childrens Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (432) 335-6480 to ask.

What is Odessa College Childrens Center's phone number?

(432) 335-6480.

Where is Odessa College Childrens Center?

201 W University Blvd, Odessa, TX 79764. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Angels Play School, 0.5 miles away.

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