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Small World Learning Center and Child Care

1400 E 7th St, Odessa, TX 797613.0· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
46
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$155
year first permitted
2019

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About Small World Learning Center and Child Care

Small World Learning Center and Child Care is a licensed child care center in Odessa, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 14, 2019, for up to 46 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
46 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 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
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
TransportationTransportation (Transportation to and from elementary school areas)
MoreFounded 2015
Licensed capacity46 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Small World Learning Center and Child Care 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 Small World Learning Center and Child Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
46 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2019
License number
#1670635
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 10 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Records and paperwork 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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See all 19 visits
  1. Jan 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 24, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      “Caregiver was seen using unusual punishment while children were in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2026

  4. Mar 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “While outside there were 24 prek children to 1 caregier.”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Feb 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 9, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Aug 8, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. Feb 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      “Child files reviewed were missing emergency care authorization information.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2024

Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Oct 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 16, 2023Inspection2 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

      “Class room was left unsupervised when the caregvier opened the front door.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “5 children were in the infant room with one caregiver.”

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Jul 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 24, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  5. Dec 20, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “Children's files did not have an updated immunization record.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2022

  6. Apr 1, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing

      “Caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aide cards”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2022

  7. Jan 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 5, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “Opetation did not have drills done for the last two moths of 2021.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “In the infant room there were 6 children and 1 caregiver.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2022

    • 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 Jan 7, 2022

  9. Dec 23, 2021VisitNo rules cited

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 Small World Learning Center and Child Care

Is Small World Learning Center and Child Care licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 14, 2019.

When was Small World Learning Center and Child Care last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Small World Learning Center and Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Small World Learning Center and Child Care care for?

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

Does Small World Learning Center and Child Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Small World Learning Center and Child Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Small World Learning Center and Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (432) 653-5441 to ask.

What is Small World Learning Center and Child Care's phone number?

(432) 653-5441.

Where is Small World Learning Center and Child Care?

1400 E 7th St, Odessa, TX 79761.

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