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Small World Learning Center & Childcare

2320 E 25th St, Odessa, TX 79761
licensed capacity
106
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$155
year first permitted
2023

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About Small World Learning Center & Childcare

Small World Learning Center & Childcare is a licensed child care center in Odessa, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 14, 2023, for up to 106 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 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
106 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 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
SundayTodayNot 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 April of 2015
Licensed capacity106 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Small World Learning Center & Childcare 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 & Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
106 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2023
License number
#1733740
See the state's record

Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 18, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 16 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. Sep 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 2, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. May 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 3, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4605(b)(5) - Equipment Prohibited for Younger Than 4 Yrs- Parallel Bars

      “Child 3 years old fell from a restrictive play equipment and required medical attention.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

      “Child was injured at the operation an required medical attention.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2025

Show 29 earlier visits
  1. Oct 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “Infant room was not in ratio when 10 infants (0-17months) and one caregiver were present.”

      Corrected during the visit

  3. May 21, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  4. Feb 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 2, 2024Visit2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

      “Parent was notified approximately 30 minutes after incident occurred where the child was involved in a non routine situation that placed the child in harm or risk of injury.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024

    • 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

      “Operation was not able to properly supervise a child as the child was able to climb the fence and enter an ally way.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024

  7. Aug 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 26, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

      “Operation did not report a child was injured and received medical attention.”

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2023

  10. May 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  11. May 17, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  12. May 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  13. May 10, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  14. Feb 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Jan 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Dec 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Nov 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  18. Nov 9, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

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

      “The caregivers that were in the toddler class were observed leaving the room unsupervised.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 23, 2022

  19. Oct 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  20. Aug 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  21. Aug 11, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “Caregiver left second caregiver out of ratio when leaving the class to answer the front door.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “Operation did not have documentation for the previous month for a fire drill.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2022

  22. Aug 11, 2022Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “Caregiver left second caregiver out of ratio when leaving the class to answer the front door.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “Operation did not have documentation for the previous month for a fire drill.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2022

  23. Aug 9, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center

      “When conducting inspection, operation did not have daily menu posted for viewing.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2022

  24. Jun 21, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

      “When reviewing staff files, training records were not available for licensing to view.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “When reviewing children files, not all immunizations were complete.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2022

  25. Jun 16, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  26. May 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  27. May 12, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders

      “During snack time in the toddler room, toddlers were served granola bars with no barrier between the snack and the table.”

      The state verified the correction on May 24, 2022

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “During walk through of the building, in the infant room, infants under the age of 12 months were sleeping in a restrictive device. Infants were removed during inspection and placed in cribs.”

      The state verified the correction on May 24, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

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

      “Operation had not had a fire drill with in the month they have been operating. Operation will be requried to complete a drill with in the next day.”

      The state verified the correction on May 24, 2022

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      “During walk through of the operation, several infants under 12 months were observed sleeping with blankets in the crib. Blankets were removed from infants cribs during inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on May 24, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasHigh risk

      746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points

      “During walk through of the playground, in the toddler play structure a hole with sharp edges was observed. Operation will not be able to play on the structure until repairs are made and proved by licensing.”

      The state verified the correction on May 24, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “During walk through of the outside play area, it was observed the after school play structure not having a secure closure of a hole. Shelf in classroom was not secure. Equipment can not be used until repairs are done and licensing has proved.”

      The state verified the correction on May 24, 2022

  28. Apr 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  29. Feb 16, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “Operation did not have a fire inspection for licensing to view at inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “Operation did not have a health inspection for Licensing to view at inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “Opertaion did not have gas inspection completed.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 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 Small World Learning Center & Childcare

Is Small World Learning Center & Childcare licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 14, 2023.

When was Small World Learning Center & Childcare last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Small World Learning Center & Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 & Childcare care for?

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

Does Small World Learning Center & Childcare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Small World Learning Center & Childcare'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 & Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (432) 552-8186 to ask.

What is Small World Learning Center & Childcare's phone number?

(432) 552-8186.

Where is Small World Learning Center & Childcare?

2320 E 25th St, Odessa, TX 79761. The nearest other daycare we list is Montessori School of Odessa, 0.2 miles away.

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