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Odessa, TX 79765 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Smart Zone Kids Academy
- licensed capacity
- 84
- open each week
- 5 days
- weekly, posted tuition
- $165
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About
About Smart Zone Kids Academy
Smart Zone Kids Academy is a licensed child care center in Odessa, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 13, 2025, for up to 84 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, full-time care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $165 to $250.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedPosts tuition
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 84 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants to 12 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, full-time care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided |
| Licensed capacity | 84 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Smart Zone Kids Academy lists weekly tuition from $165 to $250. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Midland County has a median price of $155 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| After School Care, 3:00PM - 5:30PM | $165 |
| Infants (6 weeks - 17 months) | $250 |
| Toddlers - School Age/Summer School (18 months - 12 years) | $200 a week |
| Summer School | $225 a week |
2 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Smart Zone Kids Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 84 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1813222
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 3, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Records and paperwork 5
- Safety and hazards 2
- Supervision and ratios 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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- Sep 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 28, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Mar 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Operation did not have a current Fire inspection for licensing to view.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2026
- Sep 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 24, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“Promotion of physical activity was not included in the operational policies.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2025
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“There was not drill documentation for review.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2025
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
“Information on inclusive care for children with disabilities was not included in the operaitonal policies.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2025
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“Although children's records were accessible, there was some required information that was not available such as: water/swim information, immunization exempt information such as an affidavit from the state, acknowledgment that parents received the parent handbook, physician and medical facility information.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2025
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Personnel records were not available at the operation for review.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2025
- Jul 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 20, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“I observed 1 caregiver with 5 infants. 3 infants are under 12 months of age, 2 infants are over 12 months of age.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2025
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“I observed a cleaning product that was accessible to children. Cleaning product was in a cabiinet that was not locked. Cabinet doors are low to the ground.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2025
- Mar 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Smart Zone Kids Academy
Is Smart Zone Kids Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 13, 2025.
When was Smart Zone Kids Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Smart Zone Kids Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 8 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 Smart Zone Kids Academy care for?
84, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Smart Zone Kids Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Smart Zone Kids Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Smart Zone Kids Academy cost?
Weekly tuition from $165 to $250, as it lists it.
What is Smart Zone Kids Academy's phone number?
(432) 416-3408.
Where is Smart Zone Kids Academy?
4105 N Faudree Rd, Odessa, TX 79765.