Small World Learning Center and Child Care
1400 E 7th St, Odessa, TX
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Woodson Young Scholars Academy is a licensed child care center in Odessa, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 27, 2006, for up to 55 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 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 55 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Woodson Young Scholars Academy 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).
State record
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 14 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
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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746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
“While conducting a walk through an infant four months old was seen in a bouncer with a bottle propped with a blanket.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2026
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 Jul 31, 2026
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“When conducting a walk through an 8 month infant was observed in an a crib with a blanket.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2026
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Operation did not have personal files available for licensing to view.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2025
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Operation did not have or submit the personnel files for licensing to review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Two classroom in the operation were out of ratio when a walk through was conducted.”
Corrected during the visit
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Operation was missing multiple information in the personnel files.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2025
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
“Play equipment outside were not maintained properly. Having sharp edges that may cause harm to children.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“operatin did not have a current fire inspection for licensing to view.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“Operation did not have a current gas inspection for licensing to view.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“Blanket was observed in a crib with a child sleeping who was under 12 months old.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“Operation did not have an annual certification of the product safety sheet.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“Operation did not have documented drills for licensing to view.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“Operation did not have a current fire inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2024
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“Operation did not have a current gas inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2024
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“Children files reviewed at the operation were not complete and were missing important documentation needed.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2024
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“Operation did not have a current annual health inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2024
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Personnel files reviewed at the operation were not complete and missing required information.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2024
745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
“Operation allowed a staff member was present and have direct access to children. Operation was given email notice back in October 2022.”
Corrected during the visit
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“When reviewing staff files Affidavit's were missing.”
The state verified the correction on May 10, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 27, 2006.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 6 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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.
55, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (432) 813-7704 to ask.
(432) 813-7704.
700 Washington Ln, Odessa, TX 79761. The nearest other daycare we list is Right At School At Milam Elementary, 0.2 miles away.