Licensed center · Odessa, TX

First Methodist Church Children's Center

Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
Capacity 204

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415 N Lee Ave

Odessa, TX 79761 Map and directions

Hours: 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Days: Mon to Fri
Ages: Infants to school age
Capacity: 204 children
Meals: Not on the state record
Nearby: 11 other daycares within a mile

Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026

Hours

Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today

Hours on file with the state

Hours by day of the week
Sunday	Closed
Monday	7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday	7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday	7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
ThursdayToday	7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday	7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Saturday	Closed

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age

Programs and features on the state record

Licensed for 204 children
Does not accept child care assistance

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415 N Lee Ave, Odessa, TX 79761 · Ector County · 28 licensed daycares in 79761

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Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit: On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
Operation number: 1203586
Permit type: Licensed center
Licensed since: March 2011
Adverse action on record: No
Conditions on permit: Yes
Corrective action: No

Inspection history

12 inspections on record, most recent Aug 4, 2026. 5 of 15 visits and reports cited a standard. 3 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

Aug 4, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
Dec 9, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Apr 24, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Apr 10, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Aug 23, 2024Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.5205(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  Operation did not have 4 months of fire drills documented.
  Corrected Aug 30, 2024
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Operation did not have a current fire inspection for licensing to view.
  Corrected Aug 30, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Operation did not have a current health inspection for licensing to view.
  Corrected Aug 30, 2024
Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
Dec 21, 2023Self-reported incident3 standards cited
- 746.1201(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
  Corrected Apr 24, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1203(3)(D)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
  Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  A caregiver was using a cell phone for personal use while supervising a group of children.
  Corrected Apr 24, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2805(3)Texas HHSC risk level: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  A caregiver inappropriately grabbed and pulled a child while trying to place them on the mat for nap. The child was dropped on his leg which caused a fracture.
  Corrected Apr 24, 2024 · Technical assistance given
Jun 8, 2023Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Operation did not have a current fire inspection available for licensing to view.
  Corrected Jun 14, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Operation did not have a current health inspection for licensing to review.
  Corrected Jun 14, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5205(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Operation did not conduct monthly fire drills.
  Corrected Jun 14, 2023 · Technical assistance given
Aug 8, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
Aug 5, 2022Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
Jul 28, 2022Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  When children files were reviewed, shot records were not complete.
  Corrected Aug 3, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.901(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
  When reviewing staff files annual training records were not complete.
  Corrected Aug 3, 2022 · Technical assistance given
Nov 30, 2021InspectionNo standards cited
Nov 5, 2021InspectionNo standards cited
Oct 30, 2021Self-reported incident1 standard cited
- 746.3501(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
  A child was not changed in a timely manner.
  Corrected Nov 22, 2021 · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

12 standards cited across 12 inspections, most recently Aug 4, 2026. All 12 shown are recorded as corrected.

High433%
Medium High542%
Medium325%
Medium Low0
Low0

Visits with nothing cited: 9 of 12 shown
Corrected at the visit: 0 of 12 findings, 12 more corrected later
Most recent citation: Aug 23, 2024, 4 clean visits since

Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.

Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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