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Nataly's Learning Center

1625 N Ocotillo Ave, Odessa, TX 79763 · Ector County
Conditions on permit3 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Nataly's Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Odessa, TX, licensed for up to 120 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2009. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 14 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 14). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #40 of 44 centers in Odessa and better than 27% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 27%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#40 of 44 centers in Odessa
8High risk
3Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
1Low risk
14 citations from 14 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 16, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 16, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 10, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 8, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 11, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 8, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 13, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 8, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 24, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 23, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 7, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 7, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 30, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 1, 2022 · Assessment · citation foundApr 11, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 30, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety3
Supervision2
Training & qualifications2
Other standards1
Food & feeding1
Caregiver conduct1
Records & paperwork1
Staff ratios1
Health & medication1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

HighJun 8, 2026InspectionSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
When conducting a walk through the infant room with 7 infants was left unattended.
Correction verified Jun 16, 2026
Medium HighJun 8, 2026InspectionOther standards
Caregiver Responsible for Each Child §746.1501(b)
Infant room had seven infants present, ages 0-23 months, and one caregiver. 2 infants were 13-23 months and 5 were 0-12 months.
Correction verified Jun 16, 2026
HighMay 8, 2026Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
Children had access to toxic materials while using Clorox wipes when cleaning sinks and tables at the operation.
Correction verified Jun 8, 2026
HighMay 8, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Children were conducting janitorial duties such as cleaning restrooms sinks and throwing out the trash.
Correction verified Jun 8, 2026
HighDec 10, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
Operation was not able to provide licensing with and updated fire inspection.
Correction verified Jan 10, 2025
HighApr 8, 2024Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
Operation did not notify licensing with in the 48 hour time frame of a situation placing a children at risk.
Correction verified Apr 12, 2024
Medium HighJan 12, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
Operation did not have a current health inspection for licensing to view.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2024
Medium HighJan 12, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Operation had 6 infants to one caregiver while licensing was present.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2024
MediumFeb 7, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Children's records were reviewed and did not have current immunization information.
Correction verified Feb 21, 2023
MediumFeb 7, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours §746.901(5)
Staff records reviewed did not contain the required training hours for the year.
Correction verified Feb 21, 2023
HighJul 7, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
While conducting a walk through a staff was observed walking out of her class, leaving children unattended in the class.
Correction verified Jul 19, 2022
HighJun 30, 2022Found during an investigationSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426
It was stated an infant has slept in a restrictive device and not immediately removed to the crib.
Correction verified Jul 19, 2022
LowJun 1, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Certificate Not Renewed §746.1057
Director did not renew certificate credentials in a timely manner.
Correction verified Jun 10, 2022
HighMar 30, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children §746.3701(8)
A bucket of mop water was accessible to children in a classroom.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity120 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceNov 19, 2009
DirectorDeann Hernandez
Phone4323857811
State operation #979446

Common questions

Does Nataly's Learning Center take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Nataly's Learning Center’s hours?

7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Nataly's Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Nataly's Learning Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Nataly's Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Permian Basin area, which includes Odessa, is $32.40 a day for infants, $31.40 a day for toddlers and $30.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Nataly's Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 8, 2026: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Nataly's Learning Center compare with other daycares in Odessa?

It is #40 of 44 centers in Odessa by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 27% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Nataly's Learning Center last inspected?

Jun 16, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 979446 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.