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Small World Learning Center & Childcare

2320 E 25th St, Odessa, TX 79761 · Ector County
Accepts child care subsidies

Small World Learning Center & Childcare is a licensed child care center in Odessa, TX, licensed for up to 106 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2023. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 29 times and investigated 10 reports. Inspectors recorded 21 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (7 of 21). None of them came in the last 12 months. 5% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 9 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #26 of 44 centers in Odessa and better than 44% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 44%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #26 of 44 centers in Odessa
7High risk
10Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
21 citations from 29 inspections and 9 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 18, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 18, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 2, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 3, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 20, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 21, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 2, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 29, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 26, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 23, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 17, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 16, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 10, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 7, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 25, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 29, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 23, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 9, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 10, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 11, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 11, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 9, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 21, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 16, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 24, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundApr 4, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 16, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety7
Health & medication3
Staff ratios3
Other standards2
Supervision2
Sleep safety2
Food & feeding1
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJan 3, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.305(a)(2)
Child was injured at the operation an required medical attention.
Correction verified Feb 14, 2025
Medium HighJan 3, 2025Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Equipment Prohibited for Younger Than 4 Yrs- Parallel Bars §746.4605(b)(5)
Child 3 years old fell from a restrictive play equipment and required medical attention.
Correction verified Feb 14, 2025
Medium HighSep 20, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Infant room was not in ratio when 10 infants (0-17months) and one caregiver were present.
Corrected during the visit
HighFeb 2, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
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.
Correction verified Feb 22, 2024
HighFeb 2, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
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)
Operation was not able to properly supervise a child as the child was able to climb the fence and enter an ally way.
Correction verified Feb 22, 2024
Medium HighMay 26, 2023Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.305(a)(2)
Operation did not report a child was injured and received medical attention.
Correction verified May 26, 2023
HighNov 9, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
The caregivers that were in the toddler class were observed leaving the room unsupervised.
Correction verified Nov 23, 2022
Medium HighAug 11, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Caregiver left second caregiver out of ratio when leaving the class to answer the front door.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2022
MediumAug 11, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
Operation did not have documentation for the previous month for a fire drill.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2022
MediumAug 9, 2022Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center §746.401(6)
When conducting inspection, operation did not have daily menu posted for viewing.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2022
MediumJun 21, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
When reviewing children files, not all immunizations were complete.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2022
MediumJun 21, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours §746.901(5)
When reviewing staff files, training records were not available for licensing to view.
Correction verified Jul 1, 2022
Medium HighMay 12, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders §746.3317(6)
During snack time in the toddler room, toddlers were served granola bars with no barrier between the snack and the table.
Correction verified May 24, 2022
HighMay 12, 2022InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
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.
Correction verified May 24, 2022
HighMay 12, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points §746.4601(7)
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.
Correction verified May 24, 2022
Medium HighMay 12, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
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.
Correction verified May 24, 2022
HighMay 12, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426
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.
Correction verified May 24, 2022
Medium HighMay 12, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
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.
Correction verified May 24, 2022
Medium HighFeb 16, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
Operation did not have a health inspection for Licensing to view at inspection.
Correction verified Mar 21, 2022
HighFeb 16, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
Operation did not have a fire inspection for licensing to view at inspection.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2022
Medium HighFeb 16, 2022InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
Opertaion did not have gas inspection completed.
Correction verified Feb 16, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity106 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 14, 2023
DirectorCarol Hodges
Phone4325528186
State operation #1733740

Common questions

Does Small World Learning Center & Childcare take infants?

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

What are Small World Learning Center & Childcare’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

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

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Small World Learning Center & Childcare cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Small World Learning Center & Childcare 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 Small World Learning Center & Childcare had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 2, 2024: “Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Small World Learning Center & Childcare compare with other daycares in Odessa?

It is tied for #26 of 44 centers in Odessa by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 44% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Small World Learning Center & Childcare last inspected?

Sep 18, 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 1733740 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.