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Small World Learning Center & Childcare

2320 E 25TH ST, Odessa, TX 79761-1617

Operation number:
1733740
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Ector
Capacity:
106
License effective:
February 14, 2023
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
4325528186
Email:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 38 available inspections for Small World Learning Center & Childcare from February 16, 2022 through April 9, 2026.

10 inspections recorded violations, with 21 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 3, 2025 and involved incident records.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Eight later inspections, from January 8, 2025 through April 9, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
38

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
21

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
17

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

38 total inspections vs 15 local median in 79761

Compared to 27 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.55
Local median
0.47

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
21%
Local median
22%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
26%
Local median
30%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1.04

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Child was injured at the operation an required medical attention.
Correction deadline
February 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(2)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Child 3 years old fell from a restrictive play equipment and required medical attention.
Correction deadline
February 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4605(b)(5) - Equipment Prohibited for Younger Than 4 Yrs- Parallel Bars
Official code
746.4605(b)(5)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Infant room was not in ratio when 10 infants (0-17months) and one caregiver were present.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Operation was not able to properly supervise a child as the child was able to climb the fence and enter an ally way.
Correction deadline
February 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
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 deadline
February 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Official code
746.307(b)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Operation did not report a child was injured and received medical attention.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The caregivers that were in the toddler class were observed leaving the room unsupervised.
Correction deadline
November 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Caregiver left second caregiver out of ratio when leaving the class to answer the front door.
Correction deadline
August 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Operation did not have documentation for the previous month for a fire drill.
Correction deadline
August 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
View official report
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
When conducting inspection, operation did not have daily menu posted for viewing.
Correction deadline
August 23, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Official code
746.401(6)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
When reviewing staff files, training records were not available for licensing to view.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Official code
746.901(5)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
When reviewing children files, not all immunizations were complete.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 30, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During snack time in the toddler room, toddlers were served granola bars with no barrier between the snack and the table.
Correction deadline
May 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Official code
746.3317(6)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
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 deadline
May 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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 deadline
May 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
Official code
746.4601(7)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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 deadline
May 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
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 deadline
May 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
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 deadline
May 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Operation did not have a health inspection for Licensing to view at inspection.
Correction deadline
March 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Operation did not have a fire inspection for licensing to view at inspection.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 17, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Opertaion did not have gas inspection completed.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401