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First Baptist Child Development Center and Preschool

709 N LEE AVE, Odessa, TX 79761-4427

Operation number:
17744
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:
219
License effective:
July 30, 1987
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
4323377907
Email:
dpugh@fbcodessa.com
Website:
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 47 available inspections for First Baptist Child Development Center and Preschool from January 31, 2022 through August 17, 2026.

13 inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 1, 2026 and involved child guidance.

That higher-concern topic showed up in six inspections.

Three later inspections, from May 4, 2026 through August 17, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
47

16 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
14

4 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
14

4 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

47 total inspections vs 15 local median in 79761

Compared to 27 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.3
Local median
0.47

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
28%
Local median
22%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
28%
Local median
30%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
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.

Inspection history

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

View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Correction deadline
May 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 4, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Caregiver was seen striking a child in the foot with a shoe.
Correction deadline
April 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
While conducting a walk through a caregiver in the toddler three class was observed sleeping while children were at nap time.
Correction deadline
December 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 17, 2025
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A child's hair was pulled when instructed to get in line.
Correction deadline
December 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Hazard materials were left in the classroom where children had direct access to.
Correction deadline
January 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Children were not properly supervised during nap time.
Correction deadline
November 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2023
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A child was placed in a bathroom twice as a form of punishment.
Correction deadline
October 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
Official code
746.2805(7)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Caregiver left children unattended in the classroom when placing a child in the restroom.
Correction deadline
October 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2023
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child was left inside the play area alone while returning to the classroom.
Correction deadline
March 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 10, 2023
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: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant was left in the crib and drop-down gate was left down.
Correction deadline
December 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2409(c) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Infant Not in Crib with Drop Gate Down
Official code
746.2409(c)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Caregiver did not properly supervise children in the classroom. Caregivers back was turned towards children for a long period of time, resulting in an incident.
Correction deadline
November 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 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: Supervision
Report finding
Child was able to leave the classroom into the hallway with out the caregivers knowledge.
Correction deadline
July 27, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 9, 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: Child guidance
Report finding
While reviewing video footage, a caregiver was observed redirecting a child inappropriately by the arm.
Correction deadline
October 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Employee did not use good judgment when sending a child to another classroom and closing the restroom door.
Correction deadline
February 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)