Aug 4, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Licensed Center · Texas
First Methodist Church Children's Center
415 N Lee Ave, Odessa
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · Map
No deficiencies cited
About this program
- Licensed capacity
- 204
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Days
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Accepts child care subsidies
- No
- License type
- Full Permit
- Issued
- Mar 7, 2011
- Phone
- 4323324660
- Website
- www.fmcodessa.org
Conditions on the permit: Yes. See the state’s official record for details.
State compliance summary
How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.
4High risk
5Medium-high risk
3Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
0Low risk
12Inspections and investigations on record
Inspection history
Dec 9, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Apr 24, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Apr 10, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Aug 23, 2024 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
- Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
Inspector's note: Operation did not have a current health inspection for licensing to view. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-30. - Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Inspector's note: Operation did not have a current fire inspection for licensing to view. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-08-30. - Non-critical Documentation of Drills
Inspector's note: Operation did not have 4 months of fire drills documented. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-08-30.
Apr 30, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Dec 21, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
3 deficiencies cited
- Critical Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-04-24. - Critical Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Inspector's note: A caregiver was using a cell phone for personal use while supervising a group of children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-04-24. - Critical AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Inspector's note: This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-04-24.
Jun 8, 2023 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
- Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
Inspector's note: Operation did not have a current health inspection for licensing to review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-06-14. - Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Inspector's note: Operation did not have a current fire inspection available for licensing to view. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-06-14. - Critical Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Inspector's note: Operation did not conduct monthly fire drills. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-06-14.
Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.