Small World Learning Center & Childcare

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Odessa / Ector / 79761
Street address: 2320 E 25th St
Phone: (432) 552-8186
Capacity: 106
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: February 14, 2023
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 12 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated September 18, 2026.

The same records list 5 cited deficiencies dated February 2, 2024 to January 3, 2025 (HHSC risk levels: 2 High, 3 Medium High).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 4 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 4 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 5 cited deficiencies for Small World Learning Center & Childcare in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (2 High, 3 Medium High).

Records list 12 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-18.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	2
Medium High	3
Medium	0
Medium Low	0
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2025-01-03 · 746.305(a)(2) · Medium High

AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

Child was injured at the operation an required medical attention.

Correction date recorded: 2025-02-05

2025-01-03 · 746.4605(b)(5) · Medium High

Equipment Prohibited for Younger Than 4 Yrs- Parallel Bars

Child 3 years old fell from a restrictive play equipment and required medical attention.

Correction date recorded: 2025-02-05

2024-09-20 · 746.1601 · Medium High

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

Infant room was not in ratio when 10 infants (0-17months) and one caregiver were present.

Corrected at inspection

Full citation history from HHSC (21)

2025-01-03 · 746.4605(b)(5) · Medium High
Equipment Prohibited for Younger Than 4 Yrs- Parallel Bars
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-05. Correction verified: 2025-02-14.
Child 3 years old fell from a restrictive play equipment and required medical attention.
2025-01-03 · 746.305(a)(2) · Medium High
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-05. Correction verified: 2025-02-14.
Child was injured at the operation an required medical attention.
2024-09-20 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-09-20. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Infant room was not in ratio when 10 infants (0-17months) and one caregiver were present.
2024-02-02 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-09. Correction verified: 2024-02-22.
Operation was not able to properly supervise a child as the child was able to climb the fence and enter an ally way.
2024-02-02 · 746.307(b)(4) · High
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-09. Correction verified: 2024-02-22.
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.
2023-05-26 · 746.305(a)(2) · Medium High
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-26. Correction verified: 2023-05-26.
Operation did not report a child was injured and received medical attention.
2022-11-09 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-09. Correction verified: 2022-11-23.
The caregivers that were in the toddler class were observed leaving the room unsupervised.
2022-08-11 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-11. Correction verified: 2022-08-19.
Caregiver left second caregiver out of ratio when leaving the class to answer the front door.
2022-08-11 · 746.5205(4) · Medium
Documentation of Drills
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-11. Correction verified: 2022-08-19.
Operation did not have documentation for the previous month for a fire drill.
2022-08-09 · 746.401(6) · Medium
Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-23. Correction verified: 2022-08-25.
When conducting inspection, operation did not have daily menu posted for viewing.
2022-06-21 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-30. Correction verified: 2022-06-30.
When reviewing children files, not all immunizations were complete.
2022-06-21 · 746.901(5) · Medium
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-30. Correction verified: 2022-07-01.
When reviewing staff files, training records were not available for licensing to view.
2022-05-12 · 746.3317(6) · Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-12. Correction verified: 2022-05-24.
During snack time in the toddler room, toddlers were served granola bars with no barrier between the snack and the table.
2022-05-12 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-12. Correction verified: 2022-05-24.
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.
2022-05-12 · 746.4601(7) · High
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-12. Correction verified: 2022-05-24.
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.
2022-05-12 · 746.2426 · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-12. Correction verified: 2022-05-24.
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.
2022-05-12 · 746.2415(b) · High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-12. Correction verified: 2022-05-24.
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.
2022-05-12 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-12. Correction verified: 2022-05-24.
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.
2022-02-16 · 746.5401 · Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-22. Correction verified: 2022-02-16.
Opertaion did not have gas inspection completed.
2022-02-16 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-22. Correction verified: 2022-02-17.
Operation did not have a fire inspection for licensing to view at inspection.
2022-02-16 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-15. Correction verified: 2022-03-21.
Operation did not have a health inspection for Licensing to view at inspection.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1395354

Records reflect only deficiencies published by the state after due process. This page does not rate or rank providers. Check the official record for the latest information.

Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.