First Methodist Church Children's Center
Licensed Center · Odessa, Ector County, TX · Operation No. 1203586
First Methodist Church Children's Center holds a Full Permit issued March 7, 2011. In the state's 60-month public window it has 12 inspections on record with 12 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
March 7, 2011
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
204 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
415 N Lee Ave, Odessa, TX 79761-5030
The 60-month record
12
Inspections
0
Assessments
1
Self reports
12
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 4 · Medium High 5 · Medium 3 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 23, 2024 | Inspection | 3 |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | Report | 3 |
| Jun 8, 2023 | Inspection | 3 |
| Aug 8, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 5, 2022 | Report | 0 |
| Jul 28, 2022 | Inspection | 2 |
| Nov 30, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2021 | Report | 1 |
| Sep 22, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
Deficiency records
August 23, 2024 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
Operation did not have a current fire inspection for licensing to view.
Corrected: August 30, 2024
August 23, 2024 Standard § 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Operation did not have 4 months of fire drills documented.
Corrected: August 30, 2024
August 23, 2024 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Operation did not have a current health inspection for licensing to view.
Corrected: August 30, 2024
December 21, 2023 Standard § 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver was using a cell phone for personal use while supervising a group of children.
Corrected: April 24, 2024
December 21, 2023 Standard § 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
High Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
Corrected: April 24, 2024
December 21, 2023 Standard § 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 24, 2024
June 8, 2023 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Operation did not have a current health inspection for licensing to review.
Corrected: June 14, 2023
June 8, 2023 Standard § 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Operation did not conduct monthly fire drills.
Corrected: June 14, 2023
June 8, 2023 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
Operation did not have a current fire inspection available for licensing to view.
Corrected: June 14, 2023
July 28, 2022 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
When children files were reviewed, shot records were not complete.
Corrected: August 3, 2022
July 28, 2022 Standard § 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
When reviewing staff files annual training records were not complete.
Corrected: August 3, 2022
October 30, 2021 Standard § 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A child was not changed in a timely manner.
Corrected: November 22, 2021
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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