First Methodist Church Children's Center

Licensed Center in ODESSA, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued March 7, 2011

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 415 N LEE AVE, ODESSA, TX 79761 5030
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: March 7, 2011
Operation number: 1203586
Licensed capacity: 204 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Conditions on permit: YES

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	11
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	3
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	4,407
Citations recorded	12
Record covers	October 30, 2021 – August 4, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	4
Medium High	5
Medium	3

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionAugust 4, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 659 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 9, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 604 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 24, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 672 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 10, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionAugust 23, 20243 citations recorded3 of 599 standards cited at this visit

746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium

Operation did not have 4 months of fire drills documented.

Correction verified by the state on September 3, 2024.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

Operation did not have a current health inspection for licensing to view.

Correction verified by the state on August 27, 2024.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

Operation did not have a current fire inspection for licensing to view.

Correction verified by the state on September 3, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 30, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 654 standards cited at this visit

ReportDecember 21, 20233 citations recorded3 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or ExploitedRisk level: High

This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.

Correction verified by the state on April 30, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on April 30, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video gamesRisk level: Medium High

A caregiver was using a cell phone for personal use while supervising a group of children.

Correction verified by the state on April 30, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 8, 20233 citations recorded3 of 597 standards cited at this visit

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

Operation did not have a current fire inspection available for licensing to view.

Correction verified by the state on June 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High

Operation did not conduct monthly fire drills.

Correction verified by the state on June 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

Operation did not have a current health inspection for licensing to review.

Correction verified by the state on June 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 8, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

ReportAugust 5, 2022Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 28, 20222 citations recorded2 of 615 standards cited at this visit

746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training HoursRisk level: Medium

When reviewing staff files annual training records were not complete.

Correction verified by the state on August 4, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium

When children files were reviewed, shot records were not complete.

Correction verified by the state on August 2, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 30, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 5, 2021No citation recorded at this visit

ReportOctober 30, 20211 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- PromptRisk level: Medium High

A child was not changed in a timely manner.

Correction verified by the state on November 30, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.