# Woodson Young Scholars Academy Woodson Young Scholars Academy is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Odessa, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 55 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 700 Washington Ln, Odessa, TX 79761 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 55 - License/permit: 859099 - Operator: not published - Phone: (432) 813-7704 - Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=292528 ## Inspection record 21 findings across 19 Texas HHSC inspections (2022-05-06 to 2026-10-14); 13 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-09-04 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2026-10-14: Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual: Children were made to do squats as a form of discipline. (§746.2805; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2805)) - 2026-07-20 — Food & nutrition, High risk, Correction verified 2026-07-31: Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles: While conducting a walk through an infant four months old was seen in a bouncer with a bottle propped with a blanket. (§746.2419(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2419-3)) - 2026-07-20 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2026-07-31: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months: Operation did not have a current fire inspection for Licensing to view. (§746.5101(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5101-a)) - 2026-07-20 — Facilities & equipment, High risk, Correction verified 2026-07-31: AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age: When conducting a walk through an 8 month infant was observed in an a crib with a blanket. (§746.2415(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2415-b)) - 2025-09-15 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2025-09-16: Required Personnel Records: Operation did not have personal files available for licensing to view. (§746.901; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-901)) - 2025-09-08 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2025-09-15: Required Personnel Records: Operation did not have or submit the personnel files for licensing to review. (§746.901; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-901)) - 2025-08-18 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children: Two classroom in the operation were out of ratio when a walk through was conducted. (§746.1601; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1601)) - 2025-08-18 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2025-09-08: Required Personnel Records: Operation was missing multiple information in the personnel files. (§746.901; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-901)) - 2025-01-30 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2025-02-18: Children's Products- Annual Certification: Operation did not have an annual certification of the product safety sheet. (§746.4135(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4135-b)) - 2025-01-30 — Safety hazards, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-02-18: Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe: Play equipment outside were not maintained properly. Having sharp edges that may cause harm to children. (§746.3701(5); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3701-5)) - 2025-01-30 — Facilities & equipment, High risk, Corrected at inspection: AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age: Blanket was observed in a crib with a child sleeping who was under 12 months old. (§746.2415(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2415-b)) - 2025-01-30 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2025-02-18: Documentation of Drills: Operation did not have documented drills for licensing to view. (§746.5205(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5205-4)) - 2025-01-30 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-02-18: Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection: Operation did not have a current gas inspection for licensing to view. (§746.5401; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5401)) - 2025-01-30 — Fire safety & emergency drills, High risk, Correction verified 2025-02-18: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months: operatin did not have a current fire inspection for licensing to view. (§746.5101(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5101-a)) - 2024-02-22 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-03-07: Required Personnel Records: Personnel files reviewed at the operation were not complete and missing required information. (§746.901; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-901)) - …and 6 more on the source page. ## Nearby programs - [Right at School at Milam Elementary](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1527345) — 0.26 km, capacity 50 - [Arbor Terrace Head Start Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-192925) — 0.68 km, capacity 35 - [Right at School at Hays Steam Academy](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1527308) — 1.07 km, capacity 50 - [Hollingsworth Head Start Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-133172) — 1.4 km, capacity 119 - [Mildred M Chaffin Head Start](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-96775) — 1.4 km, capacity 240 - [Doodlebugs Daycare & Learning Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1287907) — 1.85 km, capacity 91 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 292528 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=292528 - us_census_geocoder record 700 WASHINGTON LN|ODESSA|TX|79761 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 859099 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=859099 - tx_twc_ccs_facilities record row-uh64_47tz_8gav (historical, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bsvz-ncuc.json?state_id=859099 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-292528 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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