# First Methodist Church Children's Center First Methodist Church Children's Center is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Odessa, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 204 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 415 N Lee Ave, Odessa, TX 79761 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 204 - License/permit: 1203586 - Operator: not published - Phone: (432) 332-4660 - Website: www.fmcodessa.org - Hours: 07:00 AM-05:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: no - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=731808 ## Inspection record 12 findings across 14 Texas HHSC inspections (2021-10-30 to 2026-08-04); 9 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2024-08-23 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-09-03: Documentation of Drills: Operation did not have 4 months of fire drills documented. (§746.5205(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5205-4)) - 2024-08-23 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-08-27: Annual Sanitation Inspection: Operation did not have a current health inspection for licensing to view. (§746.3401(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3401-a)) - 2024-08-23 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2024-09-03: 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)) - 2023-12-21 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-04-30: Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games: A caregiver was using a cell phone for personal use while supervising a group of children. (§746.1203(3)(D); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1203-3-d)) - 2023-12-21 — Facilities & equipment, High risk, Correction verified 2024-04-30: Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling: 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. (§746.2805(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2805-3)) - 2023-12-21 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2024-04-30: AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited: This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. (§746.1201(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1201-4)) - 2023-06-08 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-06-14: Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes: Operation did not conduct monthly fire drills. (§746.5205(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5205-1)) - 2023-06-08 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-06-14: Annual Sanitation Inspection: Operation did not have a current health inspection for licensing to review. (§746.3401(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3401-a)) - 2023-06-08 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2023-06-14: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months: Operation did not have a current fire inspection available for licensing to view. (§746.5101(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5101-a)) - 2022-07-28 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2022-08-04: Required Personnel Records- Training Hours: When reviewing staff files annual training records were not complete. (§746.901(5); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-901-5)) - 2022-07-28 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2022-08-02: Children's Records - Immunizations: When children files were reviewed, shot records were not complete. (§746.603(a)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-603-a-4)) - 2021-10-30 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2021-11-30: Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt: A child was not changed in a timely manner. (§746.3501(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3501-1)) ## Nearby programs - [Bellflower Academy](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1531265) — 0.24 km, capacity 31 - [First Baptist Child Development Center and Preschool](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-94270) — 0.34 km, capacity 219 - [Little Texans Learning Center, LLC](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1509355) — 0.48 km, capacity 125 - [Baby Blues Kids Learning Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1366803) — 0.74 km, capacity 240 - [Odessa Day Nursery](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-94101) — 1.01 km, capacity 117 - [Hollingsworth Head Start Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-133172) — 1.26 km, capacity 119 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 731808 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=731808 - us_census_geocoder record 415 N LEE AVE|ODESSA|TX|79761 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 1203586 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=1203586 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-731808 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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