Odessa College Childrens Center

201 W UNIVERSITY BLVD, Odessa, TX 79764 · Ector County

28cited violations

6serious

34inspections & investigations

1enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 125
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Tiana Mcneal
Phone: (432) 335-6480
Regulated since: Sep 19, 1986
HHSC IDs: Operation 95682 · number 65805
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 4
Supervision & ratios 4
Discipline & child guidance 2
Safety & premises 8
Food & allergies 2
Other 8

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	4	0	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Other (2)
2025	8	2	Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (4)
2024	4	4	Discipline & child guidance (2), Food & allergies (2)
2023	10	0	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Other (2)
2022	2	0	Safety & premises (2)

Enforcement actions

Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)

HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Sep 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 30, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Rodents and roaches have been observed at the daycare in the areas used by children.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-18. Correction verified 2026-09-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 30, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Rodents and roaches have been observed at the daycare in the areas used by children.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-18. Correction verified 2026-09-09.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 21, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  An infant did not have an updated feeding instruction available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-24. Correction verified 2026-04-22.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 21, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  An infant did not have an updated feeding instruction available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-24. Correction verified 2026-04-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The liability insurance has expired.
  
  HHSC 746.201(8) — Liability Insurance Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-25. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
- Safety & premises Serious
  Fire inspection is expired and has not been renewed.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-25. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The liability insurance has expired.
  
  HHSC 746.201(8) — Liability Insurance Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-25. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
- Safety & premises Serious
  Fire inspection is expired and has not been renewed.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-25. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 1, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  It's been over a year that the Children's Products form was signed. Date of last signature and date was 1/9/24.
  
  HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-01. Correction verified 2025-05-13.
HHSC inspection history
May 1, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  It's been over a year that the Children's Products form was signed. Date of last signature and date was 1/9/24.
  
  HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-01. Correction verified 2025-05-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 23, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  Operation failed to complete mandatory report by the due date.
  
  HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-23. Correction verified 2025-01-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 23, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  Operation failed to complete mandatory report by the due date.
  
  HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-23. Correction verified 2025-01-17.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 26, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Food & allergies Serious
  It was determined that a staff did not demonstrate good judgement when staff gave a bottle to a child and did not check the temperature of the milk prior to giving it to the child. The child received 2nd degree burns as a result.
  
  HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-17. Correction verified 2025-05-01.
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  This standard was found to be deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
  
  HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-17. Correction verified 2025-05-01.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 26, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Food & allergies Serious
  It was determined that a staff did not demonstrate good judgement when staff gave a bottle to a child and did not check the temperature of the milk prior to giving it to the child. The child received 2nd degree burns as a result.
  
  HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-17. Correction verified 2025-05-01.
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  This standard was found to be deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
  
  HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-17. Correction verified 2025-05-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 11, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  An inspection of the outdoor play area was not done on this day and a child found a knife/box cutter, on the playground.
  
  HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-15. Correction verified 2023-08-28.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 11, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  An inspection of the outdoor play area was not done on this day and a child found a knife/box cutter, on the playground.
  
  HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-15. Correction verified 2023-08-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  Operation did not document the substitution on the menu. Children were fed broccoli and cauliflower as a side, but menu stated that corn was going to be served.
  
  HHSC 746.3313(1) — Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-12. Correction verified 2023-06-22.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  I observed two sand boxes, one of them had cat/animal feces in it. Neither sand box had a cover.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(7) — Maintain Sand Boxes/Tables in Sanitary Manner
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-19. Correction verified 2023-06-22.
- Other
  The Children's Products Certification was not was recertifiied. The last date it was signed and dated was 1/22.
  
  HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-12. Correction verified 2023-06-22.
- Safety & premises
  There was no documentation of a fire drill for the months of April and May.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-19. Correction verified 2023-06-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  Operation did not document the substitution on the menu. Children were fed broccoli and cauliflower as a side, but menu stated that corn was going to be served.
  
  HHSC 746.3313(1) — Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-12. Correction verified 2023-06-22.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  I observed two sand boxes, one of them had cat/animal feces in it. Neither sand box had a cover.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(7) — Maintain Sand Boxes/Tables in Sanitary Manner
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-19. Correction verified 2023-06-22.
- Other
  The Children's Products Certification was not was recertifiied. The last date it was signed and dated was 1/22.
  
  HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-12. Correction verified 2023-06-22.
- Safety & premises
  There was no documentation of a fire drill for the months of April and May.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-19. Correction verified 2023-06-22.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Allergy plan was not signed by parent and did not have symptoms to look out for and what to do in case of symptoms.
  
  HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-06. Correction verified 2022-09-12.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Allergy plan was not signed by parent and did not have symptoms to look out for and what to do in case of symptoms.
  
  HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-06. Correction verified 2022-09-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Send to: HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions

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Letter text

Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Odessa College Childrens Center, 201 W UNIVERSITY BLVD, Odessa, TX 79764-7105 (operation ID 95682, operation number 65805), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.