First Methodist Church Children's Center

415 N LEE AVE, Odessa, TX 79761 · Ector County

12cited violations

9serious

14inspections & investigations

1enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 204
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Director / administrator: Wendy Dancer
Phone: (432) 332-4660
Regulated since: Mar 7, 2011
HHSC IDs: Operation 731808 · number 1203586
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 1
Illness & medication 1
Supervision & ratios 6
Discipline & child guidance 1
Staff background & training 1
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2024	3	2	Supervision & ratios (3)
2023	6	6	Supervision & ratios (3), Discipline & child guidance (1), Other (2)
2022	2	0	Illness & medication (1), Staff background & training (1)
2021	1	1	Cleanliness & sanitation (1)

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

Aug 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 23, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Operation did not have a current health inspection for licensing to view.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-30. Correction verified 2024-08-27.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Operation did not have a current fire inspection for licensing to view.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-30. Correction verified 2024-09-03.
- Supervision & ratios
  Operation did not have 4 months of fire drills documented.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-30. Correction verified 2024-09-03.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 21, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  This standard was found 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 2024-04-24. Correction verified 2024-04-30.
- Other Serious
  A caregiver was using a cell phone for personal use while supervising a group of children.
  
  HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-24. Correction verified 2024-04-30.
- Other Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-24. Correction verified 2024-04-30.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Operation did not have a current health inspection for licensing to review.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-14. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Operation did not have a current fire inspection available for licensing to view.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-14. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Operation did not conduct monthly fire drills.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-14. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 5, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Illness & medication
  When children files were reviewed, shot records were not complete.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-03. Correction verified 2022-08-02.
- Staff background & training
  When reviewing staff files annual training records were not complete.
  
  HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-03. Correction verified 2022-08-04.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 30, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 5, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 30, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  A child was not changed in a timely manner.
  
  HHSC 746.3501(1) — Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-22. Correction verified 2021-11-30.
HHSC inspection history

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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 First Methodist Church Children's Center, 415 N LEE AVE, Odessa, TX 79761-5030 (operation ID 731808, operation number 1203586), 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]

If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.

Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, via 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.