Woodson Young Scholars Academy

700 WASHINGTON LN, Odessa, TX 79761 · Ector County

20cited violations

12serious

17inspections & investigations

1enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 55
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Jeremy Watson
Phone: (432) 813-7704
Regulated since: Oct 27, 2006
HHSC IDs: Operation 292528 · number 859099
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Supervision & ratios 13
Safety & premises 4
Food & allergies 1
Staff background & training 1
Records & paperwork 1

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	3	3	Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1)
2025	10	5	Supervision & ratios (7), Safety & premises (3)
2024	5	3	Supervision & ratios (5)
2023	1	1	Staff background & training (1)
2022	1	0	Records & paperwork (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

Sep 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 4, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  When conducting a walk through an 8 month infant was observed in an a crib with a blanket.
  
  HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-20. Correction verified 2026-07-31.
- Food & allergies Serious
  While conducting a walk through an infant four months old was seen in a bouncer with a bottle propped with a blanket.
  
  HHSC 746.2419(3) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-20. Correction verified 2026-07-31.
- 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 2026-07-28. Correction verified 2026-07-31.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 14, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 15, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  Operation did not have personal files available for licensing to view.
  
  HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-09-16.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 8, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  Operation did not have or submit the personnel files for licensing to review.
  
  HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-15. Correction verified 2025-09-15.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Two classroom in the operation were out of ratio when a walk through was conducted.
  
  HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-08-18.
- Supervision & ratios
  Operation was missing multiple information in the personnel files.
  
  HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-25. Correction verified 2025-09-08.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  Blanket was observed in a crib with a child sleeping who was under 12 months old.
  
  HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-30.
- Safety & premises Serious
  Play equipment outside were not maintained properly. Having sharp edges that may cause harm to children.
  
  HHSC 746.3701(5) — Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-05. Correction verified 2025-02-18.
- Supervision & ratios
  Operation did not have an annual certification of the product safety sheet.
  
  HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-05. Correction verified 2025-02-18.
- Safety & premises Serious
  operatin 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 2025-02-05. Correction verified 2025-02-18.
- Supervision & ratios
  Operation did not have documented drills for licensing to view.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-05. Correction verified 2025-02-18.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Operation did not have a current gas inspection for licensing to view.
  
  HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-05. Correction verified 2025-02-18.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Operation did not have a current annual health inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-29. Correction verified 2024-03-07.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Operation did not have a current fire inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-29. Correction verified 2024-03-07.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Operation did not have a current gas inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-29. Correction verified 2024-03-07.
- Supervision & ratios
  Children files reviewed at the operation were not complete and were missing important documentation needed.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-29. Correction verified 2024-03-07.
- Supervision & ratios
  Personnel files reviewed at the operation were not complete and missing required information.
  
  HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-29. Correction verified 2024-03-07.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  Operation allowed a staff member was present and have direct access to children. Operation was given email notice back in October 2022.
  
  HHSC 745.635(2) — AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-27.
HHSC inspection history
May 6, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  When reviewing staff files Affidavit's were missing.
  
  HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-05-13. Correction verified 2022-05-10.
HHSC inspection history

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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 Woodson Young Scholars Academy, 700 WASHINGTON LN, Odessa, TX 79761-7018 (operation ID 292528, operation number 859099), 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, 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.