Kids R Us Learning Center
2601 W 8TH ST, Odessa, TX 79763 · Ector County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 77
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Sophia Tercero
- Phone
- (432) 332-5399
- Regulated since
- Oct 11, 2019
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1326607 · number 1688201
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Illness & medication (1) |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (3) |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (3), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2022 | 10 | 3 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (1), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (3), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Four out of the eight children's files were missing the immunization cards.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-10. Correction verified 2026-07-13.
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Illness & medication
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Sep 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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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 2025-09-26. Correction verified 2025-09-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 17, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Director was not present. Operation was not able to give licensing any time worked information.
HHSC 746.1011(a) — Director present-Minimum 75%
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-05. Correction verified 2025-05-12.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 22, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not submit the required number of ex employees by the January 15, 2025 due date.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-01-28.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operation was not able to provide hours for the director being present at the operation.
HHSC 746.1011(a) — Director present-Minimum 75%
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-14. Correction verified 2024-10-16.
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Other
When conducting a walk through, the toddler room had screen time playing as the children watched.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-08. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
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Records & paperwork
Children file did not have a heath statement for licensing to view.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-14. Correction verified 2024-10-16.
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Staff background & training
Three of the staff files did not have up to date training hours.
HHSC 746.901(6) — Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-14. Correction verified 2024-10-16.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Toddler class was observed with 1 caregiver and 11 children. Baby room was observed with 8 infants and 1 caregiver.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-11. Correction verified 2024-04-22.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 4, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
23 twos were observed with 1 caregiver in the class.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-04. Correction verified 2024-04-11.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 22, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Multiple children's files reviewed did not have update immunizations.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-28. Correction verified 2023-10-03.
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Records & paperwork
Staff files that were reviewed did not have employment date.
HHSC 746.901(1) — Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-09-28. Correction verified 2023-10-03.
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Illness & medication
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Apr 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A blanket was observed in an infants crib.
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 2023-04-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
As children prepared for lunch, no hand washing took place. Children went directly from classroom to lunch room to eat.
HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-04. Correction verified 2023-04-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Feb 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 28, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Caregiver fell asleep when supervising children in her care.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-13. Correction verified 2023-02-24.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A child was restrained while at nap time.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-13. Correction verified 2023-02-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 1, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Child was placed in a restrictive device.
HHSC 746.2805(10) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-17. Correction verified 2023-01-23.
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Other Serious
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Sep 8, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
When conducting a walk through it was observed a caregiver with 20 children.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-12. Correction verified 2022-07-19.
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Records & paperwork
When reviewing children's files, the medical health provider statement was not available.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-15. Correction verified 2022-07-18.
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Illness & medication
When reviewing children's files immunization records were not available.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-15. Correction verified 2022-07-18.
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Records & paperwork
When reviewing children's record the admissions date was not available for Licensing viewing.
HHSC 746.605(3) — Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-07-15. Correction verified 2022-07-18.
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Records & paperwork
When reviewing staff files a hire date was not available.
HHSC 746.901(1) — Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-07-15. Correction verified 2022-07-14.
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Staff background & training
When reviewing staff files education qualifications were not available.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-15. Correction verified 2022-07-18.
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Staff background & training
When revewing staff files the annual training was not complete.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-15. Correction verified 2022-07-18.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 6, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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