Small World Learning Center And Child Care

1400 E 7TH ST, Odessa, TX 79761 · Ector County

20cited violations

6serious

38inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 46
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Marcela Natividad
Phone: (432) 653-5441
Regulated since: Mar 14, 2019
HHSC IDs: Operation 1301577 · number 1670635
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Illness & medication 2
Supervision & ratios 10
Discipline & child guidance 2
Safety & premises 4
Staff background & training 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2025	4	2	Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (2)
2024	2	2	Safety & premises (2)
2023	4	2	Supervision & ratios (4)
2022	10	0	Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jan 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 24, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  Caregiver was seen using unusual punishment while children were in care.
  
  HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-20. Correction verified 2026-01-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 24, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  Caregiver was seen using unusual punishment while children were in care.
  
  HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-20. Correction verified 2026-01-28.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 25, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  While outside there were 24 prek children to 1 caregier.
  
  HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-25.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 25, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  While outside there were 24 prek children to 1 caregier.
  
  HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 9, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 9, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 8, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 8, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  Child files reviewed were missing emergency care authorization information.
  
  HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-03-04.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  Child files reviewed were missing emergency care authorization information.
  
  HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-03-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 16, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Class room was left unsupervised when the caregvier opened the front door.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-16. Correction verified 2023-10-27.
- Supervision & ratios
  5 children were in the infant room with one caregiver.
  
  HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-16.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 16, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Class room was left unsupervised when the caregvier opened the front door.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-16. Correction verified 2023-10-27.
- Supervision & ratios
  5 children were in the infant room with one caregiver.
  
  HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 24, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 24, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 20, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Illness & medication
  Children's files did not have an updated immunization record.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-06. Correction verified 2022-12-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 20, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Illness & medication
  Children's files did not have an updated immunization record.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-06. Correction verified 2022-12-29.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 1, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Staff background & training
  Caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aide cards
  
  HHSC 746.1301(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-12. Correction verified 2022-04-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 1, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Staff background & training
  Caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aide cards
  
  HHSC 746.1301(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-12. Correction verified 2022-04-08.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 5, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  In the infant room there were 6 children and 1 caregiver.
  
  HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-05. Correction verified 2022-01-19.
- Supervision & ratios
  Operation did not have a current certification of the product safety sheet.
  
  HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-05. Correction verified 2022-01-07.
- Safety & premises
  Opetation did not have drills done for the last two moths of 2021.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-10. Correction verified 2022-01-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 5, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  In the infant room there were 6 children and 1 caregiver.
  
  HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-05. Correction verified 2022-01-19.
- Supervision & ratios
  Operation did not have a current certification of the product safety sheet.
  
  HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-05. Correction verified 2022-01-07.
- Safety & premises
  Opetation did not have drills done for the last two moths of 2021.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-10. Correction verified 2022-01-07.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 23, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 23, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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 Small World Learning Center and Child Care, 1400 E 7TH ST, Odessa, TX 79761-4814 (operation ID 1301577, operation number 1670635), 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, 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.