Carter Early Head Start School Readiness Academy

Childcare Center|2445 E 11TH ST, Odessa, TX 79761|(432) 332-8588

License Information

Status: Licensed
License #: 1684964- 1026
Expires: August 9, 2027
Licensed Capacity: 40 children
Licensing Agency: Texas HHSC

Data from Texas HHSC. Updated 2/24/2026.

State records

Inspection History

17 records

December 3, 2025routine#862273023
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
October 16, 2025routine#862273022
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
October 3, 2025complaint#862375130
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High
This standard was found to be out of compliance when a caregiver used their foot to move a child's foot onto the cot.
746.1201(1)Corrected 2025-11-25
August 1, 2025routine#862273021
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
July 22, 2025complaint#862375129
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
December 5, 2024routine#862273020
1 violation found (1 medium severity).
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium
Three infants not yet on table food did not have current feeding instructions. They were 30 - 60 days overdue.
746.2421(b)Corrected 2024-12-06
September 24, 2024routine#862273019
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
August 14, 2024routine#862273018
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
August 13, 2024complaint#862375128
2 violations found (2 high severity).
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance when a caregiver failed to intervene as a co-caregiver used prohibited discipline in the classroom.
746.1201(1)Corrected 2024-09-10
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
High
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance when a caregiver restrained two children to prevent the children from getting up.
746.2805Corrected 2024-09-10
April 22, 2024routine#862273017
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
April 4, 2024routine#862273016
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
April 2, 2024self-report#862375127
3 violations found (3 high severity).
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. A caregiver lifted a child up by the arm to get the child to stand and walk to the diapering table. The caregiver then dragged the child a little when the child dropped to the floor and again lifted the child up by the arm to carry the child.
746.1201(1)Corrected 2024-04-16
Janitorial duties
High
This standard was evaluated and was found to be out of compliance. A caregiver cleaning in the classroom had their back to the children while a second caregiver was busy diapering a child, preventing either caregiver from intervening in a child biting incident.
746.1203(3)(C)Corrected 2024-04-16
Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Caregiver Must Face Child and Be Within Arm's Length of Child
High
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance when a caregiver walked away from a child on the diapering table leaving the child unattended for about four seconds.
746.3503(c)(3)Corrected 2024-04-16
December 18, 2023routine#862273015
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
January 10, 2023routine#862273014
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
March 25, 2022routine#862273013
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High
The fire inspection has not been updated. The last fire inspection was conducted 3/16/21.
746.5101(a)Corrected 2022-04-08
November 1, 2021routine#862273012
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
June 9, 2021routine#862273011
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations

Availability

40 children capacity

Estimated Tuition

$750 – $1,100/mo

By age group

Infant$950 – $1,400

Toddler$850 – $1,250

Preschool$750 – $1,100

School-age$450 – $750

Estimated from regional averages. Actual rates may vary.

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