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Woodson Young Scholars Academy

Odessa, Texas. The state’s inspection record for this operation, from Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation, in plain English.

9 state inspections, last 2 years
21 deficiencies on the state’s summary
13 high or medium-high risk
October 14, 2026 most recent inspection

The operation

Type
Licensed child care center
State permit
Full Permit, issued October 27, 2006
Capacity
55 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
Conditions on the permit
Yes
Corrective action listed
No
Adverse action listed
No
Temporarily closed
No
State operation number
859099

Where

700 Washington Ln
Odessa, TX 79761

Deficiencies by risk level

  • High 7
  • Medium-high 6
  • Medium 7
  • Medium-low 1
  • Low 0

The state’s own summary counts for this operation, as published in the HHSC operations file.

Citations on the record

Each standard the state found not met, newest first, with its risk level and when it was corrected.

InspectionRiskStandardCorrected
September 4, 2026High746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
State’s note: “Children were made to do squats as a form of discipline.”
October 1, 2026
July 20, 2026High746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
State’s note: “When conducting a walk through an 8 month infant was observed in an a crib with a blanket.”
July 20, 2026
July 20, 2026High746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
State’s note: “Operation did not have a current fire inspection for Licensing to view.”
July 28, 2026
July 20, 2026High746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
State’s note: “While conducting a walk through an infant four months old was seen in a bouncer with a bottle propped with a blanket.”
July 20, 2026
September 15, 2025Medium746.901 - Required Personnel Records
State’s note: “Operation did not have personal files available for licensing to view.”
September 19, 2025
September 8, 2025Medium746.901 - Required Personnel Records
State’s note: “Operation did not have or submit the personnel files for licensing to review.”
September 15, 2025
August 18, 2025Medium High746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
State’s note: “Two classroom in the operation were out of ratio when a walk through was conducted.”
At the inspection
August 18, 2025Medium746.901 - Required Personnel Records
State’s note: “Operation was missing multiple information in the personnel files.”
August 25, 2025
January 30, 2025Medium High746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
State’s note: “Operation did not have a current gas inspection for licensing to view.”
February 5, 2025
January 30, 2025Medium746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
State’s note: “Operation did not have documented drills for licensing to view.”
February 5, 2025
January 30, 2025High746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
State’s note: “Blanket was observed in a crib with a child sleeping who was under 12 months old.”
At the inspection
January 30, 2025Medium746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
State’s note: “Operation did not have an annual certification of the product safety sheet.”
February 5, 2025
January 30, 2025High746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
State’s note: “operatin did not have a current fire inspection for licensing to view.”
February 5, 2025
January 30, 2025Medium High746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
State’s note: “Play equipment outside were not maintained properly. Having sharp edges that may cause harm to children.”
February 5, 2025
February 22, 2024Medium High746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
State’s note: “Operation did not have a current annual health inspection.”
February 29, 2024
February 22, 2024Medium High746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
State’s note: “Operation did not have a current fire inspection.”
February 29, 2024
February 22, 2024Medium746.901 - Required Personnel Records
State’s note: “Personnel files reviewed at the operation were not complete and missing required information.”
February 29, 2024
February 22, 2024Medium746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
State’s note: “Children files reviewed at the operation were not complete and were missing important documentation needed.”
February 29, 2024
February 22, 2024Medium High746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
State’s note: “Operation did not have a current gas inspection.”
February 29, 2024
March 27, 2023High745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
State’s note: “Operation allowed a staff member was present and have direct access to children. Operation was given email notice back in October 2022.”
At the inspection
May 6, 2022Medium Low746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
State’s note: “When reviewing staff files Affidavit's were missing.”
May 13, 2022

Recent inspections and visits

How many times has the state inspected Woodson Young Scholars Academy?

Texas HHSC's file lists 9 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on October 14, 2026. 6 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.

Does Woodson Young Scholars Academy have deficiencies on its record?

The state's summary for this operation lists 21: 7 high-risk, 6 medium-high-risk, 7 medium-risk, 1 medium-low-risk. Each one is listed below with its date and whether it was corrected.

Is this a rating?

No. This page shows the State of Texas's own public records, summarized. It is not a rating, a review or our opinion. Ask the operation or HHSC about anything here.

About this record. Public record from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation: the operations file, the inspections file and the non-compliance file on data.texas.gov, read daily. We summarize the state’s counts and quote its words; we don’t rate, rank or review anyone. For the official record or a complaint, go to HHSC Child Care Regulation. Is this your operation, and is something wrong? Tell us.

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