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Baby Blues Kids Learning Center

1000 N Texas Ave, Odessa, TX 79761 · Ector County
3 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Baby Blues Kids Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Odessa, TX, licensed for up to 240 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 25 times and investigated 9 reports. Inspectors recorded 23 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (5 of 23). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. 9% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #34 of 44 centers in Odessa and better than 34% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 34%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #34 of 44 centers in Odessa
8High risk
9Medium High risk
4Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
0Low risk
23 citations from 25 inspections and 9 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 23, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 1, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 28, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 30, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 29, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 4, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundDec 22, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 20, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 20, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 7, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 1, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 23, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 27, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 20, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 22, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundOct 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 20, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 14, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 5, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 21, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 28, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 31, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 9, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 21, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 5, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 27, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 15, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundOct 5, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork5
Supervision5
Staff ratios5
Building & playground safety4
Health & medication1
Food & feeding1
Training & qualifications1
Caregiver conduct1

Citations, newest first

MediumMar 4, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
After reviewing a child's file, immunizations were missing.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2026
Medium LowMar 4, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.901(4)
After reveiwing a staff file, the notarized affidavit was not available for licensing to view.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2026
HighDec 22, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
Caregiver was stationed at the doorway of the classroom as children were sent to use the restroom located down the hall from the classroom. Caregiver was not able to properly supervise both areas at the same time.
Correction verified Mar 4, 2026
HighDec 22, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
Operation did not notify licensing of an altercation between two children that placed a child at risk.
Correction verified Mar 4, 2026
HighNov 20, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
Caregiver was observed stepping out of the dining area, leaving children unsupervised and strapped into highchairs.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2025
Medium HighAug 7, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
After reviewing fire drills, the operation has not conducted fire drills on a monthly basis.
Correction verified Aug 14, 2025
Medium HighAug 7, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Infant room, 0-12 months, one caregiver was observed with 5 infants in the class.
Corrected during the visit
HighFeb 27, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
Cleaning supplies were accessible to children when breakfast was served.
Correction verified Mar 6, 2025
MediumFeb 27, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Multiple staff files reviewed were not compete.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2025
MediumFeb 27, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
Multiple children's files were not complete.
Correction verified Mar 6, 2025
HighFeb 27, 2025InspectionSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
While caregivers were occupied, a child climbed on staked chairs and proceded to crawl and walk on top of them.
Correction verified Mar 6, 2025
Medium LowJan 22, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
Operation did not submit the required number of ex employees by the January 15, 2025 due date.
Correction verified Jan 28, 2025
MediumAug 14, 2024Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Operation Open to Parents At All Times §746.201(7)
Operation informed parent they are not allowed in the child's classroom at any time of the day.
Correction verified Oct 1, 2024
Medium HighAug 5, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
Operation did not have monthly drills conducted and documented for licensing to view.
Correction verified Aug 16, 2024
Medium HighAug 5, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Toddler class was left out of ration when a caregiver left the class.
Correction verified Aug 16, 2024
HighJun 21, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
Caregiver in the 2 year old room did not know how many children were present in her care.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2024
HighJun 21, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised §746.1003(4)
Caregivers were not informed of all of the conditions required in the DFPS safety plan, therefore resulting in the plan not being followed.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2024
Medium HighNov 28, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
Operation did not have new inspection for new building.
Correction verified Dec 4, 2023
Medium HighMar 9, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
Fire drills were not conducted on a monthly basis.
Correction verified Mar 10, 2023
Medium HighApr 21, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
While reviewing staff files CPR/First aid cards were expired for some employees.
Correction verified May 9, 2022
Medium HighOct 15, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Operation had 7 infants with 1 caregiver present
Correction verified Oct 27, 2021
Medium HighOct 5, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
In the infant room there were 8 infants and 1 caregiver at nap time.
Corrected during the visit
HighSep 28, 2021Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Toddler and older children were in restrictive devices other than at meal times.
Correction verified Nov 5, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity240 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMay 19, 2021
DirectorRukky Olude
Phone4326149671
State operation #1714879

Common questions

Does Baby Blues Kids Learning Center take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Baby Blues Kids Learning Center’s hours?

7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Baby Blues Kids Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Baby Blues Kids Learning Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Baby Blues Kids Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Permian Basin area, which includes Odessa, is $32.40 a day for infants, $31.40 a day for toddlers and $30.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Baby Blues Kids Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 22, 2025: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Baby Blues Kids Learning Center compare with other daycares in Odessa?

It is tied for #34 of 44 centers in Odessa by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 34% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Baby Blues Kids Learning Center last inspected?

Sep 23, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1714879 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.