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Kids R Us Learning Center

2601 W 8th St, Odessa, TX 79763 · Ector County
Accepts child care subsidies

Kids R Us Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Odessa, TX, licensed for up to 77 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2019. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 19 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 24 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (6 of 24). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 4% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #39 of 44 centers in Odessa and better than 28% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 28%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#39 of 44 centers in Odessa
5High risk
6Medium High risk
9Medium risk
4Medium Low risk
0Low risk
24 citations from 19 inspections and 5 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 2, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 2, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundSep 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 16, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 22, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundOct 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 8, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 11, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 4, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 22, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 13, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 4, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 24, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 23, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 28, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 1, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 8, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 6, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication6
Records & paperwork5
Training & qualifications4
Staff ratios3
Caregiver conduct2
Building & playground safety1
Other standards1
Sleep safety1
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

MediumJul 2, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Four out of the eight children's files were missing the immunization cards.
Correction verified Jul 13, 2026
HighSep 18, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
Operation did not have a current fire inspection for licensing to view.
Correction verified Sep 26, 2025
Medium HighApr 28, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director present-Minimum 75% §746.1011(a)
Director was not present. Operation was not able to give licensing any time worked information.
Correction verified May 12, 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
MediumOct 8, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Children file did not have a heath statement for licensing to view.
Correction verified Oct 16, 2024
Medium HighOct 8, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director present-Minimum 75% §746.1011(a)
Operation was not able to provide hours for the director being present at the operation.
Correction verified Oct 16, 2024
MediumOct 8, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Personnel Records -Training Hours §746.901(6)
Three of the staff files did not have up to date training hours.
Correction verified Oct 16, 2024
MediumOct 8, 2024InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
When conducting a walk through, the toddler room had screen time playing as the children watched.
Correction verified Oct 18, 2024
Medium HighApr 11, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Toddler class was observed with 1 caregiver and 11 children. Baby room was observed with 8 infants and 1 caregiver.
Correction verified Apr 22, 2024
Medium HighApr 4, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
23 twos were observed with 1 caregiver in the class.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2024
Medium LowSep 21, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment §746.901(1)
Staff files that were reviewed did not have employment date.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2023
MediumSep 21, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Multiple children's files reviewed did not have update immunizations.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2023
Medium HighApr 4, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing Before Eating §746.3417(1)
As children prepared for lunch, no hand washing took place. Children went directly from classroom to lunch room to eat.
Correction verified Apr 13, 2023
HighApr 4, 2023InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
A blanket was observed in an infants crib.
Corrected during the visit
HighDec 28, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
A child was restrained while at nap time.
Correction verified Feb 24, 2023
HighDec 28, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
Caregiver fell asleep when supervising children in her care.
Correction verified Feb 24, 2023
HighDec 1, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device §746.2805(10)
Child was placed in a restrictive device.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2023
MediumJul 12, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
When reviewing children's files immunization records were not available.
Correction verified Jul 18, 2022
MediumJul 12, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
When reviewing children's files, the medical health provider statement was not available.
Correction verified Jul 18, 2022
MediumJul 12, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours §746.901(5)
When revewing staff files the annual training was not complete.
Correction verified Jul 18, 2022
Medium LowJul 12, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Date of Admission §746.605(3)
When reviewing children's record the admissions date was not available for Licensing viewing.
Correction verified Jul 18, 2022
Medium HighJul 12, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
When conducting a walk through it was observed a caregiver with 20 children.
Correction verified Jul 19, 2022
Medium LowJul 12, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment §746.901(1)
When reviewing staff files a hire date was not available.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2022
MediumJul 12, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
When reviewing staff files education qualifications were not available.
Correction verified Jul 18, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity77 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 11, 2019
DirectorSophia Tercero
Phone4323325399
State operation #1688201

Common questions

Does Kids R Us Learning Center take infants?

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

What are Kids R Us 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 Kids R Us Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Kids R Us Learning Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Kids R Us 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 Kids R Us Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 18, 2025: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Kids R Us Learning Center compare with other daycares in Odessa?

It is #39 of 44 centers in Odessa by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 28% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Kids R Us Learning Center last inspected?

Jul 2, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 1688201 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.