Smart Zone Kids Academy
Smart Zone Kids Academy is a licensed child care center in Odessa, TX, licensed for up to 84 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2025. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 7 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 8 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 8). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #36 of 44 centers in Odessa and better than 33% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
Operation did not have a current Fire inspection for licensing to view.
Promotion of physical activity was not included in the operational policies.
Although children's records were accessible, there was some required information that was not available such as: water/swim information, immunization exempt information such as an affidavit from the state, acknowledgment that parents received the parent handbook, physician and medical facility information.
There was not drill documentation for review.
Personnel records were not available at the operation for review.
Information on inclusive care for children with disabilities was not included in the operaitonal policies.
I observed a cleaning product that was accessible to children. Cleaning product was in a cabiinet that was not locked. Cabinet doors are low to the ground.
I observed 1 caregiver with 5 infants. 3 infants are under 12 months of age, 2 infants are over 12 months of age.
About this center
Common questions
Does Smart Zone Kids Academy take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Smart Zone Kids Academy’s hours?
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Smart Zone Kids Academy accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does Smart Zone Kids Academy cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Smart Zone Kids Academy 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 Smart Zone Kids Academy had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 4, 2026: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Smart Zone Kids Academy compare with other daycares in Odessa?
It is #36 of 44 centers in Odessa by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 33% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Smart Zone Kids Academy last inspected?
Sep 3, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 1813222 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.