Recognition of Excellence · Odessa, TX · 2026

Carter Early Head Start School Readiness Academy

2445, E 11Th St Odessa, TX 79761
🏆 Ranked #32 in Odessa · 5.9 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Best Infant Care
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Odessa. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
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Carter Early Head Start School Readiness Academy is a licensed infant-through-pre-K program located at 2445 E 11th St in Odessa, Texas, serving families seeking continuous care across early years. The small licensed capacity of 40 supports intimate class sizes and individualized teacher attention for infants and young children. Daily snacks are provided as part of the program, and morning-to-early-afternoon hours (7:30 AM–3:30 PM) align with many working schedules. The center's HHSC inspection record shows five high-severity deficiencies that warrant careful review of the latest inspection report before enrolling.

Safety3.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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Best Infant Care
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