Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Odessa. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Odessa. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
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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ECISD District Children's Center at 1201 Clifford St in Odessa, TX serves infants through Pre-K in a full-day program operating 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The center's regulatory record shows zero high-severity deficiencies with HHSC, reflecting consistent compliance with state licensing standards. It accepts child-care subsidies to increase access for families receiving state financial assistance, and its continuity-of-care model allows families to keep their children at the same center as they grow through multiple age groups. Daily snacks are provided as part of the structured program.
Safety9.0
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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Top 10 in Odessa
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Best for Safety
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Best Infant Care
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