Recognition of Excellence · Odessa, TX · 2026

First Methodist Church Children's Center

415, N Lee Ave Odessa, TX 79761
🏆 Ranked #29 in Odessa · 6.0 / 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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First Methodist Church Children's Center at 415 N Lee Ave in Odessa serves infants through pre-K children with extended operating hours from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, enabling continuity of care for growing families. The center's large licensed capacity of 204 children warrants careful verification of actual class sizes and teacher-to-child ratios. HHSC inspection records show four high-severity deficiencies on file, making a detailed review of the latest report essential before enrollment.

Safety4.0
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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