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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Joe Pinner Branch YMCA at 1601 W 13th St in west Odessa, Texas is a licensed provider serving infants through school-age children within the Odessa Family YMCA's multi-location network. Operating since 1999 with capacity for 168 children, it delivers the Frog Street curriculum in partnership with Ector County ISD and maintains extended hours from 6:45 AM to 6 PM Monday–Friday to support working families. Childcare scholarships and Child Care Services (CCS) subsidy acceptance make quality early learning accessible to diverse families. The facility's large enrollment means verifying individual classroom ratios during a visit remains a prudent step before committing.
Safety4.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Class sizes6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Programs & activities: Childcare services for ages 6 weeks and up. Hours 6:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.
What sets it apart: Accepts Child Care Services (CCS). Located in West Odessa as part of Odessa Family YMCA's multi-location network.
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