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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UTPB Child Care Center on the UT Permian Basin campus in Odessa serves children 18 months to 5 years with university-backed institutional oversight and a B safety rating. The program emphasizes Spanish immersion and uses The Creative Curriculum to promote cognitive development through interest areas and daily supervised outdoor play. Open Monday–Thursday 7:30 AM–6:00 PM and Friday mornings, with part-time and full-time enrollment options at $615–$665 monthly, it combines university-affiliated quality standards with hands-on early-childhood education. Enrollment may prioritize UTPB families, so community eligibility warrants confirmation before visiting.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses The Creative Curriculum, which promotes cognitive development through interest areas. Activities are designed to meet each child's current developmental needs.
What sets it apart: University-based center on the UT Permian Basin campus (SAC building) serving children 18 months to 5 years. Licensed by the State of Texas; staff undergo reference and criminal background checks with ongoing training. Hours (Fall/Spring): Mon-Thu 7:30am-6:00pm, Fri 7:30am-12:00pm. Tuition ranges $615-$665/month by age plus a $75 biannual supply fee.
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