Carter Early Head Start School Readiness Academy

2445 E 11TH ST, Odessa, TX 79761Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

34 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

December 3, 2025

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
Carter Early Head Start School Readiness Academy
License number
1684964- 1026
Location
2445 E 11TH ST, Odessa, TX 79761
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 42.0/100
Inspection record
34 inspections, last inspected December 3, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor42.0 / 100
Health70/100
Safety70/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

32

Total Violations

Dec 3, 2025

Last Inspection

40

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (32)

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Oct 3, 2025

This standard was found to be out of compliance when a caregiver used their foot to move a child's foot onto the cot.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-25

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Oct 3, 2025

This standard was found to be out of compliance when a caregiver used their foot to move a child's foot onto the cot.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-25

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Oct 3, 2025

This standard was found to be out of compliance when a caregiver used their foot to move a child's foot onto the cot.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-25

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Oct 3, 2025

This standard was found to be out of compliance when a caregiver used their foot to move a child's foot onto the cot.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-25

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Dec 5, 2024

Three infants not yet on table food did not have current feeding instructions. They were 30 - 60 days overdue.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-06

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Dec 5, 2024

Three infants not yet on table food did not have current feeding instructions. They were 30 - 60 days overdue.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-06

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Dec 5, 2024

Three infants not yet on table food did not have current feeding instructions. They were 30 - 60 days overdue.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-06

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Dec 5, 2024

Three infants not yet on table food did not have current feeding instructions. They were 30 - 60 days overdue.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-06

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Aug 13, 2024

This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance when a caregiver failed to intervene as a co-caregiver used prohibited discipline in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Aug 13, 2024

This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance when a caregiver restrained two children to prevent the children from getting up.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Aug 13, 2024

This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance when a caregiver restrained two children to prevent the children from getting up.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-10

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Aug 13, 2024

This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance when a caregiver failed to intervene as a co-caregiver used prohibited discipline in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Aug 13, 2024

This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance when a caregiver restrained two children to prevent the children from getting up.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Aug 13, 2024

This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance when a caregiver restrained two children to prevent the children from getting up.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-10

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Aug 13, 2024

This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance when a caregiver failed to intervene as a co-caregiver used prohibited discipline in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-10

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Aug 13, 2024

This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance when a caregiver failed to intervene as a co-caregiver used prohibited discipline in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(C)Apr 2, 2024

This standard was evaluated and was found to be out of compliance. A caregiver cleaning in the classroom had their back to the children while a second caregiver was busy diapering a child, preventing either caregiver from intervening in a child biting incident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-16

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(c)(3)Apr 2, 2024

This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance when a caregiver walked away from a child on the diapering table leaving the child unattended for about four seconds.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-16

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Apr 2, 2024

This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. A caregiver lifted a child up by the arm to get the child to stand and walk to the diapering table. The caregiver then dragged the child a little when the child dropped to the floor and again lifted the child up by the arm to carry the child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-16

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Apr 2, 2024

This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. A caregiver lifted a child up by the arm to get the child to stand and walk to the diapering table. The caregiver then dragged the child a little when the child dropped to the floor and again lifted the child up by the arm to carry the child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(C)Apr 2, 2024

This standard was evaluated and was found to be out of compliance. A caregiver cleaning in the classroom had their back to the children while a second caregiver was busy diapering a child, preventing either caregiver from intervening in a child biting incident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-16

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Apr 2, 2024

This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. A caregiver lifted a child up by the arm to get the child to stand and walk to the diapering table. The caregiver then dragged the child a little when the child dropped to the floor and again lifted the child up by the arm to carry the child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-16

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(c)(3)Apr 2, 2024

This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance when a caregiver walked away from a child on the diapering table leaving the child unattended for about four seconds.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(C)Apr 2, 2024

This standard was evaluated and was found to be out of compliance. A caregiver cleaning in the classroom had their back to the children while a second caregiver was busy diapering a child, preventing either caregiver from intervening in a child biting incident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-16

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(c)(3)Apr 2, 2024

This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance when a caregiver walked away from a child on the diapering table leaving the child unattended for about four seconds.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-16

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Apr 2, 2024

This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. A caregiver lifted a child up by the arm to get the child to stand and walk to the diapering table. The caregiver then dragged the child a little when the child dropped to the floor and again lifted the child up by the arm to carry the child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(C)Apr 2, 2024

This standard was evaluated and was found to be out of compliance. A caregiver cleaning in the classroom had their back to the children while a second caregiver was busy diapering a child, preventing either caregiver from intervening in a child biting incident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-16

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(c)(3)Apr 2, 2024

This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance when a caregiver walked away from a child on the diapering table leaving the child unattended for about four seconds.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-16

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Mar 25, 2022

The fire inspection has not been updated. The last fire inspection was conducted 3/16/21.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-08

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Mar 25, 2022

The fire inspection has not been updated. The last fire inspection was conducted 3/16/21.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-08

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Mar 25, 2022

The fire inspection has not been updated. The last fire inspection was conducted 3/16/21.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-08

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Mar 25, 2022

The fire inspection has not been updated. The last fire inspection was conducted 3/16/21.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-08

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carter Early Head Start School Readiness Academy's safety grade?

Carter Early Head Start School Readiness Academy has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 42.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Carter Early Head Start School Readiness Academy have?

Carter Early Head Start School Readiness Academy has 32 total violations on record, including 28 critical, 4 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Carter Early Head Start School Readiness Academy last inspected?

Carter Early Head Start School Readiness Academy was last inspected on December 3, 2025.

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