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Wheeler Avenue Infant School

3810 RUTH ST, Houston, TX 77004-6506

Operation number:
828211
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
114
License effective:
June 26, 2003
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
7135792792
Email:
mhamilton@wheelerbc.org

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers nine available inspections for Wheeler Avenue Infant School from September 8, 2021 through June 9, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 26, 2023 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.

Four later inspections, from August 11, 2023 through June 9, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
9

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
7

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

9 total inspections vs 9 local median in 77004

Compared to 24 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.78
Local median
0.47

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
44%
Local median
21%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
44%
Local median
29%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.58

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Four fire extinguishers were observed with expired tags dated June 2022.
Correction deadline
August 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 11, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
This was re-cited due to the gas inspection not being received.
Correction deadline
October 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was no current gas inspection available for review during the inspection.
Correction deadline
September 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was no current fire inspection available for review during the inspection.
Correction deadline
August 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Children were observed sleeping on mats in the PreK3 and PreK 4 class that were not labled. Note: This was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Official code
746.4503(b)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
2 bottles were mot labled with the children's names. Note: This was corrected at inspection by the Director.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Official code
746.2419(6)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A child was observed in a high chair not strapped in. Note: This was corrected during the inspection by the Director.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407