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St Ambrose Early Childhood Center

4213 MANGUM RD, Houston, TX 77092-5515

Operation number:
830139
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:
44
License effective:
December 12, 2003
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
7136883404
Email:
ecc@stambrosehouston.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 six available inspections for St Ambrose Early Childhood Center from August 16, 2022 through July 13, 2026.

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

The most recent recorded violation was on July 14, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
6

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
6

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

6 total inspections vs 12 local median in 77092

Compared to 13 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1
Local median
1.08

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
50%
Local median
43%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
67%
Local median
52%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1.08

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.

Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The use zone for the stationary equipment with a slide is not six feet away from the shade pole cover.
Correction deadline
July 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Official code
746.4803
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The operation did not have current feeding instructions for an infant not yet eating table food.
Correction deadline
August 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 30, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
During the inspection a caregiver stated they washed infants hands with sanitizer after diaper changing. Reviewed infant hand washing with director and infant caregivers.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3420(1) - Hand Sanitizer - Only for Children 24 Months and Older
Official code
746.3420(1)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
During the walkthrough of the infant class I observed a handwashing sink with bibs, feeding spoons and a thermometer. This was corrected when the caregiver removed all of the items from the sink.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Official code
746.2419(8)
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Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
During review of the operational policies the centers policies did not include all required topics. Missing Topics 1. Promotion of indoor and outdoor activity.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the inspection the operation was found to not have a current fire inspection.
Correction deadline
August 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 31, 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)