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AVANCE Mangum Center

4503 Mangum Rd, Houston, TX 770924.1· 28 reviews
licensed capacity
368
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2011

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About AVANCE Mangum Center

AVANCE Mangum Center is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 11, 2011, for up to 368 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
368 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity368 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

AVANCE Mangum Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Harris County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for AVANCE Mangum Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
368 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2011
License number
#1205866- 5211
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 12 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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  1. Sep 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 9, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1319(b) - Block certification training include hours and topics

      “CCR reviewed the director training certificate, which does not specify the training's topic and the training hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2026

  3. Feb 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1319(b) - Block certification training include hours and topics

      “CCR reviewed the director training certificate, which does not specify the training's topic and the training hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2026

  4. Feb 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “There was less than two inches of loose fill observed on both playground areas.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2025

  5. Feb 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      “Part of the baseboard in one of the bathrooms was peeling from the wall. A large hole was observed in the outside playground area that posed a tripping hazard.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “There was less than two inches of loose fill observed on both playground areas.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2025

  6. Dec 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 11, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “The operation did not report the incident to CCR within the 48-hour time frame.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

      “The incident report was not shared with the parent within 48 hours of the incident.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “A caregiver grabbed a child's arm in an attempt to redirect the child.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024

  9. Aug 14, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. Feb 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 15 earlier visits
  1. Dec 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 1, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “It was determined that the caregivers failed to provide the level of supervision necessary to ensure visual awareness when they allowed a 3-year-old to be in the restroom for approximately 5 minutes without checking on them.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023

  4. Oct 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 12, 2023Visit5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids

      “The caregiver was observed of video footage not washing their hands after cleaning children's noses.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “Based on video footage the caregiver was found to have grabbed a child by one arm and pulled them across the floor to sit them on another spot on the carpet.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

      “The caregiver was observed in video footage changing several children's diapers without washing their hands as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area

      “The caregiver was observed on video footage provided not sanitizing the diaper changing table after each diaper change.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      “Children were observed on video footage not washing their hands after getting their diapers changed.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023

  6. Mar 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 9, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids

      “During the walkthrough I observed two caregivers not washing their hands after assisting a child with wiping their notse.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2023

  8. Aug 26, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  9. May 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 3, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “It was determined that the director did not demonstrate good judgement when she did not contact parents to pick up children and allowed them to stay in a building without cool air from 7:30 am until 12pm when the building finally cooled down.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2022

  11. Mar 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Feb 16, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

      “One out of ten staff records reviewed is missing the CPR training completed face to face.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2022

  13. Jan 25, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  14. Oct 8, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

      “One caregiver has not had their initial background check submitted. Another citation related to background checks within the next 6 months may result in an additional penalty and other enforcement actions.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2021

  15. Oct 1, 2021VisitNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about AVANCE Mangum Center

Is AVANCE Mangum Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 11, 2011.

When was AVANCE Mangum Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has AVANCE Mangum Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 8 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can AVANCE Mangum Center care for?

368, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does AVANCE Mangum Center accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are AVANCE Mangum Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does AVANCE Mangum Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 686-5228 to ask.

What is AVANCE Mangum Center's phone number?

(713) 686-5228.

Where is AVANCE Mangum Center?

4503 Mangum Rd, Houston, TX 77092. The nearest other daycare we list is St Ambrose Early Childhood Center, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).