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St Ambrose Early Childhood Center

4213 Mangum Rd, Houston, TX 77092
licensed capacity
44
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2003
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About St Ambrose Early Childhood Center

St Ambrose Early Childhood Center is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 12, 2003, for up to 44 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
44 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity44 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

St Ambrose Early Childhood 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 St Ambrose Early Childhood Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
44 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2003
License number
#830139
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 13, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Jul 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment

      “The use zone for the stationary equipment with a slide is not six feet away from the shade pole cover.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2025

  3. Jul 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3420(1) - Hand Sanitizer - Only for Children 24 Months and Older

      “During the inspection a caregiver stated they washed infants hands with sanitizer after diaper changing. Reviewed infant hand washing with director and infant caregivers.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “The operation did not have current feeding instructions for an infant not yet eating table food.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2024

  4. Apr 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 26, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink

      “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.”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Aug 16, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “During the inspection the operation was found to not have a current fire inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      “During review of the operational policies the centers policies did not include all required topics. Missing Topics 1. Promotion of indoor and outdoor activity.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2022

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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FAQ

Questions about St Ambrose Early Childhood Center

Is St Ambrose Early Childhood Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 12, 2003.

When was St Ambrose Early Childhood Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St Ambrose Early Childhood Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 St Ambrose Early Childhood Center care for?

44, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does St Ambrose Early Childhood Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are St Ambrose Early Childhood Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does St Ambrose Early Childhood Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 688-3404 to ask.

What is St Ambrose Early Childhood Center's phone number?

(713) 688-3404.

Where is St Ambrose Early Childhood Center?

4213 Mangum Rd, Houston, TX 77092. The nearest other daycare we list is KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Nexus, 0.3 miles away.

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