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Wheeler Avenue Infant School

3810 Ruth St, Houston, TX 77004
licensed capacity
114
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2003

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About Wheeler Avenue Infant School

Wheeler Avenue Infant School is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 26, 2003, for up to 114 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. 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
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
114 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity114 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Wheeler Avenue Infant School 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 Wheeler Avenue Infant School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
114 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2003
License number
#828211
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 9, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 3 visits

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.

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  1. Jun 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 26, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced

      “Four fire extinguishers were observed with expired tags dated June 2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2023

  6. Apr 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 21, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “This was re-cited due to the gas inspection not being received.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2022

  8. Aug 9, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “There was no current fire inspection available for review during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “There was no current gas inspection available for review during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 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 Wheeler Avenue Infant School

Is Wheeler Avenue Infant School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 26, 2003.

When was Wheeler Avenue Infant School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Wheeler Avenue Infant School had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 3 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Wheeler Avenue Infant School care for?

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

Does Wheeler Avenue Infant School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Wheeler Avenue Infant School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Wheeler Avenue Infant School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 579-2792 to ask.

What is Wheeler Avenue Infant School's phone number?

(713) 579-2792.

Where is Wheeler Avenue Infant School?

3810 Ruth St, Houston, TX 77004. The nearest other daycare we list is University Houston CCC, 0.1 miles away.

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