AVANCE Mangum Center
Licensed child-care center in Houston, TX 77092 · Texas operation #1205866- 5211
Record summary
2 high-risk · 10 total
2 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (10 citations in all, from 8 inspections, 2 investigations and 1 assessment); last inspection Nov 4, 2026.
0 of 10 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 4503 Mangum Rd, Houston, TX 77092
- Phone
- (713) 686-5228
- Website
- www.avancehouston.org
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 368 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jul 11, 2011; the permit has conditions
- Director
- Denise Perez
- Programs
- Meals Provided, Snacks Provided
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Nov 4, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 14, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Sep 17, 2026: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).
State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"
Inspector's note: It was revealed that a caregiver left the classroom, leaving only one caregiver to supervise eight children aged 12?17 months, which placed the classroom out of ratio.
Corrected Oct 30, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Sep 15, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Sep 12, 2026: Investigation of a self-report
4 citations.
High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.
State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"
Inspector's note: Two caregivers exercised poor judgment while interacting and redirecting a child. Both caregivers threw a toy at the child. One caregiver snatched an item from the child's hand. Another caregiver placed cucumber slices on the child's eyes during snack time and pushed the child twice.
Corrected Oct 5, 2026, verified by the state Oct 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.
State rule 746.2805(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling"
Inspector's note: One caregiver was observed pulling a child by the arms and dragging the child. Another grabbed the child by the arm and pulled the child towards them as a form of redirection.
Corrected Oct 5, 2026, verified by the state Oct 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Garbage must be kept out of children's reach and handled in a sanitary way.
State rule 746.3407(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner"
Inspector's note: A child was observed digging in the trash can and removing a straw, while the caregiver failed to intervene.
Corrected Oct 5, 2026, verified by the state Oct 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Incident and illness report forms must be filled in and shared with the parent.
State rule 746.707 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent"
Inspector's note: The incident report was not provided to the parent within the required 48-hour timeframe.
Corrected Oct 5, 2026, verified by the state Oct 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Mar 9, 2026: Assessment
1 citation.
Medium risk Block certification training include hours and topics
State rule 746.1319(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Block certification training include hours and topics"
Inspector's note: CCR reviewed the director training certificate, which does not specify the training's topic and the training hours.
Corrected Mar 16, 2026, verified by the state Mar 17, 2026.
Feb 2, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium risk Block certification training include hours and topics
State rule 746.1319(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Block certification training include hours and topics"
Inspector's note: CCR reviewed the director training certificate, which does not specify the training's topic and the training hours.
Corrected Feb 16, 2026, verified by the state Mar 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Feb 28, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.
State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"
Inspector's note: There was less than two inches of loose fill observed on both playground areas.
Corrected Mar 14, 2025, verified by the state Mar 6, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Feb 3, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium-high risk Floors, ceilings and walls must be kept in good repair and clean.
State rule 746.3407(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean"
Inspector's note: 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.
Corrected Feb 17, 2025, verified by the state Feb 28, 2025.
Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.
State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"
Inspector's note: There was less than two inches of loose fill observed on both playground areas.
Corrected Feb 17, 2025, verified by the state Feb 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Dec 6, 2024: Inspection
No citations.
Nov 14, 2024: Inspection
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 5 visits and 3 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: AVANCE Mangum Center on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1205866- 5211.
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