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Doris Gardner Ratliff Ctr For Child Development

Licensed Center · Houston, Harris County, TX · Operation No. 834778

Doris Gardner Ratliff Ctr For Child Development holds a Full Permit issued April 1, 2004. In the state's 60-month public window it has 9 inspections on record with 30 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.

License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
April 1, 2004
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
55 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
13033 Landmark St, Houston, TX 77045-3431
The 60-month record
9
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
30
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 10 · Medium High 9 · Medium 11 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
DateActivityDeficiencies cited
Dec 3, 2025 Inspection 0
Nov 19, 2025 Inspection 1
Nov 12, 2025 Inspection 4
Dec 17, 2024 Inspection 3
Dec 6, 2024 Inspection 7
Dec 27, 2023 Inspection 1
Jan 20, 2023 Inspection 1
Jan 6, 2023 Inspection 11
Jan 18, 2022 Inspection 2
Deficiency records
November 19, 2025 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High
Verbatim from the agency record
An individual who is apart of maintenance was observed in a toddler classroom having a conversation with another caregiver while children were present. The individual does not have an active background check in the system. This was corrected during the inspection when I observed the individual leave.
Corrected: November 19, 2025
November 12, 2025 Standard § 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
One out of six children did not have a health statement available for review
Corrected: November 19, 2025
November 12, 2025 Standard § 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
One out of ten caregiver did not have a high school diploma or equivalent on file
Corrected: November 19, 2025
November 12, 2025 Standard § 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
one out of six children did not have an admission form available for review
Corrected: November 19, 2025
November 12, 2025 Standard § 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
High
Verbatim from the agency record
A six month infant was observed sleeping in a swing for over ten minutes. This was corrected during the inspection when I informed the two caregivers to remove the child from the swing and place the child in the crib
Corrected: November 12, 2025
December 17, 2024 Standard § 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Children were observed watching mickey mouse during snack time This was corrected during the inspection when I observed the caregiver turn off the tablet and closed it.
Corrected: December 17, 2024
December 17, 2024 Standard § 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Children under the age of two were observed watching mickey mouse on a tablet while eating snack. This was corrected during the inspection when I observed the caregiver turing the tablet off and closing it.
Corrected: December 17, 2024
December 17, 2024 Standard § 746.5405 - Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The gas leak test report is not available for review
Corrected: January 2, 2025
December 6, 2024 Standard § 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Six out of Six caregivers are missing the required health and safety Audit trainings. (1) Emergency preparedness (2) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (3) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (4) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials i).
Corrected: December 20, 2024
December 6, 2024 Standard § 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Five out of six caregivers have expired CPR First aid certificates. The CPR first aid expired August 22nd, 2024.
Corrected: December 20, 2024
December 6, 2024 Standard § 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Five out of six caregivers have expired CPR First aid certificates. The CPR first aid expired August 22nd, 2024.
Corrected: December 20, 2024
December 6, 2024 Standard § 746.4601(4) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings
High
Verbatim from the agency record
The playground structure had grey nail bolts sticking out of the black barrier. This was corrected during the inspection when I observed maintenance hammering the bolts back into place.
Corrected: December 6, 2024
December 6, 2024 Standard § 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The fire inspection report was not available for review.
Corrected: February 4, 2025
December 6, 2024 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The health inspection report was not available for review.
Corrected: December 27, 2024
December 6, 2024 Standard § 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
High
Verbatim from the agency record
While in the crib, a five month old infant was observed sleeping with a blanket. This was corrected during the inspection when I observed the caregiver remove the blanket.
Corrected: December 6, 2024
December 27, 2023 Standard § 746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
High
Verbatim from the agency record
The infant safe sleep policy was not written in the operational policies.
Corrected: January 5, 2024
January 20, 2023 Standard § 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
High
Verbatim from the agency record
1 child's file still does not contain the complete emergenct contact information.
Corrected: January 27, 2023
January 6, 2023 Standard § 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
High
Verbatim from the agency record
2 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain the authorization for emergency medical treatment.
Corrected: January 13, 2023
January 6, 2023 Standard § 746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
A television was not mounted or anchored during the inspection.
Corrected: January 13, 2023
January 6, 2023 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
1 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain documentation of immunizations.
Corrected: January 13, 2023
January 6, 2023 Standard § 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The feeding instructions for 3 infants have not been updated within the last 30 days.
Corrected: January 13, 2023
January 6, 2023 Standard § 746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Documentation of current liability insurance was not available during the inspection.
Corrected: January 13, 2023
January 6, 2023 Standard § 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Bottles, spoons and bowls were observed on the hand washing sink in the infant room.
Corrected: January 13, 2023
January 6, 2023 Standard § 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The annual children's product certification expired last month and has not been completed.
Corrected: January 13, 2023
January 6, 2023 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High
Verbatim from the agency record
An annual fire inspection has not been conducted within the past 12 months.
Corrected: January 25, 2023
January 6, 2023 Standard § 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection infants were observed sleeping in baby swings. Note: The caregivers removed the infants from the swing to their crib.
Corrected: January 6, 2023
January 6, 2023 Standard § 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
High
Verbatim from the agency record
A 6 week old infant was observed in a crib with blankets and a boppy pillow during the inspection. Note: It was discussed with the provider that infants under 12 months must not have anything in their cribs but the tight fitting sheet due to the risk of SIDS. The provider removed the items from the crib during the inspection.
Corrected: January 6, 2023
January 6, 2023 Standard § 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Documentation showing the promotion of physical activities was missing from the operational policies and the following information must be included: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operatio (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
Corrected: January 13, 2023
January 18, 2022 Standard § 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Current gas inspection was not available duirng inspection.
Corrected: January 28, 2022
January 18, 2022 Standard § 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Health statement was missing on one out of four files checked.
Corrected: January 28, 2022
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