Doris Gardner Ratliff Ctr for Child Development
A licensed child care center in Houston, Texas 77045
13033 Landmark St, Houston, Texas 77045. (713) 852-1470.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 16 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Harris County: 4
- 5 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 10 inspections on record
- 2-Star Texas Rising Star rating
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Texas’s risk levels
- Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
16 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 2,139 child care providers in Harris County had 4.
10 inspections on record. The latest, on Oct 28, 2026: outcome pending.
Rated High by Texas: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation, at the inspection on Nov 19, 2025
Rated High by Texas: Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device, at the inspection on Nov 12, 2025
Rated High by Texas: AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age, at the inspection on Dec 6, 2024
2 more rated High; all are listed below.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
16 deficiencies in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Nov 2025. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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Each deficiency, in Texas’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Nov 19, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“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.”
Nov 12, 2025: inspection4 deficiencies
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Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“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”
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Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“One out of ten caregiver did not have a high school diploma or equivalent on file”
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Children’s Records - Admission Information
“one out of six children did not have an admission form available for review”
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Children’s Records - Health Statement
“One out of six children did not have a health statement available for review”
Dec 17, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies
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Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
“The gas leak test report is not available for review”
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“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.”
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“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.”
Dec 6, 2024: inspection7 deficiencies
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AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“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.”
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Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings
“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.”
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Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“Five out of six caregivers have expired CPR First aid certificates. The CPR first aid expired August 22nd, 2024.”
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Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“Five out of six caregivers have expired CPR First aid certificates. The CPR first aid expired August 22nd, 2024.”
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Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The health inspection report was not available for review.”
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Documentation of Fire Inspection
“The fire inspection report was not available for review.”
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Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“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).”
Dec 27, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
“The infant safe sleep policy was not written in the operational policies.”
14 deficiencies older than three years
Jan 20, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“1 child’s file still does not contain the complete emergenct contact information.”
Jan 6, 2023: inspection11 deficiencies
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AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“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.”
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Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“During the inspection infants were observed sleeping in baby swings. Note: The caregivers removed the infants from the swing to their crib.”
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Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“An annual fire inspection has not been conducted within the past 12 months.”
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Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“2 out of 5 children’s records evaluated did not contain the authorization for emergency medical treatment.”
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Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
“Bottles, spoons and bowls were observed on the hand washing sink in the infant room.”
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Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
“A television was not mounted or anchored during the inspection.”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“The feeding instructions for 3 infants have not been updated within the last 30 days.”
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Children’s Products- Annual Certification
“The annual children’s product certification expired last month and has not been completed.”
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Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The inspectors’ words, 109 words
“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.”
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Children’s Records - Immunizations
“1 out of 5 children’s records evaluated did not contain documentation of immunizations.”
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
“Documentation of current liability insurance was not available during the inspection.”
Jan 18, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
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Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“Current gas inspection was not available duirng inspection.”
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Children’s Records - Health Statement
“Health statement was missing on one out of four files checked.”
All 10 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Oct 28, 2026 | Inspection | Outcome pending |
| Dec 3, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 6, 2024 | Inspection | 7 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 27, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jan 20, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jan 6, 2023 | Inspection | 11 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 18, 2022 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Apr 1, 2004.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 55 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 0 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Texas Rising Star: 2-Star (the first of three levels).
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 2139 child care providers in Harris County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 4; this one had 16.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| The Imani School | 4 |
| Faith Kidz | 7 |
| Key Concepts Kan Learning Center | 1 |
| Nakisha Price Ferguson | 0 |
| Loadz of Love | 22 |
| Jumping Jacks Learning Center | 21 |
| Starbright Preschool | 2 |
| DBA First Advantage Learning | 24 |
| Lakesha Wilson | 0 |
| Doris Gardner Ratliff Ctr for Child Development This child care provider | 16 |
| Martin Luther King Pre-Kindergarten Asp | 4 |
| Shalom Child Care | 9 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
- Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
Sources
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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