Doris Gardner Ratliff Ctr For Child Development
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
18 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
December 3, 2025
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- Doris Gardner Ratliff Ctr For Child Development
- License number
- 834778
- Location
- 13033 LANDMARK ST, Houston, TX 77045
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 0.0/100
- Inspection record
- 18 inspections, last inspected December 3, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
120
Total Violations
Dec 3, 2025
Last Inspection
55
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (120)
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-19
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-19
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-19
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-19
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
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-12
one out of six children did not have an admission form available for review
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-19
One out of six children did not have a health statement available for review
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-19
One out of ten caregiver did not have a high school diploma or equivalent on file
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-19
One out of six children did not have a health statement available for review
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-19
One out of six children did not have a health statement available for review
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-19
One out of ten caregiver did not have a high school diploma or equivalent on file
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-19
one out of six children did not have an admission form available for review
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-19
One out of ten caregiver did not have a high school diploma or equivalent on file
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-19
One out of six children did not have a health statement available for review
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-19
one out of six children did not have an admission form available for review
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-19
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
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-12
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
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-12
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
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-12
one out of six children did not have an admission form available for review
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-19
One out of ten caregiver did not have a high school diploma or equivalent on file
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-19
The gas leak test report is not available for review
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-02
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The gas leak test report is not available for review
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-02
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The gas leak test report is not available for review
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-02
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The gas leak test report is not available for review
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-02
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Five out of six caregivers have expired CPR First aid certificates. The CPR first aid expired August 22nd, 2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-20
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).
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-20
Five out of six caregivers have expired CPR First aid certificates. The CPR first aid expired August 22nd, 2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-20
The health inspection report was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-27
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-06
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The fire inspection report was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-04
The fire inspection report was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-04
Five out of six caregivers have expired CPR First aid certificates. The CPR first aid expired August 22nd, 2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-20
The health inspection report was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-27
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).
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-20
Five out of six caregivers have expired CPR First aid certificates. The CPR first aid expired August 22nd, 2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The fire inspection report was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-04
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-06
The health inspection report was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-27
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).
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-20
Five out of six caregivers have expired CPR First aid certificates. The CPR first aid expired August 22nd, 2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The fire inspection report was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-04
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-06
Five out of six caregivers have expired CPR First aid certificates. The CPR first aid expired August 22nd, 2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-06
Five out of six caregivers have expired CPR First aid certificates. The CPR first aid expired August 22nd, 2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-20
Five out of six caregivers have expired CPR First aid certificates. The CPR first aid expired August 22nd, 2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-20
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).
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The health inspection report was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-27
The infant safe sleep policy was not written in the operational policies.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-05
The infant safe sleep policy was not written in the operational policies.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-05
The infant safe sleep policy was not written in the operational policies.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-05
The infant safe sleep policy was not written in the operational policies.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-05
1 child's file still does not contain the complete emergenct contact information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-27
1 child's file still does not contain the complete emergenct contact information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-27
1 child's file still does not contain the complete emergenct contact information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-27
1 child's file still does not contain the complete emergenct contact information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-27
2 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain the authorization for emergency medical treatment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
1 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain documentation of immunizations.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
Bottles, spoons and bowls were observed on the hand washing sink in the infant room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
A television was not mounted or anchored during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
The feeding instructions for 3 infants have not been updated within the last 30 days.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
An annual fire inspection has not been conducted within the past 12 months.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-25
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-06
Documentation of current liability insurance was not available during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
The annual children's product certification expired last month and has not been completed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
During the inspection infants were observed sleeping in baby swings. Note: The caregivers removed the infants from the swing to their crib.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-06
Documentation of current liability insurance was not available during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-06
1 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain documentation of immunizations.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
Bottles, spoons and bowls were observed on the hand washing sink in the infant room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
The feeding instructions for 3 infants have not been updated within the last 30 days.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
2 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain the authorization for emergency medical treatment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
During the inspection infants were observed sleeping in baby swings. Note: The caregivers removed the infants from the swing to their crib.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-06
A television was not mounted or anchored during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
A television was not mounted or anchored during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
During the inspection infants were observed sleeping in baby swings. Note: The caregivers removed the infants from the swing to their crib.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-06
Bottles, spoons and bowls were observed on the hand washing sink in the infant room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
The annual children's product certification expired last month and has not been completed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
The feeding instructions for 3 infants have not been updated within the last 30 days.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
An annual fire inspection has not been conducted within the past 12 months.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-25
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-06
1 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain documentation of immunizations.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
2 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain the authorization for emergency medical treatment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
Documentation of current liability insurance was not available during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
An annual fire inspection has not been conducted within the past 12 months.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-25
The annual children's product certification expired last month and has not been completed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
Documentation of current liability insurance was not available during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-06
1 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain documentation of immunizations.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
Bottles, spoons and bowls were observed on the hand washing sink in the infant room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
The feeding instructions for 3 infants have not been updated within the last 30 days.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
2 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain the authorization for emergency medical treatment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
During the inspection infants were observed sleeping in baby swings. Note: The caregivers removed the infants from the swing to their crib.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-06
A television was not mounted or anchored during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
An annual fire inspection has not been conducted within the past 12 months.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-25
The annual children's product certification expired last month and has not been completed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
Current gas inspection was not available duirng inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-28
Health statement was missing on one out of four files checked.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-28
Current gas inspection was not available duirng inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-28
Health statement was missing on one out of four files checked.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-28
Current gas inspection was not available duirng inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-28
Health statement was missing on one out of four files checked.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-28
Current gas inspection was not available duirng inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-28
Health statement was missing on one out of four files checked.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-28
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Doris Gardner Ratliff Ctr For Child Development's safety grade?
Doris Gardner Ratliff Ctr For Child Development has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 0.0 out of 100.
How many violations does Doris Gardner Ratliff Ctr For Child Development have?
Doris Gardner Ratliff Ctr For Child Development has 120 total violations on record, including 76 critical, 44 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Doris Gardner Ratliff Ctr For Child Development last inspected?
Doris Gardner Ratliff Ctr For Child Development was last inspected on December 3, 2025.