ACTIVE POOR Compliance

Doris Gardner Ratliff Ctr For Child Development

13033 LANDMARK ST, HOUSTON, TX 77045

License #834778 | Expires: Apr 1, 2004

Day Care Center
Type
55
Capacity
9
Inspections
30
Violations

Compliance Summary

10
Critical
9
Serious
11
Moderate
0
Minor

Inspection History

Date Type Result Violations
Dec 3, 2025 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Nov 19, 2025 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Nov 12, 2025 Annual Inspection Violations Found 4
Dec 17, 2024 Annual Inspection Violations Found 3
Dec 6, 2024 Annual Inspection Violations Found 7
Dec 27, 2023 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Jan 20, 2023 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Jan 6, 2023 Annual Inspection Violations Found 11
Jan 18, 2022 Annual Inspection Violations Found 2

Violation Details

Critical Corrected

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: Nov 19, 2025

Critical Corrected

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: Nov 12, 2025

Moderate Corrected

One out of six children did not have a health statement available for review

Corrected: Nov 19, 2025

Serious Corrected

One out of ten caregiver did not have a high school diploma or equivalent on file

Corrected: Nov 19, 2025

Moderate Corrected

one out of six children did not have an admission form available for review

Corrected: Nov 19, 2025

Serious Corrected

The gas leak test report is not available for review

Corrected: Jan 2, 2025

Moderate Corrected

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: Dec 17, 2024

Moderate Corrected

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: Dec 17, 2024

Serious Corrected

The fire inspection report was not available for review.

Corrected: Feb 4, 2025

Serious Corrected

Five out of six caregivers have expired CPR First aid certificates. The CPR first aid expired August 22nd, 2024.

Corrected: Dec 20, 2024

Critical Corrected

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.

Serious Corrected

Five out of six caregivers have expired CPR First aid certificates. The CPR first aid expired August 22nd, 2024.

Serious Corrected

The health inspection report was not available for review.

Moderate Corrected

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).

Critical Corrected

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.

Critical Corrected

The infant safe sleep policy was not written in the operational policies.

Critical Corrected

1 child's file still does not contain the complete emergenct contact information.

Serious Corrected

Bottles, spoons and bowls were observed on the hand washing sink in the infant room.

Critical Corrected

An annual fire inspection has not been conducted within the past 12 months.

Moderate Corrected

The feeding instructions for 3 infants have not been updated within the last 30 days.

Serious Corrected

A television was not mounted or anchored during the inspection.

Critical Corrected

2 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain the authorization for emergency medical treatment.

Critical Corrected

During the inspection infants were observed sleeping in baby swings. Note: The caregivers removed the infants from the swing to their crib.

Moderate Corrected

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.

Moderate Corrected

The annual children's product certification expired last month and has not been completed.

Moderate Corrected

1 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain documentation of immunizations.

Critical Corrected

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.

Moderate Corrected

Documentation of current liability insurance was not available during the inspection.

Moderate Corrected

Health statement was missing on one out of four files checked.

Serious Corrected

Current gas inspection was not available duirng inspection.

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Data Source: texas_dfps — Last updated: Mar 4, 2026
Data is provided as-is from public government records. It may not reflect changes since the last inspection.