Doris Gardner Ratliff Ctr For Child Development
Does Doris Gardner Ratliff Ctr For Child Development have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 30 child-care citations for Doris Gardner Ratliff Ctr For Child Development in HOUSTON, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 10 are recorded at the High level and 9 at Medium High, with the remainder at Medium, Medium Low, or Low. Each entry below reproduces the standard Texas cited and the state's own description of what was found.
These are licensing-record findings, not a judgment about any child or family. The dates shown are the dates Texas recorded a correction as verified — they are not inspection dates, and the record may lag the state's current file. This page reflects the published record as of its last update and is not a complete history; the authoritative source is Texas HHSC.
Texas HHSC recorded 10 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
745.641 - 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.
- High
746.2426(a)(1) - 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
- High
746.2415(b) - 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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- High
746.4601(4) - 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.
- High
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
The infant safe sleep policy was not written in the operational policies.
- High
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
1 child's file still does not contain the complete emergenct contact information.
- High
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
2 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain the authorization for emergency medical treatment.
- High
746.2415(b) - 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.
- High
746.2426 - 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.
- High
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
An annual fire inspection has not been conducted within the past 12 months.
- Medium High
746.1107(2) - 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
- Medium High
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
The fire inspection report was not available for review.
- Medium High
746.5405 - Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
The gas leak test report is not available for review
- Medium High
746.1315(b) - 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.
- Medium High
746.1315(a) - 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.
- Medium High
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The health inspection report was not available for review.
- Medium High
746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
A television was not mounted or anchored during the inspection.
- Medium High
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Bottles, spoons and bowls were observed on the hand washing sink in the infant room.
- Medium High
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Current gas inspection was not available duirng inspection.
- Medium
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
one out of six children did not have an admission form available for review
- Medium
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One out of six children did not have a health statement available for review
- Medium
746.2207(c)(4) - 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.
- Medium
746.2207(a) - 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.
- Medium
746.1309(e) - 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).
- Medium
746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
Documentation of current liability insurance was not available during the inspection.
- Medium
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
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.
- Medium
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The annual children's product certification expired last month and has not been completed.
- Medium
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The feeding instructions for 3 infants have not been updated within the last 30 days.
- Medium
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
1 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain documentation of immunizations.
- Medium
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Health statement was missing on one out of four files checked.
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