Doris Gardner Ratliff Ctr For Child Development

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 55 children
• Accepts child care assistance
• School-age care
• Before-school care
• Meals provided
• Snacks provided

Location and nearby daycares

Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit

On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026

Operation number

834778

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

April 2004

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

9 inspections on record, most recent Dec 3, 2025. 8 of 9 visits and reports cited a standard.

• Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Nov 19, 2025Inspection1 standard cited

  • 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High

    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.

    Corrected Nov 19, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Nov 12, 2025Inspection4 standards cited

  • 746.603(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records - Admission Information

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

    Corrected Nov 19, 2025

  • 746.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records - Health Statement

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

    Corrected Nov 19, 2025

  • 746.1107(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    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

    Corrected Nov 19, 2025

  • 746.2426(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    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

    Corrected Nov 12, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Dec 17, 2024Inspection3 standards cited

  • 746.2207(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    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.

    Corrected Dec 17, 2024, at the inspection

  • 746.2207(c)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    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.

    Corrected Dec 17, 2024, at the inspection

  • 746.5405Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection

    The gas leak test report is not available for review

    Corrected Jan 2, 2025

• Dec 6, 2024Inspection7 standards cited

  • 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Annual Sanitation Inspection

    The health inspection report was not available for review.

    Corrected Dec 27, 2024

  • 746.1309(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    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).

    Corrected Dec 20, 2024

  • 746.4601(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    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.

    Corrected Dec 6, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1315(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    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.

    Corrected Dec 20, 2024

  • 746.5103Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Documentation of Fire Inspection

    The fire inspection report was not available for review.

    Corrected Feb 4, 2025

  • 746.1315(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    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.

    Corrected Dec 20, 2024

  • 746.2415(b)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    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.

    Corrected Dec 6, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Dec 27, 2023Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.501(a)(9)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger

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

    Corrected Jan 5, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Jan 20, 2023Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.605(12)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

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

    Corrected Jan 27, 2023

• Jan 6, 2023Inspection11 standards cited

  • 746.2426Texas HHSC risk level: High

    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.

    Corrected Jan 6, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3701(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over

    A television was not mounted or anchored during the inspection.

    Corrected Jan 13, 2023

  • 746.2419(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink

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

    Corrected Jan 13, 2023

  • 746.2415(b)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    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.

    Corrected Jan 6, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.4135(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Products- Annual Certification

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

    Corrected Jan 13, 2023

  • 746.801(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance

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

    Corrected Jan 13, 2023

  • 746.501(a)(18)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    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.

    Corrected Jan 13, 2023

  • 746.2421(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

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

    Corrected Jan 13, 2023

  • 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

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

    Corrected Jan 25, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.605(12)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

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

    Corrected Jan 13, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records - Immunizations

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

    Corrected Jan 13, 2023

• Jan 18, 2022Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records - Health Statement

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

    Corrected Jan 28, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.5401Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

    Current gas inspection was not available duirng inspection.

    Corrected Jan 28, 2022 · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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