8575 PITNER RD BLDG 1, Houston, TX 77080 · (713) 779-4856 · State permit no. 1182526
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Baker Ripley Early Childhood Development Center for 8 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 13 routine inspections and 1 other visit (investigations or paperwork reviews); 1 was under rules the state weights High.
The state lists Baker Ripley Early Childhood Development Center as serving pre-kindergarten and school-age children, open 07:45 AM to 03:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: Meals Provided, Snacks Provided. Program type: Child Care Program.
All 8 violations, newest first
One rule cited at Baker Ripley Early Childhood Development Center changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.
Medium · Jan 8, 2026 · Inspection
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two of the student records were missing an updated shot record.
In plain English: The center must keep a record for each enrolled child, including the enrollment agreement, admission information, a health statement from a health-care professional, and immunization records, plus items such as sign-in and sign-out records and medication records when they apply. These records must be kept at the center, available during operating hours, generally until three months after the child's last day. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 23, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Mar 26, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Feb 10, 2025 · Inspection
746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
The operation did not have documentation for the unitary surfacing on the playground.
Official text of rule 746.4913
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 19, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Feb 11, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium Low · Jan 15, 2025 · Inspection
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Four caregivers are missing the required affidavit form.
In plain English: The center must keep a file at the center for each employee, caregiver, substitute, and volunteer, available during operating hours. It must include items such as start and end dates, proof of age and education qualifications, the required state affidavit forms (Forms 2985 and 2912), training records, proof that background checks were requested, and a copy of a photo ID. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 21, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Jan 24, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jan 15, 2025 · Inspection
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
A caregiver had online CPR training, CPR training should be done in person.
In plain English: Each caregiver and the center director must hold a current certificate in pediatric first aid (including rescue breathing and choking) and in pediatric CPR. A new caregiver may work with children before getting the CPR certificate, but at least one employee or caregiver with a current pediatric CPR certificate must be on the premises whenever children are in care. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 7, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Jan 30, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jan 19, 2023 · Inspection
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
4 ceiling tiles in a classroom were observed to be cracked and in need of repair.
In plain English: The center must clean, repair, and maintain its building, grounds, and equipment to protect children's health. This includes sanitizing toys that children put in their mouths, keeping garbage out of children's reach, keeping floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair, and labeling cleaning supplies and storing them away from food and out of children's reach. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 2, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Feb 14, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Jan 19, 2023 · Inspection
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational handbook was observed to be missing policies on the following: (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 operation; (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; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
In plain English: The center must have written policies on a long list of topics, including hours, how children are released, illness and exclusion, medication, medical emergencies, discipline, infant sleep, meals, immunizations, physical activity, parent rights, and its emergency plan. It must also tell parents that the area within 1,000 feet of the center is a gang-free zone. Official rule text · rule revised August 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 2, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Feb 14, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Jan 19, 2023 · Inspection
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a fire inspection conducted by the Fire Marshal available for review
In plain English: The center must have a fire inspection by a state or local fire marshal before its first permit is issued and at least once every 12 months. Centers in public school buildings run by the local school district are exempt, and if no inspection is available the center must get written proof of that from a fire marshal or county judge. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 2, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Feb 1, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Nov 10, 2021 · Investigation (report)
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Operation failed to share the incident with the parent and provide the parent with a copy on the day of the incident.
In plain English: When the center fills out an incident or illness report for a child, it must give the parent a copy and get the parent's signature showing they reviewed or received it within 48 hours of the incident. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 10, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Dec 17, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Source and correctionsThis page reports the state’s records for Baker Ripley Early Childhood Development Center; it is not a rating, a recommendation, or a background check, and may not be used for employment, tenant, credit, or insurance decisions.
Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).