Baker Ripley Early Childhood Development Center
Baker Ripley Early Childhood Development Center is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 238 children and serving preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2011. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 13 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 8 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 8). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #156 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 62% of licensed centers statewide.
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Two of the student records were missing an updated shot record.
The operation did not have documentation for the unitary surfacing on the playground.
A caregiver had online CPR training, CPR training should be done in person.
Four caregivers are missing the required affidavit form.
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.
4 ceiling tiles in a classroom were observed to be cracked and in need of repair.
The operation did not have a fire inspection conducted by the Fire Marshal available for review
Operation failed to share the incident with the parent and provide the parent with a copy on the day of the incident.
About this center
Common questions
Does Baker Ripley Early Childhood Development Center take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.
What are Baker Ripley Early Childhood Development Center’s hours?
7:45 AM to 3 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Baker Ripley Early Childhood Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does Baker Ripley Early Childhood Development Center cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Baker Ripley Early Childhood Development Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, is $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds and $37.20 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Baker Ripley Early Childhood Development Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 19, 2023: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Baker Ripley Early Childhood Development Center compare with other daycares in Houston?
It is tied for #156 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 62% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Baker Ripley Early Childhood Development Center last inspected?
Jan 8, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 1182526 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.