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Building Blocks Academy

Child care center · 2619 MAIN ST, La Marque, TX 77568-5104 · License 1696406

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 197. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (224)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
At time of inspection, operation did not have documentation showing the rating for shock data testing on unitary surface for playground.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
One first aid kit did not contain cotton balls. SN: This was corrected during inspection.
Yes
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The monthly infant feeding instructions have not been updated for 3 out of 5 infants present today. The last updates were dated between August 2023 and September 2023.
4 746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
The twos classroom was observed to have students sleeping without sufficient walking space.
4 746.4911(a) - Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications
The unitary surfacing located on the playground was observed to be unkept.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
In the school age room there was a cable outlet plate that was completely unscrewed from the wall exposing a whole and the dry wall. There were several paint chips in the after school room, 2 year old room, and the toddler room. Door frames and doors had visible dirt and grime on them. At the end of the building, closest to where the new construction is being done, the fence is missing. There are several boards along the fence line that are broken or pushed away from the fence. Note: Pictures were taken for the file.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Two infants did not have the required feeding instructions.
3 746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
One of ten student records did not contain the elementary school phone number.
Yes
3 746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Operational Policies did not state how operation will support special needs services for children in their care.
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Children were observed resting without the required mats.
4 746.4911(a) - Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications
At time of inspection, the unitary surfacing on playground has not been maintained. There are missing tiles and some tiles have been lifted and moved.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Three children files out of eight reviewed did not have a copy of the child's immunization record.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
On 02/02/2026, a child was found by a caregiver and the child's parent alone and unsupervised in a classroom at the operation. This incident was reported to Child Care Regulation (CCR) by the child's parent on 02/13/2026; however, the operation did not report the incident to CCR.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection has not been conducted within the past 12 months. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/3/22.
4 746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
In the older infant room, there is not a sink in the diaper changing area.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
Smoke detectors had not been tested by director and or desginee.
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
On 02/02/2026, a child was found by a caregiver and the child's parent alone and unsupervised in a classroom at the operation. This incident was reported to Child Care Regulation (CCR) by the child's parent on 02/13/2026; however, the operation has not yet provided CCR with an Incident or Illness Report Form 7239 detailing the incident.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
On 02/02/2026, a child in care at the operation was left alone by a caregiver in a classroom. The child was found alone in a classroom by the child's caregiver and the child's mother when the child's mother arrived to pick the child up from the operation at the end of the day.
4 746.3407(3) - Machine Wash Linens
There was an infant sleeping in a crib with sheets that appear to be stained or soiled.
5 746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
There is a retention pond behind the parking lot and near where the school age children play. The pond is currently full of water due to recent rain.
4 746.2202(1) - Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Accommodations
Based upon the investigation conducted the operation does not have documentation for accommodations from a health care professional for children with known special needs.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Emergency drills for August and September of 2024 had not been documented.
4 746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
A special needs teenager was in the school age room alone.
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Fire extinguishers had not been inspected monthly by director or designee.
3 746.1309(f) - Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
Three out of the four caregiver files reviewed did not have the training listed under this standard.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Carbon Monoixde detectors had not been tested monthly by director and or designee.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
There were cleaning supplies accessible to children in the cabinet below the sink in the inclusion classroom's bathroom. The hallway mop closet is accessible to children because it does not lock.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The changing mats in the infant room and toddler room were ripped leaving the foam padding exposed and unable to be sanitized properly. Note: Pictures were taken for the file.
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Fire extinguishers had not been inspected monthly by director or designee.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
In the school age room there was a cable outlet plate that was completely unscrewed from the wall exposing a whole and the dry wall. There were several paint chips in the after school room, 2 year old room, and the toddler room. Door frames and doors had visible dirt and grime on them. At the end of the building, closest to where the new construction is being done, the fence is missing. There are several boards along the fence line that are broken or pushed away from the fence. Note: Pictures were taken for the file.
4 746.2202(1) - Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Accommodations
Based upon the investigation conducted the operation does not have documentation for accommodations from a health care professional for children with known special needs.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The monthly infant feeding instructions have not been updated for 3 out of 5 infants present today. The last updates were dated between August 2023 and September 2023.
3 746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
At time of inspection, operation did not have documentation showing the rating for shock data testing on unitary surface for playground.
4 746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
A special needs teenager was in the school age room alone.
3 746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Operational Policies did not state how operation will support special needs services for children in their care.
4 746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
In the older infant room, there is not a sink in the diaper changing area.
3 746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
One of ten student records did not contain the elementary school phone number.
Yes
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Emergency drills for August and September of 2024 had not been documented.
5 746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
There is a retention pond behind the parking lot and near where the school age children play. The pond is currently full of water due to recent rain.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
One first aid kit did not contain cotton balls. SN: This was corrected during inspection.
Yes
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
On 02/02/2026, a child was found by a caregiver and the child's parent alone and unsupervised in a classroom at the operation. This incident was reported to Child Care Regulation (CCR) by the child's parent on 02/13/2026; however, the operation has not yet provided CCR with an Incident or Illness Report Form 7239 detailing the incident.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
Smoke detectors had not been tested by director and or desginee.
4 746.3407(3) - Machine Wash Linens
There was an infant sleeping in a crib with sheets that appear to be stained or soiled.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
On 02/02/2026, a child in care at the operation was left alone by a caregiver in a classroom. The child was found alone in a classroom by the child's caregiver and the child's mother when the child's mother arrived to pick the child up from the operation at the end of the day.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Three children files out of eight reviewed did not have a copy of the child's immunization record.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Two infants did not have the required feeding instructions.
4 746.4911(a) - Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications
At time of inspection, the unitary surfacing on playground has not been maintained. There are missing tiles and some tiles have been lifted and moved.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
On 02/02/2026, a child was found by a caregiver and the child's parent alone and unsupervised in a classroom at the operation. This incident was reported to Child Care Regulation (CCR) by the child's parent on 02/13/2026; however, the operation did not report the incident to CCR.
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Children were observed resting without the required mats.
3 746.1309(f) - Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
Three out of the four caregiver files reviewed did not have the training listed under this standard.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
There were cleaning supplies accessible to children in the cabinet below the sink in the inclusion classroom's bathroom. The hallway mop closet is accessible to children because it does not lock.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The changing mats in the infant room and toddler room were ripped leaving the foam padding exposed and unable to be sanitized properly. Note: Pictures were taken for the file.
4 746.4911(a) - Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications
The unitary surfacing located on the playground was observed to be unkept.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection has not been conducted within the past 12 months. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/3/22.
4 746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
The twos classroom was observed to have students sleeping without sufficient walking space.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Carbon Monoixde detectors had not been tested monthly by director and or designee.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
One first aid kit did not contain cotton balls. SN: This was corrected during inspection.
Yes
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The monthly infant feeding instructions have not been updated for 3 out of 5 infants present today. The last updates were dated between August 2023 and September 2023.
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Fire extinguishers had not been inspected monthly by director or designee.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
Smoke detectors had not been tested by director and or desginee.
3 746.1309(f) - Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
Three out of the four caregiver files reviewed did not have the training listed under this standard.
4 746.3407(3) - Machine Wash Linens
There was an infant sleeping in a crib with sheets that appear to be stained or soiled.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
In the school age room there was a cable outlet plate that was completely unscrewed from the wall exposing a whole and the dry wall. There were several paint chips in the after school room, 2 year old room, and the toddler room. Door frames and doors had visible dirt and grime on them. At the end of the building, closest to where the new construction is being done, the fence is missing. There are several boards along the fence line that are broken or pushed away from the fence. Note: Pictures were taken for the file.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
On 02/02/2026, a child in care at the operation was left alone by a caregiver in a classroom. The child was found alone in a classroom by the child's caregiver and the child's mother when the child's mother arrived to pick the child up from the operation at the end of the day.
4 746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
The twos classroom was observed to have students sleeping without sufficient walking space.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Carbon Monoixde detectors had not been tested monthly by director and or designee.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Two infants did not have the required feeding instructions.
4 746.4911(a) - Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications
The unitary surfacing located on the playground was observed to be unkept.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The changing mats in the infant room and toddler room were ripped leaving the foam padding exposed and unable to be sanitized properly. Note: Pictures were taken for the file.
4 746.4911(a) - Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications
At time of inspection, the unitary surfacing on playground has not been maintained. There are missing tiles and some tiles have been lifted and moved.
3 746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
At time of inspection, operation did not have documentation showing the rating for shock data testing on unitary surface for playground.
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
On 02/02/2026, a child was found by a caregiver and the child's parent alone and unsupervised in a classroom at the operation. This incident was reported to Child Care Regulation (CCR) by the child's parent on 02/13/2026; however, the operation has not yet provided CCR with an Incident or Illness Report Form 7239 detailing the incident.
4 746.2202(1) - Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Accommodations
Based upon the investigation conducted the operation does not have documentation for accommodations from a health care professional for children with known special needs.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Three children files out of eight reviewed did not have a copy of the child's immunization record.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection has not been conducted within the past 12 months. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/3/22.
3 746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
One of ten student records did not contain the elementary school phone number.
Yes
4 746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
In the older infant room, there is not a sink in the diaper changing area.
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Children were observed resting without the required mats.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
There were cleaning supplies accessible to children in the cabinet below the sink in the inclusion classroom's bathroom. The hallway mop closet is accessible to children because it does not lock.
3 746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Operational Policies did not state how operation will support special needs services for children in their care.
5 746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
There is a retention pond behind the parking lot and near where the school age children play. The pond is currently full of water due to recent rain.
4 746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
A special needs teenager was in the school age room alone.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
On 02/02/2026, a child was found by a caregiver and the child's parent alone and unsupervised in a classroom at the operation. This incident was reported to Child Care Regulation (CCR) by the child's parent on 02/13/2026; however, the operation did not report the incident to CCR.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Emergency drills for August and September of 2024 had not been documented.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Three children files out of eight reviewed did not have a copy of the child's immunization record.
4 746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
In the older infant room, there is not a sink in the diaper changing area.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Two infants did not have the required feeding instructions.
4 746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
A special needs teenager was in the school age room alone.
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Fire extinguishers had not been inspected monthly by director or designee.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Carbon Monoixde detectors had not been tested monthly by director and or designee.
3 746.1309(f) - Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
Three out of the four caregiver files reviewed did not have the training listed under this standard.
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Children were observed resting without the required mats.
3 746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Operational Policies did not state how operation will support special needs services for children in their care.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
On 02/02/2026, a child was found by a caregiver and the child's parent alone and unsupervised in a classroom at the operation. This incident was reported to Child Care Regulation (CCR) by the child's parent on 02/13/2026; however, the operation did not report the incident to CCR.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
There were cleaning supplies accessible to children in the cabinet below the sink in the inclusion classroom's bathroom. The hallway mop closet is accessible to children because it does not lock.
3 746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
At time of inspection, operation did not have documentation showing the rating for shock data testing on unitary surface for playground.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The monthly infant feeding instructions have not been updated for 3 out of 5 infants present today. The last updates were dated between August 2023 and September 2023.
5 746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
There is a retention pond behind the parking lot and near where the school age children play. The pond is currently full of water due to recent rain.
3 746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
One of ten student records did not contain the elementary school phone number.
Yes
4 746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
The twos classroom was observed to have students sleeping without sufficient walking space.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (72)

72 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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