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Building Blocks Academy-Evergreen

Child care center · 1920 EVERGREEN DR, Houston, TX 77087-2806 · License 946707

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 115. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (304)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
A see saw was observed on the playground without surfacing. Note: A photo was taken.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The Director and two caregivers who transport, as well as the director, could not provide documentation showing that the required two hours of transportation training has been completed.
4 746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
The director does not have the required 30 hours of annual training. The director is missing training in the required topics of Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, Administering Medications, Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food Allergies, Emergency Preparedness, Preventing the Spread of Communicable Diseases, Building and Premises Safety
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The floor of the bridge between buildings had a caved in area with cracked flooring and soft subflooring.
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The operation had not performed fire extinguisher checks this year.
Yes
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
Based on the information received during the investigation. The caregivers had their backs during the incident and did not see the victim run back to the window. Also while attending to the injuries of the child, the caregivers were not giving adequate supervision to the other children.
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Two of ten children's files did not have complete emergency authorization information.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
The staff did not have the required training in the required topics of Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, Administering Medications, Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food Allergies, Emergency Preparedness, Preventing the Spread of Communicable Diseases, Building and Premises Safety
4 746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
There was sufficient evidence to suggest that infants are being left to cry in their cribs when they are upset.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The boys school age restrooom was observed with water on the floor and a unflushable toilet. Note: A picture was taken.
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Three caregivers did not know and did not have access to information to know the ages of the children in their care.
4 746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
An infant was observed walking around the classroom with a bottle of formula. This was corrected when a conversation was had with the director about removing the bottle and not allowing any other children to walk around with bottles or sippy cups.
Yes
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Both infant sinks were being used for handwashing and dishes/bottles. This was corrected when a conversation was had with the director and caregivers about designating one sink for handwashing only.
Yes
3 746.4403(a) - Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
There is sufficient evidence to support that there are no handwashing sinks in two classrooms with diaper changing stations.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Neither the bus nor the van currently used to transport chldren were equipped with a child safety alarm.
5 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
There was an infant four months old wearing a bib in the crib.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Three of the diaper changing pads had cracks exposing the soft, absorbant material underneath.
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
A three year old child was found unsupervised in a hallway with no caregiver present to provide appropriate supervision.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
There was sufficient evidence to suggest that caregivers are using their personal phones while supervising the children.
4 746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
Four diaper changing areas did not have sinks.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Out of the 10 employee files evaluated, one file was missing training hours.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
One of the diaper changing pads had cracks, exposing the absorbant material underneath.
4 746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
Four diaper changing areas still did not have sinks.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The floor of the bridge between buildings had a caved in area with cracked flooring and soft subflooring. Upon reinspection, the floor had not been repaired. The crack had worsened, and other areas of flooring on the bridge had begun to crack.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Two infants were observed at the large feeding table without straps fastened. This was corrected when the caregiver fastened both children in.
Yes
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A 10 month old infant was observed sleeping with a bib around his neck and near his face. This was corrected when a caregiver removed the bib.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
A ten month old and four month old infant were observed sleeping on ill fitting sheets that were loose enough to present a suffocation hazard.
4 746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
Four diaper changing areas still did not have sinks.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The tiles on the floor are being held by duct tape.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
A 16 month old infant was observed having screen time.
Yes
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Neither the bus nor the van have had an alarm installed since the last citation.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Two of ten children's files did not have addresses for emergency contacts.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three out of Six Employees did not have the required annual health and safety training.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The door had a piece of wood sticking out that caused the child to get a deep cut on middle finger. The operation had the maintenance man fix the door.
Yes
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The fire extinguishers had not been checked for July. This was corrected when the director checked them and recorded it on the emergency practices page.
Yes
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
A four month old infant was observed in a restrictive device for one period of approximately 18 minutes, and another period of approximately 24 minutes. This was corrected when the infant was removed and a conversation was had with the director.
Yes
4 746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
A sippy cup was observed in an infants bed. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the cup.
Yes
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Two out of ten children's files were missing emergency contact addresses, but this was corrected when the director got on the phone with the parents to update the information.
Yes
4 746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
An infant was observed walking around the classroom with a bottle of formula. This was corrected when a conversation was had with the director about removing the bottle and not allowing any other children to walk around with bottles or sippy cups.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The boys school age restrooom was observed with water on the floor and a unflushable toilet. Note: A picture was taken.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The door had a piece of wood sticking out that caused the child to get a deep cut on middle finger. The operation had the maintenance man fix the door.
Yes
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
There was sufficient evidence to suggest that caregivers are using their personal phones while supervising the children.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
A 16 month old infant was observed having screen time.
Yes
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Three caregivers did not know and did not have access to information to know the ages of the children in their care.
4 746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
Four diaper changing areas did not have sinks.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Two of ten children's files did not have addresses for emergency contacts.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The floor of the bridge between buildings had a caved in area with cracked flooring and soft subflooring. Upon reinspection, the floor had not been repaired. The crack had worsened, and other areas of flooring on the bridge had begun to crack.
5 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
There was an infant four months old wearing a bib in the crib.
4 746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
A sippy cup was observed in an infants bed. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the cup.
Yes
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
A ten month old and four month old infant were observed sleeping on ill fitting sheets that were loose enough to present a suffocation hazard.
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Two of ten children's files did not have complete emergency authorization information.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The floor of the bridge between buildings had a caved in area with cracked flooring and soft subflooring.
4 746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
Four diaper changing areas still did not have sinks.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The Director and two caregivers who transport, as well as the director, could not provide documentation showing that the required two hours of transportation training has been completed.
4 746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
Four diaper changing areas still did not have sinks.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Two infants were observed at the large feeding table without straps fastened. This was corrected when the caregiver fastened both children in.
Yes
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
Based on the information received during the investigation. The caregivers had their backs during the incident and did not see the victim run back to the window. Also while attending to the injuries of the child, the caregivers were not giving adequate supervision to the other children.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A 10 month old infant was observed sleeping with a bib around his neck and near his face. This was corrected when a caregiver removed the bib.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Three of the diaper changing pads had cracks exposing the soft, absorbant material underneath.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Two out of ten children's files were missing emergency contact addresses, but this was corrected when the director got on the phone with the parents to update the information.
Yes
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The tiles on the floor are being held by duct tape.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
A see saw was observed on the playground without surfacing. Note: A photo was taken.
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The fire extinguishers had not been checked for July. This was corrected when the director checked them and recorded it on the emergency practices page.
Yes
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three out of Six Employees did not have the required annual health and safety training.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Neither the bus nor the van currently used to transport chldren were equipped with a child safety alarm.
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
A three year old child was found unsupervised in a hallway with no caregiver present to provide appropriate supervision.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
The staff did not have the required training in the required topics of Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, Administering Medications, Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food Allergies, Emergency Preparedness, Preventing the Spread of Communicable Diseases, Building and Premises Safety
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The operation had not performed fire extinguisher checks this year.
Yes
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Out of the 10 employee files evaluated, one file was missing training hours.
4 746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
There was sufficient evidence to suggest that infants are being left to cry in their cribs when they are upset.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
One of the diaper changing pads had cracks, exposing the absorbant material underneath.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
A four month old infant was observed in a restrictive device for one period of approximately 18 minutes, and another period of approximately 24 minutes. This was corrected when the infant was removed and a conversation was had with the director.
Yes
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Both infant sinks were being used for handwashing and dishes/bottles. This was corrected when a conversation was had with the director and caregivers about designating one sink for handwashing only.
Yes
3 746.4403(a) - Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
There is sufficient evidence to support that there are no handwashing sinks in two classrooms with diaper changing stations.
4 746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
The director does not have the required 30 hours of annual training. The director is missing training in the required topics of Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, Administering Medications, Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food Allergies, Emergency Preparedness, Preventing the Spread of Communicable Diseases, Building and Premises Safety
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Neither the bus nor the van have had an alarm installed since the last citation.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Neither the bus nor the van have had an alarm installed since the last citation.
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The operation had not performed fire extinguisher checks this year.
Yes
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
The staff did not have the required training in the required topics of Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, Administering Medications, Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food Allergies, Emergency Preparedness, Preventing the Spread of Communicable Diseases, Building and Premises Safety
4 746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
The director does not have the required 30 hours of annual training. The director is missing training in the required topics of Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, Administering Medications, Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food Allergies, Emergency Preparedness, Preventing the Spread of Communicable Diseases, Building and Premises Safety
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A 10 month old infant was observed sleeping with a bib around his neck and near his face. This was corrected when a caregiver removed the bib.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The Director and two caregivers who transport, as well as the director, could not provide documentation showing that the required two hours of transportation training has been completed.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The door had a piece of wood sticking out that caused the child to get a deep cut on middle finger. The operation had the maintenance man fix the door.
Yes
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The fire extinguishers had not been checked for July. This was corrected when the director checked them and recorded it on the emergency practices page.
Yes
4 746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
A sippy cup was observed in an infants bed. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the cup.
Yes
3 746.4403(a) - Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
There is sufficient evidence to support that there are no handwashing sinks in two classrooms with diaper changing stations.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Two out of ten children's files were missing emergency contact addresses, but this was corrected when the director got on the phone with the parents to update the information.
Yes
4 746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
Four diaper changing areas still did not have sinks.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Two of ten children's files did not have addresses for emergency contacts.
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Three caregivers did not know and did not have access to information to know the ages of the children in their care.
4 746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
Four diaper changing areas did not have sinks.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
A ten month old and four month old infant were observed sleeping on ill fitting sheets that were loose enough to present a suffocation hazard.
4 746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
There was sufficient evidence to suggest that infants are being left to cry in their cribs when they are upset.
4 746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
Four diaper changing areas still did not have sinks.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Neither the bus nor the van currently used to transport chldren were equipped with a child safety alarm.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Two infants were observed at the large feeding table without straps fastened. This was corrected when the caregiver fastened both children in.
Yes
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
One of the diaper changing pads had cracks, exposing the absorbant material underneath.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
A see saw was observed on the playground without surfacing. Note: A photo was taken.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The floor of the bridge between buildings had a caved in area with cracked flooring and soft subflooring.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The boys school age restrooom was observed with water on the floor and a unflushable toilet. Note: A picture was taken.

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

Inspections (144)

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

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