Building Blocks Child Care and Learning Center

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Brownsville / Cameron / 78526
Street address: 2435 Thors Hammer
Phone: (956) 554-3699
Capacity: 66
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: July 24, 2014
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 6 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated July 7, 2026.

The same records list 10 cited deficiencies dated November 21, 2023 to July 18, 2025 (HHSC risk levels: 5 High, 3 Medium High, 2 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 10 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 10 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 10 cited deficiencies for Building Blocks Child Care and Learning Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (5 High, 3 Medium High, 2 Medium).

Records list 6 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-07-07.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	5
Medium High	3
Medium	2
Medium Low	0
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2025-07-18 · 746.3407 · Medium High

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

Bird droppings were observed in the playground's sidewalk and one slide. Ants were also observed in the playground.

Correction date recorded: 2025-07-25

2024-11-13 · 746.4503(c) · Medium

Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished

The nap mats are not marked to distiguish the sleeping side from the floor side.

Correction date recorded: 2024-11-15

2024-11-13 · 746.2421(a) · Medium

Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

The center does not have written feeding instructions for the infants who are not yet ready for table food.

Correction date recorded: 2024-11-18

Full citation history from HHSC (18)

2025-07-18 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-25. Correction verified: 2025-07-22.
Bird droppings were observed in the playground's sidewalk and one slide. Ants were also observed in the playground.
2024-11-13 · 746.2421(a) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-18. Correction verified: 2024-11-14.
The center does not have written feeding instructions for the infants who are not yet ready for table food.
2024-11-13 · 746.4503(c) · Medium
Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-15. Correction verified: 2024-11-18.
The nap mats are not marked to distiguish the sleeping side from the floor side.
2024-03-05 · 746.1201(4) · High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-09. Correction verified: 2024-04-24.
Based on the information gained during the investigation allegations of Physical Abuse are found Reason to Believe.
2024-03-05 · 746.2805(1) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-09. Correction verified: 2024-04-24.
Based on the information gained during the investigation, a caregiver at the daycare slapped an infant in the face.
2024-03-05 · 746.2401(7) · High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-09. Correction verified: 2024-04-24.
Based on the information gained during the investigation, the infants were left unsupervised in their classroom for 30 seconds.
2023-12-01 · 746.5617(a)(2) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-12-08. Correction verified: 2023-12-06.
The transportation binder does not include emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for the children being transported.
2023-11-21 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-12-14. Correction verified: 2023-12-01.
The most recent health inspection was completed on 09/27/2022.
2023-11-21 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-21. Correction verified: 2023-12-01.
The infant classroom had 6 children with one caregiver. The children were calm and content. The ages of the children were 5 months, 10 months, 11 months, 11 months, 13 months and 14 months. *during the inspection the 13 and 14 month olds were moved to the toddler room and the oldest toddler (2 years 10 months) was moved to the pre-k/kinder room.
2023-11-21 · 746.5617(a)(2) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-27. Correction verified: 2023-12-01.
The transportation binder does not include emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for the children being transported.
2022-11-22 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-02. Correction verified: 2022-12-12.
Annual fire inspection is not current. Last updated 6/1/2022.
2022-01-07 · 746.1401(f) · Medium High
Substitutes, Volunteers and Contractors - Unqualified Not Left Alone with Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-07. Correction verified: 2022-01-20.
RE-CITE-Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
2021-12-29 · 746.1401(f) · Medium High
Substitutes, Volunteers and Contractors - Unqualified Not Left Alone with Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-29. Correction verified: 2022-01-07.
Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
2021-12-21 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-21. Correction verified: 2021-12-29.
Observed one caregiver supervising 6 infants between the ages of 6 months to 18 months. Caregiver was over by 1 child.
2021-12-21 · 746.4003(a) · Medium
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-21. Correction verified: 2021-12-29.
First aid kit in transportation vehicle is incomplete. Missing cotton ball, theremoter, and band aid.
2021-12-21 · 746.1401(f) · Medium High
Substitutes, Volunteers and Contractors - Unqualified Not Left Alone with Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-21. Correction verified: 2021-12-29.
Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
2021-12-21 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-04. Correction verified: 2021-12-22.
Annual health inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 9/21/2020.
2021-12-21 · 746.5617(a)(4) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-12-21. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported was on in the vehicle. NOTE: CORRECTED at inspection as information was added at the time of inspection.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1129353

Records reflect only deficiencies published by the state after due process. This page does not rate or rank providers. Check the official record for the latest information.

Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.