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Texas HHSC records list 4 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated July 2, 2026.
The same records list 6 cited deficiencies dated June 24, 2025 to June 16, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 3 High, 3 Medium High).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 5 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 5 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 6 cited deficiencies for Blocks and Books Learning Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (3 High, 3 Medium High).
Records list 4 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-07-02.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 3 |
| Medium High | 3 |
| Medium | 0 |
| 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.
2026-06-16 · 746.1605(1) · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
In the infant's classroom, there were two children (3 years old) and one infant (15 months old) combined during inspection time. Note: The director removed the two children (3 years old) to the toddlers' classroom during inspection.
Corrected at inspection
2026-06-16 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the inspection, an individual who works directly with children did not have an active initial background check under the operation number.
Correction date recorded: 2026-06-18
2026-06-16 · 745.245 · High
Proof of Franchise Tax Payment
The Franchise Tax account was showing as inactive in the system during the inspection.
Correction date recorded: 2026-06-30
2026-06-16 · 745.245 · High
Proof of Franchise Tax Payment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-30. Correction verified: 2026-07-02.
The Franchise Tax account was showing as inactive in the system during the inspection.
2026-06-16 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-18. Correction verified: 2026-06-23.
During the inspection, an individual who works directly with children did not have an active initial background check under the operation number.
2026-06-16 · 746.1605(1) · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-06-16. Correction verified: Not recorded.
In the infant's classroom, there were two children (3 years old) and one infant (15 months old) combined during inspection time. Note: The director removed the two children (3 years old) to the toddlers' classroom during inspection.
2025-06-24 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-25. Correction verified: 2025-08-15.
The fire marshal's inspection report was not available for review. The current report expired on 11/09/2024.
2025-06-24 · 746.4907(a)(1) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-17. Correction verified: 2025-07-16.
There was no loose mulch installation under the slide at the playground.
2025-06-24 · 746.4751(c) · Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-17. Correction verified: 2025-07-16.
The playhouse has a stair with broken wooden pieces, and the snail is stuck out with those broken pieces at the playground.
2023-07-17 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-31. Correction verified: 2023-07-31.
The immunization record was unavailable in one of the children's files.
2023-07-17 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-31. Correction verified: 2023-07-31.
Five of 8 children's records evaluated were observed incomplete for health statement information.
2023-07-17 · 746.3313(1) · Medium
Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-07-17. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The food served was different from the lunch menu. Note: I discussed this with the director, who corrected it during the inspection.
2023-04-18 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-08. Correction verified: 2023-05-10.
The operation did not have an annual sanitation inspection to review. The current one expired on 03/16/2023.
2023-04-18 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-04-18. Correction verified: Not recorded.
In the infant room there were 5 infants ages 7 weeks to 12months with one caregiver.The operation is over ratio by1 infants. The director called another caregiver to help in that classroom, ratio was in compliance during the inspection.
2023-04-06 · 746.4751(c) · Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-12. Correction verified: 2023-05-05.
Based on information gathered during the investigation, a hazardous item, a broken leg chair, did not remove from the playground.
2023-04-06 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-12. Correction verified: 2023-05-05.
Based on information gathered during the investigation, a hazardous item, a broken leg chair, was placed at the playground and caused the incident to the child.
2023-04-06 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-10. Correction verified: 2023-05-05.
The director was aware of the incident and did not report it to licensing.
2022-07-26 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-05. Correction verified: 2022-07-27.
The operation did not have Fire Drill Monthly practice to review during inspection time.The last one was on May 2022.
2022-07-26 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-07-26. Correction verified: Not recorded.
In the infant room there were 5 infants ages 5 months to 12 months old with one caregiver. The operation is over ratio by 1 infant. The director called another caregiver to help in that classroom, ratio was in compliance during the inspection.
2022-07-26 · 746.2207(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-07-26. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The infants were watching television in the infant's classroom.
2022-07-26 · 746.5307(a) · Medium High
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-02. Correction verified: 2022-07-27.
Fire Extingguishers did not done annually at the operation .The last one was on March 2022.
2022-07-26 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-29. Correction verified: 2022-07-27.
There were 2 caregivers who were present and have been in direct care of the children prior to today. They did not have the background check with status eligibility.Their BGC are still pending. Note : The director sent them home and called another caregiver to come in.
2022-07-26 · 746.5205(3) · Medium High
Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-05. Correction verified: 2022-07-27.
The operation did not have current Sheltering Drills for Lock Down Drill practice to review during inspection time.The last one was on Feburary 2022.
2022-07-26 · 746.5205(2) · Medium High
Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-05. Correction verified: 2022-07-27.
The operation did not have current sheltering drill for severe weather drill to review during inspection time.The last practice was on Feburary 2022.
2022-07-26 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-07-26. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A group of children was left unsupervised when she stepped away from the classroom to assist inspestor at the front office.Children were left unsupervised in a classroom . Note: I discussed with the director about this situataion during inspection time.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1349083
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.