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Texas HHSC records list 12 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated August 7, 2026.
The same records list 20 cited deficiencies dated November 29, 2023 to October 10, 2025 (HHSC risk levels: 3 High, 12 Medium High, 4 Medium, 1 Low).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 3 corrected at inspection, 17 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 17 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 20 cited deficiencies for Building Blocks Academy Alvin in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (3 High, 12 Medium High, 4 Medium, 1 Low).
Records list 12 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-08-07.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 3 |
| Medium High | 12 |
| Medium | 4 |
| Medium Low | 0 |
| Low | 1 |
| 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.
2025-10-10 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Written feeding instructions for two of the five infants in care did not have evidence of having been updated in the last month by parents. One of the child's written feeding instructions most recent update was 8/25/25 and the other child's was updated 9/8/25.
Correction date recorded: 2025-10-13
2025-10-10 · 746.3701(5) · Medium High
Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
A model car play structure on the play ground has an exposed bolt where its tire has pulled away from the structure. on the same structure, there is a loose, broken wooden surface board on which children at play would step or stand. The is also an exposed stake protruding up 4…
Correction date recorded: 2025-10-17
2025-10-10 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Rugs in the Infant, PreK 3, and PreK 4 classrooms were all found to be in need of cleaning/vacuuming. There were particles of crumbs, paper, dirt, and dead grass on the rugs.
Correction date recorded: 2025-10-13
2025-10-10 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-10. Correction verified: 2025-10-24.
Cleaning supplies were found in an unlocked cupboard that was accessible to children in the School-age classroom. The director's assistant moved these cleaning supplies to an area of the classroom that was inaccessible to children during my inspection.
2025-10-10 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-13. Correction verified: 2025-10-24.
Rugs in the Infant, PreK 3, and PreK 4 classrooms were all found to be in need of cleaning/vacuuming. There were particles of crumbs, paper, dirt, and dead grass on the rugs.
2025-10-10 · 746.3701(5) · Medium High
Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-17. Correction verified: 2025-10-24.
A model car play structure on the play ground has an exposed bolt where its tire has pulled away from the structure. on the same structure, there is a loose, broken wooden surface board on which children at play would step or stand. The is also an exposed stake protruding up 4 inches from the ground where the wooden bordering material has broken away.
2025-10-10 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-13. Correction verified: 2025-10-24.
Written feeding instructions for two of the five infants in care did not have evidence of having been updated in the last month by parents. One of the child's written feeding instructions most recent update was 8/25/25 and the other child's was updated 9/8/25.
2024-07-18 · 746.611(a)(3) · Medium
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-01. Correction verified: 2024-08-01.
1 out of 10 children files reviewed did not provide the required physician health statement after 1 year of being enrolled at center.
2024-07-18 · 746.611(a)(1) · Low
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-01. Correction verified: 2024-08-01.
4 out of 10 children files reviewed did not provide the required physician health statement.
2024-07-18 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-01. Correction verified: 2024-08-01.
2 out of 10 children files reviewed did not provide current immunization record.
2024-07-18 · 746.1301(a)(5)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-01. Correction verified: 2024-08-01.
During staff file review, 1 caregiver completed 9.5 hours of training for 2023-2024 calendar year. 1 caregiver completed 16.5 hours of training for 2023-2024 calendar year.
2024-07-18 · 746.605(10) · Medium
Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-25. Correction verified: 2024-07-24.
1 out 10 children files reviewed did not have weather the child swim with or without assistance on the admission form.
2024-07-18 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-25. Correction verified: 2024-07-24.
2 out of 10 children files did not have the emergency contact information other than the parent listed.
2024-07-18 · 746.605(12) · High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-25. Correction verified: 2024-07-24.
4 out of 10 children files did not have the emergency medical contact information.
2024-07-18 · 746.1301(a)(6)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-25. Correction verified: 2024-07-25.
During staff file review, Director completed 29 hours of training for 2022-2023 calendar year.
2024-04-11 · 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: 2024-04-19. Correction verified: 2024-04-25.
Follow Up: The loose-fill surfacing on the playground still did not measure the proper depth.
2024-03-28 · 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: 2024-04-04. Correction verified: 2024-04-11.
The loose-fill surfacing on the playground did not measure the proper depth. Photos were taken.
2024-03-28 · 746.2909(1) · Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-28. Correction verified: 2024-04-11.
In the infant classroom a crib was blocking the exit door. A photo was taken.
2024-03-28 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-08. Correction verified: 2024-04-11.
In the 2's, Pre-School (3), and school age classrooms I observed several walls with the paint peeling.Photos were taken.
2024-03-28 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-03-28. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The CPSC was not available for review and was not posted. This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the annual certification.
2024-03-28 · 746.3701(10) · Medium High
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-04. Correction verified: 2024-04-11.
In Pre-K (3) classroom the television was sitting on a book case not anchored down. A photo was taken.
2023-11-29 · 746.5319 · High
Smoke Detectors Testing
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-11-29. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There is no documentation that a smoke detector has been tested since August 2023. A photo was taken of the form. This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the monthly test and documented.
2023-11-29 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-11-29. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There is no documentation that a fire drill has been conducted since August 2023. This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the monthly test and documented.
2023-07-26 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-28. Correction verified: 2023-08-21.
A child was missing emergency contact address and phone number.
2023-07-26 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-28. Correction verified: 2023-08-21.
One file was missing the affidavit.
2023-06-23 · 746.4751(c) · Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-06-23. Correction verified: Not recorded.
I observed on the toddler playground that trash and tree branches on the playground. On the school age playground trash was observed on the playground. This was corrected at inspection when the trash and tree branches were removed. Photos were taken.
2023-06-23 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-23. Correction verified: 2023-07-07.
A caregiver was not aware of the children's ages and did not have a sheet with the information available.
2023-06-21 · 746.2805(2) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-18. Correction verified: 2023-08-21.
Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient evidence to support a citation that food was used as a form of punishment.
2023-05-24 · 746.5603(c) · Medium High
Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-16. Correction verified: 2023-06-23.
The operations vehicle is not being always maintained in a safe operating condition because the safety belts were not working for children being transported.
2023-05-24 · 746.5625(c) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-09. Correction verified: 2023-06-23.
The vehicle safety alarm was not being always used children were transported.
2023-05-24 · 746.1003(1) · High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-09. Correction verified: 2023-06-23.
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that the director did not verify that all minimum standard requirements are being met. The director is not ensuring the operation is always operating in compliance with the minimum standards. The director is not ensuring staff are properly trained or that staff are following the state regulations when transporting children.
2023-05-24 · 746.1003(3) · High
Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-09. Correction verified: 2023-06-23.
The van drivers were transporting children for the operation although they were not properly trained on how to provide the services for the operation.
2023-05-24 · 746.5605(4) · High
AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-14. Correction verified: 2023-08-21.
Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation, A caregiver did not walk through the operation's van prior to leaving the van unattended, which resulted in a child being left unsupervised in the van for approximately 20 minutes.
2023-05-24 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-14. Correction verified: 2023-08-21.
Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation, the operation did not report that a child was left unattended on a vehicle within two days as required. The incident occurred on 3/30/23 while a licensing inspector was on the premises. The operation failed to notify the inspector of the incident during the visit, nor was a report received regarding the incident within the required timeframe.
2023-05-24 · 746.1201(4) · High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-13. Correction verified: 2023-08-28.
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision.
2023-05-24 · 746.5625(b) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-09. Correction verified: 2023-06-23.
Child's safety alarm is present on one of the vans, but not properly maintained, according to manufacturer's instruction.
2023-05-24 · 746.2805(5) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-11. Correction verified: 2023-08-21.
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that caregivers are yelling at children in care.
2023-05-15 · 746.2407 · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-16. Correction verified: 2023-05-31.
A 14 month old infant was sitting at the high chair table and was not strapped in. Note: A picture was taken.
2023-05-11 · 746.5617(a)(1) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-08. Correction verified: 2023-06-23.
Based on information obtained during the investigation, there was no list in the vehicle of the children who were being transported.
2023-05-11 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-08. Correction verified: 2023-06-23.
Based on information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a citation for supervision.
2023-05-11 · 746.1329(a)(6) · Low
Documentation of Training Requirements - Length
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-08. Correction verified: 2023-06-23.
Based on information obtained during the investigation, the training certificate was missing the length of the training.
2023-05-11 · 746.5617(a)(2) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-08. Correction verified: 2023-06-23.
Based on information obtained during the investigation, there was no emergency medical information for the children that were being transported.
2023-05-11 · 746.5617(a)(4) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-08. Correction verified: 2023-06-23.
Based on information obtained during the investigation, there was no parent and emergency telephone numbers for the children that were being transported.
2023-05-11 · 746.631(a) · Medium High
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-08. Correction verified: 2023-06-23.
Based on information obtained during the investigation, sign in and out sheets were not completed during the month of May 2023.
2023-01-30 · 746.4403(a) · Medium
Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-06. Correction verified: 2023-02-14.
Hand washing sink was not observed in classroom where diaper changing is occurring.
2023-01-30 · 746.5617(a)(5) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-01-30. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The fire extinguisher was missing from the van. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver replaced the missing fire extinguisher.
2023-01-30 · 746.3419 · Medium High
Handwashing Procedures
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-30. Correction verified: 2023-02-14.
I observed a caregiver change a diaper and not wash the child's hand.
2023-01-30 · 746.4503(b) · Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-01-30. Correction verified: Not recorded.
In the 1's classroom all the cots were not labeled with the children's name. This was corrected at inspection when the director label all the cots.
2022-06-20 · 746.2909(1) · Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-20. Correction verified: 2022-06-29.
In the infant classroom a crib was blocking the marked fire exit door. A photo was taken and the crib was moved.
2022-06-08 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-15. Correction verified: 2022-06-20.
In the infant classroom the window seal was covered in dirt. On the school age playground the border to the playground nails were sticking up from the wood. A photo was taken.
2022-06-08 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-10. Correction verified: 2022-06-20.
Two infant feeding sheets were not updated within the 30-day requirements.
2022-04-13 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-22. Correction verified: 2022-04-25.
I observed that both playgrounds did not have enough loose fill on them. Photos were taken.
2022-04-13 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-22. Correction verified: 2022-04-21.
In the Pre-School room I observed several walls with the paint peeling. A photos were taken. On the school age playground the stairs on the play structure was rusty and coming a loose from the structure. A photos were taken. A nail was sticking out along the border leading to the toddler playground. A photos were taken.
2021-10-18 · 746.2407 · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-18. Correction verified: 2021-10-26.
A 13 month old infant was sitting at the high chair table and was not strapped in. No straps were in the high chair. Note: A picture was taken of the high chair.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1387254
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.