Building Blocks Academy VTM

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued June 27, 2013

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 11110 VETERANS MEMORIAL DR, HOUSTON, TX 77067 3760
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: June 27, 2013
Operation number: 1508775
Licensed capacity: 153 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-07:00 PM
Conditions on permit: YES

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	10
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	4
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,093
Citations recorded	25
Record covers	September 30, 2022 – September 28, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	4
Medium High	15
Medium	6

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionSeptember 28, 20261 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing MaterialsRisk level: Medium

The operation was unable to provide the unitary surfacing materials documentation during the inspection that covered the required impact rating for the height of the playground equipment.

The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 11, 20265 citations recorded5 of 590 standards cited at this visit

746.5607(a) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Must Use for Each Child in When Transporting and be Properly InstalledRisk level: Medium High

Three seatbelts on a transportation van were unable to fasten.

Correction verified by the state on September 28, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing MaterialsRisk level: Medium

The operation was unable to provide the unitary surfacing materials documentation during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on September 28, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High

The toilet in one of the classrooms was not able to flush. The playground structure in the outdoor playground area had a crack in the slide. The interior of the back seat of a transportation van was exposed with a hole in it.

Correction verified by the state on September 18, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3425(1) - Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily FluidsRisk level: Medium High

A caregiver was observed wiping a child's nose without using a glove. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver put gloves on to wipe a child's nose.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructionsRisk level: High

The child safety alarms in two of the three observed vehicles did not have a functioning child safety alarm.

Correction verified by the state on September 28, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJuly 23, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionOctober 17, 20251 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessRisk level: Medium High

The loose fill in the outdoor play area measured a depth of 3.5 inches.

Correction verified by the state on November 24, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 22, 20256 citations recorded6 of 682 standards cited at this visit

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forRisk level: High

The caregivers were unaware of how many children were in the classroom.

Correction verified by the state on October 17, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2415(c)(2) - Crib Mattress Cover - Snug-Fitting and ThinRisk level: Medium High

An observed infant crib sheet was not tight-fitting. This was corrected when the caregiver replaced the crib sheet with a tight-fitting crib sheet.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessRisk level: Medium High

The loose fill in the outdoor play area measured a depth of 3.5 inches.

Correction verified by the state on October 17, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium

Two of the reviewed children files did not have a current shot record.

Correction verified by the state on October 3, 2025.

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 activityRisk level: High

A child was seen in the hallway opening the front door for an employee. A caregiver left the children in the classroom unattended to monitor the children in the hallway. This was corrected when another caregiver came into the hallway to monitor the children.

Correction verified by the state on October 17, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

The toddler outdoor playground set has two large holes with sharp edges. There is a large hole in the ground in the outdoor playground area that poses as a hazard. There were spray bottles of cleaning supplies located on the changing table within reach of children. This was corrected when the caregiver placed the cleaning supplies out of reach of the children.

Correction verified by the state on October 17, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 1, 20244 citations recorded4 of 511 standards cited at this visit

746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip OverRisk level: Medium High

A TV on a cart is not anchored. It is on a piece of cardboard on a cart. This was corrected during the inspection when the TV was removed from the classroom. Per the director the TV will not be used.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary EquipmentRisk level: Medium

A tunnel and play structure are within each other's use zone.

Correction verified by the state on October 2, 2024.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

There is chipped paint in the two year old classroom within reach of children. The fence on the playground is bent at the top.

Correction verified by the state on October 2, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4003(a)(1) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency careRisk level: Medium

Two vans in use do not have the guide to first aid in their first aid kit.

Correction verified by the state on October 10, 2024.

InspectionJuly 17, 20242 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned ActivitiesRisk level: Medium

The after schoolers were playing video games that were not educational. This was corrected when the teacher had the children put up their electronics and had them engage in activities that were educational such as playing at centers.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High

There are cracks in the floor in the three's, pre-k and after schoolers classrooms. In the 2's classroom there is chipped paint within reach of children. In the infant room where water comes in after severe storms. There are black spots on the base board. Pictures were taken.

Correction verified by the state on August 9, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJuly 3, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 8, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 26, 20244 citations recorded4 of 71 standards cited at this visit

746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down proceduresRisk level: Medium High

The emergency preparedness plan does not address how children who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual or hearing impairments.

Correction verified by the state on March 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High

In the 2's classroom the walls have chipped paint. A picture was taken.

Correction verified by the state on March 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean SurfaceRisk level: Medium High

In the 2's classroom the changing mat had holes in it. A picture was taken. This was corrected during the inspection when the mat was replaced.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time outRisk level: High

A 3 year old was placed in a high chair for 2 minutes per the teacher. This was a form of punishment.

Correction verified by the state on March 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJanuary 24, 20241 citation recorded1 of 5 standards cited at this visit

746.2803(4)(A) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Praise and EncouragementRisk level: Medium High

A caregiver tapped a child on the hand to stop them from climbing a shelf.

Correction verified by the state on March 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 3, 20231 citation recorded1 of 575 standards cited at this visit

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High

In the schoolers boy's bathroom is chipped wood on the wall. It had sharp edges. Pictures were taken.

Correction verified by the state on October 11, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 4, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 643 standards cited at this visit

ReportSeptember 30, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

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