Texas records · CAMERON County · BROWNSVILLE

Building Blocks Child Care and Learning Center

Licensed Center in BROWNSVILLE, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued July 24, 2014

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 2435 THORS HAMMER, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78526 2920
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: July 24, 2014
Operation number: 1528663
Licensed capacity: 66 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	10
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	1
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,736
Citations recorded	18
Record covers	December 21, 2021 – July 7, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	7
Medium High	8
Medium	3

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJuly 7, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 647 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 18, 20251 citation recorded1 of 604 standards cited at this visit

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

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

Correction verified by the state on July 22, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 13, 20242 citations recorded2 of 671 standards cited at this visit

746.4503(c) - Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side DistinguishedRisk level: Medium

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

Correction verified by the state on November 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium

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

Correction verified by the state on November 14, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 24, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

ReportMarch 5, 20243 citations recorded3 of 5 standards cited at this visit

746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal PunishmentRisk level: High

Based on the information gained during the investigation, a caregiver at the daycare slapped an infant in the face.

Correction verified by the state on April 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or ExploitedRisk level: High

Based on the information gained during the investigation allegations of Physical Abuse are found Reason to Believe.

Correction verified by the state on April 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never UnsupervisedRisk level: High

Based on the information gained during the investigation, the infants were left unsupervised in their classroom for 30 seconds.

Correction verified by the state on April 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 1, 20231 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical InformationRisk level: High

The transportation binder does not include emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for the children being transported.

Correction verified by the state on December 6, 2023.

InspectionNovember 21, 20233 citations recorded3 of 600 standards cited at this visit

746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical InformationRisk level: High

The transportation binder does not include emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for the children being transported.

Correction verified by the state on December 1, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

The most recent health inspection was completed on 09/27/2022.

Correction verified by the state on December 1, 2023.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on December 1, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 22, 20221 citation recorded1 of 616 standards cited at this visit

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

Annual fire inspection is not current. Last updated 6/1/2022.

Correction verified by the state on December 12, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 7, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.1401(f) - Substitutes, Volunteers and Contractors - Unqualified Not Left Alone with ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

RE-CITE-Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on January 20, 2022.

InspectionDecember 29, 20211 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.1401(f) - Substitutes, Volunteers and Contractors - Unqualified Not Left Alone with ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on January 7, 2022.

InspectionDecember 21, 20215 citations recorded5 of 583 standards cited at this visit

746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete KitRisk level: Medium

First aid kit in transportation vehicle is incomplete. Missing cotton ball, theremoter, and band aid.

Correction verified by the state on December 29, 2021.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

Annual health inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 9/21/2020.

Correction verified by the state on December 22, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

Observed one caregiver supervising 6 infants between the ages of 6 months to 18 months. Caregiver was over by 1 child.

Correction verified by the state on December 29, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1401(f) - Substitutes, Volunteers and Contractors - Unqualified Not Left Alone with ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on December 29, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each ChildRisk level: High

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.

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

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