Building Blocks Academy Lawndale

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued August 17, 2016

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 7302 LAWNDALE ST, HOUSTON, TX 77012 2920
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: August 17, 2016
Operation number: 1615257
Licensed capacity: 176 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-07:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	16
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	6
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,863
Citations recorded	19
Record covers	December 30, 2021 – October 12, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	6
Medium High	11
Medium	2

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 12, 20261 citation recorded1 of 634 standards cited at this visit

746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary MannerRisk level: Medium High

The trash cans in the classrooms were observed without lids and accessible to children.

The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 22, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

ReportJune 30, 20261 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or UnusualRisk level: High

A caregiver used prohibited discipline and guidance by pushing a child's head and pinching a child.

Correction verified by the state on July 22, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 6, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 634 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 8, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 115 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 31, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJuly 29, 20253 citations recorded3 of 22 standards cited at this visit

746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingRisk level: High

A caregiver yells at the children in the classroom.

Correction verified by the state on September 8, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High

Four child records did not have the required information documented for their emergency contact.

Correction verified by the state on September 8, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

During the inspection I observed the ceiling in several classrooms to be in need of repair. There was also evidence of a leak in the ceiling.

Correction verified by the state on September 8, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 13, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

ReportDecember 11, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 5, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 7, 20244 citations recorded4 of 646 standards cited at this visit

746.5625(c) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in careRisk level: High

The alarm in vehicle was observed not working during inspection.

Correction verified by the state on December 5, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

A televison was obsereved not anchored sitting on a shelf with electrical cords hanging down assessable to children. This was observed corrected when caregiver removed television.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredRisk level: Medium High

Multiple outlets were observed uncovered in 3 class rooms. This was corrected during inspection when care giver was obsereved covering outlets.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

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

A gap was observed in the ceiling tile in class room 2 leaving an opening. This was observed corrected during inspection when caregiver closed the open ceiling tile.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

InspectionSeptember 26, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

ReportSeptember 16, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 13, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionJune 14, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers ServicedRisk level: Medium High

Fire extinguishers were observed last serviced 5/2023 during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on June 26, 2024.

ReportJune 7, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 6, 20233 citations recorded3 of 620 standards cited at this visit

746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest TimesRisk level: Medium

A three year old child was observed having screen time using an ipad during naptime. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed removing the ipad from the childs posssession.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers MonthlyRisk level: Medium High

There was no documentation of fire extinguishers being checked monthly available for review during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on January 12, 2024.

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

Caregiver was observed not knowing the number of children caring for during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when caregiver was observed counting the number of children in care and giving the correct number to inspector.

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

InspectionOctober 3, 20233 citations recorded3 of 3 standards cited at this visit

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

One caregiver was observed caring for infants in the infant room without an approved background check. The caregiver was observed leaving the operation during inspection.

Correction verified by the state on October 17, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredRisk level: Medium High

An electrical outlet was observed uncovered accessible to children under five years of age in the pre-k 3 room. This was corrected during the inspection when the electrrical outlet was observed being covered.

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

746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/CupsRisk level: Medium High

Sippy cups were observed in the infant room not properly labeled with childs first name and first initial of last name. This was corrected during the inspection when caregivers were observed labeling the sippy cups during the inspection.

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

ReportSeptember 21, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 16, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 587 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 7, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 30, 20213 citations recorded3 of 589 standards cited at this visit

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium

Of the 10 chldren's records evaluated, 6 lacked the health care professional statement.

Correction verified by the state on January 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible ForRisk level: High

One caregiver was unaware of how many children they were responsible for.

Correction verified by the state on January 7, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

Part of the floors, ceilings and walls were not in good repair. 3 toilets were not usable.

Correction verified by the state on January 27, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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