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Blocks and Books Learning Center

Licensed Center in KATY, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued August 20, 2020

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
20144 MORTON RD 100, KATY, TX 77449
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
August 20, 2020
Operation number
1703799
Licensed capacity
87 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 record8
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record1
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits2,981
Citations recorded22
Record coversJuly 26, 2022 – July 2, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High6
Medium High12
Medium4

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJuly 2, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 16, 20263 citations recorded3 of 583 standards cited at this visit
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High
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 the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
During the inspection, an individual who works directly with children did not have an active initial background check under the operation number.

Correction verified by the state on June 23, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.245 - Proof of Franchise Tax PaymentRisk level: High
The Franchise Tax account was showing as inactive in the system during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on July 2, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 24, 20253 citations recorded3 of 684 standards cited at this visit
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High
The fire marshal's inspection report was not available for review. The current report expired on 11/09/2024.

Correction verified by the state on August 15, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or RepairedRisk level: Medium High
The playhouse has a stair with broken wooden pieces, and the snail is stuck out with those broken pieces at the playground.

Correction verified by the state on July 16, 2025. 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
There was no loose mulch installation under the slide at the playground.

Correction verified by the state on July 16, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 1, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 604 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 17, 20233 citations recorded3 of 647 standards cited at this visit
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium
Five of 8 children's records evaluated were observed incomplete for health statement information.

Correction verified by the state on July 31, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium
The immunization record was unavailable in one of the children's files.

Correction verified by the state on July 31, 2023.

746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable SubstitutionsRisk level: Medium
The food served was different from the lunch menu. Note: I discussed this with the director, who corrected it during the inspection.

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

InspectionApril 18, 20232 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High
The operation did not have an annual sanitation inspection to review. The current one expired on 03/16/2023.

Correction verified by the state on May 10, 2023.

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

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

ReportApril 6, 20233 citations recorded3 of 7 standards cited at this visit
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
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.

Correction verified by the state on May 5, 2023.

746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or RepairedRisk level: Medium High
Based on information gathered during the investigation, a hazardous item, a broken leg chair, did not remove from the playground.

Correction verified by the state on May 5, 2023.

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High
The director was aware of the incident and did not report it to licensing.

Correction verified by the state on May 5, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 25, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionJuly 26, 20228 citations recorded8 of 452 standards cited at this visit
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoRisk level: Medium
The infants were watching television in the infant's classroom.

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

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High
The operation did not have Fire Drill Monthly practice to review during inspection time.The last one was on May 2022.

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

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

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

746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar yearRisk level: Medium High
The operation did not have current sheltering drill for severe weather drill to review during inspection time.The last practice was on Feburary 2022.

Correction verified by the state on July 27, 2022.

746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers MonthlyRisk level: Medium High
Fire Extingguishers did not done annually at the operation .The last one was on March 2022.

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

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

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

746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar yearRisk level: Medium High
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.

Correction verified by the state on July 27, 2022.

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High
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.

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

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.