Building Blocks Academy Alvin

Licensed Center in ALVIN, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued July 8, 2022

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 600 AVENUE E 1/2, ALVIN, TX 77511 9661
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: July 8, 2022
Operation number: 1727555
Licensed capacity: 96 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	28
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	7
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	5,240
Citations recorded	50
Record covers	October 26, 2021 – August 7, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	18
Medium High	22
Medium	7
Medium Low	1
Low	2

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionAugust 7, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 608 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 25, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportFebruary 17, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 24, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

ReportOctober 22, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 10, 20254 citations recorded4 of 567 standards cited at this visit

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

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

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium

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

746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment SafeRisk level: Medium High

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.

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

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: High

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.

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

InspectionMarch 26, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 708 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 5, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionNovember 13, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 314 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 18, 20248 citations recorded8 of 249 standards cited at this visit

746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual TrainingRisk level: Medium High

During staff file review, Director completed 29 hours of training for 2022-2023 calendar year.

Correction verified by the state on July 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity PermissionRisk level: Medium

1 out 10 children files reviewed did not have weather the child swim with or without assistance on the admission form.

Correction verified by the state on July 24, 2024.

746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High

2 out of 10 children files reviewed did not provide current immunization record.

Correction verified by the state on August 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statementRisk level: Medium

1 out of 10 children files reviewed did not provide the required physician health statement after 1 year of being enrolled at center.

Correction verified by the state on August 1, 2024.

746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical AuthorizationRisk level: High

4 out of 10 children files did not have the emergency medical contact information.

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

746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care programRisk level: Low

4 out of 10 children files reviewed did not provide the required physician health statement.

Correction verified by the state on August 1, 2024.

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

2 out of 10 children files did not have the emergency contact information other than the parent listed.

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

746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual trainingRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on August 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 25, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 11, 20241 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

Follow Up: The loose-fill surfacing on the playground still did not measure the proper depth.

Correction verified by the state on April 25, 2024.

InspectionMarch 28, 20245 citations recorded5 of 206 standards cited at this visit

746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or ExitsRisk level: Medium High

In the infant classroom a crib was blocking the exit door. A photo was taken.

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

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

In Pre-K (3) classroom the television was sitting on a book case not anchored down. A photo was taken.

Correction verified by the state on April 11, 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, Pre-School (3), and school age classrooms I observed several walls with the paint peeling.Photos were taken.

Correction verified by the state on April 11, 2024. 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 surfacing on the playground did not measure the proper depth. Photos were taken.

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

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium

The CPSC was not available for review and was not posted. This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the annual certification.

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

InspectionNovember 29, 20232 citations recorded2 of 88 standards cited at this visit

746.5319 - Smoke Detectors TestingRisk level: High

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.

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

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.

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

InspectionAugust 21, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 7 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 9, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionJuly 26, 20232 citations recorded2 of 874 standards cited at this visit

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

A child was missing emergency contact address and phone number.

Correction verified by the state on August 21, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required AffidavitRisk level: Medium Low

One file was missing the affidavit.

Correction verified by the state on August 21, 2023.

InspectionJuly 7, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 23, 20232 citations recorded2 of 13 standards cited at this visit

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

A caregiver was not aware of the children's ages and did not have a sheet with the information available.

Correction verified by the state on July 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or RepairedRisk level: Medium High

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.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

ReportJune 21, 20231 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet TrainingRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on August 21, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 31, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

ReportMay 24, 20239 citations recorded9 of 10 standards cited at this visit

746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee AssignmentsRisk level: High

The van drivers were transporting children for the operation although they were not properly trained on how to provide the services for the operation.

Correction verified by the state on June 23, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in ComplianceRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on June 23, 2023. 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 evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision.

Correction verified by the state on August 28, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

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.

Correction verified by the state on August 21, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained SafelyRisk level: Medium High

The operations vehicle is not being always maintained in a safe operating condition because the safety belts were not working for children being transported.

Correction verified by the state on June 23, 2023.

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

The vehicle safety alarm was not being always used children were transported.

Correction verified by the state on June 23, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

Child's safety alarm is present on one of the vans, but not properly maintained, according to manufacturer's instruction.

Correction verified by the state on June 23, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child UnattendedRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on August 21, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on August 21, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 15, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsRisk level: Medium High

A 14 month old infant was sitting at the high chair table and was not strapped in. Note: A picture was taken.

Correction verified by the state on May 31, 2023.

ReportMay 11, 20236 citations recorded6 of 8 standards cited at this visit

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

Based on information obtained during the investigation, there was no emergency medical information for the children that were being transported.

Correction verified by the state on June 23, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1329(a)(6) - Documentation of Training Requirements - LengthRisk level: Low

Based on information obtained during the investigation, the training certificate was missing the length of the training.

Correction verified by the state on June 23, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

Based on information obtained during the investigation, there was no parent and emergency telephone numbers for the children that were being transported.

Correction verified by the state on June 23, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking SystemRisk level: Medium High

Based on information obtained during the investigation, sign in and out sheets were not completed during the month of May 2023.

Correction verified by the state on June 23, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

Based on information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a citation for supervision.

Correction verified by the state on June 23, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of ChildrenRisk level: High

Based on information obtained during the investigation, there was no list in the vehicle of the children who were being transported.

Correction verified by the state on June 23, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 30, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionMarch 20, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportMarch 6, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 14, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 30, 20234 citations recorded4 of 369 standards cited at this visit

746.3419 - Handwashing ProceduresRisk level: Medium High

I observed a caregiver change a diaper and not wash the child's hand.

Correction verified by the state on February 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire ExtinguisherRisk level: High

The fire extinguisher was missing from the van. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver replaced the missing fire extinguisher.

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

746.4403(a) - Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing AreaRisk level: Medium

Hand washing sink was not observed in classroom where diaper changing is occurring.

Correction verified by the state on February 14, 2023.

746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's NameRisk level: Medium

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.

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

InspectionJune 29, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 20, 20221 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or ExitsRisk level: Medium High

In the infant classroom a crib was blocking the marked fire exit door. A photo was taken and the crib was moved.

Correction verified by the state on June 29, 2022.

InspectionJune 8, 20222 citations recorded2 of 526 standards cited at this visit

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium

Two infant feeding sheets were not updated within the 30-day requirements.

Correction verified by the state on June 20, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

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.

Correction verified by the state on June 20, 2022.

InspectionApril 13, 20222 citations recorded2 of 518 standards cited at this visit

746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth MaintainedRisk level: Medium High

I observed that both playgrounds did not have enough loose fill on them. Photos were taken.

Correction verified by the state on April 25, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

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.

Correction verified by the state on April 21, 2022.

InspectionMarch 17, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 146 standards cited at this visit

ReportOctober 26, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

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