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Building Blocks Academy VTM
A licensed child care center in Houston, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 11110 VETERANS MEMORIAL DR, Houston, TX 77067
County: Harris County
Phone: (281) 448-1735
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 153 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1508775
Permit: Full Permit, issued June 27, 2013
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Conditions on permit: Yes (see the official record for details)
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 9 inspections
- 3 investigations
- 24 citations from these visits (risk level: High 4, Medium High 14, Medium 6)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from September 30, 2022 to November 4, 2026, newest first: 15 visits and 25 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
November 4, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
September 28, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 5, 2026 · Correction verified: November 4, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
September 11, 2026 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.5607(a) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Must Use for Each Child in When Transporting and be Properly Installed
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 25, 2026 · Correction verified: September 28, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three seatbelts on a transportation van were unable to fasten.
746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 25, 2026 · Correction verified: September 28, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation was unable to provide the unitary surfacing materials documentation during the inspection.
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 18, 2026 · Correction verified: September 28, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The child safety alarms in two of the three observed vehicles did not have a functioning child safety alarm.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 9, 2026 · Correction verified: November 4, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3425(1) - Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
July 23, 2026 · Investigation · Findings pending
October 17, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 31, 2025 · Correction verified: November 24, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The loose fill in the outdoor play area measured a depth of 3.5 inches.
September 22, 2025 · Inspection · 6 citations
746.2415(c)(2) - Crib Mattress Cover - Snug-Fitting and Thin
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 6, 2025 · Correction verified: October 17, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The loose fill in the outdoor play area measured a depth of 3.5 inches.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 6, 2025 · Correction verified: October 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two of the reviewed children files did not have a current shot record.
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 activity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 6, 2025 · Correction verified: October 17, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 6, 2025 · Correction verified: October 17, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 6, 2025 · Correction verified: October 17, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The caregivers were unaware of how many children were in the classroom.
October 1, 2024 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 11, 2024 · Correction verified: October 2, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A tunnel and play structure are within each other's use zone.
746.4003(a)(1) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 11, 2024 · Correction verified: October 10, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two vans in use do not have the guide to first aid in their first aid kit.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 11, 2024 · Correction verified: October 2, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There is chipped paint in the two year old classroom within reach of children. The fence on the playground is bent at the top.
746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
July 17, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 6, 2024 · Correction verified: August 9, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
July 3, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
March 8, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
February 26, 2024 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 26, 2024 · Correction verified: March 8, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A 3 year old was placed in a high chair for 2 minutes per the teacher. This was a form of punishment.
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 1, 2024 · Correction verified: March 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
In the 2's classroom the walls have chipped paint. A picture was taken.
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 1, 2024 · Correction verified: March 8, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
January 24, 2024 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.2803(4)(A) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Praise and Encouragement
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 6, 2024 · Correction verified: March 8, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver tapped a child on the hand to stop them from climbing a shelf.
October 3, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 13, 2023 · Correction verified: October 11, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
In the schoolers boy's bathroom is chipped wood on the wall. It had sharp edges. Pictures were taken.
October 4, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
September 30, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.