No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Licensed Center · Texas
Building Blocks 4 Life
2300 Buchanan Road, Texarkana
Last inspected Sep 10, 2026 · Map
About this program
- Licensed capacity
- 115
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-08:00 PM
- Days
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Programs
- School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School
- Accepts child care subsidies
- Yes
- License type
- Full Permit
- Issued
- Jun 24, 2024
- Phone
- 9033062827
No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.
State compliance summary
How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.
Inspection history
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Franchise Tax Delinquent
Inspector's note: It was observed that the operation was deliquent on their francise taxes. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-08-18.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Non-critical Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - Age Requirement
Inspector's note: During inspection it was observed that a staff that does not meet caregiver qualifications was left in charge of nine children, three months to seventeen months. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-07-23. - Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Inspector's note: During inspection there was a non-qualified caregiver was caring for nine children, three months to seventeen months. This was corrected when a qualified caregiver and the director went into the classroom, until another staff arrived. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-07-23.
- Non-critical Notification of Changing Address or Location
Inspector's note: It was observed that the operation had not moved to their new location and did not inform licensing that they were unable to move on date stated when applying for a change of address. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-07-15. - Critical Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Inspector's note: It was obsereved during the investigation inspection that the infant room had children present that were more than 18 months in age difference. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-07-15. - Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Inspector's note: During investigation inspection it was observed that there was one staff with eleven children present in the classroom. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-07-15. - Critical AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Inspector's note: During the inspection a staff with a background conditons was in charge of a group of children. This was corrected during the inspection when an additional caregivers arrived to the operation. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-07-15.
- Critical Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Inspector's note: This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant based on information obtained. It was discovered that a child was present in the infant classroom that was more than 18 months older than the youngest child present. At the time there were more than twelve children in care at the operation. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-10. - Critical Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
Inspector's note: This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant based on information obtained. It was discovered that a hallway that was not well lite preventing the center staff and parents for observing that a puddle of water was present on the floor, causing a child to slip on the water. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-10. - Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Inspector's note: This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non- compliant based on information obtained. It was discovered a staff did not demonstrate self-control when they were arguing with a parent in the presence of children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-08-10. - Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Inspector's note: This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant based on information obtained. It was discovered that there were six infants between the ages of 3 months and 15 months that were present with one caregiver. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-10. - Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Inspector's note: This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant based on information obtained. It was discovered that there was screentime being used in a classroom where children under two years of age were present. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-08-10. - Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Inspector's note: This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant based on information obtained. It was discovered that the ceiling in the hallway had a leak causing a puddle to form on the floor. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-10. - Non-critical Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
Inspector's note: This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant based on information obtained. Based on video obtained during investigation it was discovered a two-year-old child was asleep on a cot with a cup. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-08-10.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Inspector's note: During follow up two caregiver present with background conditons were in charge of a group of children and one of the caregivers was left in charge of the operation at time of inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when two additional caregivers arrived to the operation and the director arrived. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-05-22. - Non-critical Children's Records Maintained
Inspector's note: During follow up inspection four of the eight children's files had not been completed with lacking information. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-05-29. - Critical Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Inspector's note: It was observed during the walkthrough that one classroom had children present with infants that were more than 18 months in age difference. This was corrected when the oldest child was moved to another classroom. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-22. - Critical Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Inspector's note: It was observed that an infant was asleep in their stroller/carseat combo with a blanket drapped over their legs. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the child from the stroller/car seat combo and placed in their crib. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-05-22. - Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Inspector's note: It was observed that both classroom with children present were over ratio for one caregiver present. This was corrected when additional caregivers arrived to the operation. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-22.
- Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Inspector's note: It was observed the operation did not have a list of children on the van, emergency medical forms or parent contact information for each child and an emergency plan. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-04-28. - Critical Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Inspector's note: During the inspection the emergency prepardness plan was not available for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-05. - Critical Complying with Laws and Rules
Inspector's note: Records were maintained in a disorganized manner. The provider had difficulty locating requested items. Upon request, the permit holder was unable to promptly produce organized and complete records. This lack of organization and accessibility impeded the inspection process and does not demonstrate compliance with permit holder responsibilities to maintain accurate, complete, and readily available records for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-28. - Critical Policies Comply with Rules
Inspector's note: It was observed the operation policies where not complete with all required policies. A list was left with operation regarding missing policies. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-05-05. - Non-critical Children's Records Maintained
Inspector's note: Eight of ten children's files reviewed were lacking complete address for the child, complete address for their emergency contact, parent signatures that parents rights or operational policies were received, date of admission, health statements and/or emergency authorization for emergency care. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-05-01. - Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Inspector's note: The operation was lacking feeding instructions for all infants not ready for table food. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-30. - Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Inspector's note: During the inspection two different individuals were present prior to an initial background check being submitted. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-05-12. - Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
Inspector's note: Two of ten children's immunizations records reviewed were missing their all their required immunizations based on their age. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-05-28. - Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Inspector's note: Five of ten staff records were not available for review during the inspection and the other five were lacking all required information for employees/caregivers. A list was left staff and missing information. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-05-12.
- Critical AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Inspector's note: It was observed that three of nine cribs had loose crib sheets present with one crib having a child in the crib. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-04-23. - Critical Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Inspector's note: An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer that was placed on the table with a blanket wrapped around them. The child also was not buckled into the bouncer. This was corrected at inspection as the child was removed from the bouncer. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-04-23. - Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Inspector's note: It was observed in the infant classroom there were fifteen children present with two staff. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-23. - Critical Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Inspector's note: It was observed in a classroom where a two month old infant was present there were children more than 18 months in age difference present. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-23. - Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Inspector's note: It was observed that a television was being used during nap time in a classroom. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-23. - Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
Inspector's note: One caregiver was not aware of the age of children they were in charge of during naptime. It was also observed that a school age child was present in a classroom alone working on school work. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-04-23.
- Non-critical Required Personnel Records
Inspector's note: During a DFPS investigation it was discovered the operation did not have staff files for review during the inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-27. - Critical AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Inspector's note: This standard was investigated as part of an DFPS investigation and found to be in non-compliance. There was evidence of neglect by an employee of the operation. When a child was left on an operational van for over one hour. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-05-20. - Critical Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
Inspector's note: It was discovered during a DFPS investigation that the operation failed to account for all children when unloading the children at the operation. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-04-27. - Critical AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Inspector's note: It was discovered during a DFPS investigation that a child was left unattended on the operation's van. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-04-27. - Non-critical Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Inspector's note: This standard was investigated as part of an DFPS investigation and found to be in non-compliance. The operation failed to complete an incident report when a child was left on the van. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-05-20. - Critical AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Inspector's note: This standard was investigated as part of an DFPS investigation and found to be in non-compliance. There was evidence of physical abuse by an employee of the operation. It discovered that a staff with background conditions was not following their conditions when they were left in charge of the operation the day of the incident when the director and normal person left in charge had both left for the day. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-05-20.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Inspector's note: This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered the operation was not sharing daily reports with the parents showing when the infant slept, amount of food, sleep times, activities which infant participate in during the day and general mood of the child during the day. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-12-08.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Inspector's note: During follow up inspection the center was still lacking infant feeding instructions for infants not on table food. 6/6/25 The operation was lacking feeding instructions for all their infants. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-06-10.
- Non-critical Documentation of Drills
Inspector's note: It was observed the operation was lacking documentation of fire drills, sheltering in place and sever weather drills. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-06-06. - Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Inspector's note: The operation was lacking transportation training for van drivers. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-06-17. - Critical Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Inspector's note: It was observed that the van the operation was using for transportation was lacking a child safety alarm. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-06-24. - Critical AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Inspector's note: It was observed that a child under 12 months of age was laying on a boppy pillow in the crib while awake. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the child and boppy on the floor. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-06-03. - Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Inspector's note: The operation was lacking feeding instructions for all their infants. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-06-06. - Critical Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Inspector's note: It was observed a child with a food allergy was not on file at operation or posted where food is prepared or served. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-06-03. - Non-critical Children's Products- Annual Certification
Inspector's note: It was observed that the operation had last verified their annual certification on 1/24/24 Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-06-03. - Critical Notification of Additional Services Offered
Inspector's note: During inspection it was discovered the operation was conducting transportation prior to notification to licensing. The operation corrected at this inspection when they provided written statement they will provide transportation. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection. - Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
Inspector's note: Operation is lacking a current sanitation Inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-06-17. - Non-critical Children's Records Maintained
Inspector's note: During review of children's records several where lacking all required information. A list of children and admission information that was lacking was left with operation. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-06-06.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.