Building Blocks Academy Alvin

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-10-10.
• Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-13.
• Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-10-13.
• Critical Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-17.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
  Inspector's note: 1 out of 10 children files reviewed did not provide the required physician health statement after 1 year of being enrolled at center. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-08-01.
• Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-01.
• Critical Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Inspector's note: 2 out of 10 children files did not have the emergency contact information other than the parent listed. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-07-25.
• Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
  Inspector's note: During staff file review, Director completed 29 hours of training for 2022-2023 calendar year. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-07-25.
• Critical Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Inspector's note: 2 out of 10 children files reviewed did not provide current immunization record. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-01.
• Non-critical Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
  Inspector's note: 4 out of 10 children files reviewed did not provide the required physician health statement. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2024-08-01.
• Non-critical Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
  Inspector's note: 1 out 10 children files reviewed did not have weather the child swim with or without assistance on the admission form. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-07-25.
• Critical Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Inspector's note: 4 out of 10 children files did not have the emergency medical contact information. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-07-25.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  Inspector's note: Follow Up: The loose-fill surfacing on the playground still did not measure the proper depth. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-04-19.

• Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  Inspector's note: The loose-fill surfacing on the playground did not measure the proper depth. Photos were taken. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-04-04.
• Critical Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
  Inspector's note: In the infant classroom a crib was blocking the exit door. A photo was taken. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-28.
• Non-critical Children's Products- Annual Certification
  Inspector's note: The CPSC was not available for review and was not posted. This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the annual certification. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
  Inspector's note: In Pre-K (3) classroom the television was sitting on a book case not anchored down. A photo was taken. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-04-04.
• Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  Inspector's note: In the 2's, Pre-School (3), and school age classrooms I observed several walls with the paint peeling.Photos were taken. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-04-08.

• Critical Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Smoke Detectors Testing
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  Inspector's note: One file was missing the affidavit. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2023-07-28.
• Critical Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Inspector's note: A child was missing emergency contact address and phone number. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-07-28.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  Inspector's note: A caregiver was not aware of the children's ages and did not have a sheet with the information available. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-06-23.

• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-08-18.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
  Inspector's note: Child's safety alarm is present on one of the vans, but not properly maintained, according to manufacturer's instruction. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-06-09.
• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-08-11.
• Critical Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
  Inspector's note: The operations vehicle is not being always maintained in a safe operating condition because the safety belts were not working for children being transported. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-06-16.
• Critical AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  Inspector's note: Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-08-13.
• Critical AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-08-14.
• Critical Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
  Inspector's note: The vehicle safety alarm was not being always used children were transported. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-06-09.
• Critical Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-06-09.
• Critical Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-08-14.
• Critical Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
  Inspector's note: The van drivers were transporting children for the operation although they were not properly trained on how to provide the services for the operation. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-06-09.

• Critical Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  Inspector's note: A 14 month old infant was sitting at the high chair table and was not strapped in. Note: A picture was taken. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-05-16.

• Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Inspector's note: Based on information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a citation for supervision. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-06-08.
• Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
  Inspector's note: Based on information obtained during the investigation, there was no list in the vehicle of the children who were being transported. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-06-08.
• Critical Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
  Inspector's note: Based on information obtained during the investigation, sign in and out sheets were not completed during the month of May 2023. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-06-08.
• Non-critical Documentation of Training Requirements - Length
  Inspector's note: Based on information obtained during the investigation, the training certificate was missing the length of the training. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2023-06-08.
• Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
  Inspector's note: Based on information obtained during the investigation, there was no emergency medical information for the children that were being transported. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-06-08.
• Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
  Inspector's note: Based on information obtained during the investigation, there was no parent and emergency telephone numbers for the children that were being transported. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-06-08.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Handwashing Procedures
  Inspector's note: I observed a caregiver change a diaper and not wash the child's hand. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-01-30.
• Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  Inspector's note: The fire extinguisher was missing from the van. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver replaced the missing fire extinguisher. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
  Inspector's note: Hand washing sink was not observed in classroom where diaper changing is occurring. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-02-06.