Building Blocks Academy Vtm

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
  Inspector's note: The operation was unable to provide the unitary surfacing materials documentation during the inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-25.
• Critical Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Must Use for Each Child in When Transporting and be Properly Installed
  Inspector's note: Three seatbelts on a transportation van were unable to fasten. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-25.
• Critical Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
  Inspector's note: The child safety alarms in two of the three observed vehicles did not have a functioning child safety alarm. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-18.
• Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-10-02.
• Critical Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

• Critical Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
  Inspector's note: The child safety alarms in two of the three observed vehicles did not have a functioning child safety alarm. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-18.
• Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-10-02.
• Non-critical Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
  Inspector's note: The operation was unable to provide the unitary surfacing materials documentation during the inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-25.
• Critical Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Must Use for Each Child in When Transporting and be Properly Installed
  Inspector's note: Three seatbelts on a transportation van were unable to fasten. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-25.
• Critical Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

• Critical Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
  Inspector's note: The child safety alarms in two of the three observed vehicles did not have a functioning child safety alarm. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-18.
• Critical Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-25.

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: The loose fill in the outdoor play area measured a depth of 3.5 inches. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-31.

• Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  Inspector's note: The caregivers were unaware of how many children were in the classroom. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-10-06.
• Critical Crib Mattress Cover - Snug-Fitting and Thin
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-06.
• Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  Inspector's note: The loose fill in the outdoor play area measured a depth of 3.5 inches. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-06.
• 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: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-10-06.
• Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
  Inspector's note: Two of the reviewed children files did not have a current shot record. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-10-06.

• Non-critical First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care
  Inspector's note: Two vans in use do not have the guide to first aid in their first aid kit. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-10-11.
• Non-critical Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
  Inspector's note: A tunnel and play structure are within each other's use zone. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-10-11.
• Critical Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: There is chipped paint in the two year old classroom within reach of children. The fence on the playground is bent at the top. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-10-11.

• Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-06.
• Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-01.
• Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  Inspector's note: In the 2's classroom the walls have chipped paint. A picture was taken. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-01.
• Critical Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
  Inspector's note: A 3 year old was placed in a high chair for 2 minutes per the teacher. This was a form of punishment. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-02-26.

• Critical Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Praise and Encouragement
  Inspector's note: A caregiver tapped a child on the hand to stop them from climbing a shelf. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-06.

• Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  Inspector's note: In the schoolers boy's bathroom is chipped wood on the wall. It had sharp edges. Pictures were taken. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-10-13.