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Building Blocks Academy Friendswood

Licensed Center · Friendswood, Harris County, TX · Operation No. 1725612

Building Blocks Academy Friendswood holds a Full Permit issued March 7, 2022. In the state's 60-month public window it has 17 inspections on record with 46 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.

License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
March 7, 2022
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
87 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
4201 Friendswood Link Rd, Friendswood, TX 77546-4264
The 60-month record
17
Inspections
2
Assessments
0
Self reports
46
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 6 · Medium High 26 · Medium 13 · Medium Low 1 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
DateActivityDeficiencies cited
May 7, 2026 Inspection 0
Mar 19, 2026 Report 2
Feb 18, 2026 Inspection 0
Feb 5, 2026 Inspection 5
Jun 26, 2025 Inspection 0
Feb 7, 2025 Inspection 1
Jan 27, 2025 Inspection 0
Dec 9, 2024 Inspection 0
Dec 6, 2024 Report 1
Aug 7, 2024 Inspection 0
Jul 24, 2024 Report 0
Jun 7, 2024 Report 1
Mar 22, 2024 Assessment 1
Feb 23, 2024 Inspection 9
Sep 11, 2023 Inspection 0
Jul 17, 2023 Inspection 3
Jul 3, 2023 Report 1
Mar 21, 2023 Inspection 5
Oct 21, 2022 Assessment 2
Oct 11, 2022 Inspection 0
Sep 29, 2022 Inspection 11
Feb 24, 2022 Inspection 1
Jan 11, 2022 Inspection 0
Nov 16, 2021 Inspection 3
Deficiency records
March 19, 2026 Standard § 746.521(8) - Parent right to review video recordings of alleged incident of abuse or neglect involving parent child
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, operation did not share video footage of incident with parents.
Corrected: May 8, 2026
March 19, 2026 Standard § 746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
High
Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, child was able to escape to the parking lot of the daycare without supervision or staff member intervening to ensure child?s safety.
Corrected: May 8, 2026
February 5, 2026 Standard § 746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection, one out of the two bottles observed did not have child's name. Noted: Director labeled bottles.
Corrected: February 5, 2026
February 5, 2026 Standard § 746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection, lock down drills had not been conducted or documented for 2025 year.
Corrected: February 19, 2026
February 5, 2026 Standard § 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection, fire extingushers were not inspected monthly by director or designee for 2025 year.
Corrected: February 19, 2026
February 5, 2026 Standard § 746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection, one out of the four classrooms observed had diaper changing items in reach of children.
Corrected: February 19, 2026
February 5, 2026 Standard § 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection, one out of the eight files observed. Caregiver conducted CPR training online.
Corrected: February 19, 2026
February 7, 2025 Standard § 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
People list has not been validated since 10-31-2024. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected: February 7, 2025
December 6, 2024 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 activity
High
Verbatim from the agency record
Children were observed unsupervised while staff was outside.
Corrected: January 6, 2025
June 7, 2024 Standard § 746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Operation did not complete an incident report after being notified a child sustained an injury while in care and required medical attention.
Corrected: September 27, 2024
March 22, 2024 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation's annual sanitation inspection is expired. The last inspection was conducted on 10/22/2022. The inspection documentation was requested by not submitted.
Corrected: April 12, 2024
February 23, 2024 Standard § 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The play structure on the toddler playground is not level as it tilts to the left side.
Corrected: May 15, 2024
February 23, 2024 Standard § 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The director's first aid certification expired on 11/10/2023.
Corrected: March 8, 2024
February 23, 2024 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation's annual sanitation inspection is expired. The last inspection was conducted on 10/22/2022.
Corrected: March 8, 2024
February 23, 2024 Standard § 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
One out of eight children's files evaluated is missing immunization records on file for review.
Corrected: March 8, 2024
February 23, 2024 Standard § 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Multiple electrical outlets were uncovered in the Two's classroom. Note: Corrected when safety covers were added to the outlets.
Corrected: February 23, 2024
February 23, 2024 Standard § 746.1309(f) - Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Four out of eight caregivers are missing training in the following topics: -Emergency preparedness -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
Corrected: March 1, 2024
February 23, 2024 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation's annual fire inspection is expired. The last inspection was conducted on 9/1/2022.
Corrected: March 8, 2024
February 23, 2024 Standard § 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The director's CPR certification expired on 11/10/2023.
Corrected: March 8, 2024
February 23, 2024 Standard § 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
One infant was missing current feeding instructions on file for review.
Corrected: March 1, 2024
July 17, 2023 Standard § 746.2901 - Supervised Naptime Daily
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During investigation inspection, 1 out of 5 classrooms observed where not having naptime or a rest period.
Corrected: July 31, 2023
July 17, 2023 Standard § 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
During investigation inspection, 1 out of the 5 classrooms were observed watching a movie during rest time.
Corrected: July 31, 2023
July 17, 2023 Standard § 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During investiagation inspection, 1 out of the 5 classrooms caregiver was observed on their personal cell phone.
Corrected: July 31, 2023
July 3, 2023 Standard § 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Caregiver in school age room was not follow written activity plan during investigation inspection.
Corrected: September 11, 2023
March 21, 2023 Standard § 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
One of eight records did not contain an updated immunization record.
Corrected: March 28, 2023
March 21, 2023 Standard § 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation last validated the background checks 11/9/2022. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected: March 21, 2023
March 21, 2023 Standard § 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
One student with an epi pen did not have the required allergy emergency plan.
Corrected: March 28, 2023
March 21, 2023 Standard § 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Medium Low
Verbatim from the agency record
Three of eight staff records did not contain the affidavit.
Corrected: March 28, 2023
March 21, 2023 Standard § 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Two of eight staff records did not contain proof of education.
Corrected: March 28, 2023
October 21, 2022 Standard § 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Corrections for peeling walls in the toddler, preschool and school age room were not received.
Corrected: October 26, 2022
October 21, 2022 Standard § 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The pea gravel located on the playground did not measure the required 6 inches.
Corrected: October 26, 2022
September 29, 2022 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
One caregiver was in charge of five infants ages 4 months to 9 months old.
Corrected: September 29, 2022
September 29, 2022 Standard § 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
One of five infant feeding instructions was last updated 7/6/22.
Corrected: October 3, 2022
September 29, 2022 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
A broken bucket and stand were broken on the playground.
Corrected: September 29, 2022
September 29, 2022 Standard § 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The pea gravel located on the playground did not measure the required 6 inches.
Corrected: October 17, 2022
September 29, 2022 Standard § 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Walls in the toddler, preschool and school age room were observed to be peeling.
Corrected: October 17, 2022
September 29, 2022 Standard § 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
High
Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the inspection conducted, the director is not operating the center in compliance by not following infant care requirements, allowing classrooms out of ratio, and by not following minimum standards in the day-to-day operation of the center.
Corrected: September 30, 2022
September 29, 2022 Standard § 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The diaper mat located in the infant classroom is torn.
Corrected: October 4, 2022
September 29, 2022 Standard § 746.4601(8) - No Asphalt or Concrete Under Climbing Equipment Unless Unitary Surfacing Covers Use Zone
High
Verbatim from the agency record
Cement was observed uncovered underneath a pole on a climbing structure.
Corrected: October 6, 2022
September 29, 2022 Standard § 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The sink in the infant classroom is used to wash hands and bottles. There was a bowl located in the hand washing sink at the diaper changing table.
Corrected: September 30, 2022
September 29, 2022 Standard § 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
High
Verbatim from the agency record
One infant was observed sleeping in a swing with a blanket. SN: This was corrected when the caregiver removed the infant. Pictures were taken.
Corrected: September 29, 2022
September 29, 2022 Standard § 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
A 14 month old student was observed in a classroom with the oldest student being 5 years old.
Corrected: September 29, 2022
February 24, 2022 Standard § 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
1 out 8 children did not have current immunizations available on file.
Corrected: March 10, 2022
November 16, 2021 Standard § 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
There was no documentation of a fire drill conducted in October. Asst director stated that it was completed and was not documented. This was corrected when the drill was documented.
Corrected: November 16, 2021
November 16, 2021 Standard § 746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The menu did not reflect what was served for lunch. This was corrected when the asst. director recorded the substitues.
Corrected: November 16, 2021
November 16, 2021 Standard § 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The loose fill for the 2 playgrounds is less than the required depth.
Corrected: December 3, 2021
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