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Building Blocks 4 Life

Licensed Center · Texarkana, Bowie County, TX · Operation No. 1795914

Building Blocks 4 Life holds a Full Permit issued June 24, 2024. In the state's 60-month public window it has 19 inspections on record with 51 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.

License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
June 24, 2024
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
115 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
2300 Buchanan Road, Texarkana, TX 75501-7540
The 60-month record
19
Inspections
0
Assessments
1
Self reports
51
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 17 · Medium High 17 · Medium 17 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
DateActivityDeficiencies cited
Aug 25, 2026 Inspection 0
Aug 18, 2026 Inspection 0
Jul 29, 2026 Inspection 0
Jul 23, 2026 Inspection 2
Jul 15, 2026 Inspection 4
Jul 14, 2026 Report 7
Jun 30, 2026 Inspection 0
Jun 24, 2026 Inspection 0
May 28, 2026 Inspection 0
May 22, 2026 Inspection 5
Apr 28, 2026 Inspection 9
Apr 23, 2026 Inspection 6
Apr 22, 2026 Report 6
Dec 10, 2025 Inspection 0
Dec 4, 2025 Inspection 0
Nov 24, 2025 Inspection 0
Nov 20, 2025 Report 1
Jul 1, 2025 Inspection 0
Jun 10, 2025 Inspection 1
Jun 3, 2025 Inspection 10
Dec 3, 2024 Inspection 0
Jun 13, 2024 Inspection 0
Deficiency records
July 23, 2026 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: July 23, 2026
July 23, 2026 Standard § 746.1107(1) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - Age Requirement
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: July 23, 2026
July 15, 2026 Standard § 746.301(1) - Notification of Changing Address or Location
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: July 15, 2026
July 15, 2026 Standard § 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: July 15, 2026
July 15, 2026 Standard § 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
It was obsereved during the investigation inspection that the infant room had children present that were more than 18 months in age difference.
Corrected: July 15, 2026
July 15, 2026 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During investigation inspection it was observed that there was one staff with eleven children present in the classroom.
Corrected: July 15, 2026
July 14, 2026 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: August 10, 2026
July 14, 2026 Standard § 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: August 10, 2026
July 14, 2026 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: August 10, 2026
July 14, 2026 Standard § 746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: August 10, 2026
July 14, 2026 Standard § 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: August 10, 2026
July 14, 2026 Standard § 746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: August 10, 2026
July 14, 2026 Standard § 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: August 10, 2026
May 22, 2026 Standard § 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 22, 2026
May 22, 2026 Standard § 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 22, 2026
May 22, 2026 Standard § 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
During follow up inspection four of the eight children's files had not been completed with lacking information.
Corrected: May 29, 2026
May 22, 2026 Standard § 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 22, 2026
May 22, 2026 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 22, 2026
April 28, 2026 Standard § 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
High
Verbatim from the agency record
It was observed the operation policies where not complete with all required policies. A list was left with operation regarding missing policies.
Corrected: May 5, 2026
April 28, 2026 Standard § 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation was lacking feeding instructions for all infants not ready for table food.
Corrected: April 30, 2026
April 28, 2026 Standard § 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 1, 2026
April 28, 2026 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection two different individuals were present prior to an initial background check being submitted.
Corrected: May 12, 2026
April 28, 2026 Standard § 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 28, 2026
April 28, 2026 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Two of ten children's immunizations records reviewed were missing their all their required immunizations based on their age.
Corrected: May 28, 2026
April 28, 2026 Standard § 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 28, 2026
April 28, 2026 Standard § 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 12, 2026
April 28, 2026 Standard § 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection the emergency prepardness plan was not available for review.
Corrected: May 5, 2026
April 23, 2026 Standard § 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
It was observed that a television was being used during nap time in a classroom.
Corrected: April 23, 2026
April 23, 2026 Standard § 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
High
Verbatim from the agency record
It was observed that three of nine cribs had loose crib sheets present with one crib having a child in the crib.
Corrected: April 23, 2026
April 23, 2026 Standard § 746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 23, 2026
April 23, 2026 Standard § 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 23, 2026
April 23, 2026 Standard § 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 23, 2026
April 23, 2026 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
It was observed in the infant classroom there were fifteen children present with two staff.
Corrected: April 23, 2026
April 22, 2026 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
During a DFPS investigation it was discovered the operation did not have staff files for review during the inspection.
Corrected: April 27, 2026
April 22, 2026 Standard § 746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
High
Verbatim from the agency record
It was discovered during a DFPS investigation that a child was left unattended on the operation's van.
Corrected: April 27, 2026
April 22, 2026 Standard § 746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
High
Verbatim from the agency record
It was discovered during a DFPS investigation that the operation failed to account for all children when unloading the children at the operation.
Corrected: April 27, 2026
April 22, 2026 Standard § 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 20, 2026
April 22, 2026 Standard § 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 20, 2026
April 22, 2026 Standard § 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 20, 2026
November 20, 2025 Standard § 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: December 8, 2025
June 10, 2025 Standard § 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: June 10, 2025
June 3, 2025 Standard § 746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: June 3, 2025
June 3, 2025 Standard § 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
It was observed the operation was lacking documentation of fire drills, sheltering in place and sever weather drills.
Corrected: June 6, 2025
June 3, 2025 Standard § 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
It was observed that the operation had last verified their annual certification on 1/24/24
Corrected: June 3, 2025
June 3, 2025 Standard § 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation was lacking feeding instructions for all their infants.
Corrected: June 6, 2025
June 3, 2025 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Operation is lacking a current sanitation Inspection.
Corrected: June 17, 2025
June 3, 2025 Standard § 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
High
Verbatim from the agency record
It was observed that the van the operation was using for transportation was lacking a child safety alarm.
Corrected: June 24, 2025
June 3, 2025 Standard § 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation was lacking transportation training for van drivers.
Corrected: June 17, 2025
June 3, 2025 Standard § 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: June 6, 2025
June 3, 2025 Standard § 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
It was observed a child with a food allergy was not on file at operation or posted where food is prepared or served.
Corrected: June 3, 2025
June 3, 2025 Standard § 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: June 3, 2025
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