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Building Blocks Academy Aldine

2111 ALDINE MAIL RTE, Houston, TX 77039-5503

Operation number:
1506945
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
170
License effective:
December 15, 2013
Hours:
06:00 AM-07:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2814495361
Email:
bba_aldine@buildingblocksacademy.net
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 39 available inspections for Building Blocks Academy Aldine from August 12, 2021 through March 24, 2026.

13 inspections recorded violations, with 20 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 8, 2024 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.

10 later inspections, from September 12, 2024 through March 24, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
39

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
20

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
19

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

39 total inspections vs 11 local median in Houston

Compared to 920 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.51
Local median
0.99

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
35%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
44%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
1.55

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Documentation of the last fire drill conducted was on 03/12/2024.
Correction deadline
May 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A hole was observed in the room designated for the after school children. The hole appeared to be from an electrical junction box had been removed (note, no wires were observed); in the same classroom, a child was observed pushing the trash down in the can with hand.
Correction deadline
December 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The last fire inspection was conducted on 08/10/2022.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Based upon the findings from the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support the concerns of flies and gnats in the daycare. A fly strip was observed hanging in the doorway of one of the classrooms.
Correction deadline
July 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3427 - Pest Extermination
Official code
746.3427
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The director did not ensure the policies & procedures outlined in the Parent Handbook were not followed as it relates to Cell Phone/Electronic Device Use or Procedures for dispensing medication to children due to (1) Children were allowed to bring in their electronic devices for their personal entertainment which did not involve working on a school assignment. The electronic devices were used to supplement an activity. It was not related to a planned activity that meet educational goals and exceeded 1 hour per day. As a result, a child recorded a TikTok video that was not age appropriate while in care; and (2) A caregiver allowed a child to have access to and give themselves medication while in care. The medication was not administered by the caregiver, or any personnel authorized to dispense medication.
Correction deadline
July 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The facility failed to maintain six inches of loose filled surfacing for the playground equipment.
Correction deadline
June 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director did not have verification available for review to support they completed the required SIDS/Shaken Baby & Brain Development Training.
Correction deadline
June 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Official code
746.1311(d)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Based upon the findings from the investigation inspection, the allegation of the child/caregiver ratio was validated. 1 caregiver was responsible for 10 children (13 mos, 14 mos, 15 mos, 17 mos, 17 mos, 17 mos, 18 mos, 20 mos, 21 mos and 21 mos) The ratio was exceed by 5. Another caregiver was responsible for 12 children, the ratio was exceeded by 1.
Correction deadline
September 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During the follow up inspection, in the three year old classroom there were 31 children ages ranged from 3-4 years old. According to the specified age group the operation is allowed to have 15 children with one caregiver. The classroom was out of ratio by 16 children. Also in the two year old classroom there were 15 children ages ranged from 1-3 years old. The specified age group for 2 year olds is 11 children with one caregiver. The classroom was over ratio by 3 children.
Correction deadline
March 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
During the follow up inspection a 15 year old child was allowed direct access to the children in care without a cleared background check. The child is present at the operation during school breaks and is allowed to go on field trips.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
Official code
745.621(a)(7)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
In the three year old classroom there were 23 children ages ranged from 3-5 years old. According to the specified age group the operation is allowed to have 15 children with one caregiver. The operation was out of ratio by 8 children.
Correction deadline
February 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
View official report
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
In the Infant classroom 3 bottles were not labeled with the infant first and last name. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver labeled the bottles.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Official code
746.2419(6)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One out of ten children files evaluated needed an updated immunization record.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The wooden boarder around the playground equipment had nails sticking out.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Official code
746.4751(c)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One out of four caregivers record evaluated were missing training in the following topics: Emergency preparedness, ,Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic ; and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the follow up inspection the loose fill used in the playground area was not 6 inches.
Correction deadline
February 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The wooden boarder around the playground equipment had nails sticking out. Also the large nails used to make the boarder stable was showing due to a wood piece missing.
Correction deadline
December 27, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Official code
746.4751(c)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
On the playground in varies areas of the exit slides I was able to observe the dirt underneath the pea gravel.
Correction deadline
December 27, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Transportation Training expired on 08/13/2021 for the caregivers who provide transportation.
Correction deadline
August 31, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 27, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Official code
746.1301(7)(A)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support a child was subjected to unusual punishment when a caregiver grabbed a pencil out of a child's hand. CORRECTED, the caregiver was terminated and the director conducted individual meetings with each remaining staff member to remind them of the discipline policy and violating these policies could result in an immediate dismissal. The meeting notes were signed/dated by each staff member and placed in their folder.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805