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Building Blocks Academy VTM

11110 VETERANS MEMORIAL DR, Houston, TX 77067-3760

Operation number:
1508775
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:
153
License effective:
June 27, 2013
Hours:
06:00 AM-07:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2814481735
Email:
candylandvtm@gmail.com
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 12 available inspections for Building Blocks Academy VTM from October 4, 2021 through October 17, 2025.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 21 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 17, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
12

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
21

7 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
15

6 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 14 local median in 77067

Compared to 12 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.75
Local median
1

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
58%
Local median
34%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
67%
Local median
45%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
2.33

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
The loose fill in the outdoor play area measured a depth of 3.5 inches.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 24, 2025
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: Sleep safety
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2415(c)(2) - Crib Mattress Cover - Snug-Fitting and Thin
Official code
746.2415(c)(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The loose fill in the outdoor play area measured a depth of 3.5 inches.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2025
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: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The caregivers were unaware of how many children were in the classroom.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two of the reviewed children files did not have a current shot record.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Official code
746.3701(10)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two vans in use do not have the guide to first aid in their first aid kit.
Correction deadline
October 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 10, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(a)(1) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care
Official code
746.4003(a)(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There is chipped paint in the two year old classroom within reach of children. The fence on the playground is bent at the top.
Correction deadline
October 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A tunnel and play structure are within each other's use zone.
Correction deadline
October 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Official code
746.4803
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
August 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Official code
746.2207(c)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
March 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Official code
746.5202(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A 3 year old was placed in a high chair for 2 minutes per the teacher. This was a form of punishment.
Correction deadline
February 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Official code
746.2805(8)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
In the 2's classroom the walls have chipped paint. A picture was taken.
Correction deadline
March 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver tapped a child on the hand to stop them from climbing a shelf.
Correction deadline
March 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(4)(A) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Praise and Encouragement
Official code
746.2803(4)(A)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
In the schoolers boy's bathroom is chipped wood on the wall. It had sharp edges. Pictures were taken.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 11, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two out of eight caregiver records were missing annual training hour. Total hours missing is 35.
Correction deadline
October 15, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 13, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The cots were not labeled to match the sleep chart for the listed children. This was corrected when the caregivers labeled the cots to match the sleep chart and the child sleeping on the cot.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Official code
746.4503(b)