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Building Blocks Academy Lawndale

7302 LAWNDALE ST, Houston, TX 77012-2920

Operation number:
1615257
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:
176
License effective:
August 17, 2016
Hours:
06:00 AM-07:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
7139266110
Email:
littlebopeeplawndale@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 21 available inspections for Building Blocks Academy Lawndale from December 30, 2021 through July 22, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 18 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 30, 2026 and involved child guidance.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
21

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
18

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
16

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

21 total inspections vs 11 local median in Houston

Compared to 920 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.86
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
3
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: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver used prohibited discipline and guidance by pushing a child's head and pinching a child.
Correction deadline
July 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Four child records did not have the required information documented for their emergency contact.
Correction deadline
September 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver yells at the children in the classroom.
Correction deadline
August 27, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During the inspection I observed the ceiling in several classrooms to be in need of repair. There was also evidence of a leak in the ceiling.
Correction deadline
September 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 8, 2025
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
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The alarm in vehicle was observed not working during inspection.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(c) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
Official code
746.5625(c)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A televison was obsereved not anchored sitting on a shelf with electrical cords hanging down assessable to children. This was observed corrected when caregiver removed television.
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)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
A gap was observed in the ceiling tile in class room 2 leaving an opening. This was observed corrected during inspection when caregiver closed the open ceiling tile.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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: Hazardous access
Report finding
Multiple outlets were observed uncovered in 3 class rooms. This was corrected during inspection when care giver was obsereved covering outlets.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Fire extinguishers were observed last serviced 5/2023 during the inspection.
Correction deadline
June 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
A three year old child was observed having screen time using an ipad during naptime. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed removing the ipad from the childs posssession.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Official code
746.2207(c)(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was no documentation of fire extinguishers being checked monthly available for review during the inspection.
Correction deadline
December 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Official code
746.5307(a)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Caregiver was observed not knowing the number of children caring for during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when caregiver was observed counting the number of children in care and giving the correct number to inspector.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
One caregiver was observed caring for infants in the infant room without an approved background check. The caregiver was observed leaving the operation during inspection.
Correction deadline
October 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Sippy cups were observed in the infant room not properly labeled with childs first name and first initial of last name. This was corrected during the inspection when caregivers were observed labeling the sippy cups during the inspection.
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: Hazardous access
Report finding
An electrical outlet was observed uncovered accessible to children under five years of age in the pre-k 3 room. This was corrected during the inspection when the electrrical outlet was observed being covered.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
One caregiver was unaware of how many children they were responsible for.
Correction deadline
December 30, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Official code
746.1203(2)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Of the 10 chldren's records evaluated, 6 lacked the health care professional statement.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Part of the floors, ceilings and walls were not in good repair. 3 toilets were not usable.
Correction deadline
January 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407