Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.92
- Local median
- 0.55
Building Blocks Academy Friendswood
4201 FRIENDSWOOD LINK RD, Friendswood, TX 77546-4264
- Operation number:
- 1725612
- 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:
- 87
- License effective:
- March 7, 2022
- Hours:
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 2816485000
- Email:
- bbafriends3@gmail.com
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 24 available inspections for Building Blocks Academy Friendswood from November 16, 2021 through May 7, 2026.
14 inspections recorded violations, with 46 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 19, 2026 and involved supervision.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three 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
- 24
- Recorded violations
- 46
- Higher-concern violations
- 32
- Repeated topics
- 5
4 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
24 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 77546
Compared to 22 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 46%
- Local median
- 23%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 58%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- Local average
- 0.86
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
February 23, 2024February 5, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
February 23, 2024February 5, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
February 23, 2024March 22, 2024February 5, 2026Incident records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 7, 2024March 19, 2026Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 6, 2024March 19, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- May 8, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 7, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
- Official code
- 746.1205(a)(5)
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, operation did not share video footage of incident with parents.
- Correction deadline
- May 8, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 7, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.521(8) - Parent right to review video recordings of alleged incident of abuse or neglect involving parent child
- Official code
- 746.521(8)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- During inspection, one out of the two bottles observed did not have child's name. Noted: Director labeled bottles.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
- Official code
- 746.2505(4)(A)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- During inspection, lock down drills had not been conducted or documented for 2025 year.
- Correction deadline
- February 19, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 18, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
- Official code
- 746.5205(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- During inspection, fire extingushers were not inspected monthly by director or designee for 2025 year.
- Correction deadline
- February 19, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 18, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
- Official code
- 746.5307(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- During inspection, one out of the four classrooms observed had diaper changing items in reach of children.
- Correction deadline
- February 19, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 18, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
- Official code
- 746.3501(6)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- During inspection, one out of the eight files observed. Caregiver conducted CPR training online.
- Correction deadline
- February 19, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 18, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
- Official code
- 746.1315(b)(1)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- People list has not been validated since 10-31-2024. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
- Official code
- 745.651(2)(A)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children were observed unsupervised while staff was outside.
- Correction deadline
- January 6, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 27, 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)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Operation did not complete an incident report after being notified a child sustained an injury while in care and required medical attention.
- Correction deadline
- September 27, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 7, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
- Official code
- 746.701(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- April 12, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 16, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
- Official code
- 746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Multiple electrical outlets were uncovered in the Two's classroom. Note: Corrected when safety covers were added to the 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)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- One infant was missing current feeding instructions on file for review.
- Correction deadline
- March 1, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 22, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
- Official code
- 746.2421(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The play structure on the toddler playground is not level as it tilts to the left side.
- Correction deadline
- May 15, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 7, 2024
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: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The operation's annual sanitation inspection is expired. The last inspection was conducted on 10/22/2022.
- Correction deadline
- March 8, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 22, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
- Official code
- 746.3401(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Four out of eight caregivers are missing training in the following topics: -Emergency preparedness -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
- Correction deadline
- March 1, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 18, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1309(f) - Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
- Official code
- 746.1309(f)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director's CPR certification expired on 11/10/2023.
- Correction deadline
- March 8, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 18, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
- Official code
- 746.1315(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operation's annual fire inspection is expired. The last inspection was conducted on 9/1/2022.
- Correction deadline
- March 8, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 19, 2024
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)
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- One out of eight children's files evaluated is missing immunization records on file for review.
- Correction deadline
- March 8, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 18, 2024
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: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director's first aid certification expired on 11/10/2023.
- Correction deadline
- March 8, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 19, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
- Official code
- 746.1315(a)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- During investigation inspection, 1 out of 5 classrooms observed where not having naptime or a rest period.
- Correction deadline
- July 31, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 11, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2901 - Supervised Naptime Daily
- Official code
- 746.2901
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- During investiagation inspection, 1 out of the 5 classrooms caregiver was observed on their personal cell phone.
- Correction deadline
- July 31, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 11, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
- Official code
- 746.1203(3)(D)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- During investigation inspection, 1 out of the 5 classrooms were observed watching a movie during rest time.
- Correction deadline
- July 31, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 11, 2023
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)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- Caregiver in school age room was not follow written activity plan during investigation inspection.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 11, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
- Official code
- 746.2203(b)
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- One of eight records did not contain an updated immunization record.
- Correction deadline
- March 28, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 4, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
- Official code
- 746.613(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Three of eight staff records did not contain the affidavit.
- Correction deadline
- March 28, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 21, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
- Official code
- 746.901(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Two of eight staff records did not contain proof of education.
- Correction deadline
- March 28, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 24, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
- Official code
- 746.901(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- One student with an epi pen did not have the required allergy emergency plan.
- Correction deadline
- March 28, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 24, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
- Official code
- 746.3819
Medium concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The operation last validated the background checks 11/9/2022. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
- Official code
- 745.651(2)(A)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- Corrections for peeling walls in the toddler, preschool and school age room were not received.
- Correction deadline
- October 26, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 21, 2022
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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The pea gravel located on the playground did not measure the required 6 inches.
- Correction deadline
- October 26, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 28, 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)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The diaper mat located in the infant classroom is torn.
- Correction deadline
- October 4, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 11, 2022
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)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- Walls in the toddler, preschool and school age room were observed to be peeling.
- Correction deadline
- October 17, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 21, 2022
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: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- One infant was observed sleeping in a swing with a blanket. SN: This was corrected when the caregiver removed the infant. Pictures were taken.
- Correction deadline
- September 29, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 11, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
- Official code
- 746.2426
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- September 30, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 11, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
- Official code
- 746.2419(8)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- One of five infant feeding instructions was last updated 7/6/22.
- Correction deadline
- October 3, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 11, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
- Official code
- 746.2421(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The pea gravel located on the playground did not measure the required 6 inches.
- Correction deadline
- October 17, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 21, 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)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Cement was observed uncovered underneath a pole on a climbing structure.
- Correction deadline
- October 6, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 11, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.4601(8) - No Asphalt or Concrete Under Climbing Equipment Unless Unitary Surfacing Covers Use Zone
- Official code
- 746.4601(8)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A broken bucket and stand were broken on the playground.
- Correction deadline
- September 29, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 11, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 746.3701
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- September 30, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 11, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
- Official code
- 746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- One caregiver was in charge of five infants ages 4 months to 9 months old.
- Correction deadline
- September 29, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 11, 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: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A 14 month old student was observed in a classroom with the oldest student being 5 years old.
- Correction deadline
- September 29, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 11, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
- Official code
- 746.1605
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 1 out 8 children did not have current immunizations available on file.
- Correction deadline
- March 10, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 25, 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)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
- Official code
- 746.5205(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The loose fill for the 2 playgrounds is less than the required depth.
- Correction deadline
- December 3, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 30, 2021
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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The menu did not reflect what was served for lunch. This was corrected when the asst. director recorded the substitues.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
- Official code
- 746.3313(1)