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Building Blocks Academy Alvin

600 AVENUE E 1/2, Alvin, TX 77511-9661

Operation number:
1727555
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Brazoria
Capacity:
96
License effective:
July 8, 2022
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2815859900
Email:
bba_alvin@buildingblocksacademy.net

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 38 available inspections for Building Blocks Academy Alvin from September 28, 2021 through August 7, 2026.

17 inspections recorded violations, with 52 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 10, 2025 and involved hazardous access.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

Five later inspections, from October 22, 2025 through August 7, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
38

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
52

4 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
42

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

38 total inspections vs 17.5 local median in 77511

Compared to 14 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.37
Local median
0.7

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
45%
Local median
28%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
45%
Local median
37%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
1.43

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.

View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Written feeding instructions for two of the five infants in care did not have evidence of having been updated in the last month by parents. One of the child's written feeding instructions most recent update was 8/25/25 and the other child's was updated 9/8/25.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 24, 2025
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
Cleaning supplies were found in an unlocked cupboard that was accessible to children in the School-age classroom. The director's assistant moved these cleaning supplies to an area of the classroom that was inaccessible to children during my inspection.
Correction deadline
October 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A model car play structure on the play ground has an exposed bolt where its tire has pulled away from the structure. on the same structure, there is a loose, broken wooden surface board on which children at play would step or stand. The is also an exposed stake protruding up 4 inches from the ground where the wooden bordering material has broken away.
Correction deadline
October 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Official code
746.3701(5)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Rugs in the Infant, PreK 3, and PreK 4 classrooms were all found to be in need of cleaning/vacuuming. There were particles of crumbs, paper, dirt, and dead grass on the rugs.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 24, 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
Low concern: Health or food records
Report finding
4 out of 10 children files reviewed did not provide the required physician health statement.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Official code
746.611(a)(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
2 out of 10 children files did not have the emergency contact information other than the parent listed.
Correction deadline
July 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
1 out of 10 children files reviewed did not provide the required physician health statement after 1 year of being enrolled at center.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Official code
746.611(a)(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
1 out 10 children files reviewed did not have weather the child swim with or without assistance on the admission form.
Correction deadline
July 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Official code
746.605(10)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
2 out of 10 children files reviewed did not provide current immunization record.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 1, 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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
4 out of 10 children files did not have the emergency medical contact information.
Correction deadline
July 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Official code
746.605(12)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
During staff file review, 1 caregiver completed 9.5 hours of training for 2023-2024 calendar year. 1 caregiver completed 16.5 hours of training for 2023-2024 calendar year.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Official code
746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
During staff file review, Director completed 29 hours of training for 2022-2023 calendar year.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(6)(A)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Follow Up: The loose-fill surfacing on the playground still did not measure the proper depth.
Correction deadline
April 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 25, 2024
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: Other violations
Report finding
In the 2's, Pre-School (3), and school age classrooms I observed several walls with the paint peeling.Photos were taken.
Correction deadline
April 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 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: Hazardous access
Report finding
In Pre-K (3) classroom the television was sitting on a book case not anchored down. A photo was taken.
Correction deadline
April 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 11, 2024
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: Sleep safety
Report finding
In the infant classroom a crib was blocking the exit door. A photo was taken.
Correction deadline
March 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Official code
746.2909(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The loose-fill surfacing on the playground did not measure the proper depth. Photos were taken.
Correction deadline
April 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 11, 2024
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The CPSC was not available for review and was not posted. This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the annual certification.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There is no documentation that a fire drill has been conducted since August 2023. This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the monthly test and documented.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There is no documentation that a smoke detector has been tested since August 2023. A photo was taken of the form. This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the monthly test and documented.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
Official code
746.5319
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A child was missing emergency contact address and phone number.
Correction deadline
July 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One file was missing the affidavit.
Correction deadline
July 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
I observed on the toddler playground that trash and tree branches on the playground. On the school age playground trash was observed on the playground. This was corrected at inspection when the trash and tree branches were removed. Photos were taken.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver was not aware of the children's ages and did not have a sheet with the information available.
Correction deadline
June 23, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 7, 2023
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient evidence to support a citation that food was used as a form of punishment.
Correction deadline
August 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Official code
746.2805(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision.
Correction deadline
August 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation, A caregiver did not walk through the operation's van prior to leaving the van unattended, which resulted in a child being left unsupervised in the van for approximately 20 minutes.
Correction deadline
August 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Official code
746.5605(4)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation, the operation did not report that a child was left unattended on a vehicle within two days as required. The incident occurred on 3/30/23 while a licensing inspector was on the premises. The operation failed to notify the inspector of the incident during the visit, nor was a report received regarding the incident within the required timeframe.
Correction deadline
August 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The van drivers were transporting children for the operation although they were not properly trained on how to provide the services for the operation.
Correction deadline
June 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Official code
746.1003(3)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The operations vehicle is not being always maintained in a safe operating condition because the safety belts were not working for children being transported.
Correction deadline
June 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Official code
746.5603(c)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The vehicle safety alarm was not being always used children were transported.
Correction deadline
June 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 23, 2023
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: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that the director did not verify that all minimum standard requirements are being met. The director is not ensuring the operation is always operating in compliance with the minimum standards. The director is not ensuring staff are properly trained or that staff are following the state regulations when transporting children.
Correction deadline
June 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that caregivers are yelling at children in care.
Correction deadline
August 11, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Child's safety alarm is present on one of the vans, but not properly maintained, according to manufacturer's instruction.
Correction deadline
June 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Official code
746.5625(b)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A 14 month old infant was sitting at the high chair table and was not strapped in. Note: A picture was taken.
Correction deadline
May 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 31, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
View official report
Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
Based on information obtained during the investigation, the training certificate was missing the length of the training.
Correction deadline
June 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1329(a)(6) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Length
Official code
746.1329(a)(6)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Based on information obtained during the investigation, there was no emergency medical information for the children that were being transported.
Correction deadline
June 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Official code
746.5617(a)(2)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Based on information obtained during the investigation, there was no parent and emergency telephone numbers for the children that were being transported.
Correction deadline
June 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Official code
746.5617(a)(4)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Based on information obtained during the investigation, sign in and out sheets were not completed during the month of May 2023.
Correction deadline
June 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Official code
746.631(a)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Based on information obtained during the investigation, there was no list in the vehicle of the children who were being transported.
Correction deadline
June 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Official code
746.5617(a)(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a citation for supervision.
Correction deadline
June 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 23, 2023
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
I observed a caregiver change a diaper and not wash the child's hand.
Correction deadline
January 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures
Official code
746.3419
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
In the 1's classroom all the cots were not labeled with the children's name. This was corrected at inspection when the director label all the cots.
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)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Hand washing sink was not observed in classroom where diaper changing is occurring.
Correction deadline
February 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4403(a) - Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
Official code
746.4403(a)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The fire extinguisher was missing from the van. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver replaced the missing fire extinguisher.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Official code
746.5617(a)(5)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
In the infant classroom a crib was blocking the marked fire exit door. A photo was taken and the crib was moved.
Correction deadline
June 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Official code
746.2909(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two infant feeding sheets were not updated within the 30-day requirements.
Correction deadline
June 10, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 20, 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: Facility condition
Report finding
In the infant classroom the window seal was covered in dirt. On the school age playground the border to the playground nails were sticking up from the wood. A photo was taken.
Correction deadline
June 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
I observed that both playgrounds did not have enough loose fill on them. Photos were taken.
Correction deadline
April 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
In the Pre-School room I observed several walls with the paint peeling. A photos were taken. On the school age playground the stairs on the play structure was rusty and coming a loose from the structure. A photos were taken. A nail was sticking out along the border leading to the toddler playground. A photos were taken.
Correction deadline
April 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A 13 month old infant was sitting at the high chair table and was not strapped in. No straps were in the high chair. Note: A picture was taken of the high chair.
Correction deadline
October 18, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 26, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
I observed the parking lot was under consstruction and large concrete pieces was obstructing the walk way. A photo was taken.
Correction deadline
October 15, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 18, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407