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Building Blocks 4 Life

2300 BUCHANAN ROAD, Texarkana, TX 75501-7540

Operation number:
1795914
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Bowie
Capacity:
115
License effective:
June 24, 2024
Hours:
06:00 AM-08:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9033062827
Email:
Not listed
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 4 Life from June 13, 2024 through August 18, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 42 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 15, 2026 and involved background screening.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.

Three later inspections, from July 23, 2026 through August 18, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
21

16 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
42

31 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
28

22 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
8

Last 36 months

Local comparison

21 total inspections vs 13 local median in 75501

Compared to 14 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2
Local median
0.37

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
12%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
38%
Local median
20%

Repeated topics

This provider
8
Local average
0.79

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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Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
It was observed that the operation had not moved to their new location and did not inform licensing that they were unable to move on date stated when applying for a change of address.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.301(1) - Notification of Changing Address or Location
Official code
746.301(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
It was obsereved during the investigation inspection that the infant room had children present that were more than 18 months in age difference.
Correction deadline
July 15, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During investigation inspection it was observed that there was one staff with eleven children present in the classroom.
Correction deadline
July 15, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 23, 2026
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 inspection a staff with a background conditons was in charge of a group of children. This was corrected during the inspection when an additional caregivers arrived to the operation.
Correction deadline
July 15, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Official code
745.635(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
During follow up two caregiver present with background conditons were in charge of a group of children and one of the caregivers was left in charge of the operation at time of inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when two additional caregivers arrived to the operation and the director arrived.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 28, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Official code
745.635(3)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
It was observed during the walkthrough that one classroom had children present with infants that were more than 18 months in age difference. This was corrected when the oldest child was moved to another classroom.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 28, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
It was observed that an infant was asleep in their stroller/carseat combo with a blanket drapped over their legs. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the child from the stroller/car seat combo and placed in their crib.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 28, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426(a)(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During follow up inspection four of the eight children's files had not been completed with lacking information.
Correction deadline
May 29, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 28, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
It was observed that both classroom with children present were over ratio for one caregiver present. This was corrected when additional caregivers arrived to the operation.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 28, 2026
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
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The operation was lacking feeding instructions for all infants not ready for table food.
Correction deadline
April 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Official code
746.801(2)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two of ten children's immunizations records reviewed were missing their all their required immunizations based on their age.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 28, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Five of ten staff records were not available for review during the inspection and the other five were lacking all required information for employees/caregivers. A list was left staff and missing information.
Correction deadline
May 12, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
746.801(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Eight of ten children's files reviewed were lacking complete address for the child, complete address for their emergency contact, parent signatures that parents rights or operational policies were received, date of admission, health statements and/or emergency authorization for emergency care.
Correction deadline
May 1, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
It was observed the operation policies where not complete with all required policies. A list was left with operation regarding missing policies.
Correction deadline
May 5, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
746.201(1)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Records were maintained in a disorganized manner. The provider had difficulty locating requested items. Upon request, the permit holder was unable to promptly produce organized and complete records. This lack of organization and accessibility impeded the inspection process and does not demonstrate compliance with permit holder responsibilities to maintain accurate, complete, and readily available records for review.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Official code
746.201(9)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the inspection the emergency prepardness plan was not available for review.
Correction deadline
May 5, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2026
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: Transportation
Report finding
It was observed the operation did not have a list of children on the van, emergency medical forms or parent contact information for each child and an emergency plan.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2026
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: Background screening
Report finding
During the inspection two different individuals were present prior to an initial background check being submitted.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 12, 2026
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
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
It was observed that three of nine cribs had loose crib sheets present with one crib having a child in the crib.
Correction deadline
April 23, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer that was placed on the table with a blanket wrapped around them. The child also was not buckled into the bouncer. This was corrected at inspection as the child was removed from the bouncer.
Correction deadline
April 23, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426(a)(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
It was observed in the infant classroom there were fifteen children present with two staff.
Correction deadline
April 23, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2026
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: Supervision
Report finding
One caregiver was not aware of the age of children they were in charge of during naptime. It was also observed that a school age child was present in a classroom alone working on school work.
Correction deadline
April 23, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(1)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
It was observed that a television was being used during nap time in a classroom.
Correction deadline
April 23, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2026
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: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
It was observed in a classroom where a two month old infant was present there were children more than 18 months in age difference present.
Correction deadline
April 23, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was discovered during a DFPS investigation that a child was left unattended on the operation's van.
Correction deadline
April 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2026
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: Attendance accountability
Report finding
It was discovered during a DFPS investigation that the operation failed to account for all children when unloading the children at the operation.
Correction deadline
April 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
Official code
746.5605(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During a DFPS investigation it was discovered the operation did not have staff files for review during the inspection.
Correction deadline
April 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was investigated as part of an DFPS investigation and found to be in non-compliance. There was evidence of neglect by an employee of the operation. When a child was left on an operational van for over one hour.
Correction deadline
May 20, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2026
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)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
This standard was investigated as part of an DFPS investigation and found to be in non-compliance. The operation failed to complete an incident report when a child was left on the van.
Correction deadline
May 20, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 22, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.701(5)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
This standard was investigated as part of an DFPS investigation and found to be in non-compliance. There was evidence of physical abuse by an employee of the operation. It discovered that a staff with background conditions was not following their conditions when they were left in charge of the operation the day of the incident when the director and normal person left in charge had both left for the day.
Correction deadline
May 20, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Official code
745.635(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered the operation was not sharing daily reports with the parents showing when the infant slept, amount of food, sleep times, activities which infant participate in during the day and general mood of the child during the day.
Correction deadline
December 8, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Official code
746.2431
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
During follow up inspection the center was still lacking infant feeding instructions for infants not on table food. 6/6/25 The operation was lacking feeding instructions for all their infants.
Correction deadline
June 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Official code
746.2421(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
It was observed that a child under 12 months of age was laying on a boppy pillow in the crib while awake. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the child and boppy on the floor.
Correction deadline
June 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The operation was lacking feeding instructions for all their infants.
Correction deadline
June 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Official code
746.2421(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Operation is lacking a current sanitation Inspection.
Correction deadline
June 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During review of children's records several where lacking all required information. A list of children and admission information that was lacking was left with operation.
Correction deadline
June 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The operation was lacking transportation training for van drivers.
Correction deadline
June 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Official code
746.1301(a)(7)(A)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
It was observed that the van the operation was using for transportation was lacking a child safety alarm.
Correction deadline
June 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Official code
746.5625(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
It was observed a child with a food allergy was not on file at operation or posted where food is prepared or served.
Correction deadline
June 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 10, 2025
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
It was observed that the operation had last verified their annual certification on 1/24/24
Correction deadline
June 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
It was observed the operation was lacking documentation of fire drills, sheltering in place and sever weather drills.
Correction deadline
June 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
During inspection it was discovered the operation was conducting transportation prior to notification to licensing. The operation corrected at this inspection when they provided written statement they will provide transportation.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
Official code
746.301(7)