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Building Blocks Academy-Evergreen

1920 EVERGREEN DR, Houston, TX 77087-2806

Operation number:
946707
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:
115
License effective:
August 7, 2009
Hours:
06:00 AM-07:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
7139212000
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 42 available inspections for Building Blocks Academy-Evergreen from October 20, 2021 through July 28, 2026.

19 inspections recorded violations, with 39 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 22, 2026 and involved sleep safety.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four 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
42

13 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
39

4 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
34

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
6

Last 36 months

Local comparison

42 total inspections vs 11 local median in Houston

Compared to 920 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.93
Local median
0.99

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
40%
Local median
35%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
45%
Local median
44%

Repeated topics

This provider
6
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.

Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant was seen sleeping in a restrictive device. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the child to a crib.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Official code
746.2426(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the information received during the investigation. The caregivers had their backs during the incident and did not see the victim run back to the window. Also while attending to the injuries of the child, the caregivers were not giving adequate supervision to the other children.
Correction deadline
January 21, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 2, 2026
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
The tiles on the floor are being held by duct tape.
Correction deadline
November 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 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
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There is sufficient evidence to support that there are no handwashing sinks in two classrooms with diaper changing stations.
Correction deadline
November 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4403(a) - Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
Official code
746.4403(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two out of ten children's files were missing emergency contact addresses, but this was corrected when the director got on the phone with the parents to update the information.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Out of the 10 employee files evaluated, one file was missing training hours.
Correction deadline
August 26, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There was an infant four months old wearing a bib in the crib.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Official code
746.2401(6)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
A 16 month old infant was observed having screen time.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
746.2207(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The boys school age restrooom was observed with water on the floor and a unflushable toilet. Note: A picture was taken.
Correction deadline
July 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A see saw was observed on the playground without surfacing. Note: A photo was taken.
Correction deadline
July 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Official code
746.4901(a)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Three caregivers did not know and did not have access to information to know the ages of the children in their care.
Correction deadline
June 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 26, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Official code
746.1205(a)(3)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A three year old child was found unsupervised in a hallway with no caregiver present to provide appropriate supervision.
Correction deadline
June 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 26, 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The floor of the bridge between buildings had a caved in area with cracked flooring and soft subflooring. Upon reinspection, the floor had not been repaired. The crack had worsened, and other areas of flooring on the bridge had begun to crack.
Correction deadline
December 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 10, 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: Facility condition
Report finding
Four diaper changing areas still did not have sinks.
Correction deadline
November 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
Official code
746.3503(d)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A 10 month old infant was observed sleeping with a bib around his neck and near his face. This was corrected when a caregiver removed the bib.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 13, 2024
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two infants were observed at the large feeding table without straps fastened. This was corrected when the caregiver fastened both children in.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A sippy cup was observed in an infants bed. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the cup.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Official code
746.2419(7)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A four month old infant was observed in a restrictive device for one period of approximately 18 minutes, and another period of approximately 24 minutes. This was corrected when the infant was removed and a conversation was had with the director.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Official code
746.2417(2)(B)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant was observed walking around the classroom with a bottle of formula. This was corrected when a conversation was had with the director about removing the bottle and not allowing any other children to walk around with bottles or sippy cups.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Official code
746.2419(7)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The floor of the bridge between buildings had a caved in area with cracked flooring and soft subflooring.
Correction deadline
November 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 3, 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: Sleep safety
Report finding
A ten month old and four month old infant were observed sleeping on ill fitting sheets that were loose enough to present a suffocation hazard.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 31, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Official code
746.2409(a)(2)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Both infant sinks were being used for handwashing and dishes/bottles. This was corrected when a conversation was had with the director and caregivers about designating one sink for handwashing only.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
There was sufficient evidence to suggest that infants are being left to cry in their cribs when they are upset.
Correction deadline
November 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 3, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
Official code
746.2401(3)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
There was sufficient evidence to suggest that caregivers are using their personal phones while supervising the children.
Correction deadline
November 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 3, 2024
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)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Four diaper changing areas still did not have sinks.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 31, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
Official code
746.3503(d)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
One of the diaper changing pads had cracks, exposing the absorbant material underneath.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 31, 2024
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)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire extinguishers had not been checked for July. This was corrected when the director checked them and recorded it on the emergency practices page.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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
Four diaper changing areas did not have sinks.
Correction deadline
September 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
Official code
746.3503(d)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Three of the diaper changing pads had cracks exposing the soft, absorbant material underneath.
Correction deadline
September 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2024
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)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three out of Six Employees did not have the required annual health and safety training.
Correction deadline
September 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Neither the bus nor the van have had an alarm installed since the last citation.
Correction deadline
October 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 31, 2023
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)
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Neither the bus nor the van currently used to transport chldren were equipped with a child safety alarm.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 2023
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
Two of ten children's files did not have addresses for emergency contacts.
Correction deadline
September 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 26, 2023
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two of ten children's files did not have complete emergency authorization information.
Correction deadline
September 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 26, 2023
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation had not performed fire extinguisher checks this year.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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
The door had a piece of wood sticking out that caused the child to get a deep cut on middle finger. The operation had the maintenance man fix the door.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The staff did not have the required training in the required topics of Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, Administering Medications, Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food Allergies, Emergency Preparedness, Preventing the Spread of Communicable Diseases, Building and Premises Safety
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 3, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director does not have the required 30 hours of annual training. The director is missing training in the required topics of Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, Administering Medications, Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food Allergies, Emergency Preparedness, Preventing the Spread of Communicable Diseases, Building and Premises Safety
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 3, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(6)(A)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The Director and two caregivers who transport, as well as the director, could not provide documentation showing that the required two hours of transportation training has been completed.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 3, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Official code
746.1316(a)