Building Blocks Academy Alvin

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

4 out of 10 children files reviewed did not provide the required physician health statement.

1 out 10 children files reviewed did not have weather the child swim with or without assistance on the admission form.

4 out of 10 children files did not have the emergency medical contact information.

2 out of 10 children files did not have the emergency contact information other than the parent listed.

2 out of 10 children files reviewed did not provide current immunization record.

During staff file review, Director completed 29 hours of training for 2022-2023 calendar year.

1 out of 10 children files reviewed did not provide the required physician health statement after 1 year of being enrolled at center.

Follow Up: The loose-fill surfacing on the playground still did not measure the proper depth.

In the infant classroom a crib was blocking the exit door. A photo was taken.

In the 2's, Pre-School (3), and school age classrooms I observed several walls with the paint peeling.Photos were taken.

In Pre-K (3) classroom the television was sitting on a book case not anchored down. A photo was taken.

The CPSC was not available for review and was not posted. This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the annual certification.

The loose-fill surfacing on the playground did not measure the proper depth. Photos were taken.

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.

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.

A child was missing emergency contact address and phone number.

One file was missing the affidavit.

A caregiver was not aware of the children's ages and did not have a sheet with the information available.

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.

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.

The vehicle safety alarm was not being always used children were transported.

The van drivers were transporting children for the operation although they were not properly trained on how to provide the services for the operation.

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.

Child's safety alarm is present on one of the vans, but not properly maintained, according to manufacturer's instruction.

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.

The operations vehicle is not being always maintained in a safe operating condition because the safety belts were not working for children being transported.

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.

Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision.

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.

A 14 month old infant was sitting at the high chair table and was not strapped in. Note: A picture was taken.

Based on information obtained during the investigation, there was no parent and emergency telephone numbers for the children that were being transported.

Based on information obtained during the investigation, the training certificate was missing the length of the training.

Based on information obtained during the investigation, there was no list in the vehicle of the children who were being transported.

Based on information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a citation for supervision.

Based on information obtained during the investigation, there was no emergency medical information for the children that were being transported.

Based on information obtained during the investigation, sign in and out sheets were not completed during the month of May 2023.

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.

The fire extinguisher was missing from the van. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver replaced the missing fire extinguisher.

Hand washing sink was not observed in classroom where diaper changing is occurring.

I observed a caregiver change a diaper and not wash the child's hand.

In the infant classroom a crib was blocking the marked fire exit door. A photo was taken and the crib was moved.

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.

Two infant feeding sheets were not updated within the 30-day requirements.

I observed that both playgrounds did not have enough loose fill on them. Photos were taken.

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.

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.

I observed the parking lot was under consstruction and large concrete pieces was obstructing the walk way. A photo was taken.