Building Blocks Academy Lawndale
Licensed Center · Houston, Harris County, TX · Operation No. 1615257
Building Blocks Academy Lawndale holds a Full Permit issued August 17, 2016. In the state's 60-month public window it has 15 inspections on record with 18 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
August 17, 2016
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
176 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
7302 Lawndale St, Houston, TX 77012-2920
The 60-month record
15
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
18
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 6 · Medium High 10 · Medium 2 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Report | 1 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Report | 3 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | Report | 0 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | Inspection | 4 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Report | 0 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jun 7, 2024 | Report | 0 |
| Dec 6, 2023 | Inspection | 3 |
| Oct 3, 2023 | Inspection | 3 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 30, 2021 | Inspection | 3 |
Deficiency records
June 30, 2026 Standard § 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver used prohibited discipline and guidance by pushing a child's head and pinching a child.
Corrected: July 13, 2026
July 29, 2025 Standard § 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection I observed the ceiling in several classrooms to be in need of repair. There was also evidence of a leak in the ceiling.
Corrected: September 3, 2025
July 29, 2025 Standard § 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver yells at the children in the classroom.
Corrected: August 27, 2025
July 29, 2025 Standard § 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Four child records did not have the required information documented for their emergency contact.
Corrected: September 3, 2025
November 7, 2024 Standard § 746.5625(c) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
High Verbatim from the agency record
The alarm in vehicle was observed not working during inspection.
Corrected: December 5, 2024
November 7, 2024 Standard § 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Multiple outlets were observed uncovered in 3 class rooms. This was corrected during inspection when care giver was obsereved covering outlets.
Corrected: November 7, 2024
November 7, 2024 Standard § 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A gap was observed in the ceiling tile in class room 2 leaving an opening. This was observed corrected during inspection when caregiver closed the open ceiling tile.
Corrected: November 7, 2024
November 7, 2024 Standard § 746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A televison was obsereved not anchored sitting on a shelf with electrical cords hanging down assessable to children. This was observed corrected when caregiver removed television.
Corrected: November 7, 2024
June 14, 2024 Standard § 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Fire extinguishers were observed last serviced 5/2023 during the inspection.
Corrected: June 28, 2024
December 6, 2023 Standard § 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
High Verbatim from the agency record
Caregiver was observed not knowing the number of children caring for during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when caregiver was observed counting the number of children in care and giving the correct number to inspector.
Corrected: December 6, 2023
December 6, 2023 Standard § 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
A three year old child was observed having screen time using an ipad during naptime. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed removing the ipad from the childs posssession.
Corrected: December 6, 2023
December 6, 2023 Standard § 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There was no documentation of fire extinguishers being checked monthly available for review during the inspection.
Corrected: December 13, 2023
October 3, 2023 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
One caregiver was observed caring for infants in the infant room without an approved background check. The caregiver was observed leaving the operation during inspection.
Corrected: October 3, 2023
October 3, 2023 Standard § 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Sippy cups were observed in the infant room not properly labeled with childs first name and first initial of last name. This was corrected during the inspection when caregivers were observed labeling the sippy cups during the inspection.
Corrected: October 3, 2023
October 3, 2023 Standard § 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
An electrical outlet was observed uncovered accessible to children under five years of age in the pre-k 3 room. This was corrected during the inspection when the electrrical outlet was observed being covered.
Corrected: October 3, 2023
December 30, 2021 Standard § 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Of the 10 chldren's records evaluated, 6 lacked the health care professional statement.
Corrected: January 14, 2022
December 30, 2021 Standard § 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
High Verbatim from the agency record
One caregiver was unaware of how many children they were responsible for.
Corrected: December 30, 2021
December 30, 2021 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Part of the floors, ceilings and walls were not in good repair. 3 toilets were not usable.
Corrected: January 20, 2022
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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