Building Blocks Child Care and Learning Center
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
21 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
July 18, 2025
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- Building Blocks Child Care and Learning Center
- License number
- 1528663
- Location
- 2435 THORS HAMMER, Brownsville, TX 78526
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 12.0/100
- Inspection record
- 21 inspections, last inspected July 18, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
72
Total Violations
Jul 18, 2025
Last Inspection
66
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (72)
Bird droppings were observed in the playground's sidewalk and one slide. Ants were also observed in the playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-25
Bird droppings were observed in the playground's sidewalk and one slide. Ants were also observed in the playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-25
Bird droppings were observed in the playground's sidewalk and one slide. Ants were also observed in the playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-25
Bird droppings were observed in the playground's sidewalk and one slide. Ants were also observed in the playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-25
The center does not have written feeding instructions for the infants who are not yet ready for table food.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-18
The nap mats are not marked to distiguish the sleeping side from the floor side.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-15
The center does not have written feeding instructions for the infants who are not yet ready for table food.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-18
The center does not have written feeding instructions for the infants who are not yet ready for table food.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-18
The nap mats are not marked to distiguish the sleeping side from the floor side.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-15
The nap mats are not marked to distiguish the sleeping side from the floor side.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-15
The center does not have written feeding instructions for the infants who are not yet ready for table food.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-18
The nap mats are not marked to distiguish the sleeping side from the floor side.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-15
Based on the information gained during the investigation, the infants were left unsupervised in their classroom for 30 seconds.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-09
Based on the information gained during the investigation, a caregiver at the daycare slapped an infant in the face.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-09
Based on the information gained during the investigation allegations of Physical Abuse are found Reason to Believe.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-09
Based on the information gained during the investigation allegations of Physical Abuse are found Reason to Believe.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-09
Based on the information gained during the investigation, the infants were left unsupervised in their classroom for 30 seconds.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-09
Based on the information gained during the investigation allegations of Physical Abuse are found Reason to Believe.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-09
Based on the information gained during the investigation, a caregiver at the daycare slapped an infant in the face.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-09
Based on the information gained during the investigation, a caregiver at the daycare slapped an infant in the face.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-09
Based on the information gained during the investigation allegations of Physical Abuse are found Reason to Believe.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-09
Based on the information gained during the investigation, the infants were left unsupervised in their classroom for 30 seconds.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-09
Based on the information gained during the investigation, a caregiver at the daycare slapped an infant in the face.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-09
Based on the information gained during the investigation, the infants were left unsupervised in their classroom for 30 seconds.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-09
The transportation binder does not include emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for the children being transported.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-08
The transportation binder does not include emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for the children being transported.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-08
The transportation binder does not include emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for the children being transported.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-08
The transportation binder does not include emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for the children being transported.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-08
The infant classroom had 6 children with one caregiver. The children were calm and content. The ages of the children were 5 months, 10 months, 11 months, 11 months, 13 months and 14 months. *during the inspection the 13 and 14 month olds were moved to the toddler room and the oldest toddler (2 years 10 months) was moved to the pre-k/kinder room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-21
The transportation binder does not include emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for the children being transported.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-27
The most recent health inspection was completed on 09/27/2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-14
The transportation binder does not include emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for the children being transported.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-27
The infant classroom had 6 children with one caregiver. The children were calm and content. The ages of the children were 5 months, 10 months, 11 months, 11 months, 13 months and 14 months. *during the inspection the 13 and 14 month olds were moved to the toddler room and the oldest toddler (2 years 10 months) was moved to the pre-k/kinder room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-21
The transportation binder does not include emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for the children being transported.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-27
The most recent health inspection was completed on 09/27/2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-14
The infant classroom had 6 children with one caregiver. The children were calm and content. The ages of the children were 5 months, 10 months, 11 months, 11 months, 13 months and 14 months. *during the inspection the 13 and 14 month olds were moved to the toddler room and the oldest toddler (2 years 10 months) was moved to the pre-k/kinder room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-21
The transportation binder does not include emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for the children being transported.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-27
The most recent health inspection was completed on 09/27/2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-14
The infant classroom had 6 children with one caregiver. The children were calm and content. The ages of the children were 5 months, 10 months, 11 months, 11 months, 13 months and 14 months. *during the inspection the 13 and 14 month olds were moved to the toddler room and the oldest toddler (2 years 10 months) was moved to the pre-k/kinder room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-21
The most recent health inspection was completed on 09/27/2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-14
Annual fire inspection is not current. Last updated 6/1/2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-02
Annual fire inspection is not current. Last updated 6/1/2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-02
Annual fire inspection is not current. Last updated 6/1/2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-02
Annual fire inspection is not current. Last updated 6/1/2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-02
RE-CITE-Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-07
RE-CITE-Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-07
RE-CITE-Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-07
RE-CITE-Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-07
Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-29
Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-29
Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-29
Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-29
Observed one caregiver supervising 6 infants between the ages of 6 months to 18 months. Caregiver was over by 1 child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-21
Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-21
Annual health inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 9/21/2020.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-04
Emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported was on in the vehicle. NOTE: CORRECTED at inspection as information was added at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
First aid kit in transportation vehicle is incomplete. Missing cotton ball, theremoter, and band aid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-21
Emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported was on in the vehicle. NOTE: CORRECTED at inspection as information was added at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
First aid kit in transportation vehicle is incomplete. Missing cotton ball, theremoter, and band aid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-21
Observed one caregiver supervising 6 infants between the ages of 6 months to 18 months. Caregiver was over by 1 child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-21
Annual health inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 9/21/2020.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-04
Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-21
Observed one caregiver supervising 6 infants between the ages of 6 months to 18 months. Caregiver was over by 1 child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-21
Emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported was on in the vehicle. NOTE: CORRECTED at inspection as information was added at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
First aid kit in transportation vehicle is incomplete. Missing cotton ball, theremoter, and band aid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-21
Annual health inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 9/21/2020.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-04
Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-21
Observed one caregiver supervising 6 infants between the ages of 6 months to 18 months. Caregiver was over by 1 child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-21
Emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported was on in the vehicle. NOTE: CORRECTED at inspection as information was added at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Annual health inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 9/21/2020.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-04
Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-21
First aid kit in transportation vehicle is incomplete. Missing cotton ball, theremoter, and band aid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-21
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Building Blocks Child Care and Learning Center's safety grade?
Building Blocks Child Care and Learning Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 12.0 out of 100.
How many violations does Building Blocks Child Care and Learning Center have?
Building Blocks Child Care and Learning Center has 72 total violations on record, including 60 critical, 12 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Building Blocks Child Care and Learning Center last inspected?
Building Blocks Child Care and Learning Center was last inspected on July 18, 2025.