Building Blocks Academy Lawndale
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
46 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
November 6, 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 Academy Lawndale
- License number
- 1615257
- Location
- 7302 LAWNDALE ST, Houston, TX 77012
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 26.5/100
- Inspection record
- 46 inspections, last inspected November 6, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
Quality Rating
Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.
68
Total Violations
Nov 6, 2025
Last Inspection
176
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (68)
Four child records did not have the required information documented for their emergency contact.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-03
A caregiver yells at the children in the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-27
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-03
Four child records did not have the required information documented for their emergency contact.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-03
A caregiver yells at the children in the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-27
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-03
A caregiver yells at the children in the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-27
Four child records did not have the required information documented for their emergency contact.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-03
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-03
A caregiver yells at the children in the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-27
Four child records did not have the required information documented for their emergency contact.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-03
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-03
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The alarm in vehicle was observed not working during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-05
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Multiple outlets were observed uncovered in 3 class rooms. This was corrected during inspection when care giver was obsereved covering outlets.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The alarm in vehicle was observed not working during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-05
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The alarm in vehicle was observed not working during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-05
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Multiple outlets were observed uncovered in 3 class rooms. This was corrected during inspection when care giver was obsereved covering outlets.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Multiple outlets were observed uncovered in 3 class rooms. This was corrected during inspection when care giver was obsereved covering outlets.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The alarm in vehicle was observed not working during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-05
Multiple outlets were observed uncovered in 3 class rooms. This was corrected during inspection when care giver was obsereved covering outlets.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Fire extinguishers were observed last serviced 5/2023 during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-28
Fire extinguishers were observed last serviced 5/2023 during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-28
Fire extinguishers were observed last serviced 5/2023 during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-28
Fire extinguishers were observed last serviced 5/2023 during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-28
There was no documentation of fire extinguishers being checked monthly available for review during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-13
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There was no documentation of fire extinguishers being checked monthly available for review during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-13
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There was no documentation of fire extinguishers being checked monthly available for review during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-13
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There was no documentation of fire extinguishers being checked monthly available for review during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-13
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-03
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-03
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-03
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-03
Part of the floors, ceilings and walls were not in good repair. 3 toilets were not usable.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-20
Of the 10 chldren's records evaluated, 6 lacked the health care professional statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-14
One caregiver was unaware of how many children they were responsible for.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-30
Part of the floors, ceilings and walls were not in good repair. 3 toilets were not usable.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-20
One caregiver was unaware of how many children they were responsible for.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-30
One caregiver was unaware of how many children they were responsible for.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-30
Of the 10 chldren's records evaluated, 6 lacked the health care professional statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-14
Of the 10 chldren's records evaluated, 6 lacked the health care professional statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-14
Of the 10 chldren's records evaluated, 6 lacked the health care professional statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-14
Part of the floors, ceilings and walls were not in good repair. 3 toilets were not usable.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-20
One caregiver was unaware of how many children they were responsible for.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-30
Part of the floors, ceilings and walls were not in good repair. 3 toilets were not usable.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-20
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Building Blocks Academy Lawndale's safety grade?
Building Blocks Academy Lawndale has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 26.5 out of 100.
How many violations does Building Blocks Academy Lawndale have?
Building Blocks Academy Lawndale has 68 total violations on record, including 60 critical, 8 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Building Blocks Academy Lawndale last inspected?
Building Blocks Academy Lawndale was last inspected on November 6, 2025.