Building Blocks Academy VTM
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
24 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
October 17, 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 VTM
- License number
- 1508775
- Location
- 11110 VETERANS MEMORIAL DR, Houston, TX 77067
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 21.0/100
- Inspection record
- 24 inspections, last inspected October 17, 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.
84
Total Violations
Oct 17, 2025
Last Inspection
153
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (84)
The loose fill in the outdoor play area measured a depth of 3.5 inches.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-31
The loose fill in the outdoor play area measured a depth of 3.5 inches.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-31
The loose fill in the outdoor play area measured a depth of 3.5 inches.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-31
The loose fill in the outdoor play area measured a depth of 3.5 inches.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-31
The toddler outdoor playground set has two large holes with sharp edges. There is a large hole in the ground in the outdoor playground area that poses as a hazard. There were spray bottles of cleaning supplies located on the changing table within reach of children. This was corrected when the caregiver placed the cleaning supplies out of reach of the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-06
The caregivers were unaware of how many children were in the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-06
The loose fill in the outdoor play area measured a depth of 3.5 inches.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-06
A child was seen in the hallway opening the front door for an employee. A caregiver left the children in the classroom unattended to monitor the children in the hallway. This was corrected when another caregiver came into the hallway to monitor the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-06
Two of the reviewed children files did not have a current shot record.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-06
An observed infant crib sheet was not tight-fitting. This was corrected when the caregiver replaced the crib sheet with a tight-fitting crib sheet.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Two of the reviewed children files did not have a current shot record.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-06
The caregivers were unaware of how many children were in the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-06
The loose fill in the outdoor play area measured a depth of 3.5 inches.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-06
A child was seen in the hallway opening the front door for an employee. A caregiver left the children in the classroom unattended to monitor the children in the hallway. This was corrected when another caregiver came into the hallway to monitor the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-06
The loose fill in the outdoor play area measured a depth of 3.5 inches.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-06
The caregivers were unaware of how many children were in the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-06
An observed infant crib sheet was not tight-fitting. This was corrected when the caregiver replaced the crib sheet with a tight-fitting crib sheet.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The toddler outdoor playground set has two large holes with sharp edges. There is a large hole in the ground in the outdoor playground area that poses as a hazard. There were spray bottles of cleaning supplies located on the changing table within reach of children. This was corrected when the caregiver placed the cleaning supplies out of reach of the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-06
A child was seen in the hallway opening the front door for an employee. A caregiver left the children in the classroom unattended to monitor the children in the hallway. This was corrected when another caregiver came into the hallway to monitor the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-06
The toddler outdoor playground set has two large holes with sharp edges. There is a large hole in the ground in the outdoor playground area that poses as a hazard. There were spray bottles of cleaning supplies located on the changing table within reach of children. This was corrected when the caregiver placed the cleaning supplies out of reach of the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-06
Two of the reviewed children files did not have a current shot record.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-06
An observed infant crib sheet was not tight-fitting. This was corrected when the caregiver replaced the crib sheet with a tight-fitting crib sheet.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The caregivers were unaware of how many children were in the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-06
An observed infant crib sheet was not tight-fitting. This was corrected when the caregiver replaced the crib sheet with a tight-fitting crib sheet.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The loose fill in the outdoor play area measured a depth of 3.5 inches.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-06
A child was seen in the hallway opening the front door for an employee. A caregiver left the children in the classroom unattended to monitor the children in the hallway. This was corrected when another caregiver came into the hallway to monitor the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-06
Two of the reviewed children files did not have a current shot record.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-06
The toddler outdoor playground set has two large holes with sharp edges. There is a large hole in the ground in the outdoor playground area that poses as a hazard. There were spray bottles of cleaning supplies located on the changing table within reach of children. This was corrected when the caregiver placed the cleaning supplies out of reach of the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-06
There is chipped paint in the two year old classroom within reach of children. The fence on the playground is bent at the top.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-11
A tunnel and play structure are within each other's use zone.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-11
Two vans in use do not have the guide to first aid in their first aid kit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-11
A TV on a cart is not anchored. It is on a piece of cardboard on a cart. This was corrected during the inspection when the TV was removed from the classroom. Per the director the TV will not be used.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There is chipped paint in the two year old classroom within reach of children. The fence on the playground is bent at the top.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-11
Two vans in use do not have the guide to first aid in their first aid kit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-11
A tunnel and play structure are within each other's use zone.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-11
There is chipped paint in the two year old classroom within reach of children. The fence on the playground is bent at the top.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-11
A TV on a cart is not anchored. It is on a piece of cardboard on a cart. This was corrected during the inspection when the TV was removed from the classroom. Per the director the TV will not be used.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A tunnel and play structure are within each other's use zone.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-11
Two vans in use do not have the guide to first aid in their first aid kit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-11
There is chipped paint in the two year old classroom within reach of children. The fence on the playground is bent at the top.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-11
A TV on a cart is not anchored. It is on a piece of cardboard on a cart. This was corrected during the inspection when the TV was removed from the classroom. Per the director the TV will not be used.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Two vans in use do not have the guide to first aid in their first aid kit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-11
A TV on a cart is not anchored. It is on a piece of cardboard on a cart. This was corrected during the inspection when the TV was removed from the classroom. Per the director the TV will not be used.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A tunnel and play structure are within each other's use zone.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-11
The after schoolers were playing video games that were not educational. This was corrected when the teacher had the children put up their electronics and had them engage in activities that were educational such as playing at centers.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There are cracks in the floor in the three's, pre-k and after schoolers classrooms. In the 2's classroom there is chipped paint within reach of children. In the infant room where water comes in after severe storms. There are black spots on the base board. Pictures were taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-06
There are cracks in the floor in the three's, pre-k and after schoolers classrooms. In the 2's classroom there is chipped paint within reach of children. In the infant room where water comes in after severe storms. There are black spots on the base board. Pictures were taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-06
The after schoolers were playing video games that were not educational. This was corrected when the teacher had the children put up their electronics and had them engage in activities that were educational such as playing at centers.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There are cracks in the floor in the three's, pre-k and after schoolers classrooms. In the 2's classroom there is chipped paint within reach of children. In the infant room where water comes in after severe storms. There are black spots on the base board. Pictures were taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-06
There are cracks in the floor in the three's, pre-k and after schoolers classrooms. In the 2's classroom there is chipped paint within reach of children. In the infant room where water comes in after severe storms. There are black spots on the base board. Pictures were taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-06
The after schoolers were playing video games that were not educational. This was corrected when the teacher had the children put up their electronics and had them engage in activities that were educational such as playing at centers.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The after schoolers were playing video games that were not educational. This was corrected when the teacher had the children put up their electronics and had them engage in activities that were educational such as playing at centers.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A 3 year old was placed in a high chair for 2 minutes per the teacher. This was a form of punishment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-26
In the 2's classroom the walls have chipped paint. A picture was taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-01
In the 2's classroom the changing mat had holes in it. A picture was taken. This was corrected during the inspection when the mat was replaced.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The emergency preparedness plan does not address how children who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual or hearing impairments.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-01
In the 2's classroom the changing mat had holes in it. A picture was taken. This was corrected during the inspection when the mat was replaced.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
In the 2's classroom the walls have chipped paint. A picture was taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-01
A 3 year old was placed in a high chair for 2 minutes per the teacher. This was a form of punishment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-26
The emergency preparedness plan does not address how children who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual or hearing impairments.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-01
In the 2's classroom the changing mat had holes in it. A picture was taken. This was corrected during the inspection when the mat was replaced.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
In the 2's classroom the walls have chipped paint. A picture was taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-01
A 3 year old was placed in a high chair for 2 minutes per the teacher. This was a form of punishment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-26
The emergency preparedness plan does not address how children who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual or hearing impairments.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-01
In the 2's classroom the changing mat had holes in it. A picture was taken. This was corrected during the inspection when the mat was replaced.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
In the 2's classroom the walls have chipped paint. A picture was taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-01
The emergency preparedness plan does not address how children who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual or hearing impairments.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-01
A 3 year old was placed in a high chair for 2 minutes per the teacher. This was a form of punishment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-26
A caregiver tapped a child on the hand to stop them from climbing a shelf.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-06
A caregiver tapped a child on the hand to stop them from climbing a shelf.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-06
A caregiver tapped a child on the hand to stop them from climbing a shelf.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-06
A caregiver tapped a child on the hand to stop them from climbing a shelf.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-06
In the schoolers boy's bathroom is chipped wood on the wall. It had sharp edges. Pictures were taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-13
In the schoolers boy's bathroom is chipped wood on the wall. It had sharp edges. Pictures were taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-13
In the schoolers boy's bathroom is chipped wood on the wall. It had sharp edges. Pictures were taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-13
In the schoolers boy's bathroom is chipped wood on the wall. It had sharp edges. Pictures were taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-13
Two out of eight caregiver records were missing annual training hour. Total hours missing is 35.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-15
The cots were not labeled to match the sleep chart for the listed children. This was corrected when the caregivers labeled the cots to match the sleep chart and the child sleeping on the cot.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Two out of eight caregiver records were missing annual training hour. Total hours missing is 35.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-15
The cots were not labeled to match the sleep chart for the listed children. This was corrected when the caregivers labeled the cots to match the sleep chart and the child sleeping on the cot.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The cots were not labeled to match the sleep chart for the listed children. This was corrected when the caregivers labeled the cots to match the sleep chart and the child sleeping on the cot.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Two out of eight caregiver records were missing annual training hour. Total hours missing is 35.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-15
The cots were not labeled to match the sleep chart for the listed children. This was corrected when the caregivers labeled the cots to match the sleep chart and the child sleeping on the cot.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Two out of eight caregiver records were missing annual training hour. Total hours missing is 35.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-15
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Building Blocks Academy VTM's safety grade?
Building Blocks Academy VTM has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 21.0 out of 100.
How many violations does Building Blocks Academy VTM have?
Building Blocks Academy VTM has 84 total violations on record, including 60 critical, 24 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Building Blocks Academy VTM last inspected?
Building Blocks Academy VTM was last inspected on October 17, 2025.