Building Blocks Child Care And Learning Center

2435 THORS HAMMER, Brownsville, TX 78526 · Cameron County

36cited violations

14serious

22inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 66
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Laura Gomez
Phone: (956) 554-3699
Regulated since: Jul 24, 2014
HHSC IDs: Operation 1129353 · number 1528663
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Supervision & ratios 4
Discipline & child guidance 4
Safety & premises 12
Food & allergies 2
Other 14

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2025	2	0	Safety & premises (2)
2024	10	6	Discipline & child guidance (4), Food & allergies (2), Other (4)
2023	8	4	Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Other (2)
2022	4	2	Safety & premises (2), Other (2)
2021	12	2	Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Other (6)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jul 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Bird droppings were observed in the playground's sidewalk and one slide. Ants were also observed in the playground.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-25. Correction verified 2025-07-22.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Bird droppings were observed in the playground's sidewalk and one slide. Ants were also observed in the playground.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-25. Correction verified 2025-07-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Food & allergies
  The center does not have written feeding instructions for the infants who are not yet ready for table food.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-18. Correction verified 2024-11-14.
- Other
  The nap mats are not marked to distiguish the sleeping side from the floor side.
  
  HHSC 746.4503(c) — Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-15. Correction verified 2024-11-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Food & allergies
  The center does not have written feeding instructions for the infants who are not yet ready for table food.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-18. Correction verified 2024-11-14.
- Other
  The nap mats are not marked to distiguish the sleeping side from the floor side.
  
  HHSC 746.4503(c) — Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-15. Correction verified 2024-11-18.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 6, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  Based on the information gained during the investigation allegations of Physical Abuse are found Reason to Believe.
  
  HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-09. Correction verified 2024-04-24.
- Other Serious
  Based on the information gained during the investigation, the infants were left unsupervised in their classroom for 30 seconds.
  
  HHSC 746.2401(7) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-09. Correction verified 2024-04-24.
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  Based on the information gained during the investigation, a caregiver at the daycare slapped an infant in the face.
  
  HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-09. Correction verified 2024-04-24.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 6, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  Based on the information gained during the investigation allegations of Physical Abuse are found Reason to Believe.
  
  HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-09. Correction verified 2024-04-24.
- Other Serious
  Based on the information gained during the investigation, the infants were left unsupervised in their classroom for 30 seconds.
  
  HHSC 746.2401(7) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-09. Correction verified 2024-04-24.
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  Based on the information gained during the investigation, a caregiver at the daycare slapped an infant in the face.
  
  HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-09. Correction verified 2024-04-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 1, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  The transportation binder does not include emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for the children being transported.
  
  HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-08. Correction verified 2023-12-06.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 1, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  The transportation binder does not include emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for the children being transported.
  
  HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-08. Correction verified 2023-12-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-21. Correction verified 2023-12-01.
- Other
  The most recent health inspection was completed on 09/27/2022.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-14. Correction verified 2023-12-01.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The transportation binder does not include emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for the children being transported.
  
  HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-27. Correction verified 2023-12-01.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-21. Correction verified 2023-12-01.
- Other
  The most recent health inspection was completed on 09/27/2022.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-14. Correction verified 2023-12-01.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The transportation binder does not include emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for the children being transported.
  
  HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-27. Correction verified 2023-12-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  Annual fire inspection is not current. Last updated 6/1/2022.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-02. Correction verified 2022-12-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  Annual fire inspection is not current. Last updated 6/1/2022.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-02. Correction verified 2022-12-12.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  RE-CITE-Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.1401(f) — Substitutes, Volunteers and Contractors - Unqualified Not Left Alone with Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-07. Correction verified 2022-01-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  RE-CITE-Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.1401(f) — Substitutes, Volunteers and Contractors - Unqualified Not Left Alone with Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-07. Correction verified 2022-01-20.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 29, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.1401(f) — Substitutes, Volunteers and Contractors - Unqualified Not Left Alone with Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-29. Correction verified 2022-01-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 29, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.1401(f) — Substitutes, Volunteers and Contractors - Unqualified Not Left Alone with Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-29. Correction verified 2022-01-07.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 21, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.1401(f) — Substitutes, Volunteers and Contractors - Unqualified Not Left Alone with Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-21. Correction verified 2021-12-29.
- Supervision & ratios
  Observed one caregiver supervising 6 infants between the ages of 6 months to 18 months. Caregiver was over by 1 child.
  
  HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-21. Correction verified 2021-12-29.
- Other
  Annual health inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 9/21/2020.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-04. Correction verified 2021-12-22.
- Safety & premises
  First aid kit in transportation vehicle is incomplete. Missing cotton ball, theremoter, and band aid.
  
  HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-21. Correction verified 2021-12-29.
- Safety & premises Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.5617(a)(4) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 21, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.1401(f) — Substitutes, Volunteers and Contractors - Unqualified Not Left Alone with Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-21. Correction verified 2021-12-29.
- Supervision & ratios
  Observed one caregiver supervising 6 infants between the ages of 6 months to 18 months. Caregiver was over by 1 child.
  
  HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-21. Correction verified 2021-12-29.
- Other
  Annual health inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 9/21/2020.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-04. Correction verified 2021-12-22.
- Safety & premises
  First aid kit in transportation vehicle is incomplete. Missing cotton ball, theremoter, and band aid.
  
  HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-21. Correction verified 2021-12-29.
- Safety & premises Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.5617(a)(4) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-21.
HHSC inspection history

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Building Blocks Child Care and Learning Center, 2435 THORS HAMMER, Brownsville, TX 78526-2920 (operation ID 1129353, operation number 1528663), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

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