Building Blocks Academy Vtm
11110 VETERANS MEMORIAL DR, Houston, TX 77067 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 153
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Marshonda Fields
- Phone
- (281) 448-1735
- Regulated since
- Jun 27, 2013
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1104169 · number 1508775
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 7 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (3), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 11 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (4), Other (3) |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1) |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 28, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 11, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver was observed wiping a child's nose without using a glove. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver put gloves on to wipe a child's nose.
HHSC 746.3425(1) — Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-09-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The toilet in one of the classrooms was not able to flush. The playground structure in the outdoor playground area had a crack in the slide. The interior of the back seat of a transportation van was exposed with a hole in it.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-10-02.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation was unable to provide the unitary surfacing materials documentation during the inspection.
HHSC 746.4913 — Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-25. Correction verified 2026-09-28.
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Safety & premises
Three seatbelts on a transportation van were unable to fasten.
HHSC 746.5607(a) — Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Must Use for Each Child in When Transporting and be Properly Installed
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-25. Correction verified 2026-09-28.
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Safety & premises Serious
The child safety alarms in two of the three observed vehicles did not have a functioning child safety alarm.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-18. Correction verified 2026-09-28.
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Other
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Oct 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The loose fill in the outdoor play area measured a depth of 3.5 inches.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-31. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
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Safety & premises
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Sep 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The caregivers were unaware of how many children were in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-06. Correction verified 2025-10-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-06. Correction verified 2025-10-17.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.2415(c)(2) — Crib Mattress Cover - Snug-Fitting and Thin
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-06. Correction verified 2025-10-17.
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Safety & premises
The loose fill in the outdoor play area measured a depth of 3.5 inches.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-06. Correction verified 2025-10-17.
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Illness & medication
Two of the reviewed children files did not have a current shot record.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-06. Correction verified 2025-10-03.
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Other Serious
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Oct 1, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There is chipped paint in the two year old classroom within reach of children. The fence on the playground is bent at the top.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-11. Correction verified 2024-10-02.
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.3701(10) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-01.
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Safety & premises
Two vans in use do not have the guide to first aid in their first aid kit.
HHSC 746.4003(a)(1) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-11. Correction verified 2024-10-10.
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Safety & premises
A tunnel and play structure are within each other's use zone.
HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-11. Correction verified 2024-10-02.
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Safety & premises
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Jul 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(1) — Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-06. Correction verified 2024-08-09.
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Other
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Jul 3, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A 3 year old was placed in a high chair for 2 minutes per the teacher. This was a form of punishment.
HHSC 746.2805(8) — Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-26. Correction verified 2024-03-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In the 2's classroom the walls have chipped paint. A picture was taken.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-03-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-26.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-03-08.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jan 24, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver tapped a child on the hand to stop them from climbing a shelf.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(A) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Praise and Encouragement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-06. Correction verified 2024-03-08.
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Other
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Oct 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In the schoolers boy's bathroom is chipped wood on the wall. It had sharp edges. Pictures were taken.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-13. Correction verified 2023-10-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Oct 4, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 30, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 4, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two out of eight caregiver records were missing annual training hour. Total hours missing is 35.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-15. Correction verified 2021-10-13.
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-04.
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Staff background & training
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