2111 ALDINE MAIL RTE, Houston, TX 77039 · (281) 449-5361 · State permit no. 1506945
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Building Blocks Academy Aldine for 18 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 25 routine inspections and 12 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 3 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.4907 (3 times, most recently May 19, 2023).
The state lists Building Blocks Academy Aldine as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 07:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.
All 18 violations, newest first
One rule cited at Building Blocks Academy Aldine changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.
Medium High · May 8, 2024 · Inspection
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Documentation of the last fire drill conducted was on 03/12/2024.
In plain English: The center must hold a fire drill every month, and the children must be able to get out of the building within three minutes. It must also hold a severe-weather sheltering drill and a lock-down drill at least four times a year each, and record the date, time, and length of every drill. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 10, 2024
- Correction verified:
- May 9, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Dec 14, 2023 · Inspection
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A hole was observed in the room designated for the after school children. The hole appeared to be from an electrical junction box had been removed (note, no wires were observed); in the same classroom, a child was observed pushing the trash down in the can with hand.
In plain English: The center must clean, repair, and maintain its building, grounds, and equipment to protect children's health. This includes sanitizing toys that children put in their mouths, keeping garbage out of children's reach, keeping floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair, and labeling cleaning supplies and storing them away from food and out of children's reach. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 22, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Dec 18, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Aug 31, 2023 · Inspection
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last fire inspection was conducted on 08/10/2022.
In plain English: The center must have a fire inspection by a state or local fire marshal before its first permit is issued and at least once every 12 months. Centers in public school buildings run by the local school district are exempt, and if no inspection is available the center must get written proof of that from a fire marshal or county judge. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 22, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Sep 22, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jun 30, 2023 · Investigation (report)
746.3427 - Pest Extermination
Based upon the findings from the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support the concerns of flies and gnats in the daycare. A fly strip was observed hanging in the doorway of one of the classrooms.
Official text of rule 746.3427
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 28, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jul 26, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Jun 30, 2023 · Investigation (report)
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The director did not ensure the policies & procedures outlined in the Parent Handbook were not followed as it relates to Cell Phone/Electronic Device Use or Procedures for dispensing medication to children due to (1) Children were allowed to bring in their electronic devices for their personal entertainment which did not involve working on a school assignment. The electronic devices were used to supplement an activity. It was not related to a planned activity that meet educational goals and exceeded 1 hour per day. As a result, a child recorded a TikTok video that was not age appropriate while in care; and (2) A caregiver allowed a child to have access to and give themselves medication while in care. The medication was not administered by the caregiver, or any personnel authorized to dispense medication.
In plain English: The director must make sure the center's daily operation and all employees follow the minimum standards, that staff assignments match their skills and training, and that employees are supervised. Caregivers may not be regularly scheduled for more than ten hours of direct child care in a 24-hour period, and qualified substitutes must be called in when needed to meet the standards. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 28, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jul 26, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · May 19, 2023 · Inspection
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The director did not have verification available for review to support they completed the required SIDS/Shaken Baby & Brain Development Training.
In plain English: A center director must complete 30 hours of training each year that fits the ages of the children served, including at least six hours on topics such as child development or guidance and discipline, at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect, and three to six hours on management or staff supervision depending on experience. At least six of the hours must be instructor-led. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 2, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jun 1, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · May 19, 2023 · Inspection
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The facility failed to maintain six inches of loose filled surfacing for the playground equipment.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 20, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jun 26, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Sep 15, 2022 · Investigation (report)
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based upon the findings from the investigation inspection, the allegation of the child/caregiver ratio was validated. 1 caregiver was responsible for 10 children (13 mos, 14 mos, 15 mos, 17 mos, 17 mos, 17 mos, 18 mos, 20 mos, 21 mos and 21 mos) The ratio was exceed by 5. Another caregiver was responsible for 12 children, the ratio was exceeded by 1.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 21, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Oct 4, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Mar 16, 2022 · Inspection
745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
During the follow up inspection a 15 year old child was allowed direct access to the children in care without a cleared background check. The child is present at the operation during school breaks and is allowed to go on field trips.
In plain English: An operation must request a background check when it applies for a permit, hires someone, contracts with someone who needs a check, has a resident age 14 or older move in or a resident who is about to turn or has just turned 14, or learns of anyone else who needs a check. Checks must be renewed within five years for fingerprint-based checks or two years for name-based checks, and also when the person moves to another state or takes a role that requires fingerprints. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 16, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Mar 16, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Mar 16, 2022 · Inspection
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the follow up inspection, in the three year old classroom there were 31 children ages ranged from 3-4 years old. According to the specified age group the operation is allowed to have 15 children with one caregiver. The classroom was out of ratio by 16 children. Also in the two year old classroom there were 15 children ages ranged from 1-3 years old. The specified age group for 2 year olds is 11 children with one caregiver. The classroom was over ratio by 3 children.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 16, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Mar 25, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
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Medium High · Feb 28, 2022 · Inspection
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
In the three year old classroom there were 23 children ages ranged from 3-5 years old. According to the specified age group the operation is allowed to have 15 children with one caregiver. The operation was out of ratio by 8 children.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 28, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Mar 16, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Feb 8, 2022 · Inspection
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
One out of four caregivers record evaluated were missing training in the following topics: Emergency preparedness, ,Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic ; and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
In plain English: A caregiver's 24 hours of yearly training must fit the ages of the children in their care and cover set topics, including at least six hours on areas such as child development or guidance and discipline, and at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect. At least five of the hours must be instructor-led, and caregivers of children under 24 months must also have one hour on shaken baby syndrome, infant sleep practices and SIDS, and early brain development. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 22, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Feb 21, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Feb 8, 2022 · Inspection
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
One out of ten children files evaluated needed an updated immunization record.
In plain English: Each child from birth through age 14 must meet and keep meeting the state health department's immunization requirements, and the center must keep current immunization records, including any exemptions or exceptions. Required immunizations must be complete by the admission date, unless an exemption is verified by then or a homeless or foster child is admitted provisionally for up to 30 days. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 22, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Feb 21, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Feb 8, 2022 · Inspection
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
In the Infant classroom 3 bottles were not labeled with the infant first and last name. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver labeled the bottles.
In plain English: Caregivers must hold infants up to six months old, and older infants who cannot sit up on their own, while feeding them, and must never prop a bottle. Bottles and cups must be labeled with the infant's first name and last initial, infants may not walk around or sleep with a bottle or cup, the hand-washing sink and diaper-changing surface may not be used for food or bottle preparation, and high chair trays must be sanitized before each use. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Feb 8, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Feb 8, 2022 · Inspection
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
The wooden boarder around the playground equipment had nails sticking out.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 22, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Feb 28, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jan 20, 2022 · Inspection
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
During the follow up inspection the loose fill used in the playground area was not 6 inches.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 4, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Feb 8, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Dec 17, 2021 · Inspection
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
The wooden boarder around the playground equipment had nails sticking out. Also the large nails used to make the boarder stable was showing due to a wood piece missing.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 27, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Jan 20, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Dec 17, 2021 · Inspection
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
On the playground in varies areas of the exit slides I was able to observe the dirt underneath the pea gravel.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 27, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Jan 20, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Source and correctionsThis page reports the state’s records for Building Blocks Academy Aldine; it is not a rating, a recommendation, or a background check, and may not be used for employment, tenant, credit, or insurance decisions.
Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).