Blocks and Books Learning Center
License Information
- Status
- Licensed
- License #
- 1703799
- Expires
- August 20, 2026
- Licensed Capacity
- 87 children
- Licensing Agency
- Texas HHSC
Data from Texas HHSC. Updated 2/24/2026.
State recordsInspection History
10 records- routine#862283627
3 violations found (3 high severity).
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HighThe playhouse has a stair with broken wooden pieces, and the snail is stuck out with those broken pieces at the playground.
746.4751(c)Corrected 2025-07-17Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HighThere was no loose mulch installation under the slide at the playground.
746.4907(a)(1)Corrected 2025-07-17Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HighThe fire marshal's inspection report was not available for review. The current report expired on 11/09/2024.
746.5101(a)Corrected 2025-08-25 - routine#862283626
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- routine#862283625
3 violations found (3 medium severity).
Children's Records - Immunizations
MediumThe immunization record was unavailable in one of the children's files.
746.603(a)(4)Corrected 2023-07-31Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
MediumThe food served was different from the lunch menu. Note: I discussed this with the director, who corrected it during the inspection.
746.3313(1)Corrected 2023-07-17Children's Records - Health Statement
MediumFive of 8 children's records evaluated were observed incomplete for health statement information.
746.603(a)(3)Corrected 2023-07-31 - routine#862283624
2 violations found (2 high severity).
Annual Sanitation Inspection
HighThe operation did not have an annual sanitation inspection to review. The current one expired on 03/16/2023.
746.3401(a)Corrected 2023-05-08Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HighIn the infant room there were 5 infants ages 7 weeks to 12months with one caregiver.The operation is over ratio by1 infants. The director called another caregiver to help in that classroom, ratio was in compliance during the inspection.
746.1601Corrected 2023-04-18 - complaint#862379437
3 violations found (3 high severity).
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HighBased on information gathered during the investigation, a hazardous item, a broken leg chair, was placed at the playground and caused the incident to the child.
746.3701Corrected 2023-05-12Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HighThe director was aware of the incident and did not report it to licensing.
746.305(a)(6)Corrected 2023-05-10Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HighBased on information gathered during the investigation, a hazardous item, a broken leg chair, did not remove from the playground.
746.4751(c)Corrected 2023-05-12 - routine#862283623
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- routine#862283622
8 violations found (7 high, 1 medium severity).
Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
HighThe operation did not have current Sheltering Drills for Lock Down Drill practice to review during inspection time.The last one was on Feburary 2022.
746.5205(3)Corrected 2022-08-05AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HighThere were 2 caregivers who were present and have been in direct care of the children prior to today. They did not have the background check with status eligibility.Their BGC are still pending. Note : The director sent them home and called another caregiver to come in.
745.641Corrected 2022-07-29Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HighIn the infant room there were 5 infants ages 5 months to 12 months old with one caregiver. The operation is over ratio by 1 infant. The director called another caregiver to help in that classroom, ratio was in compliance during the inspection.
746.1601Corrected 2022-07-26Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
MediumThe infants were watching television in the infant's classroom.
746.2207(a)Corrected 2022-07-26Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HighA group of children was left unsupervised when she stepped away from the classroom to assist inspestor at the front office.Children were left unsupervised in a classroom . Note: I discussed with the director about this situataion during inspection time.
746.1203(4)Corrected 2022-07-26Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
HighThe operation did not have current sheltering drill for severe weather drill to review during inspection time.The last practice was on Feburary 2022.
746.5205(2)Corrected 2022-08-05Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HighFire Extingguishers did not done annually at the operation .The last one was on March 2022.
746.5307(a)Corrected 2022-08-02Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HighThe operation did not have Fire Drill Monthly practice to review during inspection time.The last one was on May 2022.
746.5205(1)Corrected 2022-08-05 - routine#862283621
2 violations found (1 high, 1 medium severity).
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
MediumDuring a follow up inspection on 09/02/2021, one staff did not have an employment affidavit to review.
746.901(4)Corrected 2021-09-10Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HighThe annual fire inspection was not available to review .
746.5101(b)Corrected 2021-10-29 - routine#862283620
11 violations found (5 high, 6 medium severity).
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
MediumFive of six caregivers' records reviewed did not have the required 24 training hours for the last full year of employment.
746.1309(a)Corrected 2021-08-30Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
HighThe operation did not have current sheltering drill for severe weather drill to review during inspection time.The last practice was on January 2021.
746.5205(2)Corrected 2021-08-23Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
MediumThe operation did not have a recent Licensing inspection Form posting at the operation during inspection time.
746.401(2)Corrected 2021-08-17Children's Records - Health Statement
MediumOut of 6 children's records evaluated,the heathcare provider statement were not available in 3 children's files.
746.603(a)(3)Corrected 2021-08-30Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
MediumThe caregiver was using screen time activity for the classroom have children under the age of two years. Note: I discussed with the director and the caregiver,the televison was turned off .
746.2207(a)Corrected 2021-08-16Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
HighThe operation did not have current Sheltering Drills for Lock Down Drill practice to review during inspection time.The last one was on January 2021.
746.5205(3)Corrected 2021-08-23Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HighFire Extingguishers did not done annually at the operation .The last one was on Juanuary 2021. Note: The director was corrected at inspection time.
746.5307(a)Corrected 2021-08-16Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HighThe operation did not have Fire Drill Monthly practice to review during inspection time.
746.5205(1)Corrected 2021-08-23Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
MediumOut of 6 satffs 's records evaluated, employment affidavit statement were not available in 2 staffs 's files.
746.901(4)Corrected 2021-08-30Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HighA caregiver was supervising one classroom. A group of children was left unsupervised when she stepped away from the classroom to assist inspestor at the front office.Children were left unsupervised in a classroom . Note: I discussed with the caregiver about supervison,she was staying in the classroom during inspection time.
746.1203(4)Corrected 2021-08-16Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
MediumCaregivers did not serve lunch that matching with daily menu post in the center. Notes: The director wrote the correcting note in the menu.
746.3313(1)Corrected 2021-08-16 - routine#862283619
2 violations found (2 high severity).
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HighIn the infants room,I observed bottles did not have labels with the infant's first name and initial of last name. Note: Director corrected at inspection time.
746.2419(6)Corrected 2021-02-25Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
HighIn the infant room,I observed a flat mattress that snugly fits the sides of the crib. Note: Director had one new mattress and new crib available at center.She replaced new crib and mattress during inspection time.
746.2409(a)(1)Corrected 2021-02-25
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