Building Blocks Child Care and Learning Center

Childcare Center|2435 THORS HAMMER, Brownsville, TX 78526|(956) 554-3699|brownsvillechildcare.com

License Information

Status: Licensed
License #: 1528663
Expires: July 24, 2026
Licensed Capacity: 66 children
Licensing Agency: Texas HHSC

Data from Texas HHSC. Updated 2/24/2026.

State records

Inspection History

11 records

July 18, 2025routine#862243054
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
High
Bird droppings were observed in the playground's sidewalk and one slide. Ants were also observed in the playground.
746.3407Corrected 2025-07-25
November 13, 2024routine#862243053
2 violations found (2 medium severity).
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Medium
The center does not have written feeding instructions for the infants who are not yet ready for table food.
746.2421(a)Corrected 2024-11-18
Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
Medium
The nap mats are not marked to distiguish the sleeping side from the floor side.
746.4503(c)Corrected 2024-11-15
April 24, 2024routine#862243052
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
March 6, 2024complaint#862363844
3 violations found (3 high severity).
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
High
Based on the information gained during the investigation allegations of Physical Abuse are found Reason to Believe.
746.1201(4)Corrected 2024-04-09
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
High
Based on the information gained during the investigation, a caregiver at the daycare slapped an infant in the face.
746.2805(1)Corrected 2024-04-09
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
High
Based on the information gained during the investigation, the infants were left unsupervised in their classroom for 30 seconds.
746.2401(7)Corrected 2024-04-09
December 1, 2023routine#862243051
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
High
The transportation binder does not include emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for the children being transported.
746.5617(a)(2)Corrected 2023-12-08
November 21, 2023routine#862243050
3 violations found (3 high severity).
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
High
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.
746.1601Corrected 2023-11-21
Annual Sanitation Inspection
High
The most recent health inspection was completed on 09/27/2022.
746.3401(a)Corrected 2023-12-14
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
High
The transportation binder does not include emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for the children being transported.
746.5617(a)(2)Corrected 2023-11-27
November 22, 2022routine#862243049
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High
Annual fire inspection is not current. Last updated 6/1/2022.
746.5101(a)Corrected 2022-12-02
January 7, 2022routine#862243048
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Substitutes, Volunteers and Contractors - Unqualified Not Left Alone with Children
High
RE-CITE-Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
746.1401(f)Corrected 2022-01-07
December 29, 2021routine#862243047
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Substitutes, Volunteers and Contractors - Unqualified Not Left Alone with Children
High
Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
746.1401(f)Corrected 2021-12-29
December 21, 2021routine#862243046
5 violations found (4 high, 1 medium severity).
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
High
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.
746.5617(a)(4)Corrected 2021-12-21
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
High
Observed one caregiver supervising 6 infants between the ages of 6 months to 18 months. Caregiver was over by 1 child.
746.1601Corrected 2021-12-21
Substitutes, Volunteers and Contractors - Unqualified Not Left Alone with Children
High
Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
746.1401(f)Corrected 2021-12-21
Annual Sanitation Inspection
High
Annual health inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 9/21/2020.
746.3401(a)Corrected 2022-01-04
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Medium
First aid kit in transportation vehicle is incomplete. Missing cotton ball, theremoter, and band aid.
746.4003(a)Corrected 2021-12-21
January 22, 2021complaint#862363843
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations

Availability

66 children capacity

Estimated Tuition

$750 – $1,100/mo

By age group

Infant$950 – $1,400

Toddler$850 – $1,250

Preschool$750 – $1,100

School-age$450 – $750

Estimated from regional averages. Actual rates may vary.

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