The Love & Learning Center
Katy, TX 77449 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Blocks and Books Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 87
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2020
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About
About Blocks and Books Learning Center
Blocks and Books Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Katy, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 20, 2020, for up to 87 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 87 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Curriculum | I love to learn Early Childhood Curriculum |
| Enrichment | Creative arts, tutorials, homework help |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 87 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Blocks and Books Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for Blocks and Books Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 87 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2020
- License number
- #1703799
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Background checks 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Other rules 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Jul 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 16, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
745.245 - Proof of Franchise Tax Payment
“The Franchise Tax account was showing as inactive in the system during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2026
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“In the infant's classroom, there were two children (3 years old) and one infant (15 months old) combined during inspection time. Note: The director removed the two children (3 years old) to the toddlers' classroom during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“During the inspection, an individual who works directly with children did not have an active initial background check under the operation number.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2026
Jun 24, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The fire marshal's inspection report was not available for review. The current report expired on 11/09/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2025
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“The playhouse has a stair with broken wooden pieces, and the snail is stuck out with those broken pieces at the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2025
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“There was no loose mulch installation under the slide at the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2025
- Jul 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 17, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
“The food served was different from the lunch menu. Note: I discussed this with the director, who corrected it during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“The immunization record was unavailable in one of the children's files.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2023
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Five of 8 children's records evaluated were observed incomplete for health statement information.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2023
Apr 18, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“In 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.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation did not have an annual sanitation inspection to review. The current one expired on 03/16/2023.”
The state verified the correction on May 10, 2023
Apr 6, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Based 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.”
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2023
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The director was aware of the incident and did not report it to licensing.”
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2023
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“Based on information gathered during the investigation, a hazardous item, a broken leg chair, did not remove from the playground.”
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2023
- Aug 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 26, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
“The operation did not have current sheltering drill for severe weather drill to review during inspection time.The last practice was on Feburary 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“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 director about this situataion during inspection time.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“The infants were watching television in the infant's classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“Fire Extingguishers did not done annually at the operation .The last one was on March 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2022
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“There 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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2022
746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
“The operation did not have current Sheltering Drills for Lock Down Drill practice to review during inspection time.The last one was on Feburary 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2022
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“In 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.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation did not have Fire Drill Monthly practice to review during inspection time.The last one was on May 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Blocks and Books Learning Center
Is Blocks and Books Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 20, 2020.
When was Blocks and Books Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Blocks and Books Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 6 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Blocks and Books Learning Center care for?
87, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Blocks and Books Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Blocks and Books Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Blocks and Books Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 599-3833 to ask.
What is Blocks and Books Learning Center's phone number?
(281) 599-3833.
Where is Blocks and Books Learning Center?
20144 Morton Rd 100, Katy, TX 77449. The nearest other daycare we list is Childtime Learning Centers, 0.2 miles away.