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Alvin, TX 77511 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Building Blocks Academy Alvin
- licensed capacity
- 96
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2022
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About
About Building Blocks Academy Alvin
Building Blocks Academy Alvin is a licensed child care center in Alvin, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 8, 2022, for up to 96 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 96 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 96 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Building Blocks Academy Alvin has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Brazoria 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 Building Blocks Academy Alvin
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 96 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2022
- License number
- #1727555
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 7, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 14 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Safety and hazards 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safe sleep 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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See all 37 visits
- Aug 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 22, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Oct 10, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“Rugs in the Infant, PreK 3, and PreK 4 classrooms were all found to be in need of cleaning/vacuuming. There were particles of crumbs, paper, dirt, and dead grass on the rugs.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2025
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Written feeding instructions for two of the five infants in care did not have evidence of having been updated in the last month by parents. One of the child's written feeding instructions most recent update was 8/25/25 and the other child's was updated 9/8/25.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2025
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
“A model car play structure on the play ground has an exposed bolt where its tire has pulled away from the structure. on the same structure, there is a loose, broken wooden surface board on which children at play would step or stand. The is also an exposed stake protruding up 4 inches from the ground where the wooden bordering material has broken away.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2025
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“Cleaning supplies were found in an unlocked cupboard that was accessible to children in the School-age classroom. The director's assistant moved these cleaning supplies to an area of the classroom that was inaccessible to children during my inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2025
- Mar 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 18, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“2 out of 10 children files did not have the emergency contact information other than the parent listed.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2024
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
“4 out of 10 children files reviewed did not provide the required physician health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2024
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
“During staff file review, Director completed 29 hours of training for 2022-2023 calendar year.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“4 out of 10 children files did not have the emergency medical contact information.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2024
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
“1 out 10 children files reviewed did not have weather the child swim with or without assistance on the admission form.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2024
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“During staff file review, 1 caregiver completed 9.5 hours of training for 2023-2024 calendar year. 1 caregiver completed 16.5 hours of training for 2023-2024 calendar year.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2024
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
“1 out of 10 children files reviewed did not provide the required physician health statement after 1 year of being enrolled at center.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2024
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“2 out of 10 children files reviewed did not provide current immunization record.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2024
Show 27 earlier visits
- Apr 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“Follow Up: The loose-fill surfacing on the playground still did not measure the proper depth.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2024
Mar 28, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“In the 2's, Pre-School (3), and school age classrooms I observed several walls with the paint peeling.Photos were taken.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The loose-fill surfacing on the playground did not measure the proper depth. Photos were taken.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The CPSC was not available for review and was not posted. This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the annual certification.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
“In the infant classroom a crib was blocking the exit door. A photo was taken.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024
746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
“In Pre-K (3) classroom the television was sitting on a book case not anchored down. A photo was taken.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024
Nov 29, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“There is no documentation that a fire drill has been conducted since August 2023. This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the monthly test and documented.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
“There is no documentation that a smoke detector has been tested since August 2023. A photo was taken of the form. This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the monthly test and documented.”
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 26, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“One file was missing the affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2023
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“A child was missing emergency contact address and phone number.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2023
- Jul 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 23, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“I observed on the toddler playground that trash and tree branches on the playground. On the school age playground trash was observed on the playground. This was corrected at inspection when the trash and tree branches were removed. Photos were taken.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“A caregiver was not aware of the children's ages and did not have a sheet with the information available.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2023
Jun 21, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
“Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient evidence to support a citation that food was used as a form of punishment.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2023
- May 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 24, 2023Complaint investigation9 rules cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that caregivers are yelling at children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2023
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that the director did not verify that all minimum standard requirements are being met. The director is not ensuring the operation is always operating in compliance with the minimum standards. The director is not ensuring staff are properly trained or that staff are following the state regulations when transporting children.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2023
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
“The operations vehicle is not being always maintained in a safe operating condition because the safety belts were not working for children being transported.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2023
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
“Child's safety alarm is present on one of the vans, but not properly maintained, according to manufacturer's instruction.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2023
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation, the operation did not report that a child was left unattended on a vehicle within two days as required. The incident occurred on 3/30/23 while a licensing inspector was on the premises. The operation failed to notify the inspector of the incident during the visit, nor was a report received regarding the incident within the required timeframe.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2023
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
“Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation, A caregiver did not walk through the operation's van prior to leaving the van unattended, which resulted in a child being left unsupervised in the van for approximately 20 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2023
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
“The van drivers were transporting children for the operation although they were not properly trained on how to provide the services for the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2023
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2023
746.5625(c) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
“The vehicle safety alarm was not being always used children were transported.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2023
May 15, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“A 14 month old infant was sitting at the high chair table and was not strapped in. Note: A picture was taken.”
The state verified the correction on May 31, 2023
May 11, 2023Complaint investigation6 rules cited
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
“Based on information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a citation for supervision.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2023
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
“Based on information obtained during the investigation, sign in and out sheets were not completed during the month of May 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2023
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
“Based on information obtained during the investigation, there was no list in the vehicle of the children who were being transported.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2023
746.1329(a)(6) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Length
“Based on information obtained during the investigation, the training certificate was missing the length of the training.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2023
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“Based on information obtained during the investigation, there was no emergency medical information for the children that were being transported.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2023
746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
“Based on information obtained during the investigation, there was no parent and emergency telephone numbers for the children that were being transported.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2023
- Mar 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 6, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 30, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“In the 1's classroom all the cots were not labeled with the children's name. This was corrected at inspection when the director label all the cots.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures
“I observed a caregiver change a diaper and not wash the child's hand.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2023
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“The fire extinguisher was missing from the van. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver replaced the missing fire extinguisher.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4403(a) - Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
“Hand washing sink was not observed in classroom where diaper changing is occurring.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2023
- Jun 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 20, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
“In the infant classroom a crib was blocking the marked fire exit door. A photo was taken and the crib was moved.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2022
Jun 8, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Two infant feeding sheets were not updated within the 30-day requirements.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2022
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“In the infant classroom the window seal was covered in dirt. On the school age playground the border to the playground nails were sticking up from the wood. A photo was taken.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2022
Apr 13, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“In the Pre-School room I observed several walls with the paint peeling. A photos were taken. On the school age playground the stairs on the play structure was rusty and coming a loose from the structure. A photos were taken. A nail was sticking out along the border leading to the toddler playground. A photos were taken.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2022
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“I observed that both playgrounds did not have enough loose fill on them. Photos were taken.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2022
- Mar 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 26, 2021VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 26, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 18, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“A 13 month old infant was sitting at the high chair table and was not strapped in. No straps were in the high chair. Note: A picture was taken of the high chair.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Building Blocks Academy Alvin
Is Building Blocks Academy Alvin licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 8, 2022.
When was Building Blocks Academy Alvin last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Building Blocks Academy Alvin had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 5 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Building Blocks Academy Alvin care for?
96, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Building Blocks Academy Alvin accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Building Blocks Academy Alvin's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Building Blocks Academy Alvin cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 585-9900 to ask.
What is Building Blocks Academy Alvin's phone number?
(281) 585-9900.
Where is Building Blocks Academy Alvin?
600 Avenue E 1/2, Alvin, TX 77511. The nearest other daycare we list is Distinct Abilities Academic Program, 0.6 miles away.