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Building Blocks Academy Bear Creek

17645 Kieth Harrow Blvd, Houston, TX 770844.7· 90 reviews
licensed capacity
111
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2008

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About Building Blocks Academy Bear Creek

Building Blocks Academy Bear Creek is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 25, 2008, for up to 111 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 7:00 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: six weeks old to twelve years old
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
5:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Licensed capacity
111 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday5:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday5:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday5:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday5:30 AM to 7:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks old to twelve years old
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachSTEM / STEAM
StaffHighly trained teachers
Daily lifeMeals provided. Potty training: Assisting toddlers with potty training
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
TransportationTransportation (transportation to and from local schools)
Licensed capacity111 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Building Blocks Academy Bear Creek 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.
Harris County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Building Blocks Academy Bear Creek

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
111 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2008
License number
#875911
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 8, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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See all 11 visits
  1. Jan 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 27, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4603(5) - Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings

      “A teeter totter was observed on the playground which is used by the younger children.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids

      “A teacher was observed wiping a childs nose and not washing her hands. This was corrected when the inspector informed the teacher wash her hands.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Jan 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “One out of ten children records did not have immunizations on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2024

  6. Feb 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 3, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “It was determined that the operation did not maintain the fencing on the playground which lead to a child receiving an injury that required medical treatment.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily

      “The operation failed inspect the playground prior to children going out to play.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2022

  10. Feb 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Feb 7, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission

      “Of the 10 children's records evaluated, 2 lacked the date of admission.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For

      “2 caregivers were unaware of how many children they were responsible for.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2022

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Building Blocks Academy Bear Creek

Is Building Blocks Academy Bear Creek licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 25, 2008.

When was Building Blocks Academy Bear Creek last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Building Blocks Academy Bear Creek had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Bear Creek care for?

111, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Building Blocks Academy Bear Creek accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Building Blocks Academy Bear Creek's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Building Blocks Academy Bear Creek cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (832) 427-4438 to ask.

What is Building Blocks Academy Bear Creek's phone number?

(832) 427-4438.

Where is Building Blocks Academy Bear Creek?

17645 Kieth Harrow Blvd, Houston, TX 77084. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids Connect of Bear Creek, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).