Kim Lien Nguyen
Houston, TX 77095 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Building Blocks Academy Cypress
- licensed capacity
- 175
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2006
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About
About Building Blocks Academy Cypress
Building Blocks Academy Cypress is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 19, 2006, for up to 175 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 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
- 175 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 | 175 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Building Blocks Academy Cypress 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).
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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 Cypress
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 175 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2006
- License number
- #855022
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 10 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Transportation 2
- Supervision and ratios 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 19 visits
- Aug 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 6, 2025Inspection2 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
“A child was observed wandering the hallway.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The school age playground fence was not secured at the bottom and it could caused an unsafe environment.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2025
- Jun 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 23, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Sep 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation did not have a current fire inspection available during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2025
Aug 9, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“The operation did not have a current gas inspection available during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation did not have a current fire inspection available during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The school-age outdoor area had a pile of stacked wood by the fence that could cause an unsafe environment; The wooden bridge had uneven planks and a loose plank that caused an unsafe environment; the tree branches were hanging on top of the playground and children were swinging on them and climbing the branches and it caused a supervision issue in another area of the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“The outlet cover was loose from the wall in the school age classroom and caused and unsafe environment.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2024
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“There was no fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“The transportation vehicle did not have an alarm.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024
- Jun 29, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
- Oct 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 26, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 7, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Sep 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Two infants in the infant-2 room did not have updated feeding instructions.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2022
- Nov 23, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 18, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 16, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Building Blocks Academy Cypress
Is Building Blocks Academy Cypress licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 19, 2006.
When was Building Blocks Academy Cypress last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Building Blocks Academy Cypress had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Cypress care for?
175, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Building Blocks Academy Cypress accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Building Blocks Academy Cypress' 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 Cypress cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 550-8811 to ask.
What is Building Blocks Academy Cypress' phone number?
(281) 550-8811.
Where is Building Blocks Academy Cypress?
17800 West Rd, Houston, TX 77095. The nearest other daycare we list is Cornerstone Preschool, 0.3 miles away.