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Building Blocks Academy-Evergreen
- licensed capacity
- 115
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2009
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About
About Building Blocks Academy-Evergreen
Building Blocks Academy-Evergreen is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 7, 2009, for up to 115 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 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 36 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 16 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PM
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
- 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 115 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | STEM / STEAM |
| Enrichment | Spanish classes |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Potty Training (listed service) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (school pick-up and drop-off transportation) |
| Licensed capacity | 115 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Building Blocks Academy-Evergreen 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 Building Blocks Academy-Evergreen
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 115 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2009
- License number
- #946707
Summary
36 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 16 of 36 visits · 31 rules in all · 31 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Safe sleep 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Food and nutrition 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Records and paperwork 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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- Sep 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
“The lock on the outside gate was broken.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2026
- Sep 11, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 11, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
“An infant was seen sleeping in a restrictive device. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the child to a crib.”
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 20, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 36 earlier visits
Dec 16, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule 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 the information received during the investigation. The caregivers had their backs during the incident and did not see the victim run back to the window. Also while attending to the injuries of the child, the caregivers were not giving adequate supervision to the other children.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2026
- Dec 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“The tiles on the floor are being held by duct tape.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025
Oct 10, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.4403(a) - Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
“There is sufficient evidence to support that there are no handwashing sinks in two classrooms with diaper changing stations.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2025
- Sep 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Two out of ten children's files were missing emergency contact addresses, but this was corrected when the director got on the phone with the parents to update the information.”
Corrected during the visit
Aug 4, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Out of the 10 employee files evaluated, one file was missing training hours.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2025
Jul 31, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
“There was an infant four months old wearing a bib in the crib.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2025
- Jul 30, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jun 26, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“A 16 month old infant was observed having screen time.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The boys school age restrooom was observed with water on the floor and a unflushable toilet. Note: A picture was taken.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2025
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“A see saw was observed on the playground without surfacing. Note: A photo was taken.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2025
Jun 13, 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 three year old child was found unsupervised in a hallway with no caregiver present to provide appropriate supervision.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2025
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
“Three caregivers did not know and did not have access to information to know the ages of the children in their care.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2025
- Jun 2, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“The floor of the bridge between buildings had a caved in area with cracked flooring and soft subflooring. Upon reinspection, the floor had not been repaired. The crack had worsened, and other areas of flooring on the bridge had begun to crack.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2025
- Nov 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 31, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“Two infants were observed at the large feeding table without straps fastened. This was corrected when the caregiver fastened both children in.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
“Four diaper changing areas still did not have sinks.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“A 10 month old infant was observed sleeping with a bib around his neck and near his face. This was corrected when a caregiver removed the bib.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“A sippy cup was observed in an infants bed. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the cup.”
Corrected during the visit
Oct 25, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“An infant was observed walking around the classroom with a bottle of formula. This was corrected when a conversation was had with the director about removing the bottle and not allowing any other children to walk around with bottles or sippy cups.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
“A four month old infant was observed in a restrictive device for one period of approximately 18 minutes, and another period of approximately 24 minutes. This was corrected when the infant was removed and a conversation was had with the director.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
“Both infant sinks were being used for handwashing and dishes/bottles. This was corrected when a conversation was had with the director and caregivers about designating one sink for handwashing only.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“The floor of the bridge between buildings had a caved in area with cracked flooring and soft subflooring.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2024
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“A ten month old and four month old infant were observed sleeping on ill fitting sheets that were loose enough to present a suffocation hazard.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
Oct 24, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“There was sufficient evidence to suggest that caregivers are using their personal phones while supervising the children.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2024
746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
“There was sufficient evidence to suggest that infants are being left to cry in their cribs when they are upset.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2024
- Oct 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 11, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Oct 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
“Four diaper changing areas still did not have sinks.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“One of the diaper changing pads had cracks, exposing the absorbant material underneath.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
Aug 27, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“Three of the diaper changing pads had cracks exposing the soft, absorbant material underneath.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2024
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“The fire extinguishers had not been checked for July. This was corrected when the director checked them and recorded it on the emergency practices page.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
“Four diaper changing areas did not have sinks.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2024
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Three out of Six Employees did not have the required annual health and safety training.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
- Jan 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 9, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 29, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“Neither the bus nor the van have had an alarm installed since the last citation.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2023
Aug 29, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“Two of ten children's files did not have complete emergency authorization information.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2023
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Two of ten children's files did not have addresses for emergency contacts.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2023
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“Neither the bus nor the van currently used to transport chldren were equipped with a child safety alarm.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2023
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“The operation had not performed fire extinguisher checks this year.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 23, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 9, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The door had a piece of wood sticking out that caused the child to get a deep cut on middle finger. The operation had the maintenance man fix the door.”
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 20, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
“The director does not have the required 30 hours of annual training. The director is missing training in the required topics of Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, Administering Medications, Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food Allergies, Emergency Preparedness, Preventing the Spread of Communicable Diseases, Building and Premises Safety”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2021
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“The staff did not have the required training in the required topics of Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, Administering Medications, Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food Allergies, Emergency Preparedness, Preventing the Spread of Communicable Diseases, Building and Premises Safety”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2021
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The Director and two caregivers who transport, as well as the director, could not provide documentation showing that the required two hours of transportation training has been completed.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Building Blocks Academy-Evergreen
Is Building Blocks Academy-Evergreen licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 7, 2009.
When was Building Blocks Academy-Evergreen last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 36 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Building Blocks Academy-Evergreen had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 16 of 36 visits in the last 3 years; 31 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-Evergreen care for?
115, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Building Blocks Academy-Evergreen accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Building Blocks Academy-Evergreen'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 Building Blocks Academy-Evergreen cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 921-2000 to ask.
What is Building Blocks Academy-Evergreen's phone number?
(713) 921-2000.
Where is Building Blocks Academy-Evergreen?
1920 Evergreen Dr, Houston, TX 77087. The nearest other daycare we list is Building Blocks Academy Lawndale, 0.5 miles away.