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Building Blocks Academy Friendswood
- licensed capacity
- 87
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2022
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About
About Building Blocks Academy Friendswood
Building Blocks Academy Friendswood is a licensed child care center in Friendswood, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 7, 2022, for up to 87 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: 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 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 87 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | 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, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Enrichment | Music and art exploration |
| Staff | Highly trained team with years of experience |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Potty Training (listed in services menu) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (school pick-up and drop-off services, serving multiple local elementary schools) |
| Licensed capacity | 87 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Building Blocks Academy Friendswood 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 Friendswood
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 87 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2022
- License number
- #1725612
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 7, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 14 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Food and nutrition 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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- May 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 19, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
“Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, child was able to escape to the parking lot of the daycare without supervision or staff member intervening to ensure child’s safety.”
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2026
746.521(8) - Parent right to review video recordings of alleged incident of abuse or neglect involving parent child
“Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, operation did not share video footage of incident with parents.”
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2026
- Feb 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 5, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“During inspection, fire extingushers were not inspected monthly by director or designee for 2025 year.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2026
746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
“During inspection, lock down drills had not been conducted or documented for 2025 year.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2026
746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
“During inspection, one out of the two bottles observed did not have child's name. Noted: Director labeled bottles.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
“During inspection, one out of the four classrooms observed had diaper changing items in reach of children.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2026
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“During inspection, one out of the eight files observed. Caregiver conducted CPR training online.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2026
- Jun 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
“People list has not been validated since 10-31-2024. Note: This was corrected during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 6, 2024Complaint 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
“Children were observed unsupervised while staff was outside.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2025
- Aug 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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- Jul 24, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Jun 7, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
“Operation did not complete an incident report after being notified a child sustained an injury while in care and required medical attention.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2024
Mar 22, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation's annual sanitation inspection is expired. The last inspection was conducted on 10/22/2022. The inspection documentation was requested by not submitted.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024
Feb 23, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“Multiple electrical outlets were uncovered in the Two's classroom. Note: Corrected when safety covers were added to the outlets.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation's annual sanitation inspection is expired. The last inspection was conducted on 10/22/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2024
746.1309(f) - Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
“Four out of eight caregivers are missing training in the following topics: -Emergency preparedness -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2024
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“The director's CPR certification expired on 11/10/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2024
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“One out of eight children's files evaluated is missing immunization records on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2024
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“The director's first aid certification expired on 11/10/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2024
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“The play structure on the toddler playground is not level as it tilts to the left side.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2024
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“One infant was missing current feeding instructions on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2024
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation's annual fire inspection is expired. The last inspection was conducted on 9/1/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2024
- Sep 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 17, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“During investiagation inspection, 1 out of the 5 classrooms caregiver was observed on their personal cell phone.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2023
746.2901 - Supervised Naptime Daily
“During investigation inspection, 1 out of 5 classrooms observed where not having naptime or a rest period.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2023
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“During investigation inspection, 1 out of the 5 classrooms were observed watching a movie during rest time.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2023
Jul 3, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
“Caregiver in school age room was not follow written activity plan during investigation inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2023
Mar 21, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
“The operation last validated the background checks 11/9/2022. Note: This was corrected during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“Two of eight staff records did not contain proof of education.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2023
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“One student with an epi pen did not have the required allergy emergency plan.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2023
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“One of eight records did not contain an updated immunization record.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2023
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“Three of eight staff records did not contain the affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2023
Oct 21, 2022Visit2 rules cited
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“Corrections for peeling walls in the toddler, preschool and school age room were not received.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2022
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The pea gravel located on the playground did not measure the required 6 inches.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2022
- Oct 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 29, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
“The sink in the infant classroom is used to wash hands and bottles. There was a bowl located in the hand washing sink at the diaper changing table.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2022
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“A broken bucket and stand were broken on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2022
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“One of five infant feeding instructions was last updated 7/6/22.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2022
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The pea gravel located on the playground did not measure the required 6 inches.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2022
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“One infant was observed sleeping in a swing with a blanket. SN: This was corrected when the caregiver removed the infant. Pictures were taken.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2022
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“The diaper mat located in the infant classroom is torn.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2022
746.4601(8) - No Asphalt or Concrete Under Climbing Equipment Unless Unitary Surfacing Covers Use Zone
“Cement was observed uncovered underneath a pole on a climbing structure.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2022
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“One caregiver was in charge of five infants ages 4 months to 9 months old.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2022
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“Walls in the toddler, preschool and school age room were observed to be peeling.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2022
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“A 14 month old student was observed in a classroom with the oldest student being 5 years old.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2022
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“Based on the inspection conducted, the director is not operating the center in compliance by not following infant care requirements, allowing classrooms out of ratio, and by not following minimum standards in the day-to-day operation of the center.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2022
Feb 24, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“1 out 8 children did not have current immunizations available on file.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2022
- Jan 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 16, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“There was no documentation of a fire drill conducted in October. Asst director stated that it was completed and was not documented. This was corrected when the drill was documented.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The loose fill for the 2 playgrounds is less than the required depth.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2021
746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
“The menu did not reflect what was served for lunch. This was corrected when the asst. director recorded the substitues.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Building Blocks Academy Friendswood
Is Building Blocks Academy Friendswood licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 7, 2022.
When was Building Blocks Academy Friendswood last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Building Blocks Academy Friendswood had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 7 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 Friendswood care for?
87, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Building Blocks Academy Friendswood accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Building Blocks Academy Friendswood'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 Friendswood cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 648-5000 to ask.
What is Building Blocks Academy Friendswood's phone number?
(281) 648-5000.
Where is Building Blocks Academy Friendswood?
4201 Friendswood Link Rd, Friendswood, TX 77546.