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La Marque, TX 77568 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Building Blocks Academy
- licensed capacity
- 197
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2019
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About
About Building Blocks Academy
Building Blocks Academy is a licensed child care center in La Marque, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 11, 2019, for up to 197 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 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 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 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 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
- 197 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 |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | STEM / STEAM |
| Enrichment | Music and Art Exploration, Spanish classes, STEM activities |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Potty Training (service listed) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (school pick-up and drop-off services (Barnett Elementary, Roy Wollam Elementary, Ignite community – Mainland)) |
| Licensed capacity | 197 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Building Blocks Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Galveston 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
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 197 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2019
- License number
- #1696406
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 15 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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 23 visits
- Sep 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 14, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 5, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 13, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“On 02/02/2026, a child was found by a caregiver and the child's parent alone and unsupervised in a classroom at the operation. This incident was reported to Child Care Regulation (CCR) by the child's parent on 02/13/2026; however, the operation did not report the incident to CCR.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
“On 02/02/2026, a child was found by a caregiver and the child's parent alone and unsupervised in a classroom at the operation. This incident was reported to Child Care Regulation (CCR) by the child's parent on 02/13/2026; however, the operation has not yet provided CCR with an Incident or Illness Report Form 7239 detailing the incident.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
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
“On 02/02/2026, a child in care at the operation was left alone by a caregiver in a classroom. The child was found alone in a classroom by the child's caregiver and the child's mother when the child's mother arrived to pick the child up from the operation at the end of the day.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
Feb 13, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“On 02/02/2026, a child was found by a caregiver and the child's parent alone and unsupervised in a classroom at the operation. This incident was reported to Child Care Regulation (CCR) by the child's parent on 02/13/2026; however, the operation did not report the incident to CCR.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
“On 02/02/2026, a child was found by a caregiver and the child's parent alone and unsupervised in a classroom at the operation. This incident was reported to Child Care Regulation (CCR) by the child's parent on 02/13/2026; however, the operation has not yet provided CCR with an Incident or Illness Report Form 7239 detailing the incident.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
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
“On 02/02/2026, a child in care at the operation was left alone by a caregiver in a classroom. The child was found alone in a classroom by the child's caregiver and the child's mother when the child's mother arrived to pick the child up from the operation at the end of the day.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
Oct 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.4911(a) - Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications
“At time of inspection, the unitary surfacing on playground has not been maintained. There are missing tiles and some tiles have been lifted and moved.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2025
746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
“At time of inspection, operation did not have documentation showing the rating for shock data testing on unitary surface for playground.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2025
- Oct 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 17, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2202(1) - Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Accommodations
“Based upon the investigation conducted the operation does not have documentation for accommodations from a health care professional for children with known special needs.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2024
Show 13 earlier visits
Oct 3, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“Fire extinguishers had not been inspected monthly by director or designee.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
“Smoke detectors had not been tested by director and or desginee.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
“Carbon Monoixde detectors had not been tested monthly by director and or designee.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
“Operational Policies did not state how operation will support special needs services for children in their care.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2024
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“Emergency drills for August and September of 2024 had not been documented.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024
- Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 29, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 27, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Oct 6, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The fire inspection has not been conducted within the past 12 months. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/3/22.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“The monthly infant feeding instructions have not been updated for 3 out of 5 infants present today. The last updates were dated between August 2023 and September 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2023
Sep 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
“A special needs teenager was in the school age room alone.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2023
Jul 20, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.3407(3) - Machine Wash Linens
“There was an infant sleeping in a crib with sheets that appear to be stained or soiled.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2023
746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
“In the older infant room, there is not a sink in the diaper changing area.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2023
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
“There were cleaning supplies accessible to children in the cabinet below the sink in the inclusion classroom's bathroom. The hallway mop closet is accessible to children because it does not lock.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2023
- Jul 18, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Oct 6, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
“Children were observed resting without the required mats.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2022
746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
“The twos classroom was observed to have students sleeping without sufficient walking space.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2022
746.4911(a) - Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications
“The unitary surfacing located on the playground was observed to be unkept.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2022
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
“One first aid kit did not contain cotton balls. SN: This was corrected during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Two infants did not have the required feeding instructions.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2022
746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
“One of ten student records did not contain the elementary school phone number.”
Corrected during the visit
- May 1, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 7, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Oct 6, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Three children files out of eight reviewed did not have a copy of the child's immunization record.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2021
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“The changing mats in the infant room and toddler room were ripped leaving the foam padding exposed and unable to be sanitized properly. Note: Pictures were taken for the file.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2021
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“In the school age room there was a cable outlet plate that was completely unscrewed from the wall exposing a whole and the dry wall. There were several paint chips in the after school room, 2 year old room, and the toddler room. Door frames and doors had visible dirt and grime on them. At the end of the building, closest to where the new construction is being done, the fence is missing. There are several boards along the fence line that are broken or pushed away from the fence. Note: Pictures were taken for the file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2021
746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
“There is a retention pond behind the parking lot and near where the school age children play. The pond is currently full of water due to recent rain.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2021
746.1309(f) - Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
“Three out of the four caregiver files reviewed did not have the training listed under this standard.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Building Blocks Academy
Is Building Blocks Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 11, 2019.
When was Building Blocks Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Building Blocks Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 5 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 care for?
197, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Building Blocks Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Building Blocks Academy'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 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (409) 938-0632 to ask.
What is Building Blocks Academy's phone number?
(409) 938-0632.
Where is Building Blocks Academy?
2619 Main St, La Marque, TX 77568. The nearest other daycare we list is Nancy's Day Care, 0.6 miles away.