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Building Blocks Academy

467 Moore Dr, Vidor, TX 776623.7· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
79
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$135
year first permitted
2005

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About Building Blocks Academy

Building Blocks Academy is a licensed child care center in Vidor, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 1, 2005, for up to 79 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
79 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity79 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 Orange County has a median price of $135 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.
Orange County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$135
Home daycare$124

Toddler

Center$128
Home daycare$119

Preschool

Center$125
Home daycare$118

School age

Center$120
Home daycare$113

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

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
79 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2005
License number
#840853
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 23, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • 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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  1. Jul 23, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated

      “The medication log, on the clipboard, did not have dates listed for the children who were on the list for medication. Note: While talking with the director she stated that none of the children are currently on medication and that log is from before summer started. The log was filed away.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “One caregiver is missing the training topics in this section.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “One child's file does not have a complete immunization record. One child's file has an expired exemption.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “One child's file did not have a food allergy plan. Note: This was a staff member's file who confirmed that the child did not have a food allergy it was an intolerance. The admission form was corrected.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Aug 15, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “A spray bottle of diluted bleach water was left on the sink in a restroom after cleaning. This restroom is utilized by children. This was corrected at inspection when the bottle was moved to a locked cabinet.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1005(a) - Multiple Operations-Separate director for each

      “The director is listed as director of 2 day care locations. There was not a designated director for another location. This was corrected during inspection when paperwork was completed and turned in for director designee.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3505(g) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled clothes sent home

      “There were two dirty diapers in the handwashing sink. This was corrected at inspection when they were placed in a garbage can with a lid. The sink was sanitized.”

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Jan 23, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025

  4. Nov 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 30, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Aug 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 3, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      “A caregiver used inappropriate discipline on a child while in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

      “One employee at the operation was found reason to believe for Neglect by Department of Family and Protective Services.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2023

  9. Oct 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 21, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

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

Is Building Blocks Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 1, 2005.

When was Building Blocks Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 23, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Building Blocks Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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?

79, 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, 6:30 AM to 6:00 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) 769-1622 to ask.

What is Building Blocks Academy's phone number?

(409) 769-1622.

Where is Building Blocks Academy?

467 Moore Dr, Vidor, TX 77662. The nearest other daycare we list is Vidor Elementary, 0.7 miles away.

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