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2304 Hudson Blvd, Brownsville, TX
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Building Blocks Child Care and Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 66
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $154
- year first permitted
- 2014
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About
About Building Blocks Child Care and Learning Center
Building Blocks Child Care and Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Brownsville, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 24, 2014, for up to 66 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
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
- 66 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 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 | 66 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Building Blocks Child Care and Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cameron County has a median price of $154 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$154
Home daycare$141
Toddler
Center$146
Home daycare$136
Preschool
Center$143
Home daycare$134
School age
Center$136
Home daycare$129
State record
Inspection reports for Building Blocks Child Care and Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 66 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2014
- License number
- #1528663
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 7, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Transportation 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Jul 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Bird droppings were observed in the playground's sidewalk and one slide. Ants were also observed in the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2025
Nov 13, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.4503(c) - Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
“The nap mats are not marked to distiguish the sleeping side from the floor side.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2024
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“The center does not have written feeding instructions for the infants who are not yet ready for table food.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2024
- Apr 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 5, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
“Based on the information gained during the investigation, the infants were left unsupervised in their classroom for 30 seconds.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Based on the information gained during the investigation allegations of Physical Abuse are found Reason to Believe.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“Based on the information gained during the investigation, a caregiver at the daycare slapped an infant in the face.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024
Dec 1, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“The transportation binder does not include emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for the children being transported.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2023
Nov 21, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The infant classroom had 6 children with one caregiver. The children were calm and content. The ages of the children were 5 months, 10 months, 11 months, 11 months, 13 months and 14 months. *during the inspection the 13 and 14 month olds were moved to the toddler room and the oldest toddler (2 years 10 months) was moved to the pre-k/kinder room.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2023
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The most recent health inspection was completed on 09/27/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2023
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“The transportation binder does not include emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for the children being transported.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2023
Nov 22, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Annual fire inspection is not current. Last updated 6/1/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2022
Jan 7, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1401(f) - Substitutes, Volunteers and Contractors - Unqualified Not Left Alone with Children
“RE-CITE-Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2022
Dec 29, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.1401(f) - Substitutes, Volunteers and Contractors - Unqualified Not Left Alone with Children
“Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2022
Show 1 earlier visit
Dec 21, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
“First aid kit in transportation vehicle is incomplete. Missing cotton ball, theremoter, and band aid.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2021
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“Annual health inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 9/21/2020.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2021
746.1401(f) - Substitutes, Volunteers and Contractors - Unqualified Not Left Alone with Children
“Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2021
746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
“Emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported was on in the vehicle. NOTE: CORRECTED at inspection as information was added at the time of inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Observed one caregiver supervising 6 infants between the ages of 6 months to 18 months. Caregiver was over by 1 child.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Building Blocks Child Care and Learning Center
Is Building Blocks Child Care and Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 24, 2014.
When was Building Blocks Child Care and Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Building Blocks Child Care and Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Child Care and Learning Center care for?
66, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Building Blocks Child Care and Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Building Blocks Child Care and Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Building Blocks Child Care and Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 554-3699 to ask.
What is Building Blocks Child Care and Learning Center's phone number?
(956) 554-3699.
Where is Building Blocks Child Care and Learning Center?
2435 Thors Hammer, Brownsville, TX 78526. The nearest other daycare we list is Jubilee Head Start, 0.3 miles away.