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Building Blocks Childcare Center

824 Southpark Cir Ste 2, Athens, TX 75752
licensed capacity
97
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2025
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About Building Blocks Childcare Center

Building Blocks Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Athens, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 15, 2025, for up to 97 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 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 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
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
97 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 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
SundayNot 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 capacity97 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Building Blocks Childcare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Henderson County has a median price of $124 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.
Henderson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$124
Home daycare$114

Toddler

Center$118
Home daycare$110

Preschool

Center$115
Home daycare$108

School age

Center$110
Home daycare$104

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 Childcare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
97 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1799623
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 13 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Background checks 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 13 visits
  1. Aug 28, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jul 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 20, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jul 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 15, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jan 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The latest fire insepction was dated 10/17/2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2026

  7. Jun 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 4, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Background checksMedium risk

      745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

      “This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The operation did not inactivate an employee within the 7-day timeframe.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025

  10. Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Oct 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 30, 2024InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Building Blocks Childcare Center

Is Building Blocks Childcare Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 15, 2025.

When was Building Blocks Childcare Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Building Blocks Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Childcare Center care for?

97, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Building Blocks Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Building Blocks Childcare Center'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 Childcare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 681-9959 to ask.

What is Building Blocks Childcare Center's phone number?

(903) 681-9959.

Where is Building Blocks Childcare Center?

824 Southpark Cir Ste 2, Athens, TX 75752.

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