Dream House Childcare
Hewitt, TX 76643 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
5.0· 21 reviews
Building Blocks
- licensed capacity
- 59
- open each week
- 5 days
- weekly, posted tuition
- $100
- year first permitted
- 2023
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About
About Building Blocks
Building Blocks is a licensed child care center in Hewitt, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 22, 2023, for up to 59 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition of $100.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
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Ask when you call: current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 59 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Thursday | 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Friday | 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Staff | Background Checked Staff |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 2015 |
| Licensed capacity | 59 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Building Blocks lists weekly tuition of $100. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in McLennan County has a median price of $134 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| after-school program from 3 to 6 pm Monday through Friday | $100 |
1 posted price. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Infant
Center$134
Home daycare$122
Toddler
Center$127
Home daycare$117
Preschool
Center$124
Home daycare$116
School age
Center$117
Home daycare$110
State record
Inspection reports for Building Blocks
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 59 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2023
- License number
- #1756050
Summary
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 17 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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 28 visits
- Sep 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 4, 2026Inspection1 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
“A classroom of 8 two year old children was observed to be left unattended during nap time. A staff member returned and compliance for supervision was met.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2026
- Aug 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 28, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“There was one 8 month old infant observed sleeping in a crib covered with a blanket. The blanket was removed immediately during inspection. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The last fire inspection was observed to have been conducted in June of 2025. A fire inspection was scheduled during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026
- Oct 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 15, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules 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
“There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided when a child was able to walk out of the front door of the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2025
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“A situation placing a child at risk was not reported to child care regulation within the required timeframe.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2025
- Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 25, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“One bucket swing was observed on the outdoor playground. There was no protective surfacing observed in the use zone of the swing.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2025
746.501(a)(19) - Written Operational Policies - Providing & Applying Insect Repellant and Sunscreen
“It was observed that the operation was using a community insect repellent without written parent permission.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2025
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“It was observed that one staff member did not wash their hands before the next activity after a diaper change.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2025
- Aug 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 18 earlier visits
- Apr 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.3503(c)(2) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child
“One caregiver was observed to walk away from the diaper changing table, leaving a child to retrieve diapering supplies.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2024
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“Six of eight children seated at a raised feeding table did not have the safety straps buckled on their seats. The children were buckled during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2024
- Dec 3, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 23, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2024
- Oct 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
“There were two caregivers who were unsure of who exactly they had during the walkthrough as far as how many children and their ages.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2023
- Jul 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 20, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“There was a caregiver who did not have current First Aid and CPR certification.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2023
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Written infant feeding instructions had not been updated since January 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2023
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“There were seven children in care who did not have immunization records on file.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2023
- Feb 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 16, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 11, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
“One television was not anchored.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2023
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
“An infant was observed swaddled in a bouncer and had just fallen sleep.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2023
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“There was one caregiver with a pending background check supervising children, and two caregivers supervising children with no background checks.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2023
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“During the inspection, children were left alone while eating. Children were left alone in the classroom, while their caregiver went to the office.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2023
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“There was one caregiver with eleven infants from ages 4 months to 16 months.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2023
Nov 10, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.4403(a) - Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
“There were no sinks in two of the diaper changing areas.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2022
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“There was a unsafe structure in the outside play area that poses a risk to children.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2022
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The health inspection has not been completed.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Building Blocks
Is Building Blocks licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 22, 2023.
When was Building Blocks 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 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Building Blocks had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 6 of 17 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 care for?
59, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Building Blocks accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Building Blocks' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Building Blocks cost?
Weekly tuition of $100, as it lists it.
What is Building Blocks' phone number?
(254) 495-3714.
Where is Building Blocks?
213 Chama Dr, Hewitt, TX 76643. The nearest other daycare we list is Our Dreams, 1 miles away.