Wandas Day Care
Highlands, TX 77562 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Building Blocks
- licensed capacity
- 56
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2012
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About
About Building Blocks
Building Blocks is a licensed child care center in Highlands, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 8, 2012, for up to 56 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 56 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 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. It lists: Ages 1-5 |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care |
| Curriculum | FireFly curriculum |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (bus transportation to local elementary schools) |
| Licensed capacity | 56 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Building Blocks has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris 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
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 56 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2012
- License number
- #1359808
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 6, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 11 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- 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 14 visits
- Apr 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 10, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“I observed electrically outlets uncovered through out the walk throught.THis was corrected when the director put outlet covers in the outlets.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 31, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- May 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 5, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Apr 25, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Good judgement was not used when when mulitple caregivers failed to verify a visitor and a parent of a child in care.”
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2024
746.4103(c) - Policies for Release of Children Instruct Employees of Verification Plan
“Based on investigation findings, caregivers and employees know about the release of children policy, but do not have an understanding of a verification process when they allowed a child to leave with a parent who was not verified.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2024
746.4103(b) - Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person
“Based on investigation findings and documents obtained, the policies for the release of children do not include means to record the identification of parents and unrecognized persons. A child was released to a parent who was not properly identified as being the child's parent. In the child's file, there were no record of identification for the parents.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2024
Show 4 earlier visits
Apr 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
“The operation has not completed the required monthly test for the carbon monoxide detection system.”
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2024
- May 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 17, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“The emergency preparedness plan does not include how children under 24 months will be evacuated. This was updated and corrected at the inspection and parents were notified.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“The electrical outlets in the School age room were not covered. This was corrected at the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“The caregiver was not aware of the number of children in her care.”
The state verified the correction on May 31, 2023
May 18, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“1 caregiver had cpr/first aid completed through only online learning.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2022
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
“In the preschool room a fan was sitting on a table in reach of children. Note: This was corrected when the director removed the fan from the table.”
Corrected during the visit
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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 March 8, 2012.
When was Building Blocks last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Building Blocks had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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?
56, 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, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Building Blocks cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 426-2221 to ask.
What is Building Blocks' phone number?
(281) 426-2221.
Where is Building Blocks?
111 N Main St, Highlands, TX 77562. The nearest other daycare we list is First Baptist Child Care Center, 0.1 miles away.