April D Hibdon
Kemp, TX 75143 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Building Blocks
- licensed capacity
- 119
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $124
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About Building Blocks
Building Blocks is a licensed child care center in Gun Barrel City, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 9, 2024, for up to 119 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 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
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 119 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 |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 119 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 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Building Blocks
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 119 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1799621
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 11 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Transportation 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Other rules 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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- Aug 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 11, 2026Visit1 rule cited
745.247 - Franchise Tax Delinquent
“The operations franchise tax is inactive.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
Jul 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
“While doing a walk through of the van, it was found that the child safety alarm is not in working order.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2026
- Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“During the walk through it was found that the operation moved the infant classroom from the back of the building to the front of the building without notifying CCR and amending the permit.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2025
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“While reviewing children's records 6 children did not have a health statement from a health care professional.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2025
Feb 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“While doing a walkthrough, 2 children were observed sitting in a bucket table not strapped in. This was corrected when CCR asked the caregiver to place the children in a chair with a strap and buckle them in.”
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 24, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 13, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
- Jul 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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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 August 9, 2024.
When was Building Blocks last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 13, 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 4 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?
119, 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 (903) 910-0518 to ask.
What is Building Blocks' phone number?
(903) 910-0518.
Where is Building Blocks?
228 Harbor Point Rd, Gun Barrel City, TX 75156. The nearest other daycare we list is First Baptist Church Gun Barrel City Childcare Center, 1.4 miles away.