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Building Blocks

213 Chama Dr, Hewitt, TX 76643 · McLennan County
3 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Building Blocks is a licensed child care center in Hewitt, TX, licensed for up to 59 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2023. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 23 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 23 citations, 9 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 23). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #52 of 92 centers in McLennan County and better than 28% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 28%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#52 of 92 centers in McLennan County
9High risk
10Medium High risk
3Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
23 citations from 23 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 10, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 4, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 6, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 28, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundOct 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 15, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 9, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 25, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 21, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 28, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 5, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundDec 3, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 14, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 23, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundOct 16, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 7, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 25, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 11, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 20, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 22, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 16, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 18, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 11, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundNov 10, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety5
Health & medication5
Supervision4
Staff ratios3
Sleep safety2
Records & paperwork2
Training & qualifications1
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

HighSep 4, 2026InspectionSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
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.
Correction verified Sep 10, 2026
HighJul 28, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The last fire inspection was observed to have been conducted in June of 2025. A fire inspection was scheduled during the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 6, 2026
HighJul 28, 2026InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
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.
Correction verified Aug 6, 2026
HighSep 15, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
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.
Correction verified Oct 16, 2025
HighSep 15, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
A situation placing a child at risk was not reported to child care regulation within the required timeframe.
Correction verified Oct 16, 2025
MediumAug 25, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Providing & Applying Insect Repellant and Sunscreen §746.501(a)(19)
It was observed that the operation was using a community insect repellent without written parent permission.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2025
Medium HighAug 25, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing §746.4901(a)
One bucket swing was observed on the outdoor playground. There was no protective surfacing observed in the use zone of the swing.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2025
Medium HighAug 25, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
It was observed that one staff member did not wash their hands before the next activity after a diaper change.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2025
Medium HighDec 5, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child §746.3503(c)(2)
One caregiver was observed to walk away from the diaper changing table, leaving a child to retrieve diapering supplies.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024
Medium HighDec 5, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
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.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024
Medium LowJan 23, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
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.
Correction verified Jan 25, 2024
HighAug 25, 2023InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for §746.1205(a)(1)
There were two caregivers who were unsure of who exactly they had during the walkthrough as far as how many children and their ages.
Correction verified Sep 7, 2023
Medium HighApr 20, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
There were seven children in care who did not have immunization records on file.
Correction verified Apr 28, 2023
Medium HighApr 20, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
There was a caregiver who did not have current First Aid and CPR certification.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2023
MediumApr 20, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Written infant feeding instructions had not been updated since January 2023.
Correction verified Apr 27, 2023
Medium HighJan 11, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over §746.3701(9)
One television was not anchored.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2023
HighJan 11, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
There was one caregiver with a pending background check supervising children, and two caregivers supervising children with no background checks.
Correction verified Jan 12, 2023
Medium HighJan 11, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
There was one caregiver with eleven infants from ages 4 months to 16 months.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2023
HighJan 11, 2023InspectionSleep safety
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File §746.2428
An infant was observed swaddled in a bouncer and had just fallen sleep.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2023
HighJan 11, 2023InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
During the inspection, children were left alone while eating. Children were left alone in the classroom, while their caregiver went to the office.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2023
MediumNov 10, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area §746.4403(a)
There were no sinks in two of the diaper changing areas.
Correction verified Nov 16, 2022
Medium HighNov 10, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
There was a unsafe structure in the outside play area that poses a risk to children.
Correction verified Nov 16, 2022
Medium HighNov 10, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The health inspection has not been completed.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity59 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:45 AM-05:45 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceNov 22, 2023
DirectorLorra Hinote
Phone2544953714
State operation #1756050

Common questions

Does Building Blocks take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Building Blocks’s hours?

6:45 AM to 5:45 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Building Blocks accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Building Blocks cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Building Blocks for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Heart of Texas area, which includes Hewitt, is $31.60 a day for infants, $30.60 a day for toddlers and $29.80 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Building Blocks had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 9 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 4, 2026: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Building Blocks compare with other daycares in McLennan County?

It is #52 of 92 centers in McLennan County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 28% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Building Blocks last inspected?

Sep 10, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1756050 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.