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Building Blocks Academy

2619 Main St, La Marque, TX 77568 · Galveston County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Building Blocks Academy is a licensed child care center in La Marque, TX, licensed for up to 197 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2019. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 9 reports. Inspectors recorded 28 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (10 of 28). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 7% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 10 centers in La Marque and better than 7% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 7%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#7 of 10 centers in La Marque
5High risk
12Medium High risk
11Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
28 citations from 14 inspections and 9 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 10, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 18, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 14, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 5, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 13, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 21, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 17, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 3, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 29, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 27, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 11, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 20, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 18, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 6, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMay 1, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 7, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 6, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety10
Health & medication4
Other standards4
Records & paperwork2
Supervision2
Food & feeding2
Training & qualifications2
Staff ratios1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

HighFeb 13, 2026Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
On 02/02/2026, a child was found by a caregiver and the child's parent alone and unsupervised in a classroom at the operation. This incident was reported to Child Care Regulation (CCR) by the child's parent on 02/13/2026; however, the operation did not report the incident to CCR.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2026
MediumFeb 13, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk §746.701(5)
On 02/02/2026, a child was found by a caregiver and the child's parent alone and unsupervised in a classroom at the operation. This incident was reported to Child Care Regulation (CCR) by the child's parent on 02/13/2026; however, the operation has not yet provided CCR with an Incident or Illness Report Form 7239 detailing the incident.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2026
HighFeb 13, 2026Found 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)
On 02/02/2026, a child in care at the operation was left alone by a caregiver in a classroom. The child was found alone in a classroom by the child's caregiver and the child's mother when the child's mother arrived to pick the child up from the operation at the end of the day.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2026
MediumOct 3, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials §746.4913
At time of inspection, operation did not have documentation showing the rating for shock data testing on unitary surface for playground.
Correction verified Nov 14, 2025
Medium HighOct 3, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications §746.4911(a)
At time of inspection, the unitary surfacing on playground has not been maintained. There are missing tiles and some tiles have been lifted and moved.
Correction verified Nov 14, 2025
Medium HighOct 17, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Accommodations §746.2202(1)
Based upon the investigation conducted the operation does not have documentation for accommodations from a health care professional for children with known special needs.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2024
Medium HighOct 3, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly §746.5307(a)
Fire extinguishers had not been inspected monthly by director or designee.
Correction verified Oct 21, 2024
HighOct 3, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Smoke Detectors Testing §746.5319
Smoke detectors had not been tested by director and or desginee.
Correction verified Oct 21, 2024
MediumOct 3, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
Emergency drills for August and September of 2024 had not been documented.
Correction verified Oct 21, 2024
Medium HighOct 3, 2024InspectionOther standards
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly §746.5537(a)(2)
Carbon Monoixde detectors had not been tested monthly by director and or designee.
Correction verified Oct 21, 2024
MediumOct 3, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services §746.501(a)(30)
Operational Policies did not state how operation will support special needs services for children in their care.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2024
HighOct 6, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The fire inspection has not been conducted within the past 12 months. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/3/22.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2023
MediumOct 6, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
The monthly infant feeding instructions have not been updated for 3 out of 5 infants present today. The last updates were dated between August 2023 and September 2023.
Correction verified Oct 18, 2023
Medium HighSep 11, 2023InspectionSupervision
Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs §746.1203(4)
A special needs teenager was in the school age room alone.
Correction verified Oct 5, 2023
Medium HighJul 20, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area §746.3503(d)
In the older infant room, there is not a sink in the diaper changing area.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2023
Medium HighJul 20, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials §746.3407(13)
There were cleaning supplies accessible to children in the cabinet below the sink in the inclusion classroom's bathroom. The hallway mop closet is accessible to children because it does not lock.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2023
Medium HighJul 20, 2023InspectionOther standards
Machine Wash Linens §746.3407(3)
There was an infant sleeping in a crib with sheets that appear to be stained or soiled.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2023
Medium HighOct 6, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications §746.4911(a)
The unitary surfacing located on the playground was observed to be unkept.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2022
MediumOct 6, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child §746.605(14)
One of ten student records did not contain the elementary school phone number.
Corrected during the visit
MediumOct 6, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit §746.4003(a)
One first aid kit did not contain cotton balls. SN: This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 6, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space §746.2909(3)
The twos classroom was observed to have students sleeping without sufficient walking space.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2022
MediumOct 6, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
Two infants did not have the required feeding instructions.
Correction verified Oct 12, 2022
MediumOct 6, 2022InspectionOther standards
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age §746.4503(a)
Children were observed resting without the required mats.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2022
MediumOct 6, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Three children files out of eight reviewed did not have a copy of the child's immunization record.
Correction verified Oct 19, 2021
HighOct 6, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children §746.3701(8)
There is a retention pond behind the parking lot and near where the school age children play. The pond is currently full of water due to recent rain.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2021
Medium HighOct 6, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
In the school age room there was a cable outlet plate that was completely unscrewed from the wall exposing a whole and the dry wall. There were several paint chips in the after school room, 2 year old room, and the toddler room. Door frames and doors had visible dirt and grime on them. At the end of the building, closest to where the new construction is being done, the fence is missing. There are several boards along the fence line that are broken or pushed away from the fence. Note: Pictures were taken for the file.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2021
MediumOct 6, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics §746.1309(f)
Three out of the four caregiver files reviewed did not have the training listed under this standard.
Correction verified Oct 19, 2021
Medium HighOct 6, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
The changing mats in the infant room and toddler room were ripped leaving the foam padding exposed and unable to be sanitized properly. Note: Pictures were taken for the file.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity197 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 11, 2019
DirectorVictoria Mendoza
Phone4099380632
State operation #1696406

Common questions

Does Building Blocks Academy take infants?

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

What are Building Blocks Academy’s hours?

6 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Building Blocks Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Building Blocks Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 13, 2026: “Report Situation Placing Children at Risk.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Building Blocks Academy compare with other daycares in La Marque?

It is #7 of 10 centers in La Marque by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 7% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Building Blocks Academy 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 1696406 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.