Building Blocks Academy Friendswood
Building Blocks Academy Friendswood is a licensed child care center in Friendswood, TX, licensed for up to 87 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 17 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 46 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (15 of 46). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 13% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #20 of 21 centers in Friendswood and better than 2% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, operation did not share video footage of incident with parents.
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, child was able to escape to the parking lot of the daycare without supervision or staff member intervening to ensure child’s safety.
During inspection, one out of the four classrooms observed had diaper changing items in reach of children.
During inspection, one out of the two bottles observed did not have child's name. Noted: Director labeled bottles.
During inspection, fire extingushers were not inspected monthly by director or designee for 2025 year.
During inspection, lock down drills had not been conducted or documented for 2025 year.
During inspection, one out of the eight files observed. Caregiver conducted CPR training online.
People list has not been validated since 10-31-2024. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Children were observed unsupervised while staff was outside.
Operation did not complete an incident report after being notified a child sustained an injury while in care and required medical attention.
The operation's annual sanitation inspection is expired. The last inspection was conducted on 10/22/2022. The inspection documentation was requested by not submitted.
One infant was missing current feeding instructions on file for review.
The director's first aid certification expired on 11/10/2023.
The play structure on the toddler playground is not level as it tilts to the left side.
Multiple electrical outlets were uncovered in the Two's classroom. Note: Corrected when safety covers were added to the outlets.
Four out of eight caregivers are missing training in the following topics: -Emergency preparedness -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
One out of eight children's files evaluated is missing immunization records on file for review.
The operation's annual sanitation inspection is expired. The last inspection was conducted on 10/22/2022.
The director's CPR certification expired on 11/10/2023.
The operation's annual fire inspection is expired. The last inspection was conducted on 9/1/2022.
During investiagation inspection, 1 out of the 5 classrooms caregiver was observed on their personal cell phone.
During investigation inspection, 1 out of 5 classrooms observed where not having naptime or a rest period.
During investigation inspection, 1 out of the 5 classrooms were observed watching a movie during rest time.
Caregiver in school age room was not follow written activity plan during investigation inspection.
One student with an epi pen did not have the required allergy emergency plan.
One of eight records did not contain an updated immunization record.
The operation last validated the background checks 11/9/2022. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Three of eight staff records did not contain the affidavit.
Two of eight staff records did not contain proof of education.
The pea gravel located on the playground did not measure the required 6 inches.
Corrections for peeling walls in the toddler, preschool and school age room were not received.
The pea gravel located on the playground did not measure the required 6 inches.
One caregiver was in charge of five infants ages 4 months to 9 months old.
The diaper mat located in the infant classroom is torn.
A broken bucket and stand were broken on the playground.
Based on the inspection conducted, the director is not operating the center in compliance by not following infant care requirements, allowing classrooms out of ratio, and by not following minimum standards in the day-to-day operation of the center.
Walls in the toddler, preschool and school age room were observed to be peeling.
One of five infant feeding instructions was last updated 7/6/22.
Cement was observed uncovered underneath a pole on a climbing structure.
A 14 month old student was observed in a classroom with the oldest student being 5 years old.
One infant was observed sleeping in a swing with a blanket. SN: This was corrected when the caregiver removed the infant. Pictures were taken.
The sink in the infant classroom is used to wash hands and bottles. There was a bowl located in the hand washing sink at the diaper changing table.
1 out 8 children did not have current immunizations available on file.
The loose fill for the 2 playgrounds is less than the required depth.
The menu did not reflect what was served for lunch. This was corrected when the asst. director recorded the substitues.
There was no documentation of a fire drill conducted in October. Asst director stated that it was completed and was not documented. This was corrected when the drill was documented.
About this center
Common questions
Does Building Blocks Academy Friendswood take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Building Blocks Academy Friendswood’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 Friendswood accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Building Blocks Academy Friendswood cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Building Blocks Academy Friendswood for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Friendswood, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Building Blocks Academy Friendswood had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 19, 2026: “Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Building Blocks Academy Friendswood compare with other daycares in Friendswood?
It is #20 of 21 centers in Friendswood by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 2% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Building Blocks Academy Friendswood last inspected?
May 7, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 1725612 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.