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Childrens Building Blocks

1010 Inwood St, Tomball, TX 77375 · Harris County
Conditions on permitAccepts child care subsidies

Childrens Building Blocks is a licensed child care center in Tomball, TX, licensed for up to 140 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2004. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 13 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for staff ratios (3 of 13). None of them came in the last 12 months. 46% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 5 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #36 of 39 centers in Tomball and better than 25% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 25%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#36 of 39 centers in Tomball
5High risk
5Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
13 citations from 12 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 15, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 15, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 20, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 8, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 17, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 27, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 29, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 28, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 25, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundSep 14, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 8, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 7, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Staff ratios3
Other standards2
Supervision2
Training & qualifications2
Building & playground safety1
Caregiver conduct1
Food & feeding1
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJan 17, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials §746.3407(13)
Two cans of Lysol were found to be present in the bathroom, accessible to children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the Lysol was moved to a different location out of reach of children.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 17, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio §746.1613(b)
A classroom had thirteen children with infants present. The ratio for this classroom needs to be 1 caregiver to 5 children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when another caregiver was added to the classroom.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2023
HighJan 17, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger §746.501(a)(9)
There was no policy for Safe Sleep in the operational policies. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the director added the policy to the parent handbook.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJan 17, 2023InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
Children were watching TV during naptime.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2023
HighJan 17, 2023InspectionSupervision
Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised §746.2909(5)
Children were enclosed by bookshelves during naptime, causing supervision issues. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers moved the bookcases.
Corrected during the visit
HighDec 28, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
Two children were in the bathroom in the same stall together and pulled their pants down.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2023
Medium HighOct 25, 2022InspectionOther standards
Pest Extermination §746.3427
Staff was using was using over the counter pesticides outdoors. Pesticides were removed from premises during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighSep 8, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Staff used poor judgement while potty training a preschool age child.
Correction verified Oct 25, 2022
MediumFeb 7, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics §746.1311(e)
Two out of two directors did not have annual training in the required topics of Administering Medications, Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food Allergies, and Building and Premises Safety.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2022
HighFeb 7, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver was allowed to have direct access to the children prior to receiving the results of the FBI background check. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was sent home until the results of the background check are received.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 7, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a physician's signature on the Food Allergy Action Plan.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2022
MediumFeb 7, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Five out of five caregivers who have been employed for more than a year did not have annual training in the required topics of Administering Medications, Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food Allergies, and Building and Premises Safety.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2022
Medium HighFeb 7, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over §746.3701(9)
A television in a classroom with three and four year old children was not anchored or mounted. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the television was removed from the classroom.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity140 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 13, 2004
DirectorCandida Prause
Phone2813574455
State operation #830282

Common questions

Does Childrens Building Blocks take infants?

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

What are Childrens Building Blocks’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 Childrens Building Blocks accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Childrens Building Blocks had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 17, 2023: “Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Childrens Building Blocks compare with other daycares in Tomball?

It is #36 of 39 centers in Tomball by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 25% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Childrens Building Blocks last inspected?

Sep 15, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Other centers near 77375

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 830282 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.