Building Blocks Academy Aldine

Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

“The last fire inspection was conducted on 08/10/2022.”

Rule 746.5101(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 22, 2023. Correction verified: Sep 22, 2023.

Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

Rule 746.1003(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 28, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 26, 2023.

Pest Extermination

“Based upon the findings from the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support the concerns of flies and gnats in the daycare. A fly strip was observed hanging in the doorway of one of the classrooms.”

Rule 746.3427. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 28, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 26, 2023.

Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months

“The director did not have verification available for review to support they completed the required SIDS/Shaken Baby & Brain Development Training.”

Rule 746.1311(d). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 2, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 1, 2023.

Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

“The facility failed to maintain six inches of loose filled surfacing for the playground equipment.”

Rule 746.4907(a)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 20, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 26, 2023.

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“Based upon the findings from the investigation inspection, the allegation of the child/caregiver ratio was validated. 1 caregiver was responsible for 10 children (13 mos, 14 mos, 15 mos, 17 mos, 17 mos, 17 mos, 18 mos, 20 mos, 21 mos and 21 mos) The ratio was exceed by 5. Another caregiver was responsible for 12 children, the ratio was exceeded by 1.”

Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 21, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 4, 2022.

AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605

“During the follow up inspection a 15 year old child was allowed direct access to the children in care without a cleared background check. The child is present at the operation during school breaks and is allowed to go on field trips.”

Rule 745.621(a)(7). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 16, 2022. Correction verified: Mar 16, 2022.

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“During the follow up inspection, in the three year old classroom there were 31 children ages ranged from 3-4 years old. According to the specified age group the operation is allowed to have 15 children with one caregiver. The classroom was out of ratio by 16 children. Also in the two year old classroom there were 15 children ages ranged from 1-3 years old. The specified age group for 2 year olds is 11 children with one caregiver. The classroom was over ratio by 3 children.”

Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 16, 2022. Correction verified: Mar 25, 2022.

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“In the three year old classroom there were 23 children ages ranged from 3-5 years old. According to the specified age group the operation is allowed to have 15 children with one caregiver. The operation was out of ratio by 8 children.”

Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 28, 2022. Correction verified: Mar 16, 2022.

Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

“In the Infant classroom 3 bottles were not labeled with the infant first and last name. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver labeled the bottles.”

Rule 746.2419(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 8, 2022.

Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

“The wooden boarder around the playground equipment had nails sticking out.”

Rule 746.4751(c). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 22, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 28, 2022.

Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

“One out of ten children files evaluated needed an updated immunization record.”

Rule 746.613(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 22, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 21, 2022.

Documented Annual Training- Required Content

“One out of four caregivers record evaluated were missing training in the following topics: Emergency preparedness, ,Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic ; and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”

Rule 746.1309(e). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 22, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 21, 2022.

Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

“During the follow up inspection the loose fill used in the playground area was not 6 inches.”

Rule 746.4907(a)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 4, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 8, 2022.

Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

“The wooden boarder around the playground equipment had nails sticking out. Also the large nails used to make the boarder stable was showing due to a wood piece missing.”

Rule 746.4751(c). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 27, 2021. Correction verified: Jan 20, 2022.

Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

“On the playground in varies areas of the exit slides I was able to observe the dirt underneath the pea gravel.”

Rule 746.4907(a)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 27, 2021. Correction verified: Jan 20, 2022.