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Building Blocks Child Care and Learning Center
2435 THORS HAMMER, Brownsville TX 78526-2920 · License #1528663 · Licensed Center
Contact
- Director
- Laura Gomez
- Phone
- (956) 554-3699
- Website
- brownsvillechildcare.com/
- Address
- 2435 THORS HAMMER, Brownsville TX 78526-2920 · Directions
Hours
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- Accepts child care subsidy
- Licensed for 66 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation- Medium High
746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Bird droppings were observed in the playground's sidewalk and one slide. Ants were also observed in the playground.
Corrected by Jul 25, 2025
- Medium
746.4503(c) · Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
The nap mats are not marked to distiguish the sleeping side from the floor side.
Corrected by Nov 15, 2024
- Medium
746.2421(a) · Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
The center does not have written feeding instructions for the infants who are not yet ready for table food.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2024
- High
746.5617(a)(2) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The transportation binder does not include emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for the children being transported.
Corrected by Dec 8, 2023
- High
746.5617(a)(2) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The transportation binder does not include emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for the children being transported.
Corrected by Nov 27, 2023
- Medium High
746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant classroom had 6 children with one caregiver. The children were calm and content. The ages of the children were 5 months, 10 months, 11 months, 11 months, 13 months and 14 months. *during the inspection the 13 and 14 month olds were moved to the toddler room and the oldest toddler (2 years 10 months) was moved to the pre-k/kinder room.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2023
- Medium High
746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection
The most recent health inspection was completed on 09/27/2022.
Corrected by Dec 14, 2023
- High
746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Annual fire inspection is not current. Last updated 6/1/2022.
Corrected by Dec 2, 2022
- Medium High
746.1401(f) · Substitutes, Volunteers and Contractors - Unqualified Not Left Alone with Children
RE-CITE-Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
Corrected by Jan 7, 2022
- Medium High
746.1401(f) · Substitutes, Volunteers and Contractors - Unqualified Not Left Alone with Children
Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
Corrected by Dec 29, 2021
- Medium High
746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection
Annual health inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 9/21/2020.
Corrected by Jan 4, 2022
- High
746.5617(a)(4) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported was on in the vehicle. NOTE: CORRECTED at inspection as information was added at the time of inspection.
Corrected by Dec 21, 2021
- Medium High
746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Observed one caregiver supervising 6 infants between the ages of 6 months to 18 months. Caregiver was over by 1 child.
Corrected by Dec 21, 2021
- Medium High
746.1401(f) · Substitutes, Volunteers and Contractors - Unqualified Not Left Alone with Children
Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
Corrected by Dec 21, 2021
- Medium
746.4003(a) · First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
First aid kit in transportation vehicle is incomplete. Missing cotton ball, theremoter, and band aid.
Corrected by Dec 21, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jul 18, 2025 inspection noted: “Bird droppings were observed in the playground's sidewalk and one slide. Ants were also observed in the playground.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Nov 13, 2024 inspection noted: “The nap mats are not marked to distiguish the sleeping side from the floor side.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Dec 1, 2023 inspection noted: “The transportation binder does not include emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for the children being transported.” — what has changed since then?
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