Building Blocks Academy Friendswood

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.