Building Blocks Academy Friendswood

The play structure on the toddler playground is not level as it tilts to the left side.

The director's first aid certification expired on 11/10/2023.

The director's CPR certification expired on 11/10/2023.

Multiple electrical outlets were uncovered in the Two's classroom. Note: Corrected when safety covers were added to the outlets.

One infant was missing current feeding instructions on file for review.

Four out of eight caregivers are missing training in the following topics: -Emergency preparedness -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials

The operation's annual sanitation inspection is expired. The last inspection was conducted on 10/22/2022.

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.

Two of eight staff records did not contain proof of education.

Three of eight staff records did not contain the affidavit.

The operation last validated the background checks 11/9/2022. Note: This was corrected during 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 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.

A 14 month old student was observed in a classroom with the oldest student being 5 years old.

The pea gravel located on the playground did not measure the required 6 inches.

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.

The diaper mat located in the infant classroom is torn.

One caregiver was in charge of five infants ages 4 months to 9 months old.

Cement was observed uncovered underneath a pole on a climbing structure.

One of five infant feeding instructions was last updated 7/6/22.

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.

A broken bucket and stand were broken on the playground.

One infant was observed sleeping in a swing with a blanket. SN: This was corrected when the caregiver removed the infant. Pictures were taken.

1 out 8 children did not have current immunizations available on file.

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.

The loose fill for the 2 playgrounds is less than the required depth.

The alarm does not sound on the van used for transporting kids.

The annual health inspection has not been conducted by the health department.