Licensed center · Texarkana, TX
Building Blocks 4 Life
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 6:00 AM today
- Capacity 115
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
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- Hours
- 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 115 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- None within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 6:00 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 115 children
Accepts child care assistance
School-age care
Before-school care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Part-time care
Transportation to and from school
Location and nearby daycares
2300 Buchanan Road, Texarkana, TX 75501 · Bowie County · 14 licensed daycares in 75501
Capacity rank 6 of 14 in this ZIP · Open past 6:30 PM, one of 2 in 75501
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Licensing and inspection record
Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.
- Permit
- On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
- Operation number
- 1795914
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- June 2024
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
17 inspections on record, most recent Jul 29, 2026. 8 of 20 visits and reports cited a standard. 3 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.
- Jul 29, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- Jul 23, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
Jul 15, 2026Inspection4 standards cited
- 746.1605(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
It was obsereved during the investigation inspection that the infant room had children present that were more than 18 months in age difference.
Corrected Jul 15, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.301(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Notification of Changing Address or Location
It was observed that the operation had not moved to their new location and did not inform licensing that they were unable to move on date stated when applying for a change of address.
Corrected Jul 15, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During investigation inspection it was observed that there was one staff with eleven children present in the classroom.
Corrected Jul 15, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 745.635(3)Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
During the inspection a staff with a background conditons was in charge of a group of children. This was corrected during the inspection when an additional caregivers arrived to the operation.
Corrected Jul 15, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1605(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Jul 14, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
- Jun 30, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- Jun 24, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- May 28, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
May 22, 2026Inspection5 standards cited
- 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
It was observed that both classroom with children present were over ratio for one caregiver present. This was corrected when additional caregivers arrived to the operation.
Corrected May 22, 2026
- 746.1605(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
It was observed during the walkthrough that one classroom had children present with infants that were more than 18 months in age difference. This was corrected when the oldest child was moved to another classroom.
Corrected May 22, 2026
- 745.635(3)Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
During follow up two caregiver present with background conditons were in charge of a group of children and one of the caregivers was left in charge of the operation at time of inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when two additional caregivers arrived to the operation and the director arrived.
Corrected May 22, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2426(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
It was observed that an infant was asleep in their stroller/carseat combo with a blanket drapped over their legs. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the child from the stroller/car seat combo and placed in their crib.
Corrected May 22, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records Maintained
During follow up inspection four of the eight children's files had not been completed with lacking information.
Corrected May 29, 2026
- 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Apr 28, 2026Inspection9 standards cited
- 746.5617(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
It was observed the operation did not have a list of children on the van, emergency medical forms or parent contact information for each child and an emergency plan.
Corrected Apr 28, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.201(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Complying with Laws and Rules
Records were maintained in a disorganized manner. The provider had difficulty locating requested items. Upon request, the permit holder was unable to promptly produce organized and complete records. This lack of organization and accessibility impeded the inspection process and does not demonstrate compliance with permit holder responsibilities to maintain accurate, complete, and readily available records for review.
Corrected Apr 28, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.801(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
The operation was lacking feeding instructions for all infants not ready for table food.
Corrected Apr 30, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.801(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Five of ten staff records were not available for review during the inspection and the other five were lacking all required information for employees/caregivers. A list was left staff and missing information.
Corrected May 12, 2026
- 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Two of ten children's immunizations records reviewed were missing their all their required immunizations based on their age.
Corrected May 28, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Eight of ten children's files reviewed were lacking complete address for the child, complete address for their emergency contact, parent signatures that parents rights or operational policies were received, date of admission, health statements and/or emergency authorization for emergency care.
Corrected May 1, 2026
- 746.5202(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
During the inspection the emergency prepardness plan was not available for review.
Corrected May 5, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the inspection two different individuals were present prior to an initial background check being submitted.
Corrected May 12, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Policies Comply with Rules
It was observed the operation policies where not complete with all required policies. A list was left with operation regarding missing policies.
Corrected May 5, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5617(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Apr 23, 2026Inspection6 standards cited
- 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
It was observed in the infant classroom there were fifteen children present with two staff.
Corrected Apr 23, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1205(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
One caregiver was not aware of the age of children they were in charge of during naptime. It was also observed that a school age child was present in a classroom alone working on school work.
Corrected Apr 23, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2426(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer that was placed on the table with a blanket wrapped around them. The child also was not buckled into the bouncer. This was corrected at inspection as the child was removed from the bouncer.
Corrected Apr 23, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2415(b)Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
It was observed that three of nine cribs had loose crib sheets present with one crib having a child in the crib.
Corrected Apr 23, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1605(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
It was observed in a classroom where a two month old infant was present there were children more than 18 months in age difference present.
Corrected Apr 23, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2207(c)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
It was observed that a television was being used during nap time in a classroom.
Corrected Apr 23, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Apr 22, 2026Self-reported incident6 standards cited
- 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Personnel Records
During a DFPS investigation it was discovered the operation did not have staff files for review during the inspection.
Corrected Apr 27, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5605(3)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
It was discovered during a DFPS investigation that the operation failed to account for all children when unloading the children at the operation.
Corrected Apr 27, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5605(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
It was discovered during a DFPS investigation that a child was left unattended on the operation's van.
Corrected Apr 27, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.701(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
This standard was investigated as part of an DFPS investigation and found to be in non-compliance. The operation failed to complete an incident report when a child was left on the van.
Corrected May 20, 2026
- 746.1201(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was investigated as part of an DFPS investigation and found to be in non-compliance. There was evidence of neglect by an employee of the operation. When a child was left on an operational van for over one hour.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 745.635(3)Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
This standard was investigated as part of an DFPS investigation and found to be in non-compliance. There was evidence of physical abuse by an employee of the operation. It discovered that a staff with background conditions was not following their conditions when they were left in charge of the operation the day of the incident when the director and normal person left in charge had both left for the day.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Dec 10, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Nov 24, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Cited standards by risk level
42 standards cited across 17 inspections, most recently Jul 29, 2026. All 42 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High1638%
- Medium High1229%
- Medium1433%
- Medium Low0
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 11 of 17 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 1 of 42 findings, 41 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Jul 15, 2026, 2 clean visits since
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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