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Building Blocks Academy
- licensed capacity
- 28
- a week, county median
- $181
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About
About Building Blocks Academy
Building Blocks Academy is a licensed child care center in Connelly Springs, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 28 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 28 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 748-3654 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 28 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Building Blocks Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Burke County has a median price of $181 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$181
Home daycare$156
Toddler
Center$127
Home daycare$119
Preschool
Center$112
Home daycare$120
School age
Center$64
Home daycare$117
State record
Inspection reports for Building Blocks Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 28 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #12000453
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 14, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Safety and hazards 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Apr 14, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2026
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2026
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2026
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2026
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2026
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors.
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2026
Oct 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
Corrected during the visit
May 20, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2025
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
Corrected during the visit
The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2025
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2025
Jan 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2025
Jun 5, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2024
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2024
Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2024
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2024
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2024
When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information.
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2024
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
Corrected during the visit
Nov 27, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision.
Corrected during the visit
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Building Blocks Academy
Is Building Blocks Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Building Blocks Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 14, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Building Blocks Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 23 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Building Blocks Academy care for?
28, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Building Blocks Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Building Blocks Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 748-3654 to confirm.
How much does Building Blocks Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 748-3654 to ask.
What is Building Blocks Academy's phone number?
(704) 748-3654.
Where is Building Blocks Academy?
2945 US 70, Connelly Springs, NC 28612. The nearest other daycare we list is Kiddie Kampus Learning Center, 0.5 miles away.