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Building Blocks Academy

2031 24th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
licensed capacity
24
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$210
year first licensed
2024
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About Building Blocks Academy

Building Blocks Academy is a licensed child care center in Bakersfield, California. The state has licensed it since February 22, 2024, for up to 24 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $210 to $315.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits since Jan 2024, with no Type A or Type B citations in its published counts.

Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages 2-12
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
24 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday- Friday 6:30am-5:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 2-12
ProgramsAfter-school care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Assistance it acceptsCommunity Connection
TransportationTransportation (authorized school pickup)
Licensed capacity24 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Building Blocks Academy lists weekly tuition from $210 to $315. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Kern County has a median price of $353 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
2-3 Non-Potty Trained, Full Time$315
2-3 Non-Potty Trained, M/W/F$270
2-3 Non-Potty Trained, Tue/Thu$230
2-3 Potty Trained, Full Time$300
2-3 Potty Trained, M/W/F$260
2-3 Potty Trained, Tue/Thu$225
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Preschool/Pre-K, Full Time$295
Preschool/Pre-K, M/W/F$250
School-Age Care, After School$210
Summer / Full Day$50 a day
9 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Kern County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$353
Home daycare$238

Toddler

Center$206
Home daycare$205

Preschool

Center$171
Home daycare$191

School age

Center$91
Home daycare$174

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Building Blocks Academy

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to Building Blocks Academy since Jan 2024. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
24 children
First licensed
2024
License number
#155601025
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Summary

4 visits since Jan 2024 · Last visit Feb 11, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 0, as the state counts them

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  1. Feb 11, 2026Inspection
  2. May 28, 2024Visit
  3. Jan 24, 2024Visit
  4. Jan 12, 2024Visit

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Building Blocks Academy

Is Building Blocks Academy licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 22, 2024.

Does Building Blocks Academy have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to Building Blocks Academy since Jan 2024. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.

How many children can Building Blocks Academy care for?

24, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Building Blocks Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Building Blocks Academy cost?

Weekly tuition from $210 to $315, as it lists it.

What is Building Blocks Academy's phone number?

(661) 426-0407.

Where is Building Blocks Academy?

2031 24th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301. The nearest other daycare we list is Toddler Tech Preschool, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).