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Building Blocks Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 41
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Building Blocks Child Care Center
Building Blocks Child Care Center is a child care center in Elton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 41 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 47 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 41 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 41 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Building Blocks Child Care Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Building Blocks Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 41 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00258712
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 16, 2026: 20 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 47 rules in all · 46 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 12
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Safety and hazards 8
- Records and paperwork 7
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Background checks 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Food and nutrition 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
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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Jun 16, 2026Inspection20 rules cited
3270.165 Menus
“The operator did not conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Staff #1 lacked 4 hours of annual child care training required between December 2024 and December 2025. Staff #1 had 7 hours of child care training completed on 2/25/26 used towards correction”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The adult health assessment for Staff #2 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility was unable to provide written documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided a written record that the fire detection system was manually tested on 6/26/25, 7/23/25, 8/20/25, 9/19/25, 10/2/25, 11/1/25, 12/1/25, 12/29/25, 1/29/26, 2/25/26, 3/26/26, 4/24/26, and 5/22/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact and agreement for Child #2 were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #2's emergency contact and agreement were reviewed on 2/8/25, 9/4/25, and 3/3/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The adult health assessment for Staff #2 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file of Staff #3 lacked a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #3 contained a health assessment dated 5/20/26, but the name of the person examined was not identified.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Child #2 lacked a child service report completed within 6 months from the date of admission. (SEE LIS Code Sheet). Child #2 had child service reports completed on 9/10/25 and 3/2/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Observed a foam block with bite marks in the top drawer of the cart with cloth drawers to the right of the bathroom located on the infant side of the Infant/Toddler Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first-aid kit in the Infant/Toddler Room lacked nonporous gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed peeling paint on the bottom trim of the shed in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the complete work address of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file of Child #2, a young toddler, lacked DTAP/DTP/TD and Pneumococcal immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #2 had documentation of 3 DTAP/DTP/TD immunizations and 3 Pneumococcal immunizations. The file of Child #3, an infant, lacked Hepatitis B immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #3 had documentation of 1 Hepatitis B immunization.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2026
3270.66(e) Arts and crafts non-toxic
“Observed Xtra Care Shave Cream which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in the 1st cabinet on the toddler side of the Infant/Toddler Room that staff stated was used for an art activity.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“Observed embedded equipment in the outdoor play space with approximately 2 to 5 inches of rubber mulch. The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends 6 inches of rubber mulch as a protective surface covering.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed rotting trim on the left and right sides along the bottom of the back of the shed located in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of Staff #1 lacked a National Sex Offender Registry Certificate updated every 60 months. The file of Staff #1 contained a NSOR dated 3/7/25 with a previous one dated 12/10/19. The file of Staff #2 lacked a DHS FBI Clearance prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 contained a DHS FBI Clearance dated 6/26/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The files of Children #1 and #3 contained the original agreement. The facility did not make a copy for the files and give the original to the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet): Pediatric first-aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
Jun 16, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“Emergency contact information for Children #2 and #3 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“Observed embedded equipment in the outdoor play space with approximately 2 to 3 inches of rubber mulch. The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends 6 inches of rubber mulch as a protective surface covering.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“Child #1, a 7-month-old, lacked DTAP/DTP/TD and Pneumococcal immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #1 had documentation of 2 DTAP/DTP/TD immunizations and 2 Pneumococcal immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file of Child #4 lacked an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. The file of Child #4 contained a current health report dated 4/15/25 with a previous one dated 10/16/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility lacked documentation of conducting emergency drills annually. The facility provided documentation of an emergency drill being conducted on 5/13/25 with a previous one conducted on 4/22/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility was unable to provide documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested on 6/17/24, 7/5/24, 8/12/24, 9/9/24, 10/2/24, 10/10/24, 11/1/24, 11/27/24, 12/27/24, 1/24/25, 2/20/25, 3/21/25, 4/7/25, 5/5/25, and 5/30/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025
3270.82(e) Toilet and sinks proper height
“The sink in the bathroom in the toddler section of the classroom lacked platforms or steps to be easily approached by children using it.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of Staff #1 lacked a National Sex Offender Registry Certificate updated every 60 months. The file of Staff #1 contained a NSOR dated 3/7/25 with a previous one dated 1/23/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
Aug 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“2nd citation. Previously cited on 6/26/24. Observed embedded equipment in the outdoor play space with approximately 1 to 4 inches of rubber mulch. The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends 6 inches of rubber mulch as a protective surface covering.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2024
Jun 26, 2024Inspection18 rules cited
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“Observed a Step 2 tool bench, Fisher Price tool bench, Little Tykes Kitchen, and a Step 2 Kitchen which were not anchored creating a potential tipping hazard in the Toddler Section of the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Observed a #3 peg board with bite marks in the Preschool/School-Age Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“Observed embedded equipment in the outdoor play space with approximately 2 inches of rubber mulch. The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends 6 inches of rubber mulch as a protective surface covering.”
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed peeling paint on the posts and boards of the swing set in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of Staff #3 lacked a Child Abuse Clearance and DHS FBI Clearance updated every 60 months. The file of Staff #3 contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 5/24/24 with a previous one dated 8/9/18. The file of Staff #3 contained a DHS FBI Clearance dated 5/22/24 with a previous one dated 8/30/18.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted
“Observed toxic shrubs in the outdoor play space which were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed rust on 3rd and 4th poles from the gate beside the parking lot in the outdoor play space. Observed rust on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th sections of the fence from the gate beside the parking lot in the outdoor play space. Observed rust on the 2nd post from the corner behind the swing set in the outdoor play space. Observed loose trim on the bump out in the bathroom of the Toddler Section of the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file of Staff #3 lacked documentation of obtaining an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The files of Staff #1 and #2 lacked documentation of completing professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #1 contained documentation of completing pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on 2/18/23. The file of Staff #2 contained documentation of completing pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on 5/14/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact and agreement for Child #3 were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #3's emergency contact and agreement were reviewed on 3/6/23, 9/3/23, and 4/4/24. The emergency contact and agreement for Child #5 were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #5's emergency contact and agreement were signed on 9/12/23 and reviewed on 4/3/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file of Child #2 lacked an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. The file of Child #2 contained health reports dated 3/27/23 and 5/15/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The file of Child #5 lacked an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. The file of Child #5 contained health reports dated 9/27/23 and 6/6/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact information for Child #4 did not contain the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The letter provided to the parent explaining the emergency procedures did not address accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file of Staff #3 lacked documentation of participating, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. The file of Staff #3 contained documentation of fire safety training completed on 5/15/24 with a previous one completed on 10/10/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The files of Children #1, #4, and #5 contained the original agreement. The facility did not make a copy for the files and give the original to the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The file of Child #3 lacked child service reports completed at least every 6 months. The file of Child #3 contained child service reports dated 5/22/23 and 1/17/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed Claire Disinfectant Spray and Fantastik which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in the top drawer of the changing table which were accessible to children in the Infant Section of the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024
Jun 29, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Based on documentation, testing of the smoke detectors was not done every 30 days due to the fact testing occurred on 5-1-23 and 6-1-23 which is 31 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Based on documentation, fire drills were conducted more than 60 days apart due to the fact they were done on 4-5-23 and 6-28-23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file of staff #1 lacked health assessments timely due to the fact they were more than 2 years apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The file of child #2 lacked child service reports every 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed in the infant space, 6 plastic baskets stacked on one another causing crush hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Observed loose fitted sheets in the 3 brown pack and plays used by infants.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of the inspection, there was not a Shaken Baby, Abusive Heah Trauma, and Child Maltreatment policy. At the time of the inspection, the Emergency Plan lacked continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2023
Jun 13, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #2 was observed not to contain documentation of application of a National Sex Offender Registry prior to date of hire and not to contain a National Sex Offender Registry report prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) At the time of reviewing files, the file of staff #3 was observed to have a PA State Police Clearance and PA Child Abuse clearance for the purpose of volunteer rather than employment See IS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file of staff #4 was observed to contain late Mandated Reporter trainings due to the fact they were dated 5-6-15 and 8-3-20. Therefore, more than 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2020
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file of staff #1 lacked documentation to support the position of Assistant Group Supervisor due to the fact 2 years' experience was not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2022
3270.133(5) Original label
“Observed expired diaper creams as follows: child #1 Equate Petroleum Jelly expiration 4-2022; child #2 Desitin expiration date 10-2020; child #3 Dollar General Baby Healing Ointment expiration 12-20-20; and child #4 Desitin expiration 10-2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Building Blocks Child Care Center
Is Building Blocks Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. Building Blocks Child Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Building Blocks Child Care Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 16, 2026, with 20 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Building Blocks Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 47 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 46 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. 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 Child Care Center care for?
41, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Building Blocks Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Building Blocks Child Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Building Blocks Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 410-6006 to ask.
What is Building Blocks Child Care Center's phone number?
(814) 410-6006.
Where is Building Blocks Child Care Center?
2027 Forest Hills Dr, Elton, PA 15934. The nearest other daycare we list is The Learning Lamp Center for Children at GJCTC, 1.6 miles away.