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Building Blocks Child Care Center

248 Lakeside Road, Newburgh, NY 125504.5· 24 reviews
licensed capacity
91
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$270
year first licensed
1998

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About Building Blocks Child Care Center

Building Blocks Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Newburgh, New York. The state has licensed it since June 26, 1998, for up to 91 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $270 to $345.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedPosts tuition

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
91 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “full day program runs from 6:30am to 6pm, Monday through Friday, all year”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Discounts10% off the second child
Licensed capacity91 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Building Blocks Child Care Center lists weekly tuition from $270 to $345. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Orange County has a median price of $285 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Four Year Olds, full days (weekly rate)$315
Four Year Olds, half days (weekly rate)$270
Infants, full days (weekly rate)$345
Three Year Olds, full days (weekly rate)$320
Three Year Olds, half days (weekly rate)$275
Toddlers and Twos, full days (weekly rate)$335
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Toddlers and Twos, half days (weekly rate)$290
Daily · program, in its own wordsPrice
Four Year Olds, full days (daily rate)$71
Four Year Olds, half days (daily rate)$62
Infants, full days (daily rate)$77
Three Year Olds, full days (daily rate)$72
Three Year Olds, half days (daily rate)$63
Toddlers and Twos, full days (daily rate)$75
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Toddlers and Twos, half days (daily rate)$66
registration fee, due every September$125
14 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Orange County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$285
Home daycare$230

Toddler

Center$275
Home daycare$211

Preschool

Center$254
Home daycare$200

School age

Center$225
Home daycare$200

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 Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
91 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1998
License number
#43401
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 15 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 1

For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4.

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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See all 15 visits
  1. Aug 11, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Aug 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(a)(1) No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

  3. Apr 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(n) Adequate and safe water supply and sewage facilities must be provided and must comply with State and local laws. Hot and cold running water must be available and accessible at all times.

  5. Dec 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 13, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. May 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 17, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(c)(1) The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.5(aa) The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(y) Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Aug 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(ab)(2) A safety strap must be fastened around children who are seated in high chairs.

  3. Apr 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from New York State Office of Children and Family Services on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Building Blocks Child Care Center

Is Building Blocks Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 26, 1998.

When was Building Blocks Child Care Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Building Blocks Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 15 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4. 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?

91, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Building Blocks Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Building Blocks Child Care Center cost?

Weekly tuition from $270 to $345, as it lists it.

What is Building Blocks Child Care Center's phone number?

(845) 566-0070.

Where is Building Blocks Child Care Center?

248 Lakeside Road, Newburgh, NY 12550. The nearest other daycare we list is Healthy Kids Extended Day Program, 1.6 miles away.

Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).