Robyn M Allen Family Child Care Home
Hermitage, PA 16148 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Building Blocks Child Center is a child care center in Hermitage, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 164 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 49 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Kaplan Learn Every Day Preschool Curriculum (and Kaplan Learn Every Day for Infants/Toddlers; PATHS Social Emotional Curriculum) |
| Staff | Pre-K Counts classroom led by a state certified teacher in Early Childhood Education |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Two year old classroom focuses on potty training and practicing self-help skills |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Class Dojo - teachers post daily classroom happenings) |
| Licensed capacity | 164 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Building Blocks Child Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 12, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 49 rules in all · 49 corrected
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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3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff person #2 had a health assessment that was dated over 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting at the facility and requires a current health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for staff person #5 had current pediatric first-aid/CPR training with a completion date of 10-13-25 that was after the June 2025 expiration of the prior training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1 had an invalid state police clearance that lacked the disseminated date and requires a current state police clearance updated within the last 60 months. The file for staff person #3 had an invalid state police clearance that lacked the disseminated date and requires a current state police clearance updated within the last 60 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #6 had mandated reporter trainings dated 6-3-20 and 7-24-25 that were over 60 months between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“In the infant room, there was a young toddler that was observed on a rest mat that was not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The files for child #1 and #2, preschoolers, had health assessments that exceeded 12 months between assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The file for staff person #4 had a health assessment that said "Yes" to having any communicable diseases and lacked an explanation of the results of the examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the preschool room, there was one area of peeling paint on the front wall near the baseboard under the television.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On the grassy play space, there were multiple metal wires on the chain-link fence that were protruding out with sharp edges and were a visible hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In the Jump Zone play space, there was an electrical outlet that lacked an outlet cover and was accessible to children 2 years of age and younger that use the play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“In the infant room, there was an infant sleeping in a crib that had 2 feet of space on two sides and lacked 2 feet of space on a third side.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 had mandated reporter trainings dated 6-3-20 and 7-24-25 that were over 60 months between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2025
3270.133(6) Written consent
“In the pre-k counts room, there was Epinephrine medication for child #1 that lacked written parental consent for administration of the medication.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On the field play space, there were multiple bolts on the fence that were protruding out from the fence and were a visible hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025
3270.102(g) Hazardous toys and equipment
“In the infant room, there was a 4moms baby swing that had been recalled by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“In the pre-k counts room, handwashing signs were not posted at the two toilets in the stalls in the girls' bathroom and the one toilet in the stall in the boys' bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“In the cafe room, there were multiple pairs of scissors with sharp edges in two unlocked drawers that were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.31(b) Staff person - 18 yrs.
“Staff person #1, functioning as an aide, worked from 2-17-25 to 3-20-25 and was under 18 years of age. (See LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #3, hired provisionally, had proof of application for the NSOR verification certificate at their start date and had an NSOR verification certificate dated 2-26-24 that was not within 45 days of their start date as required for a provisional hire. (See LIS CODE SHEET) The file for staff person #6 had an out of state Child Abuse & Neglect registry check that was dated after their start date. (See LIS CODE SHEET) The file for staff person #2 had state police clearances that exceeded 60 months between clearances. The file for staff person #7 had FBI clearances that exceeded 60 months between clearances. The file for staff person #4 had NSOR verification certificates that exceeded 60 months between certificates. The file for staff person #8 had NSOR verification certificates that exceeded 60 months between certificates.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #8 had mandated reporter trainings dated 12-19-19 and 1-3-25 that were over 60 months between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff person #1, functioning as an aide, lacked verification of education/experience to qualify as an aide. The file for staff person #10, functioning as an aide, lacked verification of education to qualify as an aide.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“At approximately 10 a.m., a preschool child was observed in an office with a behavioral consultant, and a staff person was not present in the office for supervision, resulting in a 0:1 staff to child ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On the preschool and toddler play spaces, there were multiple areas on the poured-in-place surface that had holes in the surface.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first-aid kits located in the infant room, 1 year old room, 2 year old room, 3 year old room, and pre-k counts room lacked sterile gauze pads.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“In the pre-k counts room, there was a Purple Shamrock plant that is toxic.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the infant room in an unlocked cabinet in the changing table, there were a container of butt paste and two tubes of Aquaphor that were labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for staff person #9 had one written, nonfamily reference and lacked a second written, nonfamily reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“The file for staff person #6 lacked a copy of the NSOR verification certificate at their start date. (See LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff person #5 had a health assessment that exceeded 24 months between assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The file for child #3, a 4 year old enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 1st and 2nd Hepatitis A vaccinations being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Child #1 lacked a current child service report updated within the last 6 months. Child #2 had a child service report that exceeded 6 months between reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 10 a.m., a preschool child was observed in an office with a behavioral consultant, and a staff person was not present in the office for supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 10 a.m., a preschool child was observed in an office with a behavioral consultant, and a staff person was not present in the office for supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #3 had mandated reporter trainings dated 10-14-18 and 10-16-23 that were over 60 months between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for facility person #8 lacked two written, nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff person #6, functioning as an aide, lacked verification of education/experience to qualify as an aide.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the lobby, the desk had an unlocked drawer with a bottle of Paya Hand Sanitizer Antiseptic Foam that was labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“The 2 year old room lacked a first-aid kit in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The file for child #7 had an agreement that lacked the child's admission date.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“The files for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #8 had the original agreement in the file. According to staff, the parent of each enrolled child did not receive the original agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for facility person #8 lacked current emergency plan training completed within the last year. The files for staff person #2 and #5 lacked current emergency plan training completed within the last year.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The files for child #4 and #5, preschoolers, had a health assessment that exceeded 12 months between assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility at least once every 30 days on multiple occasions within the last year.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff person #7 had an initial health assessment that was dated over 12 months prior to the staff person providing initial service in a child care setting at the facility and requires a current health assessment. The files for staff person #1 and #5 had a health assessment that exceeded 24 months between assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“The file for staff person #7 had a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method that was dated over 12 months prior to the staff person providing initial service in a child care setting at the facility and requires a current tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The emergency transportation plan was not posted in the multipurpose room and the lobby that is used as a play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The operator's letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures lacked the accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The files for staff person #2 and #5 lacked current fire safety training completed within the last year.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #4 had a volunteer state police clearance dated 1-24-21 and lacked a state police clearance for employment at their start date and requires a current state police clearance for employment. The file for staff person #5 had an FBI clearance dated 10-8-18 and lacked a current FBI clearance updated within the last 60 months. The file for facility person #8 lacked a disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“The fire drill log on file at the facility did not list the names of facility persons participating in the fire drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The fire drill log on file at the facility indicated that fire drills were conducted on 4/12/23, and then again on 6/30/23, more than 60 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #3, #5, and #8 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3, #5, and #8 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Approved Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The file for child #2, a 4 year old, had an immunization record that lacked documentation of the 1st and 2nd doses of the Hepatitis A vaccination by age 23 months in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The emergency transportation plan was not posted in room F.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The files for staff person #3 and #5 had health assessments that exceeded 24 months between assessments. The file for staff person #4 had a health assessment that was dated after their start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The file for staff person #7 had a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method that was dated after initial employment at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility at least once every 30 days on multiple occasions within the last year.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for child #3 had an emergency contact form that lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the infant room, there was peeling paint in one area on the front left wall and in one area on the left wall above the first crib.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #6 had an invalid FBI clearance dated 9-12-22 and lacked a DHS FBI clearance. (See LIS CODE SHEET) The file for staff person #4 had a volunteer state police clearance dated 6-20-21 and a volunteer child abuse clearance dated 6-24-21, and the staff person had a state police clearance for employment dated 2-15-23 and a child abuse clearance for employment dated 2-15-23 that were after the staff person's start date. (See LIS CODE SHEET) The file for staff person #7, hired provisionally, had proof of application for the NSOR verification certificate at their start date and had an NSOR verification certificate dated 2-10-23 that was not obtained within 45 days of their start date as required for a provisional hire. (See LIS CODE SHEET) The file for staff person #9 had state police and child abuse clearances that exceeded 60 months between clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The director did not have all required clearances prior to their start date as required by the CPSL. (See LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
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/CPR training from a PQAS approved curriculum. Staff person #3, #5, and #8 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Approved Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for staff person #3 had fire safety training that exceeded a year between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for staff person #3 had emergency plan training that exceeded a year between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #1, a preschooler, had a health assessment that exceeded 12 months between assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“According to staff statements and confirmed through video observation, on 3-14-23 at approximately 4:30 p.m., staff person #1 was observed moving child #1 by picking the child up off of the floor by one arm and turning and moving the child approximately 3-5 feet to the other side of the staff person before setting the child down in a sitting position with the child leaning sideways. The staff was observed to move the child away from the door as parents were entering and exiting the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“An approximately 4' high wooden easel used by children in care in the Discovery Room was observed to have an exposed bolt that could cause laceration and/or puncture injuries. Also in the Discovery Room, in an area accessible to children in care, an approximately 30"x18" wooden table was viewed to have two loose legs that caused the legs to separate slightly from the tabletop when moved, which caused pinch points. In the Navigator Room, in an area accessible to children an approximately 3'x3' wooden table was observed to have exposed, protruding bolts on the underside of the table top where the table legs attached to the table. Contact with these bolts could cause puncture and/or laceration injury.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility
“Although the files for Staff #1 and #2 contained documentation of the completion of fire safety training in the past 12 months, the previously completed trainings were completed more than 12 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2022
3270.76/3270.82(g) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair
“A toilet used by children in care in the bathroom of the School Age Overflow Room was observed to have an exposed bolt protruding from the toilet base. Contact with said bolt could cause puncture and/or laceration injury, while also posing a threat of cross contamination.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During review of video surveillance of the Older Toddler room, Staff #1 was observed roughly handling two children and placing them forcefully on time-out chairs. Staff #1 was also observed forcefully dropping a child onto his rest mat.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2022
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During review of video surveillance of the Older Toddler child care space, Staff #1 was observed, at one point, roughly handling two older toddlers and forcefully placing them on time-out chairs. At another point, Staff #1 was observed again roughly handling an older toddler and dropping them onto their rest mat. Each of the identified incidents were determined to be a result of perceived noncompliance on the part of the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2022
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“During review of video surveillance, Staff #1 was observed seated in a chair near the rear of the child care space. Eight older toddlers in care were successively called to her location where Staff #1 changed each of their pull-ups without sanitizing the surface of the area where the diapering occurred between the times each child changed.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2022
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“During review of video surveillance, Staff #1 was observed seated in a chair near the rear of the child care space. Eight children in care were successively called to her location where Staff #1 changed each of their pull-ups without washing her hands between diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During review of video surveillance, Staff #1 and #2 were observed with their backs turned to eight older toddlers for four to five minutes. During this time, Staff #1 appeared to be preoccupied with changing decorations that adorned the wall of the child care space; while Staff #2 was observed completing paperwork at desk near the entrance of the room. A child in care was injured by another child during this time.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During review of video surveillance, Staff #1 and #2 were observed with their backs turned to eight older toddlers for four to five minutes. During this time, Staff #1 appeared to be preoccupied with changing decorations that adorned the wall of the child care space; while Staff #2 was observed completing paperwork at desk near the entrance of the room. A child in care was injured by another child during this time.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2022
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Hermitage, PA 16148 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Hermitage, PA 16148 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Hermitage, PA 16148 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
2140 Highland Road Ext, Hermitage, PA
FAQ
Yes. Building Blocks Child Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 12, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 49 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 49 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.
164, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 962-5000 to ask.
(724) 962-5000.
4075 Lamor Rd, Hermitage, PA 16148. The nearest other daycare we list is Kid Zone Learning Center of Hermitage, 0.4 miles away.