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Building Blocks Christian Academy/Lexington

1601 East Center Street Ext., Lexington, NC 272923.3· 15 reviews
licensed capacity
99
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$181

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About

About Building Blocks Christian Academy/Lexington

Building Blocks Christian Academy/Lexington is a licensed child care center in Lexington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 99 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 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-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
99 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

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity99 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Building Blocks Christian Academy/Lexington has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Davidson 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.
Davidson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$181
Home daycare$183

Toddler

Center$159
Home daycare$140

Preschool

Center$129
Home daycare$147

School age

Center$74
Home daycare$97

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 Christian Academy/Lexington

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
99 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#29000773
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 10 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Background checks 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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  1. Sep 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 31, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2026

  3. Aug 18, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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. K.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. K.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. K.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. C.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. C.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2026

  4. Feb 25, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2026

  5. Sep 30, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current .

      The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2025

  6. Jun 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 5, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      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 Feb 6, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Feb 6, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Nov 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).

      The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2024

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 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 Christian Academy/Lexington

Is Building Blocks Christian Academy/Lexington licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Building Blocks Christian Academy/Lexington last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Building Blocks Christian Academy/Lexington had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 6 of 10 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 Christian Academy/Lexington care for?

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

Does Building Blocks Christian Academy/Lexington accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Building Blocks Christian Academy/Lexington's hours?

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

How much does Building Blocks Christian Academy/Lexington cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 249-3340 to ask.

What is Building Blocks Christian Academy/Lexington's phone number?

(336) 249-3340.

Where is Building Blocks Christian Academy/Lexington?

1601 East Center Street Ext., Lexington, NC 27292.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).