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Building Blocks Early Learning Center - Monroe

477 Main St, Monroe, CT 064685.0· 44 reviews
licensed capacity
158
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2019
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About Building Blocks Early Learning Center - Monroe

Building Blocks Early Learning Center - Monroe is a licensed child care center in Monroe, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since October 17, 2019, for up to 158 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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
158 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
Licensed capacity158 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Building Blocks Early Learning Center - Monroe has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Building Blocks Early Learning Center - Monroe

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
158 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2019
License number
#DCCC.70523
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 8 of 13 visits · 19 rules in all

  • Discipline and child guidance 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Food and nutrition 1

For comparison: 92% of Connecticut 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 5, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  3. Jul 14, 2026Visit3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(7)(A) 006-Child behavior management

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(1-8) 130- Safe Sleep

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(3)(A) 041- Injury, Illness, Incident, Accident reports

  4. May 28, 2026Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(7)(A) 006-Child behavior management

  5. May 28, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(7)(A) 006-Child behavior management

  6. Apr 15, 2026Visit3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(d)(4)(D) 028- Supervision

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(a) 002-Ensuring the safety & health of children

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(7)(A) 006-Child behavior management

  7. Apr 15, 2026Visit3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(d)(4)(D) 028- Supervision

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(a) 002-Ensuring the safety & health of children

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(7)(A) 006-Child behavior management

  8. Sep 18, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(1-9) 111- Outdoor space

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(1-2) 084- Air Temperature 65F at 3 ft-Thermometer affixed

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(d)(1)(A-C) 121- Adequate sinks-handwashing-diapering/other use-food prep

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(j)-(k)(1-5) 136- Feeding

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-9a(b)(1)(A-F)-(2)(A-C) 160- Medication Trainings

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(h)(1)-(2) 131- Toys and other objects

  9. Feb 4, 2025Visit2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(d)(3)(A-C) 026- Personal qualities of staff

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(7)(A) 006-Child behavior management

  10. Oct 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 14 earlier visits
  1. Jul 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 5, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  3. May 17, 2024Visit3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(E) 004b-Failure to Report

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) 021b-Supervision

  4. Sep 25, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(d)(2)(C) 116-Chairs for Feeding/Stable/Safety Straps/Locking Tray

  5. Jan 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 1, 2022Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  7. Oct 25, 2022Follow-up visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 110-Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 021-Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children

  8. Oct 18, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 110-Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A) 129-Crib/Bed Used for Infant Sleeping

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Background checks

      19a-79-4a(b) 018b-Background Checks

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(d)(11) 062-Required Toilets/Sinks/Supplies

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)

  9. Aug 1, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d) 11-Administration-Policies, plans and procedures

  10. Nov 1, 2021Inspection7 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(k)(5) 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(d)(1) 023-Designated Director

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use

  11. Aug 26, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Aug 4, 2020VisitNo rules cited
  13. Jul 6, 2020Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a) 30-Record Keeping- Responsibility for maintain children's records

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d) 11-Administration-Policies, plans and procedures

  14. Jun 29, 2020Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(c) 10-Administration-Notification of changes

Copied from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Mar 1990. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Building Blocks Early Learning Center - Monroe

Is Building Blocks Early Learning Center - Monroe licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 17, 2019.

When was Building Blocks Early Learning Center - Monroe last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Building Blocks Early Learning Center - Monroe had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 8 of 13 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 92% of Connecticut 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 Early Learning Center - Monroe care for?

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

What are Building Blocks Early Learning Center - Monroe's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Building Blocks Early Learning Center - Monroe cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 261-6330 to ask.

What is Building Blocks Early Learning Center - Monroe's phone number?

(203) 261-6330.

Where is Building Blocks Early Learning Center - Monroe?

477 Main St, Monroe, CT 06468. The nearest other daycare we list is Step-A-Way Nursery School, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing (license and visits).