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Building Blocks Educational Childcare

823 W. Richardson Ave., Summerville, SC 294834.1· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
33
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$180
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About Building Blocks Educational Childcare

Building Blocks Educational Childcare is a licensed child care center in Summerville, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 33 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach. It lists weekly tuition from $180 to $250.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages 12 months-5 years
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
33 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “7:00 am-5:30 pm M-F”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 12 months-5 years
ApproachPlay-based
Daily lifePotty training: We prioritize: Potty Training
Licensed capacity33 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Building Blocks Educational Childcare lists weekly tuition from $180 to $250. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dorchester County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Mornings only (5 mornings)$180
Weekly Full Time$250
Weekly Part Time (3 days)$215
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Dorchester County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$199
Home daycare$138

Toddler

Center$185
Home daycare$138

Preschool

Center$181
Home daycare$133

School age

Center$138
Home daycare$89

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 Educational Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
33 children
License number
#25919
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 11 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Other rules 1

For comparison: 60% of South Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1.

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. Apr 8, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Oct 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2025

  3. Aug 8, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium severity

      Staff Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Apr 10, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium severity

      Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Sanitation

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Mar 12, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Aug 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 17, 2024Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024

  8. Apr 10, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Outdoor Space

Copied from South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education 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 Educational Childcare

Is Building Blocks Educational Childcare licensed?

Yes. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Building Blocks Educational Childcare last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on April 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Building Blocks Educational Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 10 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 60% of South Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1. 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 Educational Childcare care for?

33, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Building Blocks Educational Childcare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Building Blocks Educational Childcare cost?

Weekly tuition from $180 to $250, as it lists it.

What is Building Blocks Educational Childcare's phone number?

(843) 695-3500.

Where is Building Blocks Educational Childcare?

823 W. Richardson Ave., Summerville, SC 29483. The nearest other daycare we list is Blessed Generations Day Care, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).