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Building Blocks for Kids

2259 Garrett Rd, Drexel Hill, PA 19026
licensed capacity
32
open each week
5 days

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About Building Blocks for Kids

Building Blocks for Kids is a child care center in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 32 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
32 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

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity32 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Building Blocks for Kids has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Building Blocks for Kids

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
32 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00243906
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

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

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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  1. Aug 25, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “At the time of inspection, the rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “At the time of inspection, the operator did not have an updated health report for child #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “At the time of inspection, certification representative observed the records of child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026

  2. Jun 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At the time of inspection, certification representative observed several damaged ceiling tiles in the play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026

  3. May 13, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “A child ran out of the facility while receiving specialized services from an individual who is not employed by the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026

  4. Aug 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “At the time of inspection, the Director did not conduct fire drills at least once every 60 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025

  5. Aug 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Building Blocks for Kids

Is Building Blocks for Kids licensed?

Yes. Building Blocks for Kids is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Building Blocks for Kids last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Building Blocks for Kids had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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.

How many children can Building Blocks for Kids care for?

32, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Building Blocks for Kids accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Building Blocks for Kids' 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 for Kids cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 622-6001 to ask.

What is Building Blocks for Kids' phone number?

(610) 622-6001.

Where is Building Blocks for Kids?

2259 Garrett Rd, Drexel Hill, PA 19026. The nearest other daycare we list is Maggie’s Playhouse Daycare & Learning II, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).