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Building Blocks for Tots

3960 Lake Wilson Road, Wilson, NC 278963.9· 22 reviews
licensed capacity
145
open each week
7 days
a week, county median
$175

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About Building Blocks for Tots

Building Blocks for Tots is a licensed child care center in Wilson, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 145 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open every day, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 34 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every day

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

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
145 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 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
Saturday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Sunday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM

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 capacity145 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Building Blocks for Tots has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wilson County has a median price of $175 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.
Wilson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$175
Home daycare$112

Toddler

Center$152
Home daycare$116

Preschool

Center$136
Home daycare$142

School age

Center$74
Home daycare$90

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 for Tots

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
145 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#98000209
See the state's record

Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 16 visits · 34 rules in all · 34 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2

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.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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See all 16 visits
  1. Sep 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 29, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026

    • 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 Aug 6, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 10, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026

  3. Apr 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 19, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2026

  9. Oct 27, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2025

  10. Aug 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

      Corrected during the visit

Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Mar 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 25, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 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.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 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.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025

    • 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 3, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025

  3. Feb 25, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 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.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 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.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025

    • 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 3, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025

  4. Aug 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 20, 2024Inspection9 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.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2024

    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2024

  6. May 28, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2024

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2024

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 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 for Tots

Is Building Blocks for Tots licensed?

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

When was Building Blocks for Tots last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 34 rules across 8 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 34 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 for Tots care for?

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

Does Building Blocks for Tots accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Building Blocks for Tots' hours?

Every day, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Building Blocks for Tots cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 206-1234 to ask.

What is Building Blocks for Tots' phone number?

(252) 206-1234.

Where is Building Blocks for Tots?

3960 Lake Wilson Road, Wilson, NC 27896. The nearest other daycare we list is Childcare Network #331, 1 miles away.

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