Building Blocks for Kids
2259 Garrett Rd, Drexel Hill, PA
Building Blocks For Tots
- licensed capacity
- 37
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Building Blocks For Tots
Building Blocks For Tots is a child care center in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 37 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 37 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Curriculum | The HighScope Curriculum |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Teaching toddlers to use the potty |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (transportation to and from elementary school areas) |
| More | Founded 2005 (in-home family daycare; first center opened June 2019) |
| Licensed capacity | 37 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Building Blocks For Tots has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Building Blocks For Tots
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 37 children
- License number
- #CER-00258075
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 23, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Background checks 1
- Safe sleep 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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Mar 23, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have verification of valid health assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026
3270.107 Refrigerator
“At the time of inspection, the bottom area of the refrigerator was not clean.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During the inspection period, the operator did not maintain a written record of testing all fire detection devices at least once every thirty days.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026
Mar 18, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“At the time of inspection, certification representative observed a staff member not clean the diaper changing surface after changing a child.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for children #1 and 2 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: Mar 28, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of inspection, certification representative observed several damaged ceiling tiles in the infant and toddler rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of staff person #1 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a copy for Child abuse history information as required under the CPSL. The file of staff person #2 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a copy for Child abuse history information as required under the CPSL. The file of staff person #3, did not include an updated copy of mandated reporter training as required under the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have verification of child care experience and education.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of inspection, the records for staff person #2 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the persons' suitability to serve as a staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“At the time of inspection, certification representative observed a child's hands not washed after being diapered.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
- Aug 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 14, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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: Mar 15, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for children #1,2 and 3 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: Apr 12, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At the time of inspection, staff persons #1,2 and 3 did not have verification of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
Apr 20, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During the renewal inspection on 4/20/23 the file reviewed for child #5 was missing initial health assessment within 60 days of enrollment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2023
3270.192(2)(iii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training at facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the renewal inspection on 4/20/23 the file reviewed for staff person #2 did not contain verification of education.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection on 4/20/23 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #3 and child #6 was missing release person's name, address and phone number. The emergency contact form reviewed for child #4 was missing release person's address and phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During the renewal inspection on 4/20/23 the fee agreement reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 were missing release person(s).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the renewal inspection on 4/20/23, during naptime child #6 was observed laying on rest equipment labeled for the use of another child.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection on 4/20/23 there were missing outlet covers observed in bathroom #1 and bathroom #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection on 4/20/23 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain annual written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection on 4/20/23 the training record reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain fire safety training,”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2023
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During the renewal inspection on 4/20/23 the health assessment reviewed for child #2 was not updated within 12 months. Health assessment reviewed was dated 2/9/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2023
- Jul 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 6, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(a)(2) Supervision on and facility premises
“While conducting my complaint investigation I observed that their were only 2 staff and 23 children ranging from infants to preschoolers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2022
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“While conducting my complaint investigation I observed that a child was strapped in a high chair during nap time because he would not sit still, or take a nap.”
Mar 16, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“A review of the staff records for staff persons #1, and 3 ( see coding sheet for dates of hire) did not show proof of 12 hours of annual child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2022
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“A review of agreements in records for child #2 and 5 showed that persons to whom the child could be released had not been entered on the form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the onsite inspection on two separate occasions during the AM preschool children being cared for in the front of the building were observed leaving the classroom and going to the bathroom with no staff person present.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“A heavy free standing cubby in the front section of the child care area was not anchored creating a safety hazard for children receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“A review of the record for staff person #2 did not show proof of a negative TB test.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“Two of the firstaid kits present in the child care space did not contain gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the record review on 3/29/2022 the file for staff person #3 (see coding sheet for date of hire) did not contain a completed state police clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the record review on 3/29/2022 the file for staff person #2 ( see coding sheet for date of hire) did not contain proof of current mandated child abuse reporting training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“A review of the records for child #2,3,4,and 5 showed that either the parent's work address, and or work phone number was not entered on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“A review of the file for staff person number 1 did not show proof of an up to date health assessment”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2022
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“The operator was not able to show proof that the interconnected fire detection system had been certified annually bt a firesafety professional.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Building Blocks For Tots
Is Building Blocks For Tots licensed?
Yes. Building Blocks For Tots is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Building Blocks For Tots last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 23, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Building Blocks For Tots had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Tots care for?
37, the licensed capacity on the state record.
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?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Building Blocks For Tots cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 622-6000 to ask.
What is Building Blocks For Tots' phone number?
(610) 622-6000.
Where is Building Blocks For Tots?
2269 Garrett Rd, Drexel Hill, PA 19026. The nearest other daycare we list is Building Blocks for Kids, under 0.1 miles away.