The Schoolhouse Day Care
161 N Main St, Shavertown, PA
Building Blocks Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 180
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Building Blocks Learning Center
Building Blocks Learning Center is a child care center in Dallas, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 180 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 180 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 180 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Building Blocks Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Building Blocks Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 180 children
- License number
- #CER-00256681
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 30, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Safe sleep 2
- Health, medication and illness 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 30, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During renewal inspection, nap time ratios were reviewed. It was observed that the staff in the Preschool room was positioned in a location where she could not see, hear, assess or direct the children on the opposite side of the room. This was due to the fact of bookshelves and additional furniture impeding on her line of site. This staff member was the only staff in the room at the time of nap time.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During renewal inspection, nap time ratios were reviewed in the preschool room. A child was observed sleeping on a cot and did not have 2ft of space of three sides of the cot.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
Aug 25, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“A complaint investigation was conducted on 8/25/25. During interviews, Rep was provided with a picture of Staff# 1 sleeping on a child cot. The cot had a child's bedding on it.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“A complaint investigation was conducted on 8/25/25. During interviews, Rep was provided with a picture of Staff# 1 laying on a cot and facing the wall. Rep also took photos of the entire Primary A room in which this incident occurred. From the view of the room and position in which Staff #1 was in the picture provided, she would not have been able to accurately supervise the remainder of the children since she was facing the wall. Interviews with staff and director indicate she would have been the only staff in the room since this occurred during nap time.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2025
Mar 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During renewal it was observed in the Primary B room (young toddler), that gauze pads were missing from the first-aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
Aug 9, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.51/3270.113(a) Similar Age Level/Supervised at all times
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/13. Staff #2 admitted to going to the bathroom on 8/6/24 and leaving staff #1 alone with 7 infants. During this time, one child injured another child due to insufficient supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024
3270.51/3270.113(a) Similar Age Level/Supervised at all times
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/13. Staff #2 admitted to going to the bathroom on 8/6/24 and leaving staff #1 alone with 7 infants. During this time, one child injured another child due to insufficient supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024
- May 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 18, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“While at the facility unannounced on 5/18/22 for the renewal visit the inspector asked staff #2 to name the five children in their assigned group. Staff #2 named a child in the other staff's group and did not name one of the five children in their group.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“While at the facility unannounced on 5/18/22 for the renewal visit the inspector observed the outdoor play space to not have an area for the toddlers to play that was mulch free.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2022
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“While at the facility unannounced on 5/18/22 for the renewal visit the inspector observed the changing mat in the toddler room and noted that the mat was ripped and the inner foam piece was exposed.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“While at the facility unannounced on 5/18/22 for the renewal visit the inspector reviewed the file for staff#1 and found that there was an incomplete FBI on file for this staff.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“While at the facility unannounced on 5/18/22 for the renewal visit the inspector observed the outdoor play space to be in disrepair. The tiles in the outdoor play space were lifting up from the ground and were creating a tripping hazard. The vinyl fencing was leaning outward and pitched to an extent that it falling was of concern. The left inside of the fencing had pulled apart, pulling the screws out, creating gapping between the two pieces. This space was rendered unsafe and as such it cannot be used until such time that these issues are fully corrected.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2022
3270.131(d)(7)/3270.131(d)(8) Free from contagious/communicable disease/Age appropriate screenings complete
“While at the facility unannounced on 5/18/22 for the renewal visit the inspector reviewed the file for child #6 and noted that the health assessment form was outdated an missing the statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease, as well as a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2022
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“While at the facility unannounced on 5/18/22 for the renewal visit the inspector reviewed the files for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and noted that none had an up to date Influenza vaccine as is required.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2022
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“While at the facility unannounced on 5/18/22 for the renewal visit the inspector reviewed the file for child #6 and found that child #6 required an updated health assessment on or before 4/25/22 and that there was not an updated health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“While at the facility unannounced on 5/18/22 for the renewal visit the inspector observed that the facility does not have emergency contact information for the children in care present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022
3270.114 Outdoor Activity
“While at the facility unannounced on 5/18/22 for the renewal visit the inspector asked staff in the infant room about the infants going outside daily and the staff noted that the children do not go out outside daily.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Building Blocks Learning Center
Is Building Blocks Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Building Blocks Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Building Blocks Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 30, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Building Blocks Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Learning Center care for?
180, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Building Blocks Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Building Blocks Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Building Blocks Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 674-1194 to ask.
What is Building Blocks Learning Center's phone number?
(570) 674-1194.
Where is Building Blocks Learning Center?
1176 Twin Stacks Dr, Dallas, PA 18612. The nearest other daycare we list is MMR Jr Prep, 0.1 miles away.