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Building Blocks Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 21
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Building Blocks Learning Center
Building Blocks Learning Center is a child care center in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 21 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 39 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 21 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 21 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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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
- 21 children
- License number
- #CER-00250739
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 21, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 39 rules in all · 38 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 14
- Records and paperwork 10
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Background checks 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Apr 21, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The files of Volunteers #1 and #2 lacked a disclosure statement signed at the time of initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The files of Volunteers #1 and #2 did not contain disclosure statements. The file of Volunteer #1 lacked a valid State Police Clearance because it did not have a "disseminated by" date. The files of Volunteers #1 and #2 did not contain a National Sex Offender Registry Certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The files of Volunteers #1 and #2 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The files of Volunteers #1 and #2 lacked a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The files of Volunteers #1 and #2 did not contain a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed a Little Tykes picnic table which was unstable due to moving back and forth in the outdoor play space at the entrance to the center.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The files of Volunteers #1 and #2 lacked documentation of receiving training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The files of Volunteers #1 and #2 did not contain documentation of emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Volunteers #1 and #2 have not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026
Jan 5, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The file of Child #3 lacked an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. The file of Child #3 contained health reports dated 11/4/24, 4/9/25, and 12/1/25. The file of Child #3 contained another health report, but it was not dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency contact information for Child #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: Jan 15, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“Emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The file of Child #3 lacked child service reports completed at least every 6 months. Child #3, who had an admission date of 10/22/24, had child service reports completed on 5/16/25 and 10/24/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Emergency drills were not conducted annually. The facility had documentation of emergency drills being conducted on 1/17/24, 5/7/25, 9/4/25, 10/3/25, 12/4/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026
Mar 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“2nd citation. Previously cited on 1/23/25. Observed Orajel and Tylenol which did not identify the name of the child for whom the medication is intended.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
Jan 17, 2025Inspection20 rules cited
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The file of Staff #6 contained an adult health assessment dated 12/12/24 which did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The files of Staff #1, #2, and #5 lacked documentation of completing the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022 (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #1 contained documentation of completing the health and safety update on 8/3/23. The file of Staff #2 contained documentation of completing the health and safety update on 1/30/23. The file of Staff #5 contained documentation of completing the health and safety update on 3/15/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency contact information for Children #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: Feb 17, 2025
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Emergency contact information for Children #2 and #4 did not include the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The file of Child #5, a 7-month-old, lacked DTAP/DTP/TD immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #5 had documentation of 2 DTAP/DTP/TD immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“On 1/23/25 observed Orajel which did not identify the name of the child for whom the medication is intended.”
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“On 1/23/25 staff did not ensure a child's hands were washed before meals and after being diapered.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.151(c)(1) Physical examination
“The file of Staff #6 contained an adult health assessment dated 12/12/24 which did not include documentation of a physical examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“The agreements for Children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file of Staff #3 lacked documentation of obtaining an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training required from September 2023 to September 2024. The file of Staff #3 contained documentation of 4 training hours dated 12/20/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.31(c)(3)(i)/3270.31(c)(3)(ii) Min. 400 hrs classroom training/Age and Training
“The file of Staff #4, who was designated as an aide, lacked documentation the curriculum included, at minimum, a total of 600 clock hours including a minimum of 400 clock hours of classroom training and a minimum of 200 clock hours of supervised training in a child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The file of Staff #6 contained an adult health assessment dated 12/12/24 which did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“On 1/23/25 Staff #1 did not wash his hands after diapering a child.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“On 1/23/25 observed bottles which were not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“On 1/23/25 the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, and ambulance were not posted by each telephone in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The file of Child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact information for Child #2 did not include the complete home and work addresses and work telephone number of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the home address of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include the complete work address and home telephone number of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information for Child #5 did not include the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.15(b) Building Codes
“The legal entity did not have a certificate of occupancy.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility was unable to provide documentation that the fire detection system was inspected by a fire safety professional annually. The facility provided documentation that the fire detection system was inspected on 7/2/24 and 7/12/22 by a fire safety professional but did not provide documentation for 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
Jan 30, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.124(b)(1) Child's name, birth date
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 was observed not to include the birth date of the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 was observed not to contain the address and telephone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 was observed not to contain the health insurance policy number for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“The agreement forms on file for Child #1 and Child #2 were observed to have the original agreement form on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
Mar 30, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“Based on interviews it was determined that facility person #1 told child #1 they had nappy hair.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2023
Jan 24, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“It was observed that the infant bottles located on the infant feeding station were not labeled with the name of the child it is intended for.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2023
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“There were sample packets of first aid ointment medication in the first aid kit that were not labeled for individual use.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On the day of inspection it was observed that cleaners were located in a cubby in the bathroom that was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The most up to date health assessment on file for staff person #1 was observed to be greater than 24 months. This is evidenced by the previously dated health assessment on file being dated 12/4/2019 and the most recent dated health assessment on file being dated 1/4/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2023
Jan 3, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted. The facility did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first-aid kit lacked tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The facility contained card board blocks that were ripped and not in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2022
3270.123(a) Signed
“The Agreement in the file for Child #1 was not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 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 April 21, 2026, with 6 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 39 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 38 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?
21, 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, 6:30 AM to 4:30 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 (814) 792-3625 to ask.
What is Building Blocks Learning Center's phone number?
(814) 792-3625.
Where is Building Blocks Learning Center?
222 Central Ave, Johnstown, PA 15902. The nearest other daycare we list is Smarty Pants Day Care, 0.2 miles away.