The Schoolhouse Day Care Center
270 S River St, Plains, PA
3.2· 17 reviews
Building Blocks Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 214
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Building Blocks Learning Center
Building Blocks Learning Center is a child care center in Plains, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 214 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 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
- 214 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 | 214 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
- 214 children
- License number
- #CER-00250484
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 9 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Records and paperwork 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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- Sep 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days as indicated by the following fire detection system testing logs that were on file: 3/20/2026 and 4/23/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2026
- Jan 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.133(4) Locked
“A pink unicorn bookbag containing Top Care Health Children's Ibuprofen, Children's Tylenol, Top Care Health Children's Cough Syrup, and Cetirizine Hydrochloride Oral Solution was observed hanging on a wooden cubby shelf in the hallway outside of Preschool [name] These medications were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The plastic cover on a floor drain in the Annex Bathroom was observed to be cracked and had rough edges. This was a potential scratch hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the Preschool B Room was observed to be missing tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
Jun 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Through interviews and an investigation, it was determined that Staff #1 pushed Child #1 down onto their cot after Child #1 refused to nap. Staff #1 was terminated on May 27, 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025
Jun 5, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Through interviews and an investigation, it was determined that Staff #1 pushed Child #1 down onto their cot after Child #1 refused to nap. Staff #1 was terminated on May 27, 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025
Sep 16, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was not observed by a telephone in the Primary C Classroom section of the West Wing.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“A sink, that was located near the entrance to the Annex Playground, was observed to be missing a lidded waste receptacle.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
3270.76/3270.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair
“A cracked ceiling light cover was observed in Preschool [name] Two HVAC ceiling vents that were located in the Preschool Prep C classroom were observed to be covered in brown dust. One blue cot with torn mesh was observed in the Pre-K Prep B and Preschool Prep B classrooms. A screw, that was about ankle height, was observed to be protruding from a wooden kitchen table in the East Wing Playground. A staple, that was about hip height, was observed to be protruding from a wooden playhouse in the East Wing Playground. Both the screw and staple had pointed edges and posed a safety hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Chipped paint was observed on a wall in the library section of the West Wing.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
Sep 16, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was not observed by a telephone in the Primary C Classroom section of the West Wing.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“A sink, that was located near the entrance to the Annex Playground, was observed to be missing a lidded waste receptacle.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
3270.76/3270.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair
“A cracked ceiling light cover was observed in Preschool [name] Two HVAC ceiling vents that were located in the Preschool Prep C classroom were observed to be covered in brown dust. One blue cot with torn mesh was observed in the Pre-K Prep B and Preschool Prep B classrooms. A screw, that was about ankle height, was observed to be protruding from a wooden kitchen table in the East Wing Playground. A staple, that was about hip height, was observed to be protruding from a wooden playhouse in the East Wing Playground. Both the screw and staple had pointed edges and posed a safety hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Chipped paint was observed on a wall in the library section of the West Wing.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
Feb 22, 2024Visit1 rule cited
3270.76/3270.104(a) Building Surfaces/Clean, good repair, proper size
“A dress up shelf in the Preschool Prep C classroom was not secured to the wall and fell on top of a 2-year-old child causing an injury to the child. The child was attempting to grab a stuffed animal on the top of the shelf and was able to pull the shelf on top of herself.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
Sep 21, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“A renewal inspection was completed on 9/21/23. The infant room did not have emergency contact forms for the children in the childcare space. The emergency contact forms were kept in a separate room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection was completed on 9/21/23. In preschool prep room A, a ceiling tile had water damage.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2023
Show 2 earlier visits
- Nov 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 22, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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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 September 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Building Blocks Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 7 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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?
214, 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) 208-2252 to ask.
What is Building Blocks Learning Center's phone number?
(570) 208-2252.
Where is Building Blocks Learning Center?
1082 Rr 315 N Plaza 315, Plains, PA 18705. The nearest other daycare we list is Kidz Korner, 0.5 miles away.