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Ponca City, OK 74601 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Building Blocks Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Ponca City, Oklahoma. It is licensed by the state, for up to 180 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services made 46 visits in the last 3 years and cited 43 rules across 20 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 180 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Building Blocks Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
46 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 21 of 46 visits · 43 rules in all
For comparison: 76% of Oklahoma daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0.
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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Rule not named in the record
“4 personnel do not have a current professional development ladder.”
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“3 personnel do not have current PDLs. PDLs were needed or expired as of 11/1/25, 11/11/25, and 12/13/25.”
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“One personnel does not have current CPR/FA it expires in August 2025”
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“One personnel does not have a current PDL and has been employed for 12 months as of 11/11/25.”
Rule not named in the record
“Personnel in the three and older classroom yelled at a child”
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“electronic media was on during snack time”
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“twoe personnel do not have a current PDL”
340:110-3-288(c)(1)(A) actions that could cause pain, such as shaking, hitting, striking with an object, spanking, swatting, thumping, pinching, popping, shoving, spatting, hair pulling, yanking, and slamming;
“Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: Discipline: Personnel used inappropriate physical discipline”
340:110-3-284(c)(2)(C) demonstrate prudent and responsible behavior reasonably ensuring children's health and safety;
“Personnel: Personnel did not use good judgment with a child who has a known medical condition.”
340:110-3-287(c) Non-job related. do not participate in personal activities that may interfere with supervision, such as visitors, phone calls, or electronic device use.
“Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: Personnel: Personnel was observed during video observation using their phone while supervising children.”
Rule not named in the record
“one mat in the 2 and older classroom is torn on the end”
340:110-3-287(a) Supervision. Supervision is the function of observing, overseeing, and guiding a child or group of children, including an awareness of, and responsibility for, the ongoing activity of each child, and being near enough to intervene when needed. The program is required to maintain supervision at all times.
“Supervision: School-age children are experiencing repeated and reoccurring bullying due to possible lack of supervision, staff have been witnessed on their cell phones during outdoor play time.”
Rule not named in the record
“Holes were observed in the wall in one classroom, one classroom was missing a piece of wall tile on the outlet creating a small hole from the outlet in the wall that is not properly covered.”
340:110-3-288(c)(2)(E) isolating a child without supervision;
“(SERIOUS) Child was left outside of classroom unsupervised as punishment for behavior.”
Rule not named in the record
“One staff member employed over 12 months does not have a current PDL.”
Rule not named in the record
“Freezer number 2 was reading at 15-20 degrees during the visit.”
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“Two pieces of play equipment have large bolts sticking up. These bolts are intended to hold down the toys. One toy is the lemonade stand on the NW corner or the playground has two bolts sticking up that could cause injury if a child fell on them. A yellow and blue slide climber toy also has bolts or metal rods sticking up in 4 places securing the toy into the ground. These are stinking up and could cause injury if fallen on by a child. This blue and yellow climber with slide is on the South East side of the playground.”
340:110-3-284(c)(2)(C) demonstrate prudent and responsible behavior reasonably ensuring children's health and safety;
“Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: Personnel. Staff member is reported to have kissed a 3 y/o child on the cheek and on the lips.”
340:110-3-287(a) Supervision. Supervision is the function of observing, overseeing, and guiding a child or group of children, including an awareness of, and responsibility for, the ongoing activity of each child, and being near enough to intervene when needed. The program is required to maintain supervision at all times.
“Supervision: Staff seen using cell phone when a child fell and was injured during outdoor play.”
Rule not named in the record
“Two staff employed over 12 months have expired PDL”
Rule not named in the record
“Documentation for most recent vehicle quarterly inspections are not available for licensing view”
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“4 staff have expired OPDL”
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“2 staff have not completed enough training hours to obtain and maintain their PDL”
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“2 diaper changing tables had items on them not used for diapering”
Rule not named in the record
“3 trash cans with diapers or training pants were not covered with tight-fitting lids”
Rule not named in the record
“3 staff members have been employed over 12 months and does not have a current PDL.”
340:110-3-287(a) Supervision. Supervision is the function of observing, overseeing, and guiding a child or group of children, including an awareness of, and responsibility for, the ongoing activity of each child, and being near enough to intervene when needed. The program is required to maintain supervision at all times.
“Supervision - Children are not being adequately supervised.”
340:110-3-287(a) Supervision. Supervision is the function of observing, overseeing, and guiding a child or group of children, including an awareness of, and responsibility for, the ongoing activity of each child, and being near enough to intervene when needed. The program is required to maintain supervision at all times.
“Supervision: Children are not being adequately supervised.”
Rule not named in the record
“1 classroom teachers were not aware of all the ages of the children in the classroom.”
Rule not named in the record
“Licensing observed a staff member on their phone in the 2 and 3 year old classroom.”
340:110-3-287(a) Supervision. Supervision is the function of observing, overseeing, and guiding a child or group of children, including an awareness of, and responsibility for, the ongoing activity of each child, and being near enough to intervene when needed. The program is required to maintain supervision at all times.
“Supervision - Children are not being adequately supervised.”
340:110-3-287(a) Supervision. Supervision is the function of observing, overseeing, and guiding a child or group of children, including an awareness of, and responsibility for, the ongoing activity of each child, and being near enough to intervene when needed. The program is required to maintain supervision at all times.
“Supervision: Children are not being adequately supervised.”
Rule not named in the record
“1 classroom teachers were not aware of all the ages of the children in the classroom.”
Rule not named in the record
“Licensing observed a staff member on their phone in the 2 and 3 year old classroom.”
Rule not named in the record
“one personnel did not know the ages of children in her care”
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“one personnel did not know the ages of children in her care”
340:110-3-288(c)(1)(A) actions that could cause pain, such as shaking, hitting, striking with an object, spanking, swatting, thumping, pinching, popping, shoving, spatting, hair pulling, yanking, and slamming;
“Discipline: personnel used inappropriate discipline on a child that caused an injury”
340:110-3-298(f)(5)(B) Infants 6 months of age and younger are held while being bottle-fed.
“Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: Nutrition: Personnel did not hold an infant that is under 6 months while bottle feeding.”
340:110-3-400(p)(3)(F) Personnel do not use electronic media for personal use in the presence of children or youth, with the exception of an e-reader when used during rest time for reading, provided supervision is maintained.
“Personnel: Staff are using cell phones while supervising children for personal use.”
340:110-3-288(c)(1)(A) actions that could cause pain, such as shaking, hitting, striking with an object, spanking, swatting, thumping, pinching, popping, shoving, spatting, hair pulling, yanking, and slamming;
“Discipline: Personnel used inappropriate physical discipline.”
340:110-3-297(a)(1)(A) checked hourly and when a child exhibits behavior suggesting a wet or soiled diaper; and
“Diapering and Toileting: Diapers are not being checked and changed promptly when soiled.”
340:110-3-281.2(c)(8)(A) Injury and poison exposure log. Incidents requiring an injury or poison exposure report are documented and maintained in one location for at least 12 months, to determine patterns. The log includes, at least the:
“Reporting: Parents are not receiving incident reports for known minor injuries”
340:110-3-288(c)(1)(A) actions that could cause pain, such as shaking, hitting, striking with an object, spanking, swatting, thumping, pinching, popping, shoving, spatting, hair pulling, yanking, and slamming;
“Discipline: Personnel used inappropriate discipline.”
340:110-3-286(a) Ratios. Ratios are the number of teaching personnel required to be physically present with a child or group of children, per Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC) 340 Appendix GG - Ratios and Group Sizes. Only teaching personnel count in ratios, unless requirements specifically state otherwise. The program is required to maintain ratios at all times.
“Ratios: Personnel are out of ratio.”
340:110-3-287(a) Supervision. Supervision is the function of observing, overseeing, and guiding a child or group of children, including an awareness of, and responsibility for, the ongoing activity of each child, and being near enough to intervene when needed. The program is required to maintain supervision at all times.
“Supervision - SERIOUS: children are not being adequately supervised.”
340:110-3-284(c)(2)(A) individualize the care and learning opportunities meeting each child's needs based on the child's age and abilities, including reviewing the information provided by parents while respecting confidentiality;
“Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: Personnel: Personnel are not responding to child's needs in an appropriate time frame.”
340:110-3-297(a)(1)(B) changed promptly when wet or soiled.
“Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: Diapering and toileting: Child's diaper was not changed promptly when soiled.”
Rule not named in the record
“One personnel does not have a current PDL”
Rule not named in the record
“4 personnel do not entry level child care training and have been employed over 90 days.”
Rule not named in the record
“2 staff do not have current CPR/FA training and have been employed over 90 days”
Rule not named in the record
“2 personnel do not have current PDLs and have been employed over 12 months.”
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FAQ
Yes. Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services lists it as licensed and operating.
Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services lists the most recent visit on August 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 46 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 43 rules across 21 of 46 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 76% of Oklahoma daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
180, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (580) 765-9939 to ask.
(580) 765-9939.
3401 N. Union St., Ponca City, OK 74601. The nearest other daycare we list is Pioneer Tech Center Children's Lab, 1.1 miles away.