Bettina Myrick-Bergan
Norfolk, VA 23518 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Building Blocks Preschool and Childcare Center
- licensed capacity
- 236
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Building Blocks Preschool and Childcare Center
Building Blocks Preschool and Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Norfolk, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 236 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 236 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks - 12 years of age |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Curriculum | STREAMin 3 |
| Staff | All staff receive initial lead teacher training of over 16 clock hours |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 236 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Building Blocks Preschool and Childcare Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 236 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #556058
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 12 visits · 18 rules in all
- Background checks 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
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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May 20, 2026Visit3 rules cited
22.1-289.036-B-3
“The center must request a search of the central registry for all board members by the end of their 30th day. The record for board member 3 did not have a completed central registry search and they have been a board member for more than 30 days.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Repeat Violation Staff records shall include documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. The record for staff 1, who has been employed for over a month, contains only one of the two required reference checks.”
22.1-289.036-A
“The center is required to have board members undergo a background check every five years. The sworn statements and central registry checks for board member 1 and board member 2 were more than 2 years overdue.”
May 20, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
22.1-289.036-B-3
“The center must request a search of the central registry for all board members by the end of their 30th day. The record for board member 3 did not have a completed central registry search and they have been a board member for more than 30 days.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Repeat Violation Staff records shall include documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. The record for staff 1, who has been employed for over a month, contains only one of the two required reference checks.”
22.1-289.036-A
“The center is required to have board members undergo a background check every five years. The sworn statements and central registry checks for board member 1 and board member 2 were more than 2 years overdue.”
- Apr 7, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Aug 1, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Centers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff 2 and staff 3, who have been employed for two months, did not have a completed national criminal background checks.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Staff records shall include documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. The record for staff 1, who has been employed for over a month, contains only one of the two required reference checks.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The center did not request a criminal history record check, a sex offender registry check or a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state for staff 2, who has been employed for two months.”
Aug 1, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Centers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff 2 and staff 3, who have been employed for two months, did not have a completed national criminal background checks.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Staff records shall include documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. The record for staff 1, who has been employed for over a month, contains only one of the two required reference checks.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The center did not request a criminal history record check, a sex offender registry check or a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state for staff 2, who has been employed for two months.”
Mar 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. On the toddler playground, several rungs of the vinyl fence gate were broken and cracked, creating a pinching and snagging hazard. There was also peeling paint on the outside metal baseboard of a building window and deteriorating wood and peeling paint on the outside of the shed located on the playground.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Documentation shall be maintained of shelter-in-place and lockdown drills that include all the required elements. The drill log for the center did not include the following elements for the documented shelter-in-place and lockdown drills: identity of the person conducting the drill, the method used for notification of the drill, the number of staff and number of children participating, any special conditions simulated, the time it took to complete the drill and problems encountered, if any.”
Mar 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. On the toddler playground, several rungs of the vinyl fence gate were broken and cracked, creating a pinching and snagging hazard. There was also peeling paint on the outside metal baseboard of a building window and deteriorating wood and peeling paint on the outside of the shed located on the playground.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Documentation shall be maintained of shelter-in-place and lockdown drills that include all the required elements. The drill log for the center did not include the following elements for the documented shelter-in-place and lockdown drills: identity of the person conducting the drill, the method used for notification of the drill, the number of staff and number of children participating, any special conditions simulated, the time it took to complete the drill and problems encountered, if any.”
- Sep 16, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Jun 14, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
8VAC20-790-530-C
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that for each group of children, the vendor shall maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: 1. The attendance sheets in each classroom did not document the arrival and departure time of each child. 2. Staff #1 (director) confirmed that the attendance sheets in each room did not document the arrival and departure times.”
8VAC20-780-130-E
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that the center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1. The most recent immunization record for child #2(date of birth: 7/22/2023) (start date: 9/18/2023) was dated 9/22/2023. 2. The director, staff #1 confirmed that the center did not obtain additional immunizations once every six months for child #2.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills that includes: Identity of the person conducting the drill; the date and time of the drill; the method used for notification of the drill; the number of staff participating; the number of children participating; any special conditions simulated; the time it took to complete the drill; problems encountered, if any; and for emergency evacuation drills only, weather conditions. Evidence: 1. The evacuation drill for April 30, 2024 documented only the date and time of the evacuation. 2. The evacuation drill for May 30, 2024 did not document the identity of the person conducting the drill and the method of notification of the drill. 3. The director, staff #1 confirmed that drill log did not contain all required documentation for emergency evacuation drills for April and May of 2024.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation and interview it was determined that the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. The school age classroom (Summer 3) had a box of borax and a bottle of rubbing alcohol both with warning labels that stated ?keep out of reach of children? on a shelf and accessible to children. 2. The director, Staff #1 confirmed that these hazardous substances were not locked.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. The Pre-K classroom (Pre-K 1) had a long extension cord hanging and accessible to children, creating a strangulation hazard. 2. The following snagging hazards were observed in the outdoor play area. a. A portion of the fencing in the outdoor play area was rusted and had broken sections. b. A wooden sandbox perimeter border had approximately five staples protruding out. 3. A wooden playhouse in the outdoor play area had peeling paint. 4. The director, Staff #1 confirmed that the listed areas and equipment were not maintained in a safe condition.”
Jun 14, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
8VAC20-790-530-C
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that for each group of children, the vendor shall maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: 1. The attendance sheets in each classroom did not document the arrival and departure time of each child. 2. Staff #1 (director) confirmed that the attendance sheets in each room did not document the arrival and departure times.”
8VAC20-780-130-E
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that the center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1. The most recent immunization record for child #2(date of birth: 7/22/2023) (start date: 9/18/2023) was dated 9/22/2023. 2. The director, staff #1 confirmed that the center did not obtain additional immunizations once every six months for child #2.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills that includes: Identity of the person conducting the drill; the date and time of the drill; the method used for notification of the drill; the number of staff participating; the number of children participating; any special conditions simulated; the time it took to complete the drill; problems encountered, if any; and for emergency evacuation drills only, weather conditions. Evidence: 1. The evacuation drill for April 30, 2024 documented only the date and time of the evacuation. 2. The evacuation drill for May 30, 2024 did not document the identity of the person conducting the drill and the method of notification of the drill. 3. The director, staff #1 confirmed that drill log did not contain all required documentation for emergency evacuation drills for April and May of 2024.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation and interview it was determined that the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. The school age classroom (Summer 3) had a box of borax and a bottle of rubbing alcohol both with warning labels that stated ?keep out of reach of children? on a shelf and accessible to children. 2. The director, Staff #1 confirmed that these hazardous substances were not locked.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. The Pre-K classroom (Pre-K 1) had a long extension cord hanging and accessible to children, creating a strangulation hazard. 2. The following snagging hazards were observed in the outdoor play area. a. A portion of the fencing in the outdoor play area was rusted and had broken sections. b. A wooden sandbox perimeter border had approximately five staples protruding out. 3. A wooden playhouse in the outdoor play area had peeling paint. 4. The director, Staff #1 confirmed that the listed areas and equipment were not maintained in a safe condition.”
Show 8 earlier visits
Dec 5, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on record review and interview, the vendor did not ensure that all staff have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the age of children in care within 90 days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The records for staff 1 (date of hire: 8/11/22) and staff 2 (date of hire: 8/28/23) do not contain documentation of current certification in CPR. 2. The vendor confirmed that the records for staff 1 and staff 2 lacks documentation of current certification in CPR.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Based on record review and interview, the vendor did not ensure that all staff have current certification in first aid within 90 days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The records for staff 1 (date of hire: 8/11/22) and staff 2 (date of hire: 8/28/23)do not contain documentation of current certification in first aid. 2. The vendor confirmed that the records for staff 1 and staff 2 lack documentation of current certification in first aid.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that a copy of the results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry is obtained from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Staff 1 has a hire date of 1/18/23. Staff 1 indicated on her sworn statement or affirmation that she has resided in Maryland within the past five years. The results of a search of the Maryland child abuse and neglect registry were not available for staff 1. 2. The center director confirmed that the out-of-state search of the child abuse and neglect registry was not completed for staff 1.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on playground observation and measurement, it was determined that the center did not ensure that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99. Evidence: 1. There was approximately 2 inch of mulch in the fall zones of the playground equipment on the preschool playground, where 6 inches are required. 2. The center director confirmed that there is not at least 6 inches of resilient surfacing surrounding the playground equipment.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that staff records contain all the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 (date of hire: 1/18/23) contains documentation that only one reference as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment, where two are required. 2. The center director confirmed that only one reference check was completed for staff 1.”
Dec 5, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on record review and interview, the vendor did not ensure that all staff have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the age of children in care within 90 days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The records for staff 1 (date of hire: 8/11/22) and staff 2 (date of hire: 8/28/23) do not contain documentation of current certification in CPR. 2. The vendor confirmed that the records for staff 1 and staff 2 lacks documentation of current certification in CPR.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Based on record review and interview, the vendor did not ensure that all staff have current certification in first aid within 90 days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The records for staff 1 (date of hire: 8/11/22) and staff 2 (date of hire: 8/28/23)do not contain documentation of current certification in first aid. 2. The vendor confirmed that the records for staff 1 and staff 2 lack documentation of current certification in first aid.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that a copy of the results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry is obtained from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Staff 1 has a hire date of 1/18/23. Staff 1 indicated on her sworn statement or affirmation that she has resided in Maryland within the past five years. The results of a search of the Maryland child abuse and neglect registry were not available for staff 1. 2. The center director confirmed that the out-of-state search of the child abuse and neglect registry was not completed for staff 1.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on playground observation and measurement, it was determined that the center did not ensure that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99. Evidence: 1. There was approximately 2 inch of mulch in the fall zones of the playground equipment on the preschool playground, where 6 inches are required. 2. The center director confirmed that there is not at least 6 inches of resilient surfacing surrounding the playground equipment.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that staff records contain all the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 (date of hire: 1/18/23) contains documentation that only one reference as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment, where two are required. 2. The center director confirmed that only one reference check was completed for staff 1.”
- Mar 24, 2023VisitNo rules cited
May 23, 2022Complaint investigation5 rules cited
8VAC20-780-270-A Complaint related: Yes
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the gym, there are multiple areas that have insulation panels hanging down from the ceiling. 2. The plates on the door handles in the gym are hanging off, with exposed rust and sharp, protruding edges. 3. In the pre-k hallway, there is chipped and peeling paint along areas of the wall. 4. The baseboard at the bottom of the sink in the pre-k boys' bathroom is coming off. There is an exposed rusted screw and crumbling wood particles on the sink baseboard. 5. The center director confirmed that the items listed above are not currently in a safe and operable condition.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. Evidence: 1. The diaper changing pad in the infant room has a cover that is not made of a nonabsorbent material. a. During the inspection, staff were observed changing a child on the changing pad that was not covered by a nonabsorbent material. 2. The center director confirmed that the changing pad in the infant room is not covered by a nonabsorbent material.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that a copy of the results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry is obtained from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Staff 1 has a hire date of 3/4/22. Staff 1 indicated on her sworn statement or affirmation that she has resided in the state of North Carolina within the past five years. The results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry were not available for staff 1 from the state of North Carolina. 2. The center director confirmed that the child abuse and neglect registry search for the state of North Carolina was not completed for staff 1.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that staff records contain all the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 (date of hire: 3/4/22) contains documentation that only one reference as to character and reputation as well as competency was checked before employment, where two are required. 2. The center director confirmed that only one of the two required reference checks were completed for staff 1 prior to employment.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on playground observation and measurement, it was determined that the center did not ensure that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99 and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. Evidence: 1. The mulch surrounding the climbing equipment, slides and swings on the playground measures approximately 1 inch in all areas, where 6 inches are required. 2. The center director confirmed that there is not at least 6 inches of resilient surfacing surrounding the playground equipment.”
May 23, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
8VAC20-780-270-A Complaint related: Yes
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the gym, there are multiple areas that have insulation panels hanging down from the ceiling. 2. The plates on the door handles in the gym are hanging off, with exposed rust and sharp, protruding edges. 3. In the pre-k hallway, there is chipped and peeling paint along areas of the wall. 4. The baseboard at the bottom of the sink in the pre-k boys' bathroom is coming off. There is an exposed rusted screw and crumbling wood particles on the sink baseboard. 5. The center director confirmed that the items listed above are not currently in a safe and operable condition.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. Evidence: 1. The diaper changing pad in the infant room has a cover that is not made of a nonabsorbent material. a. During the inspection, staff were observed changing a child on the changing pad that was not covered by a nonabsorbent material. 2. The center director confirmed that the changing pad in the infant room is not covered by a nonabsorbent material.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that a copy of the results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry is obtained from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Staff 1 has a hire date of 3/4/22. Staff 1 indicated on her sworn statement or affirmation that she has resided in the state of North Carolina within the past five years. The results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry were not available for staff 1 from the state of North Carolina. 2. The center director confirmed that the child abuse and neglect registry search for the state of North Carolina was not completed for staff 1.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that staff records contain all the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 (date of hire: 3/4/22) contains documentation that only one reference as to character and reputation as well as competency was checked before employment, where two are required. 2. The center director confirmed that only one of the two required reference checks were completed for staff 1 prior to employment.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on playground observation and measurement, it was determined that the center did not ensure that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99 and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. Evidence: 1. The mulch surrounding the climbing equipment, slides and swings on the playground measures approximately 1 inch in all areas, where 6 inches are required. 2. The center director confirmed that there is not at least 6 inches of resilient surfacing surrounding the playground equipment.”
May 23, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
8VAC20-780-270-A Complaint related: Yes
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the gym, there are multiple areas that have insulation panels hanging down from the ceiling. 2. The plates on the door handles in the gym are hanging off, with exposed rust and sharp, protruding edges. 3. In the pre-k hallway, there is chipped and peeling paint along areas of the wall. 4. The baseboard at the bottom of the sink in the pre-k boys' bathroom is coming off. There is an exposed rusted screw and crumbling wood particles on the sink baseboard. 5. The center director confirmed that the items listed above are not currently in a safe and operable condition.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. Evidence: 1. The diaper changing pad in the infant room has a cover that is not made of a nonabsorbent material. a. During the inspection, staff were observed changing a child on the changing pad that was not covered by a nonabsorbent material. 2. The center director confirmed that the changing pad in the infant room is not covered by a nonabsorbent material.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that a copy of the results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry is obtained from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Staff 1 has a hire date of 3/4/22. Staff 1 indicated on her sworn statement or affirmation that she has resided in the state of North Carolina within the past five years. The results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry were not available for staff 1 from the state of North Carolina. 2. The center director confirmed that the child abuse and neglect registry search for the state of North Carolina was not completed for staff 1.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that staff records contain all the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 (date of hire: 3/4/22) contains documentation that only one reference as to character and reputation as well as competency was checked before employment, where two are required. 2. The center director confirmed that only one of the two required reference checks were completed for staff 1 prior to employment.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on playground observation and measurement, it was determined that the center did not ensure that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99 and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. Evidence: 1. The mulch surrounding the climbing equipment, slides and swings on the playground measures approximately 1 inch in all areas, where 6 inches are required. 2. The center director confirmed that there is not at least 6 inches of resilient surfacing surrounding the playground equipment.”
Nov 15, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
22VAC40-191-60-C-2
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that all staff have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 (date of hire: 8/18/21) does not contain the results of a central registry finding. 2. The center director confirmed that the record for staff 1 is lacking documentation of a central registry finding.”
Nov 15, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
22VAC40-191-60-C-2
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that all staff have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 (date of hire: 8/18/21) does not contain the results of a central registry finding. 2. The center director confirmed that the record for staff 1 is lacking documentation of a central registry finding.”
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FAQ
Questions about Building Blocks Preschool and Childcare Center
Is Building Blocks Preschool and Childcare Center licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Building Blocks Preschool and Childcare Center last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Building Blocks Preschool and Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 10 of 12 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. 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 Preschool and Childcare Center care for?
236, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Building Blocks Preschool and Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Building Blocks Preschool and Childcare Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Building Blocks Preschool and Childcare Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 583-6389 to ask.
What is Building Blocks Preschool and Childcare Center's phone number?
(757) 583-6389.
Where is Building Blocks Preschool and Childcare Center?
844 & 848 Jerome Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23518. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Steps Academy, 0.2 miles away.