Building Blocks Preschool & Child Care
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $166
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About Building Blocks Preschool & Child Care
Building Blocks Preschool & Child Care is a licensed child care center in Sioux City, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Building Blocks Preschool & Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Woodbury County has a median price of $166 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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Preschool
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State record
Inspection reports for Building Blocks Preschool & Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #30114
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 14, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 10 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Other rules 1
For comparison: 88% of Iowa 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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Aug 14, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
109.9(2)i
“Preschool (for children five years and younger not enrolled in school): Physical exam report submitted within 30 days of admission, was obtained no more than 12 months prior to admission, is signed by a licensed MD, DO, Chiropractor, PA, or ARNP, and contains health history; present health status including allergies, medications, and acute/chronic conditions; and recommendations for continued care if necessary.”
109.9(1)d
“Files contain a photocopy of a valid driver’s license if the staff will be involved in the transportation of children.”
109.11(4)b
“Record of monthly inspections of outdoor recreation area and equipment shall be kept.”
- Sep 30, 2025Complaint investigationNo rules cited
Jul 23, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
109.9(1)d
“Files contain a photocopy of a valid driver’s license if the staff will be involved in the transportation of children.”
109.9(2)d
“All files contain sufficient information and authorization to allow the center to secure emergency medical and dental services at any time child is in center’s care.”
109.9(2)i
“Preschool (for children five years and younger not enrolled in school): Physical exam report submitted within 30 days of admission, was obtained no more than 12 months prior to admission, is signed by a licensed MD, DO, Chiropractor, PA, or ARNP, and contains health history; present health status including allergies, medications, and acute/chronic conditions; and recommendations for continued care if necessary.”
109.11(3)a
- Dec 26, 2024Complaint investigationNo rules cited
Sep 4, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
109.9(2)b
“All files contain sufficient information and authorization to allow the center to secure emergency medical and dental services at any time child is in center’s care.”
109.10(1)a
109.11(3)a
“Center shall ensure that: 1. Facility and premises are sanitary, safe, and hazard free. 2. Adequate indoor and outdoor space is provided. The outdoor area shall include safe play equipment and area of shade. 3. Sufficient space provided for dining. 4. Sufficient lighting shall be provided. 5. Sufficient ventilation. 6. Sufficient heating. 7. sufficient cooling. 8. Sufficient bathroom and diapering facilities. 9. Equipment, including kitchen appliances, are maintained so as not to result in burns, shock, or injury to children. 10. Sanitation and safety procedures for the center are developed and implemented to reduce risk or injury or harm to children and reduce transmission of disease.”
Aug 2, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
109.10(1)a
109.11(7)c
“All centers: Annual inspection prior to heating season of all fuel-burning appliances to reduce risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and shall install one carbon monoxide detector on each floor that conforms to UL Standard 2034.”
109.11(7)b
“Centers at ground level that use basement area as program space, or have a basement beneath program space: Testing and plan for remedy of radon is conducted.”
109.9(1)b
“All files contain: 1. A signed copy of DHS criminal history record check or any other permission form approved by the Department of public Safety for conducting an Iowa or national criminal history check. 2. A copy of Request for Child Abuse Information. 3. Copies of the results of Iowa records checks conducted. 4. Copies of national criminal history check results. 5. Any Department-issued documents sent to the center related to records check.”
109.9(1)d
“All files contain a pre-employment physical exam report completed within six months prior to hire and at least every three years. Physical exams shall be documented on form 470- 5152, Child Care Provider Physical Examination Report.”
109.9(1)e
“All files contain documentation to indicate that ongoing staff training requirements are met, including current certifications in first aid/CPR and mandatory child abuse training.”
109.9(2)b
“All files contain sufficient information and authorization to allow the center to secure emergency medical and dental services at any time child is in center’s care.”
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Questions about Building Blocks Preschool & Child Care
Is Building Blocks Preschool & Child Care licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Building Blocks Preschool & Child Care last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on August 14, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Building Blocks Preschool & Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 88% of Iowa 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.
What are Building Blocks Preschool & Child Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Building Blocks Preschool & Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (712) 226-2223 to ask.
What is Building Blocks Preschool & Child Care's phone number?
(712) 226-2223.
Where is Building Blocks Preschool & Child Care?
Sioux City, IA.