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Building Blockz

5219 Hickory Park Drive, Glen Allen, VA 23059
licensed capacity
44
open each week
5 days

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About Building Blockz

Building Blockz is a licensed child care center in Glen Allen, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 44 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
44 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity44 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Building Blockz

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
44 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1108434
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Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 16, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 12 visits · 22 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 9
  • Background checks 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Transportation 1
  • Food and nutrition 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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  1. Apr 16, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child #4's immunizations were dated four days after start date.”
    • Transportation

      8VAC20-780-580-B

      “The vehicle shall meet the safety standards set by the Department of Motor Vehicles and shall be kept in satisfactory condition to assure the safety of children. The center's transportation van had an expired inspection from 09/2025 at the time of inspection.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1, who has been employed for one month, has a central registry search requested sent three days after start of employment.”
  2. Jul 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 3, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “Staff shall complete a minimum of 16 hours of training annually, appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #2 obtained four of the 16 required hours in 2024.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for Staff #2 was overdue by more than nine months.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. 1. A bottle of Draino, 2 containers of Clorox wipes, a spray bottle of Windex, and a container of Lysol toilet bowl cleaner with warning labels, ?Keep out of reach of children,? were unlocked in the boy's bathroom cabinet, within reach of children. 2. A container of Clorox wipes with warning labels, ?Keep out of reach of children,? were found in the kitchen area, out of reach of children. 3. A container of Clorox wipes with warning labels, ?Keep out of reach of children,? were found in the preschool room, out of reach of children.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-450-A

      “Cots used by children during a rest period shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover. Two of the nine cots in the Pre-K room did not have a bottom cover on the rest mats.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-570-B

      “Bottles shall not be propped or used while the child is in his designated sleeping location. A child over the age of one was found asleep in a crib with a bottle full of milk.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-E

      “Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. Six bottles of formula and breast milk, were found in the center's fridge with no date labeled.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child #2, did not have a copy of their immunizations until 11 days after start date.”
  6. Mar 3, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “Staff shall complete a minimum of 16 hours of training annually, appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #2 obtained four of the 16 required hours in 2024.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for Staff #2 was overdue by more than nine months.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. 1. A bottle of Draino, 2 containers of Clorox wipes, a spray bottle of Windex, and a container of Lysol toilet bowl cleaner with warning labels, ?Keep out of reach of children,? were unlocked in the boy's bathroom cabinet, within reach of children. 2. A container of Clorox wipes with warning labels, ?Keep out of reach of children,? were found in the kitchen area, out of reach of children. 3. A container of Clorox wipes with warning labels, ?Keep out of reach of children,? were found in the preschool room, out of reach of children.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-450-A

      “Cots used by children during a rest period shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover. Two of the nine cots in the Pre-K room did not have a bottom cover on the rest mats.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-570-B

      “Bottles shall not be propped or used while the child is in his designated sleeping location. A child over the age of one was found asleep in a crib with a bottle full of milk.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-E

      “Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. Six bottles of formula and breast milk, were found in the center's fridge with no date labeled.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child #2, did not have a copy of their immunizations until 11 days after start date.”
  7. Dec 17, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #1 updated screening was due 1more than 12 months ago and Staff #2 updated screening was due more than 11 months ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #3 had documentation of a TB test dated nine days after hire date.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A bottle of hand sanitizer, shaving cream, and and a bottle of lemon Lysol cleaner with warning labels, ?Keep out of reach of children,? were unlocked in the Pre-K classroom, within reach of children.”
  8. Dec 17, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #1 updated screening was due 1more than 12 months ago and Staff #2 updated screening was due more than 11 months ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #3 had documentation of a TB test dated nine days after hire date.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A bottle of hand sanitizer, shaving cream, and and a bottle of lemon Lysol cleaner with warning labels, ?Keep out of reach of children,? were unlocked in the Pre-K classroom, within reach of children.”
  9. Jun 10, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on record review, and interview, the center failed to ensure that staff shall annually attend the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: The record for staff #3, date of employment 06/05/2019, did not contain documentation of the department's health and safety update course annually. Administration acknowledged that the record did not contain annual documentation of the department's health and safety update course.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on record review, and interview, the center failed to obtain background checks every five years. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #3, date of employment 06/05/2019, contained a central registry background check dated 05/07/2019. 2. The record for staff #3, date of employment 06/05/2019, contained a sworn statement dated 04/13/2019. 3. The record for staff #3, date of employment 06/05/2019, contained a fingerprint based criminal background check dated 04/22/2019.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Repeat Violation Based on record review, the center failed to ensure each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: The record for staff #1, date of employment 04/15/2024, contained a tuberculosis screening dated 02/27/2024.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on interview, and record review, the center failed to maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan. The list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: 1. Administration stated that child #5 who was in classroom #2 has a documented food allergy. When asked to see the current posted allergy list for classroom #2 administration stated that they did not have an allergy list. 2. The record for child #5, date of enrollment 12/8/20, had a written care plan for food allergies signed by the parent and doctor.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-L

      “Based on observation, and interview, the center failed to keep medication in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: The bag for child #5 was on the floor in classroom #3. The bag had medication in it. The medication was not locked. Administration confirmed that the bag for child #5 had unlocked medication in it.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review, the center failed to obtain the results of a fingerprint based background check prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: The record for staff #1, date of employment 04/15/2024, contained fingerprints dated 05/28/2024.”
  10. Jun 10, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on record review, and interview, the center failed to ensure that staff shall annually attend the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: The record for staff #3, date of employment 06/05/2019, did not contain documentation of the department's health and safety update course annually. Administration acknowledged that the record did not contain annual documentation of the department's health and safety update course.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on record review, and interview, the center failed to obtain background checks every five years. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #3, date of employment 06/05/2019, contained a central registry background check dated 05/07/2019. 2. The record for staff #3, date of employment 06/05/2019, contained a sworn statement dated 04/13/2019. 3. The record for staff #3, date of employment 06/05/2019, contained a fingerprint based criminal background check dated 04/22/2019.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Repeat Violation Based on record review, the center failed to ensure each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: The record for staff #1, date of employment 04/15/2024, contained a tuberculosis screening dated 02/27/2024.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on interview, and record review, the center failed to maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan. The list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: 1. Administration stated that child #5 who was in classroom #2 has a documented food allergy. When asked to see the current posted allergy list for classroom #2 administration stated that they did not have an allergy list. 2. The record for child #5, date of enrollment 12/8/20, had a written care plan for food allergies signed by the parent and doctor.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-L

      “Based on observation, and interview, the center failed to keep medication in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: The bag for child #5 was on the floor in classroom #3. The bag had medication in it. The medication was not locked. Administration confirmed that the bag for child #5 had unlocked medication in it.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review, the center failed to obtain the results of a fingerprint based background check prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: The record for staff #1, date of employment 04/15/2024, contained fingerprints dated 05/28/2024.”
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  1. Dec 19, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “Based on review of five children’s records and interview, the center did not have a written allergy action care plan for one child diagnosed with a food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the steps to take in the event of an allergic reaction. Evidence: The record for Child #1 (start date 09/25/2023) indicated the child has a food allergy. A food allergy action plan was in the record of Child #1. The food allergy action plan was not signed by a physician.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on review of six staff records, observation, and documentation review, the center did not ensure one staff member submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening that had been completed within the last 30 calendar days prior of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #5 (date of employment 11/29/2023) did not contain documentation of a negative TB screening. 2. Staff #5 was counted in the staff-to-child ratio during the inspection. 3. A member of management confirmed this information during the inspection.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Based on review of six staff records, observation, and documentation review, the center did not ensure one staff completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The records of Staff #3 (date of employment 06/20/2022) did not contain documentation of completing the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 days of employment. 2. Staff #3 was observed working and counting in staff-to-child ratio during the inspection. 3. A member of management confirmed this information during the inspection.”
  2. Dec 19, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “Based on review of five children’s records and interview, the center did not have a written allergy action care plan for one child diagnosed with a food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the steps to take in the event of an allergic reaction. Evidence: The record for Child #1 (start date 09/25/2023) indicated the child has a food allergy. A food allergy action plan was in the record of Child #1. The food allergy action plan was not signed by a physician.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on review of six staff records, observation, and documentation review, the center did not ensure one staff member submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening that had been completed within the last 30 calendar days prior of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #5 (date of employment 11/29/2023) did not contain documentation of a negative TB screening. 2. Staff #5 was counted in the staff-to-child ratio during the inspection. 3. A member of management confirmed this information during the inspection.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Based on review of six staff records, observation, and documentation review, the center did not ensure one staff completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The records of Staff #3 (date of employment 06/20/2022) did not contain documentation of completing the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 days of employment. 2. Staff #3 was observed working and counting in staff-to-child ratio during the inspection. 3. A member of management confirmed this information during the inspection.”
  3. Apr 27, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on review of seven staff records, observation, and documentation review, the center did not ensure two staff members submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening that had been completed within the last 30 calendar days prior of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #1 (date of employment 02/23/2023) contained documentation of a negative TB screening dated 04/05/2023). 2. Staff #1 was observed working in the center during the inspection. 3. A member of management confirmed this information.”
  4. Apr 27, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on review of seven staff records, observation, and documentation review, the center did not ensure two staff members submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening that had been completed within the last 30 calendar days prior of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #1 (date of employment 02/23/2023) contained documentation of a negative TB screening dated 04/05/2023). 2. Staff #1 was observed working in the center during the inspection. 3. A member of management confirmed this information.”
  5. Jan 10, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observations, the center did not ensure all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevented access by children. Evidence: A container of disinfecting wipes was sitting on top of a cabinet in the hallway bathroom. Multiple cleaning products were inside of the cabinet. The cabinet was unlocked. The Threes and Fours children were observed using the bathroom during the inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on review of two records, the center did not ensure staff obtained a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening within the required timeframe. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #1 (Date of employment 11/01/2022) contained a negative TB screening dated 08/12/2022. 2. The documentation was required to be completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.”
  6. Jun 22, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-L

      “Based on review of four staff records and interview, the center did not ensure at least one staff member was on duty who obtained instruction in performing the daily health observation of children within the last three years. Evidence: The record for Staff #1 contained a certificate of daily health observation training dated 10/23/2018. Staff #1 stated she was the only present in the center with daily health observation training.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevented access by children. Evidence: A container of cleaning materials was sitting on the counter in the kitchenette. The kitchenette is located in the hallway by a children's bathroom.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on review of four staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening within the required timeframe for two staff members. Evidence: The records for Staff #2 (hire date 06/08/2022) and Staff #4 (hire date 2/26/2022) did not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-290-A-3

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure all electrical outlets had protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. Evidence: One electrical outlet in the hall way did not contain a protective cover. The Threes classroom had four electrical outlets that did not contain protective covers. There were six children in the classroom.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on review of four staff records and interview, the center did not obtain all the required information for one staff member. Evidence: The record for Staff #4 (hire date 2/16/2022) did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Staff #1 stated phone calls to check references were made but they had to leave messages.”
  7. Dec 6, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Building Blockz licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Building Blockz last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on April 16, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Building Blockz had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 9 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 Blockz care for?

44, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Building Blockz accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Building Blockz's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Building Blockz cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 201-3848 to ask.

What is Building Blockz's phone number?

(804) 201-3848.

Where is Building Blockz?

5219 Hickory Park Drive, Glen Allen, VA 23059. The nearest other daycare we list is KinderCare Learning Center Nuckols, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).