Building Blocks Learning and Development Ctr
580 Rosedale Rd, Kennett Square, PA
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Chester County Family Development Center is a child care center in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 82 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 82 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Chester County Family Development Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 11, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
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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3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“On February 11, 2026, during the renewal inspection, there were plastic gloves on a shelf in the preschool 4 classroom in reach and accessible to children receiving care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On February 11, 2026, during the renewal inspection, the outlets in the Preschool 4 classroom on the blue wall, and the Preschool 3 classroom over the sink., did not contain protective receptacle covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“On 2/21/24, at time of inspection, Staff #1 and Staff #2 files did not contain an updated health assessment. Staff #1 health assessment was dated 7/30/21; Staff #2 health assessment was dated 2/15/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 2/21/24, at time of inspection, Staff #2 file did not contain an updated PA Criminal clearance dated within 60 months as required by CPSL. The PA Criminal clearance on file was dated 11/19/18. Additionally, Staff #3 file did not contain results of PA Criminal Clearance as required by CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan was not updated to include continuity of operations or specific staff duties per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the emergency contact forms for child #1,#2,#3,#4, and child #5 didn't have a signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the files for child #2,child #3, child #4 and child #5 did not include their health insurance or policy number on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the file for child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 doesnt have the name, address or phone number for the physician on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the emergency contact forms for child #1,child #2, child #3,child #4 and child #5 didn't have written consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the agreement forms for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 didn't include release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and throughout the facility there were no bathroom signs that stated that "a facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating ". at every toileting or sink area.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was chipped paint throughout in the following areas: prek 2 near the door and computers, PREK 1 bottom wall on the left of the door between the stove and shelf and rm HSSAP in corner near the math center sign.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and the water temperature in was at 113.5° f.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the files for staff #2 and staff #3 did not contain an annual employee evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and there was no record of current liability insurance.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file of staff #3 did not have the minimum 12 hrs of annual childcare training that is required.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the emergency plan and there was no emergency drill log on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.15(b) Building Codes
“during the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and there was no certificate of occupancy on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not have a signed/updated disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 did not include a verification of child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the emergency contact forms for child #1,#2,#3,#4 and child #5 didn't have a signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the emergency contact forms for child #1,#2,#3,#4,and child #5 didn't have a signed parental consent for minor first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES FOR STAFF #2,STAFF #3, STAFF #4, STAFF #5 AND STAFF #6 DID NOT HAVE THE MINIMUM 12 HRS OF ANNUAL CHILDCARE TRAINING THAT IS REQUIRED.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND THERE WAS NO METHOD THAT SHOWED HOW PARENTS WERE TO BE INFORMED THAT AN EMERGENCY SITUATION ARISES OR WHEN IT WAS OVER AND TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION FOR SAFE REUNIFICATION WITH THEIR CHILDREN.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES FOR STAFF #4 AND STAFF #5 DID NOT INCLUDE FIRE SAFETY TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #5 DID NOT HAVE DID NOT HAVE A STAFF EVALUATION..”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022
3270.34(c)/3270.191 Employed and present 30 hrs/wk/Individual Records
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THERE WAS NO FILE FOR STAFF #1 WHO IS SAID TO BE THE DIRECTOR OF THE FACILITY AND CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE WAS TOLD THAT THE DIRECTOR(STAFF #1 ) IS RARELY AT THE FACILITY.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH AND THERE WERE NO SIGNS IN THE CHILDRENS BATHROOMS THAT STATED THAT STAFF AND CHILDREN SHOULD WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER TOILETING AND BEFORE EATING.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH AND THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, DURING NAPTIME, CHILDREN WERE LAYING ON UNLABLED COTS.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022
3270.151(c)(2)(ii)/3270.192(3) Record include X-ray results and evaluation/Health assessment, TB test
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #2 CONTAINED POSITIVE TUBERCULIN RESULTS WITH NO XRAY OR EVALUATION FOR CHEMOPROPHYLAXIS.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022
3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) Name, address, and phone/Age
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #4 DID NOT CONTAIN THE EMPLOYEE'S ADDRESS OR DATE OF BIRTH.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES FOR STAFF #2,STAFF #3 AND STAFF #5 DID NOT CONTAIN AN EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION FORM AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION..”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE FACILITY FILES AND THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT INCLUDE ACCOMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE FACILITY FILES AND THERE WAS NO ANNUAL WRITTEN NOTIFICATION TO THE LOCAL TRAFFIC AND SAFETY AUTHORITIES.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Chester County Family Development Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 11, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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.
82, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 925-5600 to ask.
(610) 925-5600.
421 Mcfarlan Rd Ste E, Kennett Square, PA 19348. The nearest other daycare we list is The Growing Place Childcare & Preschool Kennett, 0.4 miles away.