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Building Blocks For Tots

2269 Garrett Rd, Drexel Hill PA 19026 · License #CER-00237692 · Child Care Center

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Capacity 37 childrenAges 0 mo – 15 yr1-Star programLast inspected Mar 23, 2026
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When they operate

Early Dismissal School DaysSchool District Snow DaysBefore SchoolAfter SchoolSchool Year OnlySummer OnlyFull YearDrop-In Care

Ages served

Newborn (Under 6 Weeks)Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.)Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.)
  • 1-Star quality rating
  • Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 37 children
13
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Pennsylvania OCDEL
4
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
3.3
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Mar 23, 2026 — Renewal
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

    3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

    At the time of inspection, the bottom area of the refrigerator was not clean.

    Corrected by Mar 23, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

    At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have verification of valid health assessments.

    Corrected by May 14, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).

    During the inspection period, the operator did not maintain a written record of testing all fire detection devices at least once every thirty days.

    Corrected by May 14, 2026

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Mar 18, 2025 — Renewal
7 violations cited · view state record
7 violations
  • Violation

    3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

    The file of staff person #1 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a copy for Child abuse history information as required under the CPSL. The file of staff person #2 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a copy for Child abuse history information as required under the CPSL. The file of staff person #3, did not include an updated copy of mandated reporter training as required under the CPSL.

    Corrected by Mar 26, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

    At the time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have verification of child care experience and education.

    Corrected by Apr 1, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

    At the time of inspection, certification representative observed several damaged ceiling tiles in the infant and toddler rooms.

    Corrected by Mar 25, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

    At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for children #1 and 2 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

    Corrected by Mar 28, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

    At the time of inspection, certification representative observed a child's hands not washed after being diapered.

    Corrected by Mar 21, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.135(b) · Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

    At the time of inspection, certification representative observed a staff member not clean the diaper changing surface after changing a child.

    Corrected by Mar 21, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

    At the time of inspection, the records for staff person #2 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the persons' suitability to serve as a staff person.

    Corrected by Mar 31, 2025

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Aug 22, 2024 — Allocated Unannounced Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 14, 2024 — Renewal
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

    3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

    At the time of inspection, the rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child.

    Corrected by Mar 15, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

    At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for children #1,2 and 3 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

    Corrected by Apr 12, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

    At the time of inspection, staff persons #1,2 and 3 did not have verification of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

    Corrected by Apr 12, 2024

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Apr 20, 2023 — Renewal
9 violations cited · view state record
9 violations
  • Violation

    3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

    During the renewal inspection on 4/20/23 the training record reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain fire safety training,

    Corrected by Apr 26, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

    During the renewal inspection on 4/20/23 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain annual written evaluation.

    Corrected by Apr 20, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

    During the renewal inspection on 4/20/23 there were missing outlet covers observed in bathroom #1 and bathroom #2.

    Corrected by Apr 20, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

    During the renewal inspection on 4/20/23, during naptime child #6 was observed laying on rest equipment labeled for the use of another child.

    Corrected by Apr 24, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

    During the renewal inspection on 4/20/23 the fee agreement reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 were missing release person(s).

    Corrected by Apr 20, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

    During the renewal inspection on 4/20/23 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #3 and child #6 was missing release person's name, address and phone number. The emergency contact form reviewed for child #4 was missing release person's address and phone number.

    Corrected by Apr 20, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

    During the renewal inspection on 4/20/23 the health assessment reviewed for child #2 was not updated within 12 months. Health assessment reviewed was dated 2/9/22.

    Corrected by Apr 25, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.192(2)(iii)/3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

    During the renewal inspection on 4/20/23 the file reviewed for staff person #2 did not contain verification of education.

    Corrected by May 15, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

    During the renewal inspection on 4/20/23 the file reviewed for child #5 was missing initial health assessment within 60 days of enrollment.

    Corrected by May 2, 2023

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Jul 28, 2022 — Unannounced Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 6, 2022 — Complaints- Legal Location
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    3270.113(a)(2) · The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55.

    While conducting my complaint investigation I observed that their were only 2 staff and 23 children ranging from infants to preschoolers.

    Corrected by Jul 20, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.113(e) · A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

    While conducting my complaint investigation I observed that a child was strapped in a high chair during nap time because he would not sit still, or take a nap.

    Corrected by Jul 20, 2022

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Mar 16, 2022 — Renewal
11 violations cited · view state record
11 violations
  • Violation

    3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's file shall include a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. until the Mandated Child Abuse Reporter training has been completed

    During the record review on 3/29/2022 the file for staff person #2 ( see coding sheet for date of hire) did not contain proof of current mandated child abuse reporting training.

    Corrected by Apr 7, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: Staff person #3 is a provisional employee and may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee until such time that a completed state police clearance is obtained.

    During the record review on 3/29/2022 the file for staff person #3 (see coding sheet for date of hire) did not contain a completed state police clearance.

    Corrected by Apr 7, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

    Two of the firstaid kits present in the child care space did not contain gloves.

    Corrected by Apr 7, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

    A heavy free standing cubby in the front section of the child care area was not anchored creating a safety hazard for children receiving care.

    Corrected by Apr 1, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

    During the onsite inspection on two separate occasions during the AM preschool children being cared for in the front of the building were observed leaving the classroom and going to the bathroom with no staff person present.

    Corrected by Apr 1, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

    A review of agreements in records for child #2 and 5 showed that persons to whom the child could be released had not been entered on the form.

    Corrected by Mar 31, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

    A review of the records for child #2,3,4,and 5 showed that either the parent's work address, and or work phone number was not entered on the emergency contact form.

    Corrected by Mar 31, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

    A review of the file for staff person number 1 did not show proof of an up to date health assessment

    Corrected by Apr 7, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include written results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

    A review of the record for staff person #2 did not show proof of a negative TB test.

    Corrected by Apr 7, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).

    The operator was not able to show proof that the interconnected fire detection system had been certified annually bt a firesafety professional.

    Corrected by Apr 7, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

    A review of the staff records for staff persons #1, and 3 ( see coding sheet for dates of hire) did not show proof of 12 hours of annual child care training.

    Corrected by Apr 7, 2022

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Mar 23, 2026 inspection noted: “At the time of inspection, the bottom area of the refrigerator was not clean.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Mar 18, 2025 inspection noted: “The file of staff person #1 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a copy for Child abuse history information as required under the CPSL. The file of staff p…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Mar 14, 2024 inspection noted: “At the time of inspection, the rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error