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Building Blocks Learning Center
222 Central Ave, Johnstown PA 15902 · License #CER-00250739 · Child Care Center
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- (814) 792-3625
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- Address
- 222 Central Ave, Johnstown PA 15902 · Directions
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 21 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- 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.
The files of Volunteers #1 and #2 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by May 4, 2026
- Violation
3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.
The files of Volunteers #1 and #2 lacked documentation of receiving training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The files of Volunteers #1 and #2 did not contain documentation of emergency plan training.
Corrected by May 4, 2026
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Volunteers #1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Volunteers #1 and #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The files of Volunteers #1 and #2 lacked a disclosure statement signed at the time of initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The files of Volunteers #1 and #2 did not contain disclosure statements. The file of Volunteer #1 lacked a valid State Police Clearance because it did not have a "disseminated by" date. The files of Volunteers #1 and #2 did not contain a National Sex Offender Registry Certificate.
Corrected by May 4, 2026
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, volunteers #1 and #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise volunteers #1 and #2, volunteers #1 and #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Volunteers #1 and #2 have not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected by May 4, 2026
- Violation
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
Observed a Little Tykes picnic table which was unstable due to moving back and forth in the outdoor play space at the entrance to the center.
Corrected by May 4, 2026
- Violation
3270.151(a) · 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.
The files of Volunteers #1 and #2 lacked a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The files of Volunteers #1 and #2 did not contain a health assessment.
Corrected by May 4, 2026
- Violation
3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
The file of Child #3 lacked child service reports completed at least every 6 months. Child #3, who had an admission date of 10/22/24, had child service reports completed on 5/16/25 and 10/24/25.
Corrected by Jan 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected by Jan 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Jan 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
Emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
Corrected by Jan 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Corrected by Jan 15, 2026
- 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.
Emergency contact information for Child #2 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Jan 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.
The file of Child #3 lacked an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. The file of Child #3 contained health reports dated 11/4/24, 4/9/25, and 12/1/25. The file of Child #3 contained another health report, but it was not dated.
Corrected by Jan 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
Emergency drills were not conducted annually. The facility had documentation of emergency drills being conducted on 1/17/24, 5/7/25, 9/4/25, 10/3/25, 12/4/25.
Corrected by Jan 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.133(3) · The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.
2nd citation. Previously cited on 1/23/25. Observed Orajel and Tylenol which did not identify the name of the child for whom the medication is intended.
Corrected by Mar 3, 2025
- Violation
3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The file of Child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The files of Staff #1, #2, and #5 lacked documentation of completing the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022 (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #1 contained documentation of completing the health and safety update on 8/3/23. The file of Staff #2 contained documentation of completing the health and safety update on 1/30/23. The file of Staff #5 contained documentation of completing the health and safety update on 3/15/23.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(c)(3)(i)/3270.31(c)(3)(ii) · An individual 16 years of age or older who is enrolled in an approved training curriculum may be used as a staff person if the curriculum includes, at minimum, a total of 600 clock hours including a minimum of 400 clock hours of classroom training. A minimum of 200 clock hours of supervised training in a child care facility.
The file of Staff #4, who was designated as an aide, lacked documentation the curriculum included, at minimum, a total of 600 clock hours including a minimum of 400 clock hours of classroom training and a minimum of 200 clock hours of supervised training in a child care facility.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.
On 1/23/25 the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, and ambulance were not posted by each telephone in the facility.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
The agreements for Children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Emergency contact information for Children #2 and #4 did not include the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Emergency contact information for Child #2 did not include the complete home and work addresses and work telephone number of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the home address of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include the complete work address and home telephone number of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information for Child #5 did not include the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2025
- 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.
Emergency contact information for Children #2 and #3 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).
The file of Child #5, a 7-month-old, lacked DTAP/DTP/TD immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #5 had documentation of 2 DTAP/DTP/TD immunizations.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.133(3) · The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.
On 1/23/25 observed Orajel which did not identify the name of the child for whom the medication is intended.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2025
- 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.
On 1/23/25 staff did not ensure a child's hands were washed before meals and after being diapered.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(c)(1) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination.
The file of Staff #6 contained an adult health assessment dated 12/12/24 which did not include documentation of a physical examination.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
The file of Staff #6 contained an adult health assessment dated 12/12/24 which did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
The file of Staff #6 contained an adult health assessment dated 12/12/24 which did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
On 1/23/25 Staff #1 did not wash his hands after diapering a child.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
On 1/23/25 observed bottles which were not labeled with the child's name.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.15(b) · The legal entity shall maintain ongoing compliance with the applicable requirements prescribed by the Department of Labor and Industry in 34 Pa. Code § 403.23 and under section 1016(c) of the act at all times following issuance of any certificate of compliance issued by the Department under this chapter.
The legal entity did not have a certificate of occupancy.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · 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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
The facility was unable to provide documentation that the fire detection system was inspected by a fire safety professional annually. The facility provided documentation that the fire detection system was inspected on 7/2/24 and 7/12/22 by a fire safety professional but did not provide documentation for 2023.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file of Staff #3 lacked documentation of obtaining an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training required from September 2023 to September 2024. The file of Staff #3 contained documentation of 4 training hours dated 12/20/23.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
The agreement forms on file for Child #1 and Child #2 were observed to have the original agreement form on file.
Corrected by Jan 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(1) · Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.
The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 was observed not to include the birth date of the child.
Corrected by Jan 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 was observed not to contain the address and telephone number of the child's physician.
Corrected by Feb 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 was observed not to contain the health insurance policy number for the child.
Corrected by Jan 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(c) · A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family.
Based on interviews it was determined that facility person #1 told child #1 they had nappy hair.
Corrected by May 18, 2023
- Violation
3270.133(3) · The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.
There were sample packets of first aid ointment medication in the first aid kit that were not labeled for individual use.
Corrected by Jan 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
On the day of inspection it was observed that cleaners were located in a cubby in the bathroom that was accessible to children.
Corrected by Jan 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.151(a) · 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.
The most up to date health assessment on file for staff person #1 was observed to be greater than 24 months. This is evidenced by the previously dated health assessment on file being dated 12/4/2019 and the most recent dated health assessment on file being dated 1/4/2022.
Corrected by Jan 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
It was observed that the infant bottles located on the infant feeding station were not labeled with the name of the child it is intended for.
Corrected by Jan 24, 2023
- 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.
The first-aid kit lacked tape.
Corrected by Jan 13, 2022
- Violation
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
The facility contained card board blocks that were ripped and not in good repair.
Corrected by Jan 12, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
The Agreement in the file for Child #1 was not signed by the operator.
Corrected by Jan 13, 2022
- Violation
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted. The facility did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.
Corrected by Jan 13, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Apr 21, 2026 inspection noted: “The files of Volunteers #1 and #2 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facilit…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jan 5, 2026 inspection noted: “The file of Child #3 lacked child service reports completed at least every 6 months. Child #3, who had an admission date of 10/22/24, had child service reports…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Mar 3, 2025 inspection noted: “2nd citation. Previously cited on 1/23/25. Observed Orajel and Tylenol which did not identify the name of the child for whom the medication is intended.” — what has changed since then?
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