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Building Blocks for Tots

2269 Garrett Rd, Drexel Hill, PA 19026 · Delaware County
1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 1

Building Blocks for Tots is a certified child care center in Drexel Hill, PA, with capacity for 37 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 35 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (9 of 35). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #18 of 20 centers in Drexel Hill and has more citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 56% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#18 of 20 centers in Drexel Hill
5 Core-safety citations
30 Other citations
7 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
35 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 23, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 23, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Mar 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Mar 14, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Apr 20, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jul 28, 2022 · Inspection · no citation Jun 6, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found Mar 16, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication 9
Records & paperwork 8
Building & playground safety 6
Training & qualifications 6
Background checks 2
Supervision 2
Food & feeding 1
Caregiver conduct 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Mar 23, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
At the time of inspection, the bottom area of the refrigerator was not clean.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2026): “Provider cleaned the top area of the refrigerator.”
Citation Mar 23, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have verification of valid health assessments.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2026): “Provider requested a copy of the health assessment.”
Citation Mar 23, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
During the inspection period, the operator did not maintain a written record of testing all fire detection devices at least once every thirty days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2026): “The provider will request the updated fire detection system test inspection from the fire safety professional.”
Core safety Mar 18, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 9, 2025): “Staff persons #1 and 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Staff person #3 will complete mandated reporter training.”
Citation Mar 18, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed several damaged ceiling tiles in the infant and toddler rooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2025): “Provider will replace the ceiling tiles.”
Citation Mar 18, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed a child's hands not washed after being diapered.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2025): “Provider will retrain staff in diapering procedures.”
Citation Mar 18, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Surfaces cleaned 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(b)
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed a staff member not clean the diaper changing surface after changing a child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2025): “Provider will retrain staff in diapering procedures.”
Citation Mar 18, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
At the time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have verification of child care experience and education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2025): “Provider will request verification of child care experience and education.”
Citation Mar 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2025): “The provider will update the emergency contact information to include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Citation Mar 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2025): “Provider will request two written nonfamily references.”
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Citation Mar 14, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
At the time of inspection, the rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2024): “The operator will label the rest equipment.”
Citation Mar 14, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2024): “The provider will update the emergency contact information to include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Citation Mar 14, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2024): “Staff persons #1,2 and 3 will obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Citation Apr 20, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the renewal inspection on 4/20/23 there were missing outlet covers observed in bathroom #1 and bathroom #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2023): “Protective covers were replaced.”
Citation Apr 20, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2023): “Child # 6 now has a number. We will use the number system, so that a child cannot take of name tags off. We will wright the number directly on the cot.”
Citation Apr 20, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2023): “Parent for Child #2 Provided up to date immunizations but it was attached to last year form. Parent called doctor's office to send a new form with this year information on DHS form not an attachment. Doctors' office fax over new form up to date 4/25/23.”
Citation Apr 20, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
During the renewal inspection on 4/20/23 the file reviewed for child #5 was missing initial health assessment within 60 days of enrollment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2023): “Child #5 parent is aware of the lateness of form, parent explained she could not get a Doctors appointment until May 2, 2023. Parent will hand in form after appointment.”
Citation Apr 20, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the renewal inspection on 4/20/23 the training record reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain fire safety training,
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2023): “Staff #1 completed the fire safety training on 4/26/23.”
Citation Apr 20, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection on 4/20/23 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain annual written evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2023): “Staff person #1 evaluation was completed on 2/16/2023 however I did not place in file. It has been placed in the staff file.”
Citation Apr 20, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2023): “Child#1 parent filled out the missing information at pick up. Child#2 parent filled out the missing information at pick up. Child#3 parent filled out the missing information at pick up. Child#4 parent filled out the missing information at pick up. Child#5 parent filled out the missing information…”
Citation Apr 20, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2023): “Child # 3 parent fille out missing information at pick up. child #6 parent fille out missing information at pick up. child #4 parent fille out missing information at pick up.”
Citation Apr 20, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training at facility/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iii)/3270.192(2)(iv)
During the renewal inspection on 4/20/23 the file reviewed for staff person #2 did not contain verification of education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2023): “Staff person #2 has requested and paid for a copy of the diploma which staff person #2 lost. Staff person #2 is waiting for it to come in the mail.”
Core safety Jun 6, 2022 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervision on and facility premises 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(2)
While conducting my complaint investigation I observed that their were only 2 staff and 23 children ranging from infants to preschoolers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 20, 2022): “Provider will update staff schedule so that there is always enough staff in the build to support the required ration.”
Core safety Jun 6, 2022 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
Restraints prohibited 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 20, 2022): “Provider will have their staff take more training on the proper way to hand a active child.”
Core safety Mar 16, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 13, 2022): “I checked the email from Pennsylvania State Police, and it did have the completed record check with date under Disseminated. The one I submitted was the copy from the day requested. I'm made aware to look for the date under Disseminated. The correct copy has been submitted.”
Core safety Mar 16, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2022): “staff will take the whole class to the bathroom at one time, and not allow them to go alone.”
Citation Mar 16, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
Two of the firstaid kits present in the child care space did not contain gloves.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2022): “Staff were made aware that the gloves are in a plastic zip bag in first aid kit.”
Citation Mar 16, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2022): “The old cubbies were removed from center.”
Citation Mar 16, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
A review of the file for staff person number 1 did not show proof of an up to date health assessment
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 13, 2022): “Health assessment was completed on 4/1/2022”
Citation Mar 16, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
A review of the record for staff person #2 did not show proof of a negative TB test.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 13, 2022): “person #2 had form corrected”
Citation Mar 16, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
The operator was not able to show proof that the interconnected fire detection system had been certified annually bt a firesafety professional.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 13, 2022): “The Philadelphia and Pennsylvania Fire Protection Company, Inc. has taken care of the certification that was needed and will be mentoring the fire system. A written certification was issued on 4/13/2022 by a fire safety professional.”
Citation Mar 16, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 13, 2022): “Facility person # 2 completed an updated Mandated child abuse reporting on 4/6/2022”
Citation Mar 16, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2022): “Agreements have been updated to include the names of persons to whom the child can be released”
Citation Mar 16, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2022): “Work addresses and phone numbers have been added to the form. If not applicable N/A or None has been entered.”
Citation Mar 16, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 13, 2022): “the staff completing the 12 hours needed the other staff hired date was 2/14/22”

“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.

Complaint investigations and reported incidents

Violation found Jun 6, 2022 Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.

Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $67.00 $55.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $67.00 $55.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $63.00 $52.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $60.00 $50.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $56.00 $46.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $48.00 $39.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $48.00 $39.00

The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.

About this center

Capacity 37 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 31, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jun 13, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Building Blocks For Tots LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 622-6000
State certificate # CER-00258075
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Common questions

Has Building Blocks for Tots had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 5 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Mar 18, 2025 (background checks): “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…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Building Blocks for Tots?

Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Building Blocks for Tots’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jun 13, 2019. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.

How does Building Blocks for Tots compare with other daycares in Drexel Hill?

It is #18 of 20 centers in Drexel Hill by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Building Blocks for Tots last inspected?

Mar 23, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Building Blocks for Tots cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $67.00 for newborn, $67.00 for infant, $63.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Building Blocks for Tots?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Building Blocks For Tots LLC.

Certified centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.

To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.

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