Building Blocks Learning and Development CTR
Building Blocks Learning and Development CTR is a certified child care center in Kennett Square, PA, with capacity for 160 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 6 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for health & medication (2 of 6). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 11 centers in Kennett Square and has fewer citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/12/26 staff person #1 did not ensure that child's hands were washed after being diapered.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/12/26 annual emergency drills were not documented and on file at the facility.
At the time of the inspection the first aid kit in the large muscle play space outdoors was accessable to the children in the yard.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 did not contain a current valid health assessment.
At the time of the inspection in the toddler room not all of the children in care had bottles labeled with their name.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking the verification of child care experience to qualify them for the position they were observed/identified to be performing.
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $66.80 | $66.80 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $66.80 | $66.80 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $61.60 | $61.60 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $48.00 | $30.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $48.00 | $30.00 |
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
Common questions
Has Building Blocks Learning and Development CTR had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 6 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Building Blocks Learning and Development CTR?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Building Blocks Learning and Development CTR since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Building Blocks Learning and Development CTR’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Oct 2, 2025. 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 Learning and Development CTR compare with other daycares in Kennett Square?
It is #2 of 11 centers in Kennett Square by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Building Blocks Learning and Development CTR last inspected?
May 12, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Building Blocks Learning and Development CTR cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $66.80 for newborn, $66.80 for infant, $61.60 for young toddler, $54.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Building Blocks Learning and Development CTR?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Weg Childcare INC.
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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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