Building Blocks Learning Center · West Hazleton
Building Blocks Learning Center is a certified child care center in West Hazleton, PA, with capacity for 59 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 1 violation, which was not core-safety. It came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #3 of 102 centers in Luzerne County and has fewer citations per inspection than 96% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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On 1/23/2026, Child #1, a preschool child did not have an initial health report on file and did not have an immunization report on file to show to show written verification that the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. The file for Child #1 did not include an exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief written, signed and dated statement by the child's parent. See LIS code sheet.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $70.00 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $70.00 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $60.00 | $50.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $60.00 | $50.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $39.00 | $31.60 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $39.00 | $31.60 |
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 Center had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 1 other citation, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Building Blocks Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Building Blocks Learning Center 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 Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Mar 13, 2026. 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 Center compare with other daycares in Luzerne County?
It is tied for #3 of 102 centers in Luzerne County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 96% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Building Blocks Learning Center last inspected?
Jan 23, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Building Blocks Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $70.00 for infant, $70.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler, $60.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Building Blocks Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Saeed Family Corporation.
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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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