Building Blocks Learning Center · Plains
Building Blocks Learning Center is a certified child care center in Plains, PA, with capacity for 214 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 12 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (9 of 12). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #26 of 102 centers in Luzerne County and has fewer citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days as indicated by the following fire detection system testing logs that were on file: 3/20/2026 and 4/23/2026.
The first aid kit in the Preschool B Room was observed to be missing tape.
The plastic cover on a floor drain in the Annex Bathroom was observed to be cracked and had rough edges. This was a potential scratch hazard.
A pink unicorn bookbag containing Top Care Health Children's Ibuprofen, Children's Tylenol, Top Care Health Children's Cough Syrup, and Cetirizine Hydrochloride Oral Solution was observed hanging on a wooden cubby shelf in the hallway outside of Preschool Prep C. These medications were accessible to children.
Through interviews and an investigation, it was determined that Staff #1 pushed Child #1 down onto their cot after Child #1 refused to nap. Staff #1 was terminated on May 27, 2025.
The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was not observed by a telephone in the Primary C Classroom section of the West Wing.
A cracked ceiling light cover was observed in Preschool Prep B. Two HVAC ceiling vents that were located in the Preschool Prep C classroom were observed to be covered in brown dust. One blue cot with torn mesh was observed in the Pre-K Prep B and Preschool Prep B classrooms. A screw, that was about ankle height, was observed to be protruding from a wooden kitchen table in the East Wing Playground. A staple, that was about hip height, was observed to be protruding from a wooden playhouse in the East Wing Playground. Both the screw and staple had pointed edges and posed a safety hazard.
Chipped paint was observed on a wall in the library section of the West Wing.
A sink, that was located near the entrance to the Annex Playground, was observed to be missing a lidded waste receptacle.
A dress up shelf in the Preschool Prep C classroom was not secured to the wall and fell on top of a 2-year-old child causing an injury to the child. The child was attempting to grab a stuffed animal on the top of the shelf and was able to pull the shelf on top of herself.
A renewal inspection was completed on 9/21/23. In preschool prep room A, a ceiling tile had water damage.
A renewal inspection was completed on 9/21/23. The infant room did not have emergency contact forms for the children in the childcare space. The emergency contact forms were kept in a separate room.
“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
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) | $70.00 | — |
| 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 |
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?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Jun 5, 2025 (caregiver conduct): “Through interviews and an investigation, it was determined that Staff #1 pushed Child #1 down onto their cot after Child #1 refused to nap. Staff #1 was terminated on May 27, 2025.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Building Blocks Learning Center?
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 Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Apr 18, 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 #26 of 102 centers in Luzerne County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Building Blocks Learning Center last inspected?
Sep 24, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Building Blocks Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $70.00 for newborn, $70.00 for infant, $70.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Building Blocks Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Saeed Family Corporation.
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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