Building Blocks Learning Child Dev CTR
Building Blocks Learning Child Dev CTR is a certified child care center in Malvern, PA, with capacity for 140 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 19 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (5 of 19). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 12 centers in Malvern and has fewer citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the complaint investigation conducted 12/11/2024, there were three staff present in the infant childcare space with nine infant age children. The staff and children exceeded the maximum group size for infants as all children were in one group.
During the unannounced inspection conducted 12/11/2024, it was found that staff Person #1 was observed grabbing child #1 by the arms and slamming the child into the playground wall when the child did not listen.
During the complaint investigation conducted 12/11/2024, it was found that staff person #1 often screams at the children during different incidents at the facility.
During the unannounced inspection conducted 12/11/2024, the bathroom toilet areas throughout the facility did not include a handwashing sign over each toilet.
During the renewal inspection on July 10, 2024 Aquaphor healing ointment was observed in reach and accessible to children in the unlocked diaper changing table inside of the toddler A classroom.
During the renewal inspection on July 10, 2024 the bathroom tile and bottom of the toilet area was observed stained and dirty inside of the Pre-K classroom.
During the renewal inspection on July 10, 2024 chip paint was observed on the purple wall near the sink and changing table inside of the preschool A classroom.
During the renewal inspection on July 10, 2024 the health assessment reviewed for staff #1 did not include an answer to the physical examination question.
During the renewal inspection on July 10, 2024 the health assessment reviewed for staff #1 did not include the results of the examination for communicable diseases.
During the renewal inspection on July 10, 2024 the health assessment reviewed for staff #1 did not include the answer to information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
During the renewal inspection on July 10, 2024 the health assessment reviewed for staff #1 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment answer of the person's suitability to provide childcare.
During the renewal inspection on July 10, 2024 the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 and #2 did not include a written consent signed by the parent for emergency medical care.
During the renewal inspection on July 10, 2024 the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 and #2 did not include information on the Childs special needs.
During the renewal inspection on July 10, 2024 the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 and #2 did not include a written consent signed by the parent for emergency medical care.
During the renewal inspection on July 10, 2024 the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 and #2 did not include a written consent signed by the parent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
During the renewal inspection on July 10, 2024 the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 and #2 did not include a written consent signed by the parent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.
During the renewal inspection on July 10, 2024 there was no evidence that staff person #2 obtained 12 hours of professional development training within a 12-month period.
The Provider self-reported on 9/8/21 that Staff 1, who was supervising 10 children, left the room taking 7 children with Staff 1 and leaving behind the other 3 children unsupervised.
During the inspection Staff 2 was assigned 8 children, but was only able to identify 7 of the assigned children. This is continued non-compliance from the Provider's self-reported non-compliance on 9/8/21.
“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) | $89.00 | $70.80 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $89.00 | $70.80 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $76.00 | $65.60 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $70.80 | $61.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $65.60 | $55.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $71.00 | $35.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $71.00 | $35.00 |
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 Child Dev CTR 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 Dec 11, 2024 (staff ratios): “During the complaint investigation conducted 12/11/2024, there were three staff present in the infant childcare space with nine infant age children. The staff and children exceeded the maximum group size for infants as…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Building Blocks Learning Child Dev CTR?
Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations 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 Child Dev CTR’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jun 3, 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 Child Dev CTR compare with other daycares in Malvern?
It is #5 of 12 centers in Malvern by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Building Blocks Learning Child Dev CTR last inspected?
Jul 21, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Building Blocks Learning Child Dev CTR cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $89.00 for newborn, $89.00 for infant, $76.00 for young toddler, $70.80 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Building Blocks Learning Child Dev CTR?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is JHJ Child Care 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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