Building Blockz Academy of Early Learning
1871 Center St, Camp Hill, PA 17011 · Cumberland County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months
Keystone STAR 4
Building Blockz Academy of Early Learning is a certified child care center in Camp Hill, PA, with capacity for 103 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 27 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (9 of 27). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 21 centers in Camp Hill and has fewer citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Fewer citations than 53% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#7 of 21 centers in Camp Hill
5
Core-safety citations
22
Other citations
7
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
27 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 12, 2026
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Building & playground safety
9
Training & qualifications
8
Background checks
3
Health & medication
3
Supervision
2
Records & paperwork
2
Citations, newest first
Citation
Mar 12, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Toxic, "keep out of reach of children" materials were observed to be accessible to children as follows: * White-out and sharpies were located in a low bin by the desk in the PreKdg room (corrected on-site). * Aquafor ointment was observed in an accessible bin by the desk in the Preschool room as well as hand sanitizer and other hand creams in a low cabinet that was not locked (all corrected on-site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2026): “During the inspection, the bin containing white-out and sharpies in the Prekdg room, was moved to an area that was not accessible to children. In the Preschool room, the bin containing Aquafor was moved to the cabinet where the hand sanitizer and other creams/ointments were located, and the cabinet…”
Citation
Mar 12, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Water-stained ceiling tiles were observed at the facility as follows: * 2 in the hallway by the old camera * 2 in the hallway by the Preschool Room
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2026): “The 4 stained ceiling tiles (2 by the old camera in hallway, 2 in the hallway by the preschool room) were replaced with new ceiling tiles.”
Aides supervised all times/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(c)/3270.192(2)(iv)
Staff Person #1's file did not include a high school diploma with 2 years of documented childcare experience OR a high school diploma that includes verification of completion of a post-secondary training curriculum described in §3270.31(c). Therefore, Staff Person #1 was an Aide, working alone with children, unsupervised.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2026): “Staff Person #1 provided their high school diploma and documentation of hours of childcare experience, which are in their staff file. Staff Person #1 was supervised while working with children, until the documentation was on file.”
Citation
Feb 27, 2026
Inspection
Training & qualifications
HS/GED + postsecondary/HS/GED + 2 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(4)/3270.36(b)(5)
Staff Person #1 has been working in the capacity of an Assistant Group Supervisor (working alone with children in the preschool room) without acceptable documentation/verification to be qualified as an assistant group supervisor. Staff Person #1's file did not include a high school diploma with 2 years of documented childcare experience OR a high school diploma that includes verification of completion of a post-secondary training curriculum described in §3270.31(c).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2026): “Staff Person #1 provided their high school diploma and documentation of hours of childcare experience, which are in their staff file, that qualifies them as an AGS.”
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The record for Staff Person 3 included NSOR verification dated 1/14/2020, with an update on 1/15/25. NSOR verification was not updated within 60 months as required. The record for staff person 8 included a State Police clearance dated 10/21/24. The State Police clearance for staff person 8 was not obtained within the 45-day provisional timeframe.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2025): “Begin to submit NSOR verifications two months in advance to ensure that we get the clearance back in time/the clearance doesn't expire. Make sure that new hires have copies of all of their clearances prior to starting at the center.”
Citation
Mar 3, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The health assessment on file for Staff person 11 did not include information about a physical examination, examination for communicable diseases and the result of that examination, and information on medical problems that what prohibit a staff from providing adequate care to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2025): “Had staff person 11 obtain the DHS child care staff health assessment form at her doctor's office.”
Citation
Mar 3, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Institution rep written certification/8th grade & enrolled in training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(c)(4)/3270.37(b)(2)
The record for staff persons 9 and 10 did not include documentation that the classroom training portion of the curriculum was completed. Staff persons 9 and 10 were observed working as aides during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2025): “Had Diversified Occupations Program from Cumberland Perry Vo-Tech teacher rewrite staff persons 9 and 10 documentation letters. Staff persons 9 and 10 will be used as volunteer status and not aide status until they gradate high school in May of 2025.”
Citation
Mar 3, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
The records for staff person 7 included documentation of pediatric first aid and CPR training that expired 8/2024. Updated training was not completed until 2/20/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2025): “We will make sure that all staff persons have their renewed CPR and first aid training completed prior to the expiration date of the training.”
Citation
Mar 3, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
The record for staff person 7 included documentation of fire safety training on 10/15/23 with an update on 2/22/25. Fire safety training was not completed annually as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2025): “Have staff members complete their fire safety training each year during the timeframe that they need to retake the fire safety training.”
Citation
Mar 3, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff persons 9 and 10 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (f) 1-9.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2025): “Have staff members complete their pre-service training within their 90 days of hire.”
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Citation
Mar 3, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
Staff persons 1, 2, 4 and 7 did not obtain 12 clock hours of child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2025): “Always have staff persons hired prior to December 2020 complete their 12 clock hours of child care training prior to December of that current year. Previously we thought we were in compliance with staff trainings when going off the March-March timeframe since our inspection month is in March. We…”
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
It was observed at the time of inspection, child #1, a staff member's 14 year old child, walked out of the office and into the break room unsupervised.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 23, 2024): “Have staff's 14-year-old son remain in the office, so he is supervised or include him in ratio in one of the classrooms.”
Citation
Jul 10, 2024
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)
It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1's record did not contain a health assessment. Facility person #2's (a volunteer) record did not contain a health assessment or a TB test.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2024): “Obtained staff #1's health assessment and TB test and sent it to DHS.”
Citation
Jul 10, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
It was observed at the time of inspection, facility person #2's (a volunteer) record did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2024): “Obtained staff members references and submitted them to DHS.”
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1's last Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance was completed on 5-16-17 and then again 5-26-22; Child Abuse Registry Clearance was completed on 5-24-17 and again on 6-1-22 and their FBI Criminal History Clearance was completed on 5-20-17 and then again on 6-11-22 more than 60 months as required by the CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 26, 2024): “We will continue to give staff plenty of notice when their clearances are expiring and will follow up with staff several times before their clearances are due. Create clearance expiration chart for all staff to share and share with staff so they know when to complete clearances and health…”
Citation
Mar 26, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space/Child's health history 55 Pa. Code §3270.63/3270.131(d)(1)
It was observed at the time of inspection a sink hole was in the pre-school outdoor play area. The end of the paved walkway in the preschool outdoor play area was exposed and had sharp edges creating a hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 10, 2024): “Communicated with property management group and they determined it was not a sink hole but from playground equipment and picnic table from a previous daycare. Will be removing post and filling in dirt and planting grass. Will be leveling off the sharp edge with dirt and planting grass.”
Citation
Mar 26, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
It was observed at the time of inspection diaper cream was being stored in bins on a lower shelf in the bathroom accessible to children. CORECTED AT INSPECTION
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 3, 2024): “Removed diaper cream and placed it in a basket on a higher shelf.”
Citation
Mar 26, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
It was observed at the time of inspection an infant swing cord was lose and posed a strangulation hazard. CORRECTED AT INSPECTION.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 3, 2024): “Wrapped cord around leg of infant swing so that cord is inaccessible.”
Citation
Mar 26, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
It was observed at the time of inspection an infant was not strapped into an infant feeding seat.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 3, 2024): “Remind staff to always buckle children are in feeding seats.”
Citation
Mar 26, 2024
Inspection
Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
It was observed at the time of inspection child #1's health assessment was an "after visit summary" and did not contain all required health information.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 3, 2024): “Remind parents that providing doctor's notes/doctor's summary in addition to "after visit summary" Obtained required health assessment information and provided to certification representative.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
It was observed at the time of inspection that staff #3 did not have completed National Sex Offender Registry Clearance in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2023): “Had staff member #3 submit for a new NSOR since she did not receive clearance back in the mail in June. Received clearance back in mail Placed clearance placed in staff file.”
Citation
Mar 7, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
It was observed at the time of inspection a corner of the building's wooden siding, in the outdoor play area, had worn away causing rough and splintering edges.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 26, 2023): “Covered corner of building with plastic covering so that rough area will no longer be accessible to children.”
Citation
Mar 7, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
8th grade + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(iv)
It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1's record did not contain acceptable verification of their transcript documenting an 8th grade education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 26, 2023): “Submitted staff #1's transcript to Academic Evaluation Services for translation. Still waiting for transcript to be transcribed in another language. Attached receipt.”
Citation
Mar 7, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
It was observed at the time of inspection staff person #2's record did not contain two non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Corrected at inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2023): “A second two written, nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person was provided and placed in the staff person's file.”
Citation
Mar 22, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
It was observed at the time of inspection a swifer wet jet containing toxic cleaner was in the bathroom accessible to children. Corrected at inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 22, 2022): “The swifer wet jet was placed in the kitchen at the time of inspection.”
Citation
Mar 22, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
It was observed at the time of inspection that a cracked plastic yellow chair was on the toddler playground (corrected at inspection. The contact paper placed on multiple shelves in the pre-school room was peeling.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2022): “The chair was removed from the playground at the time of inspection. The contact paper was removed. WE planned to replace any shelves that are worn before the start of the new year August 2022.”
Citation
Mar 22, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
It was observed at the time of inspection that staff #1 completed their mandated reporter training on 1-3-16 and then completed their updated mandated reporter training on 1-24-21 more than 60 months as required by the CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 22, 2022): “In the future all staff will complete mandated reporter training within 60 months as required by the CPSL.”
“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) | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $52.80 | $40.40 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $50.80 | $38.80 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $47.80 | $35.40 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $47.40 | $26.80 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $47.40 | $26.80 |
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
103 children
Certificate status
Regular
Certificate valid through
Jun 10, 2027
Operator
My Blu One INC
Hours
Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(717) 737-1471
State certificate #
CER-00256526
Common questions
Has Building Blockz Academy of Early Learning 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 Feb 27, 2026 (supervision): “Staff Person #1's file did not include a high school diploma with 2 years of documented childcare experience OR a high school diploma that includes verification of completion of a post-secondary training curriculum…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Building Blockz Academy of Early Learning?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Building Blockz Academy of Early Learning since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Building Blockz Academy of Early Learning’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Oct 30, 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 Blockz Academy of Early Learning compare with other daycares in Camp Hill?
It is #7 of 21 centers in Camp Hill by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Building Blockz Academy of Early Learning last inspected?
Mar 12, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Building Blockz Academy of Early Learning cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $56.80 for newborn, $56.80 for infant, $52.80 for young toddler, $50.80 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Building Blockz Academy of Early Learning?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is My Blu One 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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