Building Blocks Child Care Center Llc
2027 FOREST HILLS DR, ELTON, PA 15934Childery Rating: 2/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.2 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.2 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 1. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected June 2025). The structural rating also includes Pennsylvania's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Pennsylvania caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Keystone STARS STAR 1 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 41
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jun 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2025-06-163270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.82(e) | Toilet and sinks proper height; 2025-06-16 | 3270.102(c) | Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing; 2025-06-16 | 3270.124(b)(5) | Information re: special needs; 2025-06-16 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2025-06-16 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2025-06-16 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan; 2025-06-16 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Aug 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Outdoor Equip.- Protective Surfacing3270.102(c)
Jun 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Letter to Parents; 2024-06-263270.27(e)
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2024-06-26 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-06-26 | 3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) | Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted; 2024-06-26 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2024-06-26 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-06-26 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2024-06-26 | 3270.102(c) | Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing; 2024-06-26 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2024-06-26 | 3270.104(a) | Clean, good repair, proper size; 2024-06-26 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2024-06-26 | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) | Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agre; 2024-06-26 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2024-06-26 | 3270.131(b)(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months; 2024-06-26 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2024-06-26 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2024-06-26 | 3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR; 2024-06-26 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training
Jun 29, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2023-06-293270.14/3270.21
3270.21 | General Health and Safety; 2023-06-29 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2023-06-29 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2023-06-29 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2023-06-29 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2023-06-29 | 3270.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days; 2023-06-29 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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