Building Blocks Child Center Inc
4075 LAMOR RD, HERMITAGE, PA 16148Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.5 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 6 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 2026). 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 4 (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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 164
- 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Age and Training; 2026-03-123270.31(e)(4)(i)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2026-03-12 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2026-03-12 | 3270.106(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2026-03-12 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2026-03-12 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2026-03-12 | 3270.151(c)(3) | Exam communicable disease
Oct 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL; 2025-10-293270.32(a)
3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2025-10-29 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-10-29 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-10-29 | 3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart; 2025-10-29 | 3270.133(6) | Written consent
Jun 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Building Surfaces3270.76
Mar 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2025-03-253270.21
3270.31(b) | Staff person - 18 yrs.; 2025-03-25 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-03-25 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-03-25 | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) | Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to ; 2025-03-25 | 3270.51 | Similar Age Level; 2025-03-25 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-03-25 | 3270.66(d) | Toxic plants not permitted; 2025-03-25 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2025-03-25 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-03-25 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2025-03-25 | 3270.102(g) | Hazardous toys and equipment; 2025-03-25 | 3270.113(a) | Supervised at all times; 2025-03-25 | 3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children; 2025-03-25 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-03-25 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2025-03-25 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2025-03-25 | 3270.192(4) | CPSL information; 2025-03-25 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references
Mar 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Training Regarding Plan; 2024-03-193270.27(c)
3270.27(e) | Letter to parents; 2024-03-19 | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2024-03-19 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-03-19 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2024-03-19 | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) | Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to ; 2024-03-19 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2024-03-19 | 3270.75(a) | In child care spaces; 2024-03-19 | 3270.123(a)(6) | Admission date; 2024-03-19 | 3270.123(b) | Parent receives original; 2024-03-19 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2024-03-19 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2024-03-19 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2024-03-19 | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Ma; 2024-03-19 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2024-03-19 | 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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