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Building Blocks Developmental Pre-School

Commack, NY · Suffolk County
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 1.0 (1 review)
29 Pinewood Dr., Commack, NY 11725
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Quick Facts

Capacity
332 children
Age Range
34 Toddlers, 298 Preschoolers
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information

📞 (631) 499-1237
29 Pinewood Dr.
Commack, NY 11725
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✓ Licensed Day Care Center
Active License
License Number
128993
License Holder
Donna M. Charbonneau
Licensed Since
2002
License Issued
Jun 27, 2026
Active Through
Jun 26, 2030
Issued By
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
District Office
Long Island Regional Office

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Catherine
2018-03-16 04:23:48
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I have used this provider for more than 6 months

If I could give this school negative stars I would. This school should be shut down and all the people running the school should never be able to work with children of any kind ever again. I have two special needs sons, they both attended building blocks. My oldest son Christopher came home on four different occasions with signs that someone was either abusing him or being neglectful of him. I confronted the school several times and then after no results and taking him to the Dr and the Dr telling us to call CPS and special victims, we did and the school retaliated by kicking my son out (two months ago). Then building blocks kicked our younger son out as well, without any rhyme or reason except that it is retaliation in regards to us going to the authorities in regards to our older son being abused and neglected at school. There are a few good apples there, but more that are not. So if I was you I wouldn't send my child to a place where their safety and well being were not being protected, instead they were being abused and neglected and when you went to talk to Donna (the head) she brushed it off like nothing and was more worried about the reputation of the school than protecting child with special needs. SO WATCH YOUR CHILDREN VERY CAREFULLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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About the Provider

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Building Blocks Developmental Preschool is an early childhood center that has been dedicated to enhancing the development of all children ages birth through age five for 26 years. Starting with our parent/child and toddler separation groups and continuing up through our preschool classes, children blossom and grow while striving to reach their learning potential. Toddlers and preschoolers participate in a curriculum which is aligned with New York State Department of Education Learning Standards and is enhanced by physical education, a music program, and computer literacy activities. Children participate in many extra-curricular activities as well, including field trips, pumpkin picking, a visit from the fire department, special performances and many more.
Additional Information: This facility is authorized to administer medications;Initial License Date: 6/27/2002;

Hours of Operation

  • Monday08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Tuesday08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Wednesday08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Thursday08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Friday08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2026-06-04 Application - Renewal Application - Renewal 2026-I-LIRO-021561
Brief Description: No violations cited
2026-04-21 Annual Unannounced Annual Unannounced 2026-I-LIRO-002143
Brief Description: No violations cited
2025-09-29 Self-Report Self-Report 2025-I-LIRO-104289
Brief Description: No violations cited
2025-06-11 Annual Unannounced Annual Unannounced 2025-I-LIRO-003026
Brief Description: No violations cited
2024-10-29 Monitoring Monitoring 2024-I-LIRO-105582
Brief Description: No violations cited
2024-10-15 Monitoring Monitoring 2024-I-LIRO-101125
Brief Description: No violations cited
2024-08-12 Other Other 2024-I-LIRO-079194
Brief Description: No violations cited
2024-06-18 Annual Unannounced Annual Unannounced 2024-I-LIRO-002689
Brief Description: No violations cited
2024-05-16 Other Other 2024-I-LIRO-047306
Brief Description: No violations cited
2024-05-03 Other Other 2024-I-LIRO-045290
Brief Description: No violations cited
2024-01-08 Fire Safety - Other Fire Safety - Other 2024-I-LIRO-016784
Brief Description: No violations cited
2023-12-20 Other Other 2023-I-LIRO-055640
Brief Description: No violations cited
2023-11-28 Monitoring Monitoring 2023-I-LIRO-052676
Brief Description: No violations cited
2023-11-08 Other Other 2023-I-LIRO-050588
Brief Description: No violations cited

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