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Building Blocks Learning Child Dev Ctr

Malvern, PA · Chester County
9 S BACTON HILL RD, Malvern, PA 19355
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Quick Facts

Capacity
140 children
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 644-1096
9 S BACTON HILL RD
Malvern, PA 19355
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00183641
Expired
Oct 8, 2022
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 19

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About the Provider

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BUILDING BLOCKS LEARNING CHILD DEV CTR is a Child Care Center in MALVERN PA, with a maximum capacity of 140 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-08-30 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Within 60 days/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT CHILD #8 DID NOT HAVE A PHYSICAL WITH IMMUNIZATIONS ON FILE NOR DID HE HAVE A LETTER OF EXEMPTION.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE PARENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A HEALTH REPORT THAT INCLUDES IMMUNIZATIONS OR A HEALTH REPORT WITH A LETTER OF EXEMPTION. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM HAVE HEALTH REPORTS WITH IMMUNIZATIONS OR LETTER OF EXEMPTION BY DAY 60 OF ENROLLMENT. THE PROVIDER WILL TRACK ALL NEWLY ENROLLED CHILDREN'S PAPERWORK TO ENSURE THE HEALTH REPORT IS PROVIDED.
2019-08-30 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT CHILD # 4 HAD NOT HAD AN UPDATED HEALTH REPORT (WHICH INCLUDES IMMUNIZATIONS) WITHIN THE LAST 6 MONTHS.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE PARENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE AN UPDATED HEALTH REPORT THAT INCLUDES AN IMMUNIZATION RECORD. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL HEALTH REPORTS ARE PROVIDED TIMELY BY DEVELOPING A TRACKING SYSTEM AND REVIEWING MONTHLY.
2018-09-06 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Exposed bolts were observed on the playground area by the gate and by the gate area near the back door of the facility.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All bolts will be covered/or switched to the outside of the gate, as required exposed bolts will not be present.
2018-09-06 Renewal 3270.133(6) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Medication was observed at the facility for child #1. The facility did not have written parental consent for administration of medication.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent of child #1 will provide written consent for the medication. In the future this will be obtained when medication is accepted.
2017-09-06 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Several shelf units with a tipping hazard were observed unsecured in the facility.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child`s size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The shelf units will be mounted to the wall to remove tipping hazard.
2017-09-06 Renewal 3270.181(d)/3270.181(e) - Dated signature affixed/Emergency master file updated Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms for Child #1 #2 #3 and #4 have not been updated for over a six month period in the classroom binders.

Correction Required: Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Updated contact forms will be placed in the classroom binders. Staff will be reminded to review binders to ensure all emergency contact forms are up to date.
2017-09-06 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Two playground surface spikes were no longer flush to the ground/surface on the toddler playground.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility`s outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The spikes will be hammered back into the ground so they are flush with the surface. In the future all areas will be free from visable hazards.

If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

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