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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, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
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-00258617
License Issued
Oct 8, 2026
Active Through
Oct 8, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 19

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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. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM. 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
2026-07-21 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-07-15 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-12-11 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection conducted 12/11/2024, it was found that staff Person #1 was observed grabbing child #1 by the arms and slamming the child into the playground wall when the child did not listen.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The responsible staff was terminated immediately following the investigation.
2024-12-11 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(d) - No harsh language Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(d)

Description: No harsh language

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted 12/11/2024, it was found that staff person #1 often screams at the children during different incidents at the facility.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The responsible staff was terminated immediately following the investigation.
2024-12-11 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted 12/11/2024, there were three staff present in the infant childcare space with nine infant age children. The staff and children exceeded the maximum group size for infants as all children were in one group.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The oldest infant was moved to another room. (Crawler/one year old room). Therefore, making the total number of infants in the infant room as 8 infants.
2024-12-11 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection conducted 12/11/2024, the bathroom toilet areas throughout the facility did not include a handwashing sign over each toilet.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A sign was posted at the toilet that was missing the sign. All other toilet areas were checked to make sure there was a sign posted.
2024-07-10 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)

Description: Written consent

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on July 10, 2024 the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 and #2 did not include a written consent signed by the parent for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We had the parents completed the form and made sure the sections were properly filled out and made sure if no information was required for the section that a "N/A" was place in the section.
2024-07-10 Renewal 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on July 10, 2024 the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 and #2 did not include information on the Childs special needs.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We had the parents complete the form and made sure the sections are properly filled out and made sure if no information is required for the section that a "N/A" is place in the section.
2024-07-10 Renewal 3270.151(c)(1) - Physical examination Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)

Description: Physical examination

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on July 10, 2024 the health assessment reviewed for staff #1 did not include an answer to the physical examination question.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff member took the form to the doctor's office that performed the physical and had all the sections on the form properly completed.
2024-07-10 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on July 10, 2024 the health assessment reviewed for staff #1 did not include the results of the examination for communicable diseases.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff member took the form to the doctor's office that performed the physical and had all the sections on the form completed.
2024-07-10 Renewal 3270.151(c)(4) - Information re: medical problems Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(4)

Description: Information re: medical problems

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on July 10, 2024 the health assessment reviewed for staff #1 did not include the answer to information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff member took the form to the doctor's office that performed the physical and had all the sections on the form completed.
2024-07-10 Renewal 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on July 10, 2024 the health assessment reviewed for staff #1 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment answer of the person's suitability to provide childcare.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff member took the form to the doctor's office that performed the physical and had all the sections on the form completed.
2024-07-10 Renewal 3270.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on July 10, 2024 the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 and #2 did not include a written consent signed by the parent for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We had the parents complete the form and made sure the written consent sections were signed by the parents.
2024-07-10 Renewal 3270.182(4) - Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(4)

Description: Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on July 10, 2024 the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 and #2 did not include a written consent signed by the parent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We had the parents complete the form and made sure the written consent sections were signed by the parents.
2024-07-10 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on July 10, 2024 the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 and #2 did not include a written consent signed by the parent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We had the parents complete the form and made sure the written consent sections were signed by the parents.
2024-07-10 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on July 10, 2024 there was no evidence that staff person #2 obtained 12 hours of professional development training within a 12-month period.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We removed staff member from classroom and had staff complete the 12 hours of required training.
2024-07-10 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on July 10, 2024 Aquaphor healing ointment was observed in reach and accessible to children in the unlocked diaper changing table inside of the toddler A classroom.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Diaper Changing Table was locked right away.
2024-07-10 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on July 10, 2024 the bathroom tile and bottom of the toilet area was observed stained and dirty inside of the Pre-K classroom.

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.)
A complete cleaning was performed on the bathroom tile and toilet area.
2024-07-10 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on July 10, 2024 chip paint was observed on the purple wall near the sink and changing table inside of the preschool A classroom.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The area was cleaned and properly painted.
2023-08-30 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-08-04 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2021-10-07 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: The Provider self-reported on 9/8/21 that Staff 1, who was supervising 10 children, left the room taking 7 children with Staff 1 and leaving behind the other 3 children unsupervised.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1 is no longer employed with the Provider.
2021-10-07 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection Staff 2 was assigned 8 children, but was only able to identify 7 of the assigned children. This is continued non-compliance from the Provider's self-reported non-compliance on 9/8/21.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 2 who was supervising 10 other children in the room was able to identify the name and location of the eighth child assigned to Staff 1 and reviewed with Staff 1 the specific children that were assigned to Staff 1.
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.

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