Building Blocks Child Care Center, Inc.
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📞 (828) 252-5595This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
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I had an appalling experience sending my infant to Building Blocks. The co-director, Heather, and the infant teachers are incredibly uneducated in infant health and behavior or they just want to steal your money. Out of the three months he was enrolled he only had two full weeks they let him stay. The remaining weeks he was sent home an average of three days per week. I would be called to pick him up for diarrhea for having normal, soft breastfed infant bowel movements. The teachers have no clue what baby diarrhea actually is and just don’t want to deal with having to change a dirty diaper. I would get called that he had a contagious rash when he is just a fair skinned child with baby eczema and again, they don’t know the difference and don’t care. I even went as far as to get a Pediatricians’ note explaining he was not having diarrhea or a rash and they still sent him home every other day. Once I was called stating my child had hand, foot, and mouth disease and when I got there he had no rash and they pointed out one mark on the bottom of his foot which was a scar from his newborn shots. This daycare cost me approximately $1,500 in missed wages, unnecessary doctor’s visits, and costs to find alternative daycare and that was only in three months. By the last few weeks I had pissed the co-director and teachers off by standing up for my childcare rights and asking questions to the point I believe they thought it was a funny game to call me to get him. Every time I would come to pick him up they seemed understaffed so I believe they were just trying to send kids home so they didn’t have to call another teacher in and pay them.
The teachers are unorganized and do not communicate with the parents well. He was sent home in another child’s clothes when he had plenty of changes of clothes in his cubby. I signed a paper asking them to use diaper cream and they lost it and never used it. When he was on antibiotics I reiterated my request to use diaper cream and signed a new form and they still failed to use it. He came home with severe diaper rash to the point his bottom was swollen and he screamed at any touch. The food I sent for him was not used per instructions and they only fed him what they felt like. They rarely ever filled out his daily reports so I would have no clue how his day went or what he ate. If I asked questions they would immediately become defensive and all but ignore me. A lot of times there would be teachers in the infant room sitting in a chair in the corner on their phones not watching the children at all and not assisting the parents at all. The conversations they have around the children are also incredibly inappropriate. I have overheard them talking about butt implants, their sex lives etc… Multiple times the teachers would be grouped up in the classroom complaining about pay and other job conditions and talking about finding other jobs right in front of the parent. The building does not seem very clean and the infant room and toys don’t look or smell like they are ever deep cleaned. A daycare should really do a deep clean at the end of every week.
Once I had put my two weeks’ notice in they started calling me more often and then my child got injured three times in the same day. They let him pull a heavy toy off a shelf onto his hand which resulted in a major injury and his finger nail falling off. The same day he came home with ballpoint pen marks all over his face and ending at the corner of his eye so it was obvious he was poking himself in the eye with the pen. He could have blinded or injured another child or himself and they didn’t even seem to notice at all. The third injury of the day was a large, unexplained bruise on his forehead. Needless to say, I did not finish out my two weeks as I did not feel my child was safe in their care after my notice was given. I will say that Missy, the owner seems to genuinely care about the children and tries to communicate well with the parents. The issue is that she was rarely ever there to address the behavior of her staff.
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMonday - Friday ~ 7 am to 6 pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-07-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-07-28 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Two (2) outlets in classroom space 4 and one (1) outlet in classroom space 5 was uncovered. | |||
| 2025-07-28 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. The permission for one (1) over the counter medication in classroom space 1 was dated 6/17/24 and expired 7/17/25. One (1) topical medication in classroom space 4 expired 4/2024 | |||
| 2025-07-28 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. A blanket was given to a ten (10) month old child to sleep in classroom space 1. | |||
| 2025-07-28 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The file for one (1) child, enrollment date 6/16/25 was missing a medical exam or health assessment. | |||
| 2025-07-28 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The file for one (1) child, enrollment date 6/16/25, was missing an immunization record. | |||
| 2025-07-28 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. The file for one (1) child, enrollment date 6/16/25, was missing a signed statement acknowledging receipt of the discipline policies. | |||
| 2025-07-28 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. The file for one (1) child, enrollment date 6/16/25 was missing a signed statement acknowledging receipt of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. | |||
| 2025-07-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-04-30 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-09-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-08-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0624-142A |
| 2024-08-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-07 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan in classroom space 3 was dated for 7/23/24-7/26/24. | |||
| 2024-08-07 | Violation | 508 | .0901(g) |
| Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. Food allergy, sensitivity and preferences were not posted in the classrooms or kitchen | |||
| 2024-08-07 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. On the large playground, mulch measured less than one (1) inch under the swings in both structures. Mulch measured three (3) inches deep at the base of the slide on the climber on the left side of the playground. Mulch measured two (2) inches deep at the base of the slide on the climber in the center of the playground. | |||
| 2024-08-07 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The wooden climber on the left side of the large playground swayed when children used the swings. The wooden climber in the center of the playground swayed when moderate pressure was applied to the side by an adult. | |||
| 2024-08-07 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not conducted during July 2024. | |||
| 2024-08-07 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Twelve (12) incident reports were not documented on the incident log. | |||
| 2024-08-07 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In classroom space 4, medication administration permission expired on 7/19/24 for one topical medication and on 3/28/24 for two additional topical medications. | |||
| 2024-06-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-27 | Violation | Rule Violated | |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Two (2) outlets were uncovered in classroom space 4. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Violation corrected during visit |
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| 2024-06-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0624-142A |
| 2024-06-18 | Violation | 404 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) |
| All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child. On June 13, 2024, a staff member did not wash their hands after changing a child's diaper. | |||
| 2024-06-18 | Violation | 405 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c)(2) |
| A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change. On June 13, 2024, a staff member did not wash a child's hands after changing the child's diaper. | |||
| 2024-06-18 | Violation | 619 | 15A NCAC 18A .2819(c) |
| Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use. On June 13, 2024, a staff member did not clean and disinfect a diaper changing table after changing a child's diaper. | |||
| 2024-05-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0524-228L |
| 2024-05-22 | Violation | 1850 | .0604(i) |
| Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. Signage regarding smoking and tobacco was not present at the facility’s entrance | |||
| 2024-04-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0424-195L |
| 2024-04-25 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. The feeding plan for one (1) nine month old child in classroom space 5 was not followed. The child was not given a bottle every three (3) hours. | |||
| 2024-04-25 | Violation | 401 | 10A NCAC 09 .0806(a) |
| Diapers were not changed whenever they were soiled or wet and/or were changed on a shift basis. On 4/10/24, a two year child’s diaper was not changed when it became wet. | |||
| 2024-04-25 | Violation | 852 | .0802 (e) |
| Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. An incident report was not completed for a rash that appeared on a two year old child after their diaper was not changed when wet while in care at the facility. | |||
| 2024-04-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-04 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was approved on 10/21/22. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was approved on 10/21/22. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0224-326L |
| 2024-03-07 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan did not include a date. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. A trough used for storing toys had cracked and chipping plastic on the bottom of the bin. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Sleep checks were not documented for any children in classroom space 5 on 3/1/24 and 3/5/24. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | Violation | 1065 | .1102(f) |
| Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The ITS-SIDS training certificate for A. S. was not available for review. Per provider report, the training was completed on 10/3/22. | |||
| 2024-02-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0224-326L |
| 2024-02-29 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| Child was handled roughly. As observed via video footage from 2/21/24 at 10:12am, a one year old child was picked up by their arm and swung. | |||
| 2024-02-29 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. As observed via video footage from 2/21/24 at 10:12am, a one year old child was picked up by their arm and swung. | |||
| 2024-02-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-22 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was approved on 10/21/22. | |||
| 2024-02-22 | Violation | 811 | .0604(a) |
| Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. Sanitizing solution was observed below five (5) feet in classroom space 5. | |||
| 2024-02-22 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One (1) staff (employment terminated April 2022 and rehired 2/19/24) had a medical report on file dated 8/13/21. | |||
| 2024-02-22 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) new staff (employment terminated April 2022 and rehired 2/19/24) had a TB screening on file dated 10/25/20. | |||
| 2024-02-22 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One (1) new staff (employment terminated April 2022 and rehired 2/19/24) had an emergency information form on file dated 4/22/22. | |||
| 2024-02-22 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One (1) staff (rehired 2/19/24) did not have a policy acknowledgement for the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy on file. | |||
| 2024-02-22 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Aquaphor for one (1) child in classroom space 5 had parent authorization form valid from 9/19/22-9/19/23. | |||
| 2024-02-22 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Sanitizing solution was observed below five (5) feet in classroom space 5. This is a sanitation requirement regarding storage of sanitizing solutions. 15A NCAC 18A 2820 (c). | |||
| 2023-10-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-19 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff hired 6/26/23 did not complete an approved First Aid training course. | |||
| 2023-09-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-27 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In classroom space 4, baby wipes were stored in an area accessible to children. The wipes package contained a choking hazard warning. | |||
| 2023-09-27 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff, re-hire date 6/26/23, did not have a First Aid certificate on site. | |||
| 2022-10-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-19 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan was not posted in classroom space 2. | |||
| 2022-10-19 | Violation | 541 | .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. One (1) infant feeding plan in classroom space 1 did not include a parent's signature. | |||
| 2022-10-19 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff members AB, KB, LB, HM, WC, and BP received CPR/First Aid Training through an unapproved source. | |||
| 2022-10-19 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff members AB, KB, LB, HM, WC, and BP received CPR/First Aid Training through an unapproved source. | |||
| 2022-10-19 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The shelter-in-place drill conducted on 9/29/22 was not documented on the drill record. | |||
| 2022-10-19 | Violation | 1835 | .0801(b) |
| The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The Asthma Medical Action Plan for child LK expired 9/29/22. | |||
| 2022-05-25 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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