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Building Blocks to Learning Childcare
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 34 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (559) 772-8400
- Address
- 10769 14th Ave.
- Licensed since
Kings County context
159*CCLD
Total facilities
1.0*CCLD
Avg citations
5.2*CCLD
Avg visits
0.3*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
6 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
2023
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 5 staff did not have a completed mandated report certificate which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101170(e)Type A
Based on observation and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one staff out of five were not finger print cleared and associated to the facility which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 101223(a)(2)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
(a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(2)To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.This requirement was not met as evidenced by:interview and record review. Multiple interviews revealed that staff have yelled in an aggressive tone to address children in care and that child #2 caused open bite marks on child #1. These actions are not conducive of safe and healthful accommodations as required. This poses an immediate health, safety and or personal rights risk to the persons in care.
2021
- 101238(a)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Buildings and Grounds.The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: observation. During the inspection of restroom #3, it was observed that the floor was dirty and the sink was discolored and yellowing in some areas. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and or personal rights of children in care.
- 101216.3(a)Type B
TEACHER-CHILD RATIO
Teacher – Child Ratio. There shall be a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in attendance except as specified in (b) and (c).This requirement was not met as evidenced by: observation and interview. During circle time, there was one teacher (staff 1) supervising 19 children, while 3 other staff were on the other side of the room and could not provide visual observation. Director confirmed this observation today. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and or personal rights of children in care.
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: interviews and observation. The lack of supervison made it possible for child #1 to ingest several rocks and be injured with a wood block by another child. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety and or personal rights of children in care.
Inspection record
11 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-08-21.
4 routine inspections, 4 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 4 of 2 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
6 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Armona
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Building Blocks to Learning Childcare licensed in California?
Yes, Building Blocks to Learning Childcare is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2014.
How many citations does Building Blocks to Learning Childcare have?
Building Blocks to Learning Childcare has 6 citations on record: 3 Type A (more serious) and 3 Type B citations. It has received 11 visits (4 inspections, 4 complaint visits, 3 other visits).
When was Building Blocks to Learning Childcare last inspected?
Building Blocks to Learning Childcare was last inspected on August 21, 2025 (about 11 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Building Blocks to Learning Childcare?
Building Blocks to Learning Childcare is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 34 children. It is located in Armona, Kings County, California.
How does Building Blocks to Learning Childcare compare to other daycares in Kings County?
Building Blocks to Learning Childcare has 6 citations. The county average is 1.0 citations per facility. There are 159 licensed childcare facilities in Kings County.
Does Building Blocks to Learning Childcare have any serious violations?
Building Blocks to Learning Childcare has 3 Type A citations on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to children. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has Building Blocks to Learning Childcare had any complaint inspections?
Building Blocks to Learning Childcare has received 4 complaint-triggered inspections. 4 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Building Blocks to Learning Childcare serve?
Building Blocks to Learning Childcare serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 34 children.
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