1 / 4BUILDING BLOCKS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
LICENSED3734 CENTINELA AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90066
DAY CARE CENTER in Los Angeles County, California
- Hours
- 7:30 AM–5 PM
- Licensed for
- 35 children
The public record
- License number
- 197419123
- License status
- LICENSED
- License type
- DAY CARE CENTER
- Licensed capacity
- 35 children
- Address
- 3734 CENTINELA AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90066
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- +13103977500
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- February 12, 2014
Hours
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7:30 AM–5 PM
- Tue
- 7:30 AM–5 PM
- Wed
- 7:30 AM–5 PM
- Thu
- 7:30 AM–5 PM
- Fri
- 7:30 AM–5 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Licensing visits on record
California records 2 routine inspection visits and no visits prompted by a complaint to BUILDING BLOCKS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY.
- Most recent inspection visit
- Inspection visit
What California does not publish here
The state publishes when licensing staff visited, not what they found. We do not hold California’s inspection findings, so nothing on this page tells you whether a visit resulted in a citation. A visit count is a measure of licensing activity, and a facility visited more often is not for that reason a worse one. Read the findings in California’s own facility search.
Amenities and accessibility
Service options
- Onsite services
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Parking
- Free parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
How the reviews split
The 5.0 average comes from 18 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star18
- 4 star0
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- 1 star0
From Google
Recent parent reviews
BBCA is a hidden gem on the Westside. We have been sending our son here for over 1.5 years, and he has truly thrived since day one. When he started, our son was a late talker and a very picky eater. The teachers have been absolutely amazing—loving, patient, and compassionate every step of the way. The school doesn't feel like a business; it feels like a family and a close-knit community. The staff has always been incredibly accommodating and supportive of both our son and our family. The growth we've seen has been remarkable. After 1.5 years, he won't stop talking, knows all of his letters, can count to around 40, and has become a social, confident, and well-mannered child. The teachers do a wonderful job of encouraging kindness and empathy while also helping children learn how to express their needs and feelings in a healthy way. The school is very clean, the facilities are modern and well maintained, and the playground is by far the largest we've seen at any preschool in the area, thanks to the church's spacious backyard. After touring a dozen preschools in the neighborhood, we are so grateful that we found BBCA. It has been the perfect place for our son, and we fully intend to enroll our daughter here when she's old enough. We couldn't recommend this school more highly.
Alice HJun 19, 2026We've sent two kids to this school and it has been amazing! The teachers and administration are very experienced and truly care for each child. The space they have allows kids to safely play around outside in a large grassy area everyday. I was able to go to work everyday feeling confident that my very young kids were well cared for (materially, intellectually and spiritually).
emily wrightDec 9, 2025Building Blocks Christian Academy has been a gift to our family. Our daughter started at age 3 speaking very little English and made remarkable progress within a year. She literally jumps into school every morning, which says everything about how safe and loved she feels. The teachers are incredibly kind and attentive to details; they even thoughtfully labeled her painting with the date and a little note! The pedagogy is playful, creative, and balanced—language, social-emotional learning, arts, outdoor play, and curiosity-driven projects. Communication with parents is clear and caring. We’re so grateful for BBCA and recommend it wholeheartedly.
yang yangNov 7, 2025We’ve had a wonderful experience at Building Blocks Christian Academy Preschool! We couldn’t have asked for a better experience The caring and nurturing teachers and staff have made our daughter’s time here truly special. The faith-based environment has been a cornerstone of her development, helping to instill strong values alongside her education. We truly love the teachers like family—they’ve been there every step of the way, making her feel loved and supported. After two years here, she’s graduating with a solid foundation and a big smile. Thank you, BBCA, for giving her such a loving and supportive start! We’re forever grateful for the love and support she’s received.
Gaby GrijalvaMay 30, 2025This school has been a huge blessing to our family! We could tell from the first tour that it is the ideal blend of academics, play and biblical teaching. The teachers are very experienced and qualified, and equally warm and loving. The facilities are top notch, the best part being the beautiful outdoor space that is unmatched in West LA. It's also very clean and we have been surprised that our daughter rarely gets sick since starting here. Our daughter is excited to go every morning, and we drop her off feeling confident that she is in a safe, loving environment.
Ahna HolloranMay 9, 2025We are new to Building Blocks this year, after switching from another school and we have had a wonderful experience so far! It is a close knit community with warm and welcoming families and teachers. The convenience is unmatched if you live in Mar Vista. They also have a large grass yard for play and activities which I have never seen at a preschool (and I’ve toured a lot!). Also, as a former teacher, I have been impressed with the curriculum as well! Highly recommend checking it out if you are looking for a great pre school for your kids!
Betsy HurleyMay 8, 2025
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about BUILDING BLOCKS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Is BUILDING BLOCKS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY a licensed child care provider in California?
- Yes. BUILDING BLOCKS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY holds California licence 197419123, currently listed as "LICENSED" by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, first issued on February 12, 2014. Confirm current standing with the agency before enrolling.
What kind of child care licence does BUILDING BLOCKS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY hold?
- California licenses BUILDING BLOCKS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY as a day care center, a category that covers preschool-age children in a centre-based programme. The category comes from the state's own licence record, not from the provider.
How many children can BUILDING BLOCKS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY care for?
- BUILDING BLOCKS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY is licensed for up to 35 children at one time. Licensed capacity is a ceiling set by the state, not a count of current enrolment or of available places.
How often has California inspected BUILDING BLOCKS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY?
- California records 2 inspection visits to BUILDING BLOCKS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, the most recent on July 9, 2025 and the earliest on record July 7, 2022. The state publishes the dates of these visits but not what they found, so this count reflects licensing activity, not results. Read the findings themselves in California's own facility search.
Has California visited BUILDING BLOCKS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY in response to a complaint?
- California records no complaint-driven visits to BUILDING BLOCKS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY. That means no concern prompted a visit on the public record, which is not the same as a clean inspection history: the state does not publish what its visits found.
Who holds the licence for BUILDING BLOCKS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY?
- The licence is held by HOPE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH. California lists the licensee separately from the facility name, so the two often differ. The facility is in Los Angeles County.
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About this record
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
Where this comes from
- Primary. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division facility search, facility 197419123.
- Context. Our explainer on how California daycare licensing and inspections work, and on California child care assistance.
Licensing facts on this page were last checked against the state record on . We republish the public licensing record and label absent fields plainly rather than leaving them blank. Where our data comes from · Report an error