Building Blocks Child Care Center

Ages and programs

Reported to Office of Children and Family Services (New York City center-based programs are permitted by NYC DOHMH and published separately; NYC family, group family and school-age programs are OCFS-overseen and included here) by Building Blocks Child Care Center and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.

Hours

Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.

What New York licensed

The state describes Building Blocks Child Care Center’s capacity as “7 Infants, 17 Toddlers, 45 Preschoolers and 22 School-Aged Children”. Each figure is a ceiling OCFS set, not a count of children enrolled or places free.

Infant places

7

Toddler places

17

Preschool places

45

School-age places

22

Program opened

June 26, 1998

Registration through

June 25, 2028

School district

Newburgh

OCFS region

Yonkers Regional Office

Amenities and accessibility

Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.

How the reviews split

The 4.5 average comes from 24 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

• 5 star21
• 4 star0
• 3 star0
• 2 star0
• 1 star3

From Google

Recent parent reviews

• ★★★★★

  My son has been with me for a year and a half and I needed childcare and the director was able to get him in and really worked well with me! My son has had great structure here and has learned a lot. It even seems like he is learning how to socialize well and even trying to say a few words. His teacher is Kim and she has been so patient and kind with him! Every time I say let’s see your teacher and friends his face lights up. I’m so pleased with this place and it has really made me and my son very happy! If anything is ever needed the teachers are very quick to respond! I loved how parents get to know what goes on and what there schedule is like while there kids are there! They follow a routine and being a young mom I definitely need routine in my life! I would highly recommend sending your kids here!

  Breana MuleSep 22, 2025
• ★★★★★

  Building Blocks was an amazing child care center. I never worried about my children there . The owner , teachers and aides always treated them like their own children. At the time I did a 6:30am drop off with two little ones. For four years ( from the infant room until pre k) they were welcomed with open arms and smiles. My children would cry when it was time to go home because they did not want to leave . They loved it there and because of this it created a sense of ease and low stress to what could have been a stressful morning every day. I am forever grateful for the great care they got there . Not only did they have fun there but both of my children were more than ready for Kindergarten. Building blocks had curriculums in each room where my children learned so much . I would get updates as to what they learned each day along with pictures . They were more then ready for kindergarten both academically and socially . Building Blocks also helped make the transition to Kindergarten easy for my children and I know the majority of this was because of how much the Pre-K classroom prepared them for it . I would recommend Building Blocks to any family in need of child care without any reservations.

  Anna JohnstoneJan 25, 2025
• ★★★★★

  I could not be happier with the care my children have received while at Building Blocks Child Care Center, their home away from home. As a Building Blocks graduate myself (class of ‘90!), I was thrilled to learn that they had openings that could accommodate both of my daughters’ schedules. Sending your child to day care can be excruciating, but knowing your babies are safe, nurtured, genuinely cared for, and educated all at the same time makes the decision much easier. The staff at Building Blocks is truly incredible. It is very obvious that the entire team is well-versed in child development and care. They have been instrumental in helping me identify my girls’ needs and have helped me in nurturing all areas of their development best. My girls are 2 years apart and could not be any more different in terms of needs—one struggled socially (thanks, Covid!) and one is super sassy and needed some gentle guidance in functioning as part of a class. Their respective teachers worked with them, using their strengths to help with their needs, to individualize their care and prepare them for the big world of elementary school. We all know how crucial a solid early education is for our children. As my older daughter moves on to kindergarten shortly, I am relieved she will have the academic skills and social-emotional readiness necessary to meet the challenges she will inevitably face and I cannot thank Building Blocks and its wonderful, caring, compassionate, accommodating and patient staff for that. There is no greater gift a parent can receive than the knowledge and confidence that your children will shine. Side note: get on the waiting list early—they fill up quickly, for obvious reasons!

  Elizabeth CompetielloAug 26, 2022
• ★★★★★

  All three of our kids have gone/are going to Building Blocks. We love Building Blocks and the whole staff. They provide a safe, comfortable, fun place to learn and grow. The staff is professional and genuinely cares about every child. I would definitely recommend Building Blocks to anyone looking for child care.

  Joanna CarneyApr 12, 2016
• ★★★★★

  Building Blocks is one of the best childcare facility in Orange County. I have to say the care and the attention details is truly amazing. They are clean and always teaching the children to prepare for school. They become part of your family. One of the sadness day's was graduation, my child and I miss them. Building Blocks Child Care is the only place you should go.

  Inez ForemanApr 3, 2016
• ★★★★★

  My 2 daughters attended Building Blocks several years ago. What a wonderful, life-changing experience! The staff are nurturing and supportive. The social and educational exposure provided to them during their time at Building Blocks has been an amazing stepping stone to what, I am sure, will be a productive and fulfilling life. There are other child care centers around, but I am so glad that I chose Building Blocks for my children!

  Christie PonessaFeb 19, 2016

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.