Child Daycare & PreschoolsNorfolk, VA

Building Blocks Preschool

4(19 reviews)

About

Building Blocks Preschool is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 844 & 848 Jerome Avenue, Norfolk, Virginia VA. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.

What Parents Say

Building Blocks Preschool receives consistent 5-star reviews from parents who praise the staff's professionalism, individual attention to each child, and balanced approach to learning and play. Parents highlight the welcoming atmosphere, secure facility, and responsive communication as key strengths. The center is particularly noted for its ability to support children with varying needs, including special needs, and for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and care.

Professional and caring staffindividual attention to each childstructured learning environment balanced with playfrequent communication and updates via appsecure facility with controlled accessclean bathrooms and facilityexperienced leadership (Ms. Lisa and Ms. Ramona)reasonable pricingspecial events and programssummer camp availablewarm and family-like atmospherestaff greets children and parents by nameability to accommodate children with special needs (autism)proper medication managementsmooth potty training transitionsknowledgeable teacherslong-term staff retentionbefore and after school care available

Recent Reviews

2 years ago

Ms. Lisa and all Building Blocks staff have only shown professionalism and knowledge of their school. My granddaughter has been attending almost a full year and I love how they keep me informed of what’s going on and my granddaughters progress. They have excellent knowledgeable staff who take care of these children as if they are there own. When you walk into the school you are always greeted with friendly faces and they know you by name as well as your child. I love the structure they have set up for your child to learn and not only play. My granddaughter loves that school and loves going everyday to learn. She is in Pre-K and I love the small class setting to ensure she is getting the best education. Building Blocks is a place I recommend to anyone seeking daycare of preschool.

10 months ago

There has never been a day my child was not excited to be here. The staff is loving, attentive and energetic. There is actual learning here, not just babysitting. Events, fundraisers, special days are abundant. Reasonably priced, even without assistance. Very glad we found this place!

3 years ago

This is the first daycare we’ve ever put our toddler son in, and it’s been a very easy transition for all of us! Within just a couple weeks, almost every teacher greets my son by his name and they know exactly who I am when I walk in, this makes me feel like my son isn’t just another kid at the daycare, but they truly care about each kid individually. His teachers are so kind and do so many fun, new activities with him everyday. They update the app with detailed notes of what he’s eaten, drank, etc. Pleasantly surprised by our experience and can’t say enough good things about Building Blocks!

2 years ago

Building Blocks Preschool is an amazing preschool and my son loves it. Mrs. Lisa, Mrs. Ramona , and Ms. Tiff have shown me and my son nothing but respect and kindness. My son has Autism level 2 non verbal and her staff has been nothing but loving and supportive when it comes to my son. They have taken their time to get to know and understand his wants and needs, an if there was something they didn’t understand about my child I love the fact that they always reached out to me and his farther to get a better understanding how to help him or redirect him when needed. He has learned sooo much being apart of Building Blocks preschool and I love every moment of his learning experience there. The love they show my son when he walks through those doors warms my heart to the fullest I couldn’t picture him at no other Childcare but Building Blocks Preschool. This School is truly amazing, loving, and heart warming , knowing that I can go to work and he’s in great hands. Keep up the great work Building Blocks 💜 y’all are doing a fantastic job and I would recommend them to anybody!

Edited 2 years ago

I will start by saying that my child has been at this daycare since 09/2022. Before this daycare I was really struggling to find a daycare that the owner love the children but the teachers and the staff do as well. Many times people are sold on a tour and how nice the owner is but when the child is enrolled it is a different story. This daycare has been consistent, reliable, trustworthy and above all that my child loves coming to school. My son is only three so that should speak volumes. They have a system where you check in and out your children and you also get updates through the day, whether video or photos. I walk in the building it is never dirty or smelly. The bathrooms the children use never smell like urine or unclean. Most of the staff/teachers that I have encountered love and excited about what they do. My child does not like to be around people but they have taken the time to get to know my child and provide great care and security. The learning environment is amazing singing, dancing, writing, painting, hands on, they have something for every type of learner. Never had an issue with the transition from pull ups to potty training. The environment is also a controlled environment people have to get buzzed in. My child will be here a while. My child also has medicine and they have made sure it has not expired and not confused it with another child. I thank them for the security of knowing I can go to work and my child is safe.

Frequently asked questions

Building Blocks Preschool is a child daycare & preschools childcare facility located in Norfolk, Virginia. The facility has a capacity of 236 children.
Building Blocks Preschool has a Google rating of 4 out of 5 based on 19 parent reviews. Read the full reviews on this page to see what parents appreciate about this facility and any areas for improvement.
To enroll your child at Building Blocks Preschool, contact the facility directly to inquire about availability, schedule a tour, and learn about their enrollment process. Be prepared to provide your child's age, any special needs or allergies, and your preferred schedule. Many facilities have waitlists, so it's best to inquire early.
You can verify the licensing status of Building Blocks Preschool through Virginia's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities in Virginia must meet state standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios.

Contact Information

Address
844 & 848 Jerome Avenue, Norfolk, Virginia 23518
County
NORFOLK

Details

Daycare Type
Child Daycare & Preschools
Capacity
236 children
Status
OPEN
Coordinates
36.91647, -76.2489

Quality Rating

VQB5

Level 5 out of 5

Meets Expectations

This rating is part of the state's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). Trained evaluators assess staff qualifications, learning environment, curriculum, and family engagement — standards that go beyond basic licensing requirements.

What do the levels mean?

Level 1: Meets basic licensing standards.

Level 2: Exceeds licensing with some quality improvements in place.

Level 3: Demonstrates strong practices in curriculum and staff development.

Level 4: High quality across most assessed areas.

Level 5: Highest quality — excels in all areas of assessment.