Building Blocks Preschool Inc - Springfield, Illinois

Christina H. S.

I cannot say enough good things about this daycare. Nothing is perfect, but they are pretty close, and I would recommend them to anyone.

I’ve been taking my kids here for nearly 5 years, this is the only daycare they have known, and they LOVE it. They love their teachers, they love their classmates. Building Blocks has a really great preschool program (my mom was a preschool teacher for decades, and is impressed by the program), and it filters down into the younger rooms while still being age appropriate and fun.

Every room they have been in, from infants through 5 years old, the teachers have been attentive to and engaged with the kids. They come home with fun projects every week, and I get lots of ideas for projects from them! My girls have easily met and exceeded every developmental and learning check administered by their pediatrician, and it’s because of Building Blocks.

I nursed both my kids, and worked close enough that I could spend my lunch break nursing them on most days. I got to see the infant room in action at all different times of day, and I was constantly impressed. Michelle, in Infant A, taught me some really handy tricks. I’ve constantly been impressed by the teachers and staff, they are kind and really good with the kids. We are moving soon, and Building Blocks will be a really tough act to follow.

Thanks, guys, for taking such amazing care of my girls; it gave me the peace of mind to go back to work and I’ve never had to worry about their safety or learning.

Taylor L. -. H. B. T.

Our kids LOVE building blocks. They hug the teachers everyday they go in and then again when we leave. Being open 6a-6:30p allows all different work schedules. The activities they do throughout the week and around the holiday are also wonderful! We have gotten calls from other daycares letting us know we are “off the waitlist” and we have CHOSEN to stay at building blocks 🙂

Karla H.

My son started here when I returned to work the end of May. With the exception of one issue, my son has had wonderful care! All of the ladies that care for him daily are so caring and definitely enjoy taking care of these kids. We will miss them all as he will be going to daycare closer to my work now. Thank you Building Blocks Daycare for taking great care of my son.

Ana G. A.

Make sure to call an check your spot on the list, been on a waiting list since 2021, after six months i called to know where we are at, and they told me they call me and they gave my sport to another person. First there is not missed call from them, or voicemail not even an email. that was february 2022. the front staff is really rude, i called a couple of times to ask where are we on the list and they always say that they are going to call me back and nothing. this time i gave them three numbers so there is no way we would "miss that"... a lost of time and money....

Julia H.

I would not recommend sending your child here. Teachers are unfriendly to parents and the kids. Can tell they don't really enjoy what they're doing or the job that they are in. My son did not adjust well here and I fully think it was due to the teachers lack of effort or enthusiasm in ANYTHING. It's just a job to them. A job they don't even like. Front desk staff was always friendly. Nice facility. Feel the teachers lack competence though.

Swati G.

Last year, my 3yr old son was going there after I started working. It was really hard for both of us as that was the first day care. But teachers really helped us and took good care of him. He still remembers her and when we were leaving his teacher gave a beautiful memory of all kids by creating a poster. He learned so much and everything is good about this day care. Giving 4 start bcz they said no space for part time but there was vacancy for full time that was kind of strange

Concerned M.

So building blocks south was great until we had to move to the west location on Chatham rd. The classroom teacher is incompetent. I have asked several times that my sons hat and coat are put on him before he goes to ELC in the afternoon being that they play outside & he’s had several ear infections. They still seem to not be able to put his hat on everyday when it’s right there in the room in his bag. The owner Deb tells me that it’s the 3 year olds responsibility to get their things on before the bus. Really?!... Also how the teacher needs reminders each morning to put it on him. It seems to me like their isn’t enough help or something. All I got were excuses and no apology. But never mind the apology, something else must be going on as to why as simple as a hat cannot be applied. I have called over 4 times regarding this and still not resolved. Some days he has a hat others he doesn’t. It’s not 60 degrees yet!

A G. U.

I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for taking such good care of my baby girl. It is very comforting to a working mother to know that her child is being taken care of and having fun. I am so grateful you have such great caregivers that enjoy their jobs.
Thank you for having fun and teaching my baby girl and making a mommy feel good about leaving her baby.