Building Blocks Early Learning Center, situated in Taylorsville, Utah, is dedicated to providing exceptional preschool and childcare services. Acquired by the Children’s Service Society of Utah (CSS) in November 2021, this center has been revitalized and reimagined as a haven for early childhood development, particularly focused on serving underserved families within the community. Under the experienced leadership and ownership of CSS, Building Blocks has undergone significant remodeling and updates to cultivate a secure, healthy, and enriching learning environment for young children. With the capacity to care for up to 41 children, ranging from 6 months to 5 years old, the center is committed to fostering holistic growth during these crucial early years. Building Blocks Early Learning Center’s primary objective is to comprehensively address the developmental, growth, and early educational requirements of each child. This is achieved through the provision of high-quality childcare services and the cultivation of strong, positive relationships within biological, adoptive, and kinship families, recognizing the vital role of family support in a child’s learning journey.
Through strategic community partnerships and dedicated funding initiatives, Building Blocks Early Learning Center is proud to offer reduced tuition rates, making quality childcare accessible to more families. This financial assistance, coupled with robust family support systems facilitated by Building Blocks and its community network, is a cornerstone of the program. Our commitment extends to actively working to bridge the achievement gap in early education, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive. The enrollment process at Building Blocks is designed to be supportive and informative. Prospective families are invited to meet with the center’s Program Director. This meeting serves to determine enrollment eligibility and to discuss personalized pricing options, ensuring transparency and affordability. For added convenience and accessibility, Building Blocks Early Learning Center also readily accepts tuition payments facilitated through the Department of Workforce Services (DWS), further easing the financial aspects of quality childcare for working families.
At Building Blocks Early Learning Center, we champion a collaborative approach to early childhood education. Upon enrollment, a dedicated team is formed, comprising staff, parents, and caregivers. This team works synergistically to create a multitude of opportunities for children to flourish within an inclusive, culturally sensitive, and safe environment meticulously designed to be developmentally appropriate for each age group. Our comprehensive program is thoughtfully structured to empower children to cultivate a strong sense of personal identity. This is nurtured through engaging play-based learning, stimulating exploration, and the development of positive and meaningful relationships within their immediate community at the learning center. Ultimately, Building Blocks Early Learning Center is committed to ensuring that each child is exceptionally well-prepared to confidently enter kindergarten. We equip them with the essential skills and foundational knowledge necessary not just to succeed, but to thrive in their future academic endeavors and beyond.
The educational philosophy at Building Blocks Early Learning Center is firmly anchored in the Utah Core State Standards for Early Learning. These standards serve as the bedrock for our comprehensive preschool program, ensuring a high-quality and developmentally sound curriculum. Our dedicated staff members are highly attuned and responsive to each child’s individual strengths, existing knowledge base, and current skill levels. This personalized approach informs our lesson planning and the creation of enriching learning experiences meticulously designed to support each child’s unique learning trajectory. Furthermore, we maintain a deep awareness of each child’s background and specific needs, ensuring inclusive and equitable education. Building Blocks Early Learning Center also strategically utilizes the Creative Curriculum through Teaching Strategies. This research-backed curriculum serves as an invaluable lesson planning tool, providing a structured yet flexible framework for classroom implementation, enhancing the educational experience for all children. To comprehensively assess and track progress, all students in our Pre-K program are evaluated utilizing the Preschool Entry and Exit Profile (PEEP) evaluations, providing valuable insights into each child’s developmental journey and informing our ongoing educational strategies.
Lesson planning at Building Blocks Early Learning Center encompasses a wide array of essential content areas, ensuring a well-rounded early education. These areas include:
- Social-Emotional Development: Fostering crucial skills for navigating emotions, building relationships, and developing empathy.
- Physical Development: Encouraging gross and fine motor skills through active play and movement-based activities.
- Language and Literacy: Cultivating communication skills, vocabulary development, and pre-reading skills through interactive storytelling, songs, and literacy-rich environments.
- Mathematics: Introducing foundational mathematical concepts through hands-on activities, games, and exploration of patterns and numbers.
- Science: Encouraging curiosity and exploration of the natural world through experiments, observations, and age-appropriate scientific investigations.
- Creative Arts: Promoting self-expression and creativity through music, art, drama, and imaginative play.
By focusing on these key developmental domains, Building Blocks Early Learning Center provides a comprehensive and enriching early learning experience, setting children on a path to lifelong learning and success.
