Building Blocks Learning Center

Building Blocks Learning Center in Wallingford, CT, offers early childhood education for preschool and kindergarten students in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
The school enrolls 75 students with a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 supported by 8 teachers.
Founded with a focus on diverse enrollment, 62.5% of students at this Wallingford preschool identify as students of color.
As a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, Building Blocks Learning Center provides programs aligned with early childhood education standards.
The school ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for diversity.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 75 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Building Blocks Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
75 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
63%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Building Blocks Learning Center Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Building Blocks Learning Center?
The application deadline for Building Blocks Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 75 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in New Haven County, CT is $19,075 for elementary schools and $29,229 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in New Haven County, CT is 72% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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