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)
Building Blocks Learning Center
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)
School Rankings
Building Blocks Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
75 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
63%
State avg.: 31%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Building Blocks Learning Center often compared to?
Building Blocks Learning Center is often viewed alongside schools like Wallingford KinderCare by visitors of our site.
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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The nearest preschool is Wallingford KinderCare (0.7 miles away)
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