Building Blocks Learning Center (2026 Profile)

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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.

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:

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

75 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

63%

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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).

Popular comparisons: Building Blocks Learning Center vs. Wallingford KinderCare

People that viewed Building Blocks Learning Center also viewed these schools: Kinder Garden Learning Center, Heritage Baptist Academy, Child Dev Center At Bristol-myers Squibb, Creative Beginnings Learning Center and Wallingford Family YMCA All Day Kindergarten.

The nearest high school and elementary school to Building Blocks Learning Center is B.e.s.t. Academy (1.2 miles away)

The nearest preschool is Wallingford KinderCare (0.7 miles away)

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

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 73% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).