Building Blocks Childcare

A rainbow-shaped wooden toy with red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple arcs. The rainbow is placed on a shelf with zebra-print fabric. Below the shelf are various toys and books in bins. Behind the rainbow, there are children's books and a curtain.
A woman teaching a group of young children about a butterfly illustration inside a room with a glass door. The children are gathered around her, with the room visible through the door, showing colorful play equipment in a fenced area.

A calm, nurturing home childcare environment where children feel safe, supported, and encouraged to grow through play, meaningful relationships, and everyday learning experiences

CONTACT US NOW
Learn more

Building Strong Foundations Through Connection, Play, and Care

At Building Blocks Childcare, children are cared for in a relationship-centered environment that supports social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development from the very beginning.

Located in Fort Collins, Colorado, Building Blocks Childcare provides personalized, licensed home-based childcare focused on connection, play-based learning, and early childhood development.

We offer a safe, nurturing environment where children build confidence, independence, and social-emotional skills through hands-on experiences, daily routines, music, movement, and meaningful relationships.

More about our program

A Peek into Our Program

At Building Blocks Childcare, we believe that early childhood is a time for building the foundation for lifelong learning and well-being. Children learn best through relationships, play, and meaningful everyday experiences.

  • Young children with focused expressions leaning over a table examining a small animal inside a clear plastic habitat with a green lid, in a colorful classroom with storage bins and educational toys in the background.

    Child-Led Learning

    Our play-based curriculum is focused on providing learning opportunities for children that center around their interests.

  • Child's backyard playground with yellow climbing gym, swings, and slide, shaded by a large yellow fabric canopy, surrounded by a wooden fence and trees

    Outdoor Exploration

    Part of our daily schedule includes outdoor exploration and big body play, where children are free to run, play, and explore the world.

  • Living room with gray sectional sofa decorated with colorful plush flower pillows, a white side table with a green potted plant, a wooden entertainment center displaying children's books, colorful posters on the wall, and a corner with rainbow-themed decorations and plants.

    Welcoming Space

    Our home-based environment offers children warmth and comfort throughout the day, providing a safe space to learn.

Our Dedicated & Passionate Educators Set Us Apart

It takes a village to raise a child.

At Building Blocks Childcare, this belief guides everything we do. We recognize that children thrive when surrounded by caring adults who work together to support their growth, development, and well-being. By fostering strong partnerships between families, caregivers, and children, we create a nurturing village where every child feels safe, valued, and connected.

We believe children learn best through play, exploration, meaningful relationships, music, movement, and everyday experiences. Our role is to provide a responsive, supportive environment that encourages curiosity, confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Together, we are building the foundation for future success—one child, one family, and one village at a time.

Meet Carol
A woman with wavy blonde hair, wearing clear glasses, looking at the camera with a slight smile, against a teal background.
Meet Nikki

Why Families Choose Building Blocks Childcare

Families describe Carol and Nikki as steady, approachable, and deeply attentive in their interactions with children. They intentionally build trusting relationships and provide consistent support through daily routines, transitions, and group experiences, helping children feel secure, understood, and confident.

At Building Blocks Childcare, we believe families and caregivers work best as a team. Open communication, mutual respect, and strong partnerships create the foundation for children to thrive. We believe that it takes a village to raise a child, and we are honored to be part of your family's village.

We work closely with families to:

  • Support each child's individual needs

  • Share daily experiences and developmental progress

  • Provide guidance and resources when appropriate

  • Create consistency between home and childcare

  • Strengthen the village of support surrounding each child

By working together, we create a caring village where children feel valued, connected, and encouraged to grow. When children experience consistent support between home and childcare, they develop confidence, security, and a strong sense of belonging.

Learn More About Our Program

Over 50 Years of Experience

Fresh, Homemade Gluten-Free Meals

Engaging Enrichment Programs

Ongoing
Professional
Development

A group of children and an older woman are looking through a window at something outside. The children are standing close to the window, and the woman is holding one of the children. The scene appears to be inside a house or a classroom, with posters on the wall and a view of parked cars and greenery outside.

Family & Parent Testimonials

  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    "I have 2 daughters who attend Building Blocks Childcare and have now been there for a little over a year. We absolutely love Ms. Carol and Ms. Nikki! We receive daily pictures of activities they do throughout the day. They are very communicative about children's misbehavior as well as celebrating the good. We love their authoritative approach- as it has really helped my girls understand and follow instructions, boundaries (age-appropriate) in daycare, at home, and other social settings. Both of my daughters love the different enrichment programs that come in. Over long weekends, my girls express missing Ms. Carol and Ms. Nikki, which confirms that they are providing a loving, caring and nurturing environment. Since the time we've been there, both of my girls (currently 2 & 3) have thrived socially, emotionally and physically. I could not be more grateful for the love & patience they have for my girls!"

    — Karina Guillen

  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    "I wanted to wait for a few months before I left a review. Carol has been wonderful with my son. Carol and Nikki are so attentive with my little one and provide us with pictures and updates everyday. I have occasionally stopped by to see my son and feed him lunch and he always seems to be happy and content. Carol’s experience with children also makes me feel at ease."

    — J.R. Atwal

  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    "Carol and Nikki are both such kind and caring childcare providers. My daughter loves them both and flourished under their care. My husband and I received near daily photos of activities that were age appropriate and stimulating. Carol brings in individuals from organizations (i.e., Playcrafters, Stretch-n-Grow, etc.) to help encourage growth and social skills. Communication was always open and prompt, which is so appreciated. The food my daughter received was nutritious and made with love. I can't say enough wonderful things about Building Blocks Childcare!"

    — Emma Harris

  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    “Our son started with Carol and Miss Nicki at just 3 months old and we couldn’t be more grateful for our experience thus far! Carol and her team provide so much care and attention, and provide so many enrichment activities that help his growth and development. They are very communicative and provide lots of daily photos and updates. Our son is always happy to be there and he is thriving now at 10 months old. We feel so lucky we found Building Blocks Childcare!”

    — Samantha Lasher

  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    “We love Building Blocks childcare! Miss Carol and Miss Nicky are wonderful and our son loves going. Carol is very good at being organized and following all of the state rules and regs and is an expert at finding grants to support her business to help children grow and learn. We highly recommend Building Blocks Childcare. We're just so happy to have found a place that is welcoming, fun, explorative, interactive, perfect for our kiddo's energy and smarts.”

    — Desneige Sodano

  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    “Highly recommended for childcare - Carol and her team do a fantastic job. The apprehension and anxiety we experienced from leaving our son with someone else in the first few weeks attending day care quickly faded when we received regular updates and photos of him integrating and playing with others. Regular learning and enrichment activities have him coming home ready to show off his new yoga skills or share new words with us. We are so appreciative of the personalized, caring approach that Carol and her team take when watching over our child. The structured but relaxed environment has provided our son with a great introduction to socialization and educational activities. If you are considering childcare options, move Building Blocks Childcare to the top of your list!”

    — Christian Guenther

  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    “My wife and I were really intentional in looking for an environment that felt like we were entrusting our son’s care for 40 hours every week to someone who loved him nearly as much as we do and would be a partner in the early childhood years. Miss Carol is exactly that— she provides structure and consistency and loves our son like a member of her own family. She has developmentally appropriate and reasonable rules and expectations for kids and families, but there are no surprises, as it’s all explicitly outlined in her handbook. Couple big perks we've enjoyed are a fully open door policy (I spent quite a bit of time there when my son started, since he had a VERY rough transition to being away from his moms) and super limited illnesses, with the commitment to hand washing and relatively few germs being spread with only a handful of kids. My now-toddler loves going to Miss Carol’s every day, to the point that he can have a terrible morning and as soon as we hop on his trike to head over, everything is right in the world.”

    — Brittany Pearce

  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    “My son has been going to Building Blocks Childcare for over a year now. Carol sets up weekly enrichment activities for the kids, where an instructor comes to the home and gives a lesson. Lessons such as body movement, music, and theater. My son looks forward to his days at Carol’s and it’s become an extension of our family. All the kids get along so well.”

    — Natasha Dorich

CONTACT US NOW
Two children and an adult sitting at a table engaging in a coloring activity. The table has colorful mats with star patterns, and there are small containers with colored foam shapes. In the background, a white cabinet, a gray mat, and a white stove are visible.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Monday through Friday, from 7:30-5:30

  • We are located in West Fort Collins, Colorado.

  • We serve infants to 5 years old

  • At Building Blocks Childcare, LLC, I provide gluten-free breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily, primarily using whole foods.

  • The first step is to submit an interest form on our website. Once we receive that, we will reach out to you to schedule a phone interview.

    From there, you will review our schedule and handbook, and then book a time to visit our program. If you are coming from out of state, virtual tours are available.

    If we are a good match, we will send over the enrollment paperwork and discuss next steps.

  • Our ratios are 6 children to 1 staff member.

  • Tuition at Building Blocks Childcare reserves a dedicated space for your child and is based on your contracted schedule, not attendance. Monthly rates are all-inclusive and cover meals, snacks, enrichment activities, arts and crafts, and program supplies. Rates are calculated annually and divided into equal monthly payments, which already include holidays, provider vacations, and professional days.

    Full tuition is required regardless of absences due to illness, vacations, holidays, weather closures, or provider time off. Families are responsible for arranging backup care when needed.

    Childcare is prepaid, with payment due on the 28th of the month prior to care. A non-refundable registration fee equal to half of one month’s tuition is required to secure enrollment and may be applied toward the final two weeks of care with proper notice.

    Limited openings may be reserved in advance with a holding fee.

    Contact us for current rates and availability.

  • Not at this time.

Two children standing at a glass door with Halloween-themed decorations, including a large orange pumpkin cutout with a witch's hat and various small Halloween stickers, as they appear to be knocking or looking inside.

Ready to Visit Our Program?

Families choose Building Blocks Childcare because we offer more than childcare—we offer a supportive village where children and families are known, valued, and connected.

If you’re ready to take the next step in the enrollment process, contact us to book a tour of our program!

CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE
CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE