Building Blocks is on a mission to bring back everyday play outside! Play is a vital part of healthy development and a vibrant community. Building Blocks’s creative spaces lets your child imagine, experiment, and grow essential life skills like problem solving, empathy, decision making, and teamwork – all the while having a blast.
The Joy of Learning
Learning through play and exploration-a place where children develop a foundation for a love of learning.
Respect
We foster respect for self, others, and the environment. Our toddler, preschool, and summer day camp nurtures awareness and appreciation for childhood wonder in a safe and loving space.
Community
A trusted childcare center fostering community connections, promoting cultural awareness, and celebrating diversity among children, families, and staff.
Deep Nature Connection
Inspired by nature and Reggio Emilia practices, we unlock each child's potential through hands-on, inquiry-based learning in a nurturing environment.
About Us
Explore, Wonder, Repeat
Exploration sparks the child’s understanding of themselves and the world around them. At Building Blocks, curiosity leads every adventure, opening the door to hands-on experiences that create wonder, ignite questions, and build confidence. By nurturing curiosity and fearless exploration, Building Blocks helps children grow into capable, connected citizens.
Play and exploration are the twin engines of childhood learning, helping children discover their interests and capabilities. Learning and discovery take shape through children’s freedom to experiment, solve problems, and nurture the lifelong skills they need to thrive. At Building Blocks, curiosity is nurtured, ideas are honored, and families grow and learn together. It’s here that the foundation for lifelong learning is joyfully built—one discovery at a time.
We offer Full-Time and Part-Time PreK and Kindergarten programs. Our Full-Time program runs year-round, while Morning PreK follows the Huron Valley Schools calendar.
Toddlers learn best in small groups through relationships. Our program integrates care and education, emphasizing secure attachments with consistent caregivers as a top priority.
Join our nature day summer camps at Building Blocks for an educational summer! Sign up for STEM camps, creative arts, and adventures to local spots like Highland Rec. and Teeple Lake.
Building Blocks Preschool is the best childcare center that offers a variety of programs for children of different ages, such as preschool, preschool early learning, early childhood learning, and nature-based toddler programs. Our curriculum is inspired by the internationally renowned Reggio Emilia Philosophy. Our preschool center’s approach focuses on
Holistic Development
Outdoor Classrooms
Inquiry Critical Thinking
Nature Play
Our happy parents
Rachel Waddell
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I won’t be able to express in words our gratefulness for this preschool and the teachers there. Our children have blossomed and thrived because of their experiences here and the relationships they’ve built with the teachers and other children. The staff has been supportive beyond belief of our children when they struggle and supported us as well as we navigate the challenges of parenting. I don’t know how they have the capacity to know and care for each child so deeply but they are like a second family. They truly put the children first and pour everything into them. Amazing communication too! Highly highly recommend if you value nature, free play, community and relationships!
A Stella
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Highly recommended! My children attended preschool here when they were younger. It was the best experience for them, and as a parent. The entire staff, director and owner are the best out there! Watching them explore and learn through different techniques, nature walks, getting to play outside, exploring, mud pies and all. I wish it did not have to come to an end. It was such a great experience. I still have ALL the emails from their daily learning stories and their moments binder and dvd. I will continue to recommend Building Blocks to friends, family and community.
Melissa Carey
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My daughter attended Building Blocks, both as a preschooler and at their school-age summer camp. She is now a junior at the International Academy. I can't say enough about the foundation that Building Blocks established for her. They foster a love of learning that is unique. They build on the children's interests and allow for the time to explore subjects in depth. I have recommended Building Blocks so many times and will continue to do so because they are fabulous and the fact that our community has access to such an amazing school is so special.
Lisa Tidbury
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Building Blocks is THE best. My son was there from the time he was 2 years old until kindergarten, and for many summer camps after. He made life long friends, immeasurable personal growth, and has so many cherished memories from his time at Building Blocks. I absolutely loved the teachers there, their Reggio Emilia inspired philosophy, and the leadership of Suzanne Gabli, Building Blocks Executive Director. My son graduated from preschool with self-confidence, empathy, a love for nature, and the tools he needed to be successful in kindergarten and elementary.
I can’t give high enough praise to Building Blocks. I would recommend them wholeheartedly .💚
