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.

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 + EXPLORATION

The Best Nature Preschool Programs in Highland | Building Blocks Preschool

Registration for 4 year old GSRP is on a wait list for 2025-2026 school year

We’re excited to announce that Building Blocks will now be offering a GSRP preschool program!

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Discovering a Lifetime of Learning

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.

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On Programs

Our child care and early education programs

Pre Kindergarten Program

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.

Toddler Program

Toddlers learn best in small groups through relationships. Our program integrates care and education, emphasizing secure attachments with consistent caregivers as a top priority.

Summer Camp Programs

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.

Philosophy

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