Blackstonevalley Early Learning Center

301 Concord St, Pawtucket, RI 02860
School / Childcare
License: Seats - 50 or More
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Blackstonevalley Early Learning Center has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Mar 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with zero violations after two on the prior visit.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Blackstonevalley Early Learning Center's latest score of 100 sits above the Pawtucket average of 87. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 12, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Employee not wearing required hair restraint (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Hairnet was provided during the time of inspection.
2-402.11
95
Mar 25, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of storage cabinets in the kitchen area. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.
4-101.17
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on gravel and dirt. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. Establishment is to move dumpster.
5-501.11
90
Nov 8, 2024
Opening
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of storage cabinets in the kitchen area. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.
4-101.17
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on gravel and dirt. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. Establishment is to move dumpster.
5-501.115
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blackstonevalley Early Learning Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blackstonevalley Early Learning Center on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blackstonevalley Early Learning Center?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Blackstonevalley Early Learning Center.

How does Blackstonevalley Early Learning Center compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?

Blackstonevalley Early Learning Center most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Pawtucket average of 87.

Has Blackstonevalley Early Learning Center's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Blackstonevalley Early Learning Center have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about two previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blackstonevalley Early Learning Center means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.