Chestbrook Academy
Chestbrook Academy is a certified child care center in Newtown Square, PA, with capacity for 144 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 9 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for supervision (6 of 9). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #8 of 10 centers in Newtown Square and has fewer citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During an investigation due to self-reported noncompliance, certification representative discovered a child was left unattended on the facility's playground on 9/30/26.
During a self-reported noncompliant investigation, cert rep discovered both Staff 1 and Staff 2 had left a child unattended in a room during a transition to a different part of the facility for less that one minute.
During the renewal inspection on 02.23.23, the emergency plan reviewed did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA USED BY TODDLERS HAD WOODCHIPS FOR A PROTECTIVE SURFACE WITH SOME PIECES BEING LESS THAN 1 INCH IN DIAMETER.
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR THEIR FIRE SYSTEM.
During complaint investigation, cert rep discovered it was the director who reported the noncompliance with regard to supervision of a child who hid inside a storage bench and could not be found for a few minutes.
During complaint investigation, cert rep discovered it was the director that made the self reported noncompliance concerning the supervision of a child who hid in a storage bench and could not be found for a few minutes.
During complaint investigation, cert rep discovered it was the director who made the self reported noncompliance report concerning the supervision of a child who hid inside of a storage bench and could not be found for a few minutes.
During complaint investigation, cert rep discovered it was the director who created both the complaint and the self reported noncompliance. All necessary information can be seen under inspection SIN-00195566 and EVE-00072727.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $84.40 | — |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $84.40 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $80.80 | $54.20 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $78.60 | $53.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $75.40 | $53.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $77.60 | — |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $77.60 | — |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Chestbrook Academy had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 6 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Oct 7, 2026 (supervision): “During an investigation due to self-reported noncompliance, certification representative discovered a child was left unattended on the facility's playground on 9/30/26.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Chestbrook Academy?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Chestbrook Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective Jan 23, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Chestbrook Academy compare with other daycares in Newtown Square?
It is #8 of 10 centers in Newtown Square by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Chestbrook Academy last inspected?
Jun 10, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Chestbrook Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $84.40 for newborn, $84.40 for infant, $80.80 for young toddler, $78.60 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Chestbrook Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Spring Education INC.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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