Chesterbrook Academy · Newtown

On March 20,2026 child was not being properly supervised while in his chair and fell forward injuring himself.

On March 20,2026 child was given puree food instead of breastmilk, per child's infant feeding schedule. Infant feeding schedule was not posted in the infant classroom at that time.

On March 20,2026 child was injured, an incident report was not given in a timely manner and when parent requested a copy was not readily available for them.

On 10/24/24 at unannounced inspection certification representative observed 21 children napping in the pre-k classroom with one staff person.

On 10/24/24 certification representative verified that the facility had an expired epi-pen for child # 1 that was noticed when the child an allergic reaction. The epi-pen was not used, and an ambulance was called to take child to then hospital.

On 6-26-24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that 2 toilets in the facility were broken.

On 6-26-24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that there was no infant feeding schedule for an infants in the infant room.

On 6-26-24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child #1 agreement form did not indicate designated pick-up person for child # 1.

On October 31, 2023, staff person # 1 had her group of 5 toddlers outside, when transitioning back to the inside classroom she left one toddler on the outside playground by himself for two minutes.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 did not have a NSOR clearance.

At the time of the inspection the older toddler room was occupied with 16 children and in the care of one fully qualified staff person.

At the time of the inspection the inspection staff person #1, having served the facility over 90 days, was lacking a current valid pediatric first aide certificate

At the time of the inspection the following children's records were lacking insurance policy information. Child #2, #3, #5, #6

At the time of the inspection the records of child #1 and child # 2, both observed in care in care were lacking consents required prior to admission.

At the time of the inspection there were three groups of children in the large muscle plays pace. A total of 32 children in care with 4 staff persons on the playground with them. Certification Representative did observe a group of 4 preschool aged children who entered the playground from inside the facility; these children were unaccompanied when they arrived in the large muscle play space, and they were around the corner of the "L shaped" playground not within the sight of any of the staff. On the other side of the playground Certification representative did observe a different group of 5 preschool children unsupervised and climbing on the side of the embedded play equipment with

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person # 1, having worked at the facility for over 45 days, did not have the required FBI fingerprint clearance information following regulatory guidelines.

At the time of the inspection the toilet areas in the toddler and infant rooms had peeling paint and exposed plaster. (pictures available)

At the time of the inspection the provider did not have a current documentation proving the comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises.

At the time of the inspection the Emergency contact information of children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

At the time of the inspection the record of child #5, who was in care at the facility at the time of the inspection, was lacking the parental consents for emergency and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff medical care required prior to admission.

On 11/17/21 Staff member #1 was observed by staff members #2 and #3 "grabbing child #1 by the wrist" and pulling the child by the arm lifting them off of the floor.

On 11/17/21 Staff member #1 was observed by staff members #2 and #3 "grabbing child #1 by the wrist" and pulling the child by the arm lifting them off of the floor.