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Chesterbrook Academy · Chesterbrook

1560 Bradford Rd, Chesterbrook, PA 19087 · Chester County
3 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 4 (accredited)

Chesterbrook Academy is a certified child care center in Chesterbrook, PA, with capacity for 118 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 24 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (9 of 24). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #113 of 214 centers in Chester County and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 61% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #113 of 214 centers in Chester County
2 Core-safety citations
22 Other citations
7 Inspections
3 Complaint investigations that found violations
24 citations from 11 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 24, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 24, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jan 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Jul 15, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citation Apr 30, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 12, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jan 28, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found May 7, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jan 17, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Oct 23, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Apr 26, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Apr 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 9
Records & paperwork 8
Health & medication 3
Supervision 1
Background checks 1
Food & feeding 1
Training & qualifications 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Apr 24, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2)
The health assessment for child #3 was dated 9/7/24. The health assessment for child #4 was dated 3/4/25. Child #5 did not have a health assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2026): “Director will obtain updated health assessments from parents.”
Citation Apr 24, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The emergency contact information of child #1 did not include the address and phone number of physician.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2026): “Director will obtain information from parents.”
Citation Apr 24, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The emergency contact information of child #2 did not include their health insurance coverage.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2026): “Director will obtain information from parents.”
Citation Apr 30, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/30/25, children #1-5 did not have the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on their emergency contact forms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2025): “Director will contact parents to obtain addresses for emergency release persons.”
Citation Apr 30, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/30/25, children #6-10 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care and did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2025): “Director will obtain signature from parents as soon as possible.”
Citation Feb 12, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the allocated inspection, Cert Rep observed hand sanitizer on the counter in the Pre-K 2 classroom accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2025): “Director immediately placed hand sanitizer out of reach. All toxics will be kept out of reach of children.”
Citation Feb 12, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the allocated inspection, there was chipped paint on the right wall next to cot area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 14, 2025): “Area will be covered with a panel. All areas of peeled or damaged paint will be corrected as soon as possible after noticing.”
Citation Feb 12, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Disposable diapers 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(a)(3)
During the allocated inspection, a soiled diaper was left on the changing table when not in use by teacher in the infant classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2025): “Director disposed of the diaper. Diapers will be disposed of immediately after child is changed.”
Core safety Jan 28, 2025 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
Child #1 placed a piece of double-sided tape in their mouth and subsequently began gagging on the tape. No staff person in the classroom observed the child placing the item in their mouth.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2025): “Children will be supervised at all times. Director reviewed supervision practices with staff including the teacher in the young toddler classroom. When there are extra staff they will be placed in the young toddler room for more supervision. Child also has a nurse that is with him for the entirety…”
Citation Jan 28, 2025 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
Child #1 placed a piece of double-sided tape in their mouth and subsequently began gagging on the tape.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2025): “The teacher was notified and reminded to continuously monitor for any objects that may have fallen from boards throughout the day. Teachers and Director will ensure that objects less than 1 inch diameter are not accessible to children. A new carpet was also purchased so that if items fall onto the…”
Citation May 7, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the renewal inspection, there was a protective outlet uncovered under the cubbies in PreK 2 classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 7, 2024): “Director immediately placed a protective cover on outlet.”
Citation May 7, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2024): “Facility will obtain information from parents and update forms as soon as possible”
Citation May 7, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The emergency contact information of children # 1,2,5,6,7,8,9,10, and 11 did not include their health insurance coverage and policy number. Children #3 and #4 did not have policy number included on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2024): “Facility will obtain information from parents and update forms as soon as possible”
Citation May 7, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During the renewal inspection, staff could not locate the emergency contact of information of the children receiving care in the Pre K classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 10, 2024): “Director will ensure that all emergency contact forms are in the space where children are receiving care. Maintenance: Facility will conduct a six month audit.”
Citation Jan 17, 2024 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
During nap time, a child in the intermediate classroom stuck a hair clip into an uncovered outlet while laying on their sleeping mat.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 18, 2024): “Staff members are actively aware of their environment to ensure that there are no safety threats for children.”
Citation Jan 17, 2024 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During nap time, a child in the intermediate classroom stuck a hair clip into an uncovered outlet while laying on their sleeping mat.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 18, 2024): “Leadership immediately checked all outlets and ensured covers were placed on every outlet in the building.”
Citation Oct 23, 2023 Complaint investigation Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
The file of child #1, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of four DTAP vaccinations, as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule. The file of child #2, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of four PCV vaccinations, as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule. The file of child #3, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of three Hep B vaccinations, as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule. The file of child #4, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of four PCV vaccinations, as required based on the child's age as per ACIP recommended schedule. The file of child #5, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of four DTAP vaccinations, four HIB vaccinations, and four PCV vaccinations, as required based on the child's age as per ACIP recommended schedule. The file of child #6, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of four HIB vaccinations as required based on the child's age as per…
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2023): “Students 1-7 have provided updated immunization records,”
Core safety Apr 12, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/12/22, a completed NSOR certificate was not submitted for review for staff member #1 DOH (See LIS Code Sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2022): “All staff who do not have updated and current clearances on file, will be removed from their childcare position at the facility immediately.”
Citation Apr 12, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/12/22, the hot water temperature at the bathroom sink used by children, measured 115.8° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 13, 2022): “A work order through our service team was submitted and completed to reduce the water temperature to below 110F. The water temperature has been re-checked and continues to be below 110F.”
Citation Apr 12, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/12/22, peeling paint was observed on the walls in the toddlers and infant B classrooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 13, 2022): “Any area of chipping paint has been covered with blue painter's tape. We have placed a work order with our facility team to ensure the chipped areas are spackled, sanded and repainted by 5/27/22.”
Citation Apr 12, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/12/22, the bottom drawers and on the shelves of the refrigerator used for children's food were observed with food spills and other debris.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 13, 2022): “All refrigerators have been cleaned thoroughly to ensure they are free of food spills and/or other debris.”
Citation Apr 12, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/12/22, the director did not sound the fire alarm system at the location and did not provide written documentation of an annual inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2022): “Proof of annual inspection has been obtained and will be kept on file/available at the school. Inspections will be completed annually prior to expiration date.”
Citation Apr 12, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii)
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/12/22, foreign education was submitted for staff member #2 and was not evaluated by the Department of Education standards. The education on file for staff member #2 does not qualify the staff members for the position performing at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2022): “Foreign education was submitted for evaluation for staff member #2.”
Citation Apr 12, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
During the onsite inspection on 4/12/22, staff member #3 was observed with 2 staff members caring for young and older toddlers. A file for staff member #3 was not provided for review.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2022): “A full, incompliance file was sent in for review of staff member #4. Staff person #4 was hired after licensing paperwork was submitted.”

“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

Violation found Jan 28, 2025 Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Jan 17, 2024 Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Oct 23, 2023 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

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.

Enforcement actions

Reduction in Maximum capacity Aug 6, 2025
COMPASS status: Pending Appeal · the center has since been granted a regular certificate

Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $72.00 $72.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $70.40 $57.40
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $69.60 $54.20
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $65.80 $49.40

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

Capacity 118 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jun 7, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4 (accredited)
since Jan 3, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Spring Education INC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 296-7200
State certificate # CER-00256410
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Common questions

Has Chesterbrook Academy had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Jan 28, 2025 (supervision): “Child #1 placed a piece of double-sided tape in their mouth and subsequently began gagging on the tape. No staff person in the classroom observed the child placing the item in their mouth.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Chesterbrook Academy?

Pennsylvania lists 3 complaint investigations 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 Chesterbrook Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4 (accredited), effective Jan 3, 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 Chesterbrook Academy compare with other daycares in Chester County?

It is tied for #113 of 214 centers in Chester County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Chesterbrook Academy last inspected?

Apr 24, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Chesterbrook Academy cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $72.00 for infant, $70.40 for young toddler, $69.60 for older toddler, $65.80 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Chesterbrook Academy?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Spring Education INC.

Certified centers nearby

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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