Chesterbrook Academy · Exton

At time of renewal inspection on 10/29/23, the file for staff person #3 did not include an initial health assessment.

At time of renewal inspection on 10/29/24, the emergency information located in the Toddler 2 classroom had not been updated with a signature and date within the past 6 months. Information was updated in the master file in the office.

At time of renewal inspection on 10/29/24, the file for staff persons #1, #2, and #4 did not include two written, nonfamily references.

At the time of investigation, facility person # 1 had their daughter child #1 in the facility who was not enrolled and did not have a file.

During investigation facility person #3 was not supervising child #3,4 and 5 while they were playing.

At the time of investigation facility person # 2 did not clean the diaper changing station after a diaper changing child #2.

During the investigation facility had only two classes open as they usually do at 8:00 am and both classes (infant and mixed older toddler classes were out of ratio.

Staff member #1 was observed grabbing a child by the arm and shirt roughly during quiet time.

Staff member #1 was observed aggressively grabbing children and carrying them by one arm to their cots and slamming them face down into their cots.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 10/18/23, verification of completed out of state clearances were not submitted for staff member #20. The required Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania training was not submitted for staff members #9, #10, #17, #18, #20 thru #23. PA State Police Criminal Clearance was not submitted for staff members #17, #18 and #19. An incomplete ("pending") PA State Police Criminal Clearance was submitted for staff member #10. The PA State Police Criminal Clearance submitted for staff member #13 list an incorrect date of birth. Completed child abuse clearance was not submitted for staff members #14, #17, #18 and #21. Completed FBI clearance was not submitted for staff members #8, #17, #19 and #21. A completed National Sex Offenders Registry Certificate (NSOR) was not submitted for staff members #8, #10, 17 thru #19 and #21. A disclosure statement was not submitted for staff members #12, #17, #18, #20 and #22. (See LIS Code Sheet for DOH).

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 10/18/23, staff members #13 and #17 (both hired as aides) were observed working together unsupervised. Staff member #2 (hired as an aide) was observed working with staff member #19 alone. Facility member #19 does not qualify as a staff member due to no education on file to qualify the person as a staff member. Staff member #5 (who was hired as an aide) was observed working with staff member #21 who is not a permanent staff member due to not have all clearances on file.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 10/18/23, verification of emergency plan training was not submitted for staff members #9, 12, 17 and #20.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 10/18/23, peeling paint was observed in on the wall (where the rest equipment is placed/stored) in the Toddlers room.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 10/18/23, hand washing signs were not posted at all of the sinks or toilet areas in the facility.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 10/18/23, the rest equipment located in the intermediate/Pre-k 1 room was not labeled.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 10/18/23, a completed physical was not submitted for staff members #10, #16, #17, #19 and #21.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 10/18/23, the health assessment submitted for staff member #8 did not include a tuberculosis screening or examination for communicable diseases and the results of the examination.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 10/18/23, the health assessment submitted for staff member #8 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care services.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 10/18/23, verification of the required health and safety professional development training(s) including updates were not submitted for staff members #5, #15 and #16 (See LIS Code Sheet for DOH). Staff member #16 was observed working alone on 10/18/23.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 10/18/23, verification of annual fire safety training was not submitted for staff member #12 (SEE LIS Code Sheet for DOH).

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 10/18/23, verification of completed pre-service professional development trainings were not submitted for staff members #8, #10, #14, and #19 (See LIS Code Sheet for DOH).

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 10/18/23, verification of education and experience to qualify facility member #16 for the position performing at the facility was not submitted. The education submitted does not declare the curriculum/subject of education.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 10/18/23, verification of education and experience to qualify facility members #4, #6, #7, #12, #14, #19 and #22 for the position performing at the facility was not submitted.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 10/18/23, verification of education and experience to qualify facility members #10, #17, and #20 for the position performing at the facility was not submitted. The foreign education submitted for facility member #18 had not been evaluated by the Department of Education standards. Facility member #18 does not have verification of education on file that qualifies the facility member for the position performing at the facility.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 10/18/23, verification of address was not submitted for staff member #3.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 10/18/23, two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person, was not submitted for staff members #2 thru #8, #10, #13, #14 and #16 thru #23.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 10/18/23, verification of ongoing annual professional development trainings (12 hours annual childcare trainings) was not submitted for staff members #1, #2, #4, #5, #11, #12, #13 and #15. Only 6 hours of annual childcare training was submitted for staff member #9.

During the renewal inspection on 1/4/23, there was a blue tarp and an extended water hoes in the outside childcare space.

During the renewal inspection on 1/4/23, child #3 did not have emergency contact information in the childcare space while in care.

During the renewal inspection on 1/4/23, children #1 and #2 did not have emergency contact information updated within the required 6-month period.

DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON 5/13/22, IT WAS VERIFIED THAT STAFF MEMBERS USED PHYSICAL PUNISHMENT TO CORRECT CHILDREN.

DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON 5/13/22, IT WAS VERIFIED THAT THE PROVIDER DID NOT CREATE INCIDENT REPORTS FOR THE PARENTS ON THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENTS.

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/1/22: 1. THERE WAS CHIPPING PAINT ON THE WALL IN THE BEGINNERS ROOM. 2. THERE WAS MOLDING THAT WAS IN POOR REPAIR ALONG THE REAR WALL IN THE INTERMEDIATE ROOM. 3. THERE WAS CAULKING AROUND THE BATHROOM SINK IN THE INTERMEDIATE ROOM THAT WAS IN POOR REPAIR. 4. THERE WAS CHIPPING PAINT ON THE WALL IN THE PRE-KINDERGARTEN 2 ROOM.

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/1/22, STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING COMPLETE.

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/1/22, CHILD #1 HAD EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE THAT WAS NOT UPDATED WITHIN THE LAST 6-MONTHS (DATED 6/29/21).

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/1/22, THERE WERE NO POSTING WITH STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO ACCESS THE REGULATIONS ELECTRONICALLY.

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/1/22, STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT HAVE 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.