Chesterbrook Academy · Chalfont

At time of renewal inspection on 2/11/26, the wall under the sink in the Pre-K bathroom appeared to have water damage and drywall was peeling.

At time of renewal inspection 2/11/26, a trash can and a small toddler highchair were observed to be partially blocking the exit door to the playground, which is a secondary exit for the classroom

At time of renewal inspection on 2/11/26, the health assessment for staff person #1 dated 6/12/25 did not have the question regarding the person's suitability to provide child care answered by the physician

At time of unannounced inspection on 9/23/25, staff person #1, #2, and #3 acknowledged that child #1 was left unsupervised in a classroom for approximately 3-4 minutes on 9/16/25, while the class transitioned with staff person #4 to an adjoining classroom. During the transition, staff person #4 did not conduct a name to face and was unaware child #1 was missing from the group until staff person #1 came into the room and conducted a name to face and realized child #1 was not with the group.

During unannounced inspection on 7/8/25, the facility was unable to demonstrate an operable fire detection system, due to a system malfunction.

At time of renewal inspection on 2/20/25, during walkthrough of the facility, a stained ceiling tile was observed in the Pre-K 2 room.

At time of renewal inspection on 2/20/25, during walkthrough of facility, chipped paint and plaster was observed on the wall by the sink in the Pre-K room.

At time of renewal inspection on 2/20/25, during file review, the file for staff person #2 had a health assessment that was more than 24 months old, with a date of 5/13/22.

At time of renewal inspection on 2/20/25, during file review, the health assessment for staff person #1 had the box checked indicating staff person #1 has a communicable disease. There was no documentation on file from the physician stating the staff person is no longer considered a threat to the health of others.

At time of renewal inspection on 2/20/25, during file review, the file for staff person #1 contained a first aid and CPR certification that was not a pediatric certification, was not from an approved curriculum, and the trainer was not PQAS certified. The file for staff person #2 did not include documentation of completing the 1 hour required PA Health and Safety training update.

At time of renewal inspection on 2/20/25, during file review, the file for staff person #3 had an expired mandated reporter training certificate. Date on training certificate was 12/16/19.

At time of renewal inspection on 2/20/25, during walkthrough of facility, the written plan describing the steps that will be taken if a child needs emergency medical care was not posted in each child care space.

At time of inspection on 11/12/24, staff person #1 acknowledged that on 11/5/24 child #1 was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 30-45 seconds when the class transitioned from the playground though the door to the classroom. Upon entering the classroom, staff person #2 did a count of the children and saw that child #1 was still outside. Child #1 was immediately brought into the classroom.

During paperwork review at renewal inspection, the file for staff person #1, who has resided outside of PA in the past 5 years, did not include out of state clearances as required by CPSL. The file for staff person #2, who has been employed for more than 45 days, did not include a NSOR verification certificate.

During paperwork review at renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan had not been updated to meet Federal requirements under 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii), which includes having a plan for Continuity of Operation

During walkthrough at renewal inspection, Snake plants were observed in the Pre-K 2 and Kindergarten rooms.

During walkthrough at renewal inspection, the following was observed: In the Beginners room, rust was observed around the bottom of the exit door frame. In the Pre-K 2 room, the bathroom ceiling vent was visibly dirty and dusty and the walls and area around the classroom sink were visibly dirty. Throughout the facility, thresholds leading to the outdoor play area were visibly dirty and in need of being cleaned.

During walkthrough at renewal inspection, chipped/damaged paint was observed on the windowsill in the Intermediates room, and on the wall by the trash can in the Pre-K 1 bathroom.

During walkthrough at renewal inspection, the shelf by the entrance of the kindergarten room was lightweight, wobbly, and posed a tipping hazard.

During paperwork review at renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not have specific instructions for lockdown procedures. The letter that is given to parents at enrollment regarding the facility's emergency plan did not include information regarding lockdown procedures, or accommodations for infants/toddlers/children with disabilities or chronic medical conditions during an emergency situation.

During staff file review at renewal inspection, the file for staff person #3, who has been employed for more than 90 days did not include certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR.

During staff file review at renewal inspection, the file for staff person #2 did not include the required Health and Safety professional development training under 3270.31 (f)1-9, within 90 days of hire

During staff file review at renewal inspection, the file for staff person #2 did not include two written references.

The health assessments in the records for facility staff #1 and #4 did not include an examination for communicable diseases with results or an assessment of staff's suitability to provide child care.

The records for facility staff # 1, #2 and #3 did not contain the required verification of education. The staff had education credentials from foreign countries and there was not an evaluation of the US equivalency in the file.