Chesterbrook Academy · Collegeville
Chesterbrook Academy is a certified child care center in Collegeville, PA, with capacity for 169 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 35 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (13 of 35). 9 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #10 of 16 centers in Collegeville and has more citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During complaint investigation, Certification Supervisor observed the young toddler and older toddler classrooms out of ratio. In the young toddler classroom there were 11 children in the classroom with 1 teacher and the director, the youngest child was 1 year old. In the older toddler classroom there were 7 children with 1 staff, the youngest child was 2.
During complaint investigation, it was determined that the capacity of two child care spaces are exceeded during morning drop off times which does not fall under the acceptable situations for which this is allowed.
During Renewal Inspection on 04/21/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the FBI Background Clearance for Staff Person #1 was renewed at an interval greater than 60 months.
During Renewal Inspection on 04/21/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the Child Record for Child #4 did not include an updated health report.
During Renewal Inspection on 04/21/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the Staff Record for Staff Person #2 did not include verification of education.
During Renewal Inspection on 04/21/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the Child Record for Child #2 did not include a Child Service Report signed and updated within the most recent 6 months.
During Renewal Inspection on 04/21/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the Fee Agreement Forms for Child #1 and Child #4 did not include an arrival and departure time and did not include the names of individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During Renewal Inspection on 04/21/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the Fee Agreement Form for Child #1 and Child #4 did not include a date of admission.
During Renewal Inspection on 04/21/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 and Fee Agreement Forms for Child #5 was not reviewed and signed once in a 6-month period.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 4 was missing NSOR.
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During renewal inspection certification rep observed Lysol wipes accessible to children in the Prek room bathroom. (corrected on site)
During renewal inspection certification rep observed the toilet in Beginners room not working.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Child 3 was missing updated health assessment.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 4 was missing health and safety training.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing education. Experience for staff 4 needs to be verified.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1,2,34,6,9 and 10 were expired. Fee agreement for child 5,7 and 8 were missing.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 and 2 were missing 2 reference letters. Staff 3 was missing 1 reference letter.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 had state police clearance on file but it was on pending status. Staff 2 was missing NSOR clearance. Staff 2 was missing out of state clearance (Texas)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Health assessment for child 2 was expired (1-27-22)
During renewal inspection certification rep observed allergy medication not in its original container in Intermediates Room.During renewal inspection certification rep observed expired medication in Prek 2: albuterol (2-18-23) and (10-25-23) and EPI pen (5-20-23)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff person #--1- has not completed the following required 10 hour health and safety pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (9-15-23)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 5 and 6 were missing written evaluation.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1,2,3,4,5,7 8,9 and 10 were missing extra services. Child 1,2,5 and 8 were missing CSR's (child service reports). CSR for child 9 was not dated
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 5 did not shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 2,3,4,5, 7,8,9 and 10 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Emergency contact for child 6 was missing the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1 and 8 were expired
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1, 2, 3 and 4 were missing verification of child care experience.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing 2 reference letters and staff 3 was missing 1 reference letter.
The file of child #1, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of DTaP 4, HIB 4, Varicella 1 vaccination, 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 DTaP 3, Polio 3, MMR 1, HIB 3, HepB 3,Varicella 1, PCV 3 vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule. The file of child 3, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of DTaP 3, Polio 3, MMR 1, HIB 3, HepB 3, Varicella 1, PCV 3 vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule. The file of child 4, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of MMR 1, Varicella 1, vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule. The file of child 5, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of MMR 1, Varicella 1 vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule. The file of child 6, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of DTaP 4, MMR 1…
At time of renewal inspection, chipped paint was observed on the windowsill in the Beginners classroom.
CHILD #1 RECIEVED A STAIN ON CLOTHING DUE TO COMING IN CONTACT WITH THE SANITIZING SOLUTION USED BY THE FACILITY.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, A UNLABELED SPRAY BOTTLE, IDENTIFIED AS BLEACH AND WATER, WAS OBSERVED IN THE PRE-K CLASSROOM.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, A SNAKE PLANT WAS OBSERVED IN THE BEGINNER 2 CLASSROOM.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, A RECEIPT INDICATING THE DATE OF PURCHASE OR INSTALLATION FOR THE INTERCONNECTED FIRE SYSTEM WAS NOT ON FILE AT THE FACILITY AS REQUIRED UNDER ACT 62.
“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.
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Common questions
Has Chesterbrook Academy had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 6, 2026 (staff ratios): “During complaint investigation, Certification Supervisor observed the young toddler and older toddler classrooms out of ratio. In the young toddler classroom there were 11 children in the classroom with 1 teacher and…” 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 Oct 14, 2025. 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 Collegeville?
It is #10 of 16 centers in Collegeville by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Chesterbrook Academy last inspected?
Apr 21, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Chesterbrook 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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