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Chesterbrook Academy · Collegeville

3822 Germantown Pike, Collegeville, PA 19426 · Montgomery County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months 3 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 4 (accredited)

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.

Inspection record

More citations than 70% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#10 of 16 centers in Collegeville
4 Core-safety citations
31 Other citations
5 Inspections
3 Complaint investigations that found violations
35 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 9 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 21, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Oct 6, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Apr 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 8, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Oct 20, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Mar 1, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 26, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found Feb 1, 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

Records & paperwork 13
Building & playground safety 8
Health & medication 5
Training & qualifications 5
Background checks 3
Staff ratios 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Oct 6, 2026 Complaint investigation Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
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.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Oct 6, 2026): “Facility is actively recruiting staff to replace staff that have recently separated from employment. Director will ensure that classrooms are adjusted as necessary to maintain proper staff:child ratios.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Oct 6, 2026 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
Exceeding Capacity 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(h)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Oct 6, 2026): “Director will ensure that children are moved to their proper classrooms as primary care groups are established.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Core safety Apr 21, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2026): “Operator will comply with CPSL and Chapter 3490 by ensuring all Facility Persons have all required clearances prior to working in a child care position at the facility and that all required clearances are renewed every 60 months.”
Citation Apr 21, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
During Renewal Inspection on 04/21/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the Child Record for Child #4 did not include an updated health report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2026): “Operator will ensure that each enrolled child possesses an updated Health Report completed within the time frames specified in 3280.131(b)(2)”
Citation Apr 21, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Aide responsibilities/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(a)/3270.192(2)(iv)
During Renewal Inspection on 04/21/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the Staff Record for Staff Person #2 did not include verification of education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2026): “Operator will ensure that all Staff Persons possess verification of experience, education or training in the Staff Record.”
Citation Apr 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2026): “Operator will ensure that a Child Service Report is completed for each enrolled child at the facility to provide information on the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided to the child by the facility. Operator will ensure that the Child Service Report is…”
Citation Apr 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2026): “Operator will ensure that a completed Fee Agreement Form specifying an arrival time, departure time, and release persons is included in each enrolled child's record at the facility.”
Citation Apr 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2026): “Operator will ensure that a completed Fee Agreement Form specifying a date of admission is included in each enrolled child's record at the facility.”
Citation Apr 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2026): “Operator will ensure that a completed Emergency Contact Form is included in each enrolled child's record at the facility and that the form is reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Operator will ensure that a completed Fee Agreement Form is included in each enrolled child's record…”
Core safety Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 4 was missing NSOR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2025): “Staff turned in updated NSOR. Will make sure NSOR is in the staff file on staffs first day.”
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Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During renewal inspection certification rep observed Lysol wipes accessible to children in the Prek room bathroom. (corrected on site)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2025): “The staff will move the lysol wipes and placed them in a locked cabinet.”
Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
During renewal inspection certification rep observed the toilet in Beginners room not working.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2025): “Had placed a ticket in to have toilet fixed.”
Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Child 3 was missing updated health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2025): “Have parent bring in updated health form from doctors office.”
Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 4 was missing health and safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2025): “Had staff 4 complete health and safety training, 2/25 and 2/26”
Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing education. Experience for staff 4 needs to be verified.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2025): “Staff 2 turned in education and experience verified for staff 4. We will maintain the staff file and make sure that staff 2 has her education in the file and staff 4 has her experience verified.”
Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Current/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(b)/3270.181(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2025): “Will have families sign fee agreement”
Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 and 2 were missing 2 reference letters. Staff 3 was missing 1 reference letter.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2025): “Will have staff obtain reference letters”
Core safety Mar 8, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 7, 2024): “Staff #1 and 2 will have the missing clearance and we will have staff #2 complete the out of state FBI clearance. Staff 2 terminated her employment”
Citation Mar 8, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Health assessment for child 2 was expired (1-27-22)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2024): “We will have the child's parent get the proper health assessment in a timely manner.”
Citation Mar 8, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Original container/Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(1)/3270.133(5)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2024): “We will take the medication out of the room and ask the parents to send in new medications.”
Citation Mar 8, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2024): “Staff #1 will complete the required 10 hour health and safety hours.”
Citation Mar 8, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 5 and 6 were missing written evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2024): “We will print out our missing evaluations.”
Citation Mar 8, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
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
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2024): “We will make sure we are filling out the complete fee agreement when new children are starting. We will also make sure that all of the information is filled out and signed completely.”
Citation Mar 8, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2024): “We will make sure that the child's times are written in on the fee agreement”
Citation Mar 8, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2024): “We will make sure that the child's times are written in on the fee agreement”
Citation Mar 8, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2024): “We will make sure that the child's times are written in on the fee agreement”
Citation Mar 8, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1 and 8 were expired
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2024): “We will make sure that the child's times are written in on the Emergency Contact”
Citation Mar 8, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1, 2, 3 and 4 were missing verification of child care experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2024): “We will obtain proper verification for child care experience for staff 1,2,and 3 Staff number 4 is no longer with the company”
Citation Mar 8, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing 2 reference letters and staff 3 was missing 1 reference letter.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2024): “We will obtain reference letters for each of the staff missing letters”
Citation Oct 20, 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 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…
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2023): “Students has a parent signed letter of exemption as stated in 27.77 in addition to students 4,6,7,8,10 have provided updated immunizations.”
Citation Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
At time of renewal inspection, chipped paint was observed on the windowsill in the Beginners classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2023): “A ticket will be put in to have someone come out to paint the windowsill in the Beginners classroom.”
Citation Apr 26, 2022 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
Toxic use- no contamination 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(c)
CHILD #1 RECIEVED A STAIN ON CLOTHING DUE TO COMING IN CONTACT WITH THE SANITIZING SOLUTION USED BY THE FACILITY.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2022): “STAFF ARE MAKING SURE DIAPER CHANGING SURFACES ARE COMPLETELY DRY BEFORE PLACING A CHILD ON THE CHANGING TABLE. WHEN TABLES AND CHAIRS ARE SANITIZED CHILDREN ARE KEPT AWAY FROM THE AREA SO THEY DO NOT COME IN CONTACT WITH OR LEAN AGAINST THE SANITIZING SOLUTION.”
Citation Feb 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(b)
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, A UNLABELED SPRAY BOTTLE, IDENTIFIED AS BLEACH AND WATER, WAS OBSERVED IN THE PRE-K CLASSROOM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2022): “DURING THE INSPECTION THE SPRAY BOTTLE WAS LABELED WITH THE CONTENTS.”
Citation Feb 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Toxic plants not permitted 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(d)
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, A SNAKE PLANT WAS OBSERVED IN THE BEGINNER 2 CLASSROOM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2022): “DURING THE INSPECTION THE PLANT WAS REMOVED FROM THE CLASSROOM.”
Citation Feb 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2022): “AN ATTESTATION FORM WILL BE SIGNED INDICATING THE APPROXIMATE DATE OF PURCHASE OR INSTALLATION OF THE FIRE SYSTEM AT THE FACILITY.”

“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 Oct 6, 2026 Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Oct 20, 2023 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Apr 26, 2022 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.

About this center

Capacity 169 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Apr 17, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4 (accredited)
since Oct 14, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Spring Education INC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00258108
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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.

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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