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Chesterbrook Academy · 2301 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster

2301 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601 · Lancaster 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 Lancaster, PA, with capacity for 179 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 76 violations, 9 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (19 of 76). 16 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #65 of 73 centers in Lancaster and has more citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 88% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
Tied for #65 of 73 centers in Lancaster
9 Core-safety citations
67 Other citations
8 Inspections
3 Complaint investigations that found violations
76 citations from 12 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 16 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 27, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 27, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jan 28, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Mar 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Dec 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jun 3, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citation Mar 25, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 28, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Aug 28, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Mar 22, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Dec 15, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found May 11, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Oct 14, 2021 · Report/investigation · 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 19
Health & medication 16
Records & paperwork 15
Training & qualifications 10
Background checks 6
Emergency preparedness 5
Supervision 2
Transportation 1
Food & feeding 1
Caregiver conduct 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Mar 27, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Documentation of updated PA state police clearance and child abuse clearance was not available for staff #2. The most recent state police clearance was dated 3/30/21 and the child abuse clearance was dated 3/26/21. Staff #5 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 3/16/21. Documentation that staff #6 had completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of service was not available. The mandated reporter training was dated 2/28/24. See LIS for date of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 18, 2026): “We obtained a new PA State police clearance for staff #2 -dated 4/30/26. Staff #2 had a more recent child abuse clearance that we placed in their file (dated 1/10/22). Staff #5 completed an updated mandated reporter training on 3/4/26. Staff #6 did complete the mandated reporter training but not in…”
Citation Mar 27, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Food stains were observed on the wall by the trash can in the Pre-K A classroom. Unidentified substance was observed on the walls of the bathroom shared by Pre-K classrooms. Unidentified substance was observed on the wall of the bathroom in the Pre-school classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2026): “Our maintenance tech steam cleaned the walls, removing the stains.”
Citation Mar 27, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)
Documentation that child #4 had received Hepatitis A vaccination in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP was not available. Documentation that child #5 had received Hepatitis A vaccination in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP was not available.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 18, 2026): “We received letters from parents stating they were not administering the Hep A vaccine to their child.”
Citation Mar 27, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Written consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(6)
Written consent from a parent to administer medication was not available for child #1, child #2, or child #3.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 18, 2026): “We had parents complete medication logs that are on file with medications.”
Citation Mar 27, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
Documentation showed that Staff #1 had a health assessment on 8/31/23 and again on 3/1/26, exceeding the requirement that staff health assessments be conducted every 24 months. Documentation showed that Staff #2 had a health assessment on 1/3/24 and again on 3/10/26, exceeding the requirement that staff health assessments be conducted every 24 months. Documentation showed that Staff #3 had a health assessment on 8/28/23 and again on 3/9/26, exceeding the requirement that staff health assessments be conducted every 24 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2026): “We had all three staff obtain new health assessments. Noted as late.”
Citation Mar 27, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
Documentation of the date of the TB test for staff #7 was not available.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 18, 2026): “Staff 7 obtained their TB test results and is in their file.”
Citation Mar 27, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
Documentation showed that a fire system test was conducted on 2/4/26 and again on 3/17/26, exceeding the requirement that the fire detection system be tested every 30 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2026): “A fire system test was conducted within 30 days of the last test.”
Citation Mar 27, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
Documentation showed that staff #1 completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR on 10/9/23 and again on 11/11/25, exceeding the requirement that CPR training be completed prior to the expiration of the certificate. Documentation showed that staff #4 completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR on 9/14/23 and again on 11/11/25, exceeding the requirement that CPR training be completed prior to the expiration of the certificate.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 18, 2026): “As soon as we realized staff was out of compliance, we had them take the CPR course.”
Citation Mar 27, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)
Documentation showed that staff #2 completed fire safety training on 1/3/25 and again on 2/24/26, exceeding the requirement that fire safety training be completed annually (within 12 months of previous completion). Documentation showed that staff #3 completed fire safety training on 1/14/25 and again on 2/25/26, exceeding the requirement that fire safety training be completed annually (within 12 months of previous completion). Documentation showed that staff #5 completed fire safety training on 1/14/25 and again on 2/25/26, exceeding the requirement that fire safety training be completed annually (within 12 months of previous completion).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 18, 2026): “We had staff complete the fire safety course as it was expired.”
Citation Mar 27, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
Documentation that staff #5 received a staff evaluation within 12 months was not available. The most recent staff evaluation was dated May 2025 with no evidence that an evaluation had been conducted in 2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2026): “Staff #5 will receive an annual staff evaluation during the month of May 2026.”
Citation Mar 27, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv)
Documentation of education was not available for staff #6.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 18, 2026): “Staff #6 provided a copy of their HS diploma.”
Core safety Jan 28, 2026 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
Staff person #2's record did not include a complete disclosure statement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2026): “We made the staff person #2 sign a new disclosure agreement on the date of inspection, January 28, 2026. This document is in this staff person's file.”
Citation Jan 28, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
Fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days (10/6/25, 1/13/26)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2026): “Conduct a fire drill at least every 60 days and set a calendar reminder for the first week of every month.”
Citation Jan 28, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
The testing of the fire detection system was not conducted at least every 30 days (10/6/25, 1/9/26).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2026): “Will conduct a fire detection system test at least every 30 days and record them in our fire drill log, in addition to adding a calendar reminder for the first week of every month.”
Citation Jan 28, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
Staff person #1, #2, and #3's files did not include the required verification of child care experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2026): “Upon hire, we will insist on employee providing letters of reference which shall include verification of child care experience/hours worked. This, in addition to verification of education and prior training documentation. Staff person #1, #2, and #3's files will include verification of child care…”
Citation Jan 28, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
Staff person #3 and #4's records did not include verification of education. Staff person #4's education is from another country and the document on file which provides the evaluation was obtained from an agency that our department does not accept.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2026): “Upon hire, in the new hire paperwork, we will have a list of the currently approved transcript translators to obtain foreign transcript evaluations through. Staff person #3 and #4's records will include verification of education.”
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Core safety Mar 17, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff person #1 required an out-of-state Sex Offender Registry clearance, and it was not on file (corrected during inspection).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2025): “Staff person #1 out of state sex offender registry clear was completed.”
Citation Mar 17, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
It was observed, in Rm 127, that one of the toilets was not functioning (corrected during inspection).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2025): “The facility will ensure all surfaces and play spaces are clean and in good repair. The toilet in the bathroom in Rm 127 was repaired on the date of the inspection.”
Citation Mar 17, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
It was observed, in the 2-3 yr classroom (Rm 124) that Bingo chips and Unifix cubes (smaller than 1" diameter) were accessible to children (corrected during inspection).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2025): “Sensory Bin was removed immediately from the classroom”
Citation Mar 17, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The time between Staff person #6's health assessments exceeded the permitted every 24 months' timeframe (11/29/22, 1/2/25).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2025): “Staff member #6's Health Assessment was completed 1/2/2025. The time between staff health assessments will not exceed 24 months.”
Citation Mar 17, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
Staff person #7's initial health assessment was conducted more than 12 months prior to providing initial service (5/4/23) See Code Sheet
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2025): “Staff member #7's Health Assessment was completed 1/2/2025”
Citation Mar 17, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
Staff person #2, #3, and #4, #5, and #6's time between staff evaluations exceeded the permitted annual timeframe (4/20/23, 7/25/24) and (4/19/23, 7/25/24), (5/16/23, 7/25/24), (5/18/23, 7/4/24), (4/14/23, 7/25/24) respectively.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2025): “Staff evaluations will be completed annually”
Citation Mar 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
Staff person #4's record did not contain the verification of child care experience needed to be utilized as an Assistant Group Supervisor, but was being used as an AGS.(corrected during inspection).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2025): “Staff person #4's verification of Child Care experience was documented at time of inspection”
Core safety Dec 16, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff person #1's file did not contain the NSOR clearance. See Code Sheet
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2025): “Staff person #1 did not work until their NSOR clearance was complete. This clearance is now on file.”
Citation Dec 16, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
Staff person #1's record did not include verification of education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2025): “Staff person #1's verification of education was received on 12/16 and placed in their file.”
Core safety Mar 25, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff person #1's file did not contain an FBI clearance and had been working beyond the 45 days provisional permitted timeframe. Staff person #4's file did not contain and NSOR clearance and had been working beyond the 45 days provisional permitted timeframe. Staff person #7's file did not contain a completed Disclosure Statement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2024): “Staff #1 resigned due to time out of work. Resignation date was 4/3/24. Staff #4 and #7 were on leave from 3/26 through 4/17 when NSOR was received. Staff #7 now has a signed/dated/witnessed Disclosure Statement.”
Citation Mar 25, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
Staff person #8 did not receive emergency plan training and has been employed for greater than 90 days. Staff person #13 did not receive emergency plan training within one year of the previous emergency plan training (most current is 9/26/22). SEE CODE SHEET
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2024): “School leadership completed emergency plan training with staff 8 and 13.”
Citation Mar 25, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
It was observed that the following toxins were accessible to children in the Teachers' Lounge (to left of main office): Raid, Air Freshener spray can, and hand sanitizer bottles. (corrected during inspection)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2024): “During visit on 3/25, Assistant Principal put a lock on the cabinet with toxins.”
Citation Mar 25, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
It was observed that one of the toilets in the bathroom in Room 123 was non-functional, covered with a plastic bag. There is a broken Bye Bye Buggy, with missing wheels, positioned against the building outside of the Toddler classroom. The playground covering ("turf") at the bottom of the slide has an approximately 9 inch tear, and the material under the turf is exposed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2024): “The toilet and turf were fixed on 4/9/24. The broken buggy has been removed from the facility.”
Citation Mar 25, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1)
Child #7's record did not contain an updated health report at least every 6 months: Most current health assessment dated 3/21/23 SEE CODE SHEET
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2024): “Child #7 completed their Health Assessment on 4/23/24.”
Citation Mar 25, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
Child #1's current health assessment does not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2024): “Child #1 was able to get their health assessment complete. Child #1's health assessment now contains a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Citation Mar 25, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Disposable diapers/Surfaces cleaned 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(a)(3)/3270.135(b)
It was observed, in the Infant A room, that a staff person discarded the soiled diaper by using her hands to open the hands-free covered can and did not clean the diaper changing surface with a sanitizing solution after changing a child's diaper (corrected during inspection).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2024): “During the Inspection, leadership corrected the diaper changing assuring that they completed all steps. Completed on site.”
Citation Mar 25, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
Staff person #8's file contained health assessments that were beyond the permitted every 24 months' timeframe (8/18/21, 2/29/24).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2024): “Staff person #8 completed their physical on 2/29/24. The time between health assessments for staff persons will not exceed the permitted 24 months' timeframe.”
Citation Mar 25, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
Emergency drills were not conducted annually. The most recent documented emergency drill was dated 5/13/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2024): “School conducted an emergency drill on 3/22/24.”
Citation Mar 25, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
The facility's fire detection system was not tested at least every 30 days. (4/18/23, 6/18/23), (6/18/23, 8/6/23), (8/6/23, 9/12/23), (9/12/23, 10/16/23), (11/13/23, 2/28/24).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2024): “The center conducted a system check on 3/26 and 4/22.The facility's fire detection system will be tested at least every 30 days.”
Citation Mar 25, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: 10 hour Health and Safety training. Staff person #7 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First-Aid and CPR (see LIS code sheet)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2024): “Staff #2 completed the 10 hour training on 3/13 and was placed in staff file. Staff #7's first aid and CPR was completed on 10/9/23 and placed in file on 3/26/24.”
Citation Mar 25, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
There is no proof of annual written staff evaluations for staff persons #5 and #13 (staff evaluations not dated).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2024): “Staff person #5's annual review was completed 4/2024 and Staff person #13's annual review was completed 4/2024.”
Citation Mar 25, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
The agreements of child #2, #4, #5, #6, #7, #9 and #10 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2024): “The financial agreements for children 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 were found and placed in the child files. These agreements now include the amount of the fee to be charged.”
Citation Mar 25, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
Child #7 and #10's records did not contain an updated child service report within 6 months of the previous one (Child #7's most current 8/8/23; Child #10's most current 8/12/23)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2024): “Staff will complete child service reports every 6 months. Child #7 and #10's file now contain a current Child Service Report”
Citation Mar 25, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times/Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(6)
Child #2's agreement does not specify the child's arrival and departure times. The agreements of child #2 through #10 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2024): “Assistant Principal found original agreements for child #2 through #10. Child #2's agreement now specifies the child's arrival and departure times. The agreements of child #2 through #10 now specify the date of the child's admission.”
Citation Mar 25, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
Child #8's emergency contact information did not include the enrolling parent's work telephone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2024): “Child #8's emergency contact information now includes the enrolling parent's work telephone number.”
Citation Mar 25, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
Staff person #7's record did not contain the proof of experience working with children that is required to be unsupervised, yet had been working unsupervised (Group Supervisor). Staff persons #9 and #10's records did not contain the proof of experience working with children that is required to be an Assistant Group Supervisor (unsupervised), and both had been working unsupervised. (Corrected during inspection for staff person #9).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2024): “Staff #7, 9, #10 provided verification of at least 2 years working with children.”
Citation Mar 25, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
Staff person #7' and #12's records did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2024): “Staff #7 and #12 provided letters of reference.”
Citation Mar 25, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents (corrected during inspection).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2024): “The License was posted on front board in the front lobby.”
Core safety Aug 28, 2023 Complaint investigation Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
Staff person #1 was not aware that child #1 had remained in the classroom, for a few minutes, after taking the class onto the facility's outdoor playground.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2023): “Each teacher will have a primary care card for each child in their care and to verify that every child is accounted for. Children in care will be properly supervised at all times.”
Citation Aug 28, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
The time between documented testing of the fire detection system was greater than the permitted at least every 30 days' timeframe. (4/18/23, 6/18/23).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2023): “At least every 30 days the fire detection system will be tested and documented.”
Core safety Mar 22, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff person #3's record contained a NSOR clearance dated 9/7/22 which was after the first day working with children (see code list) and there was no proof of applying for the NSOR in the staff file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2023): “We will comply with the CPSL and Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services) All staff files will either have NSOR results on record before working with children or proof that the NSOR was applied for if hire provisionally.”
Core safety Mar 22, 2023 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
Staff person #1 and #2 in Rm 124 (Int B) took three attempts to correctly name the children in their primary care groups.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2023): “Staff have been given updated names to face cards. Staff #1 and staff #2 will join in a supervision training. Staff member 1 and 2 have been retrained on primary care groups required by code/chapter 3270.113(a)(1). Staff member 1 & 2 have been retrained on our company¿s name to face and supervision…”
Citation Mar 22, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The facility's emergency plan does not contain a Continuity of Operations plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2023): “A continuity of operations plan has been added to the facilities emergency plan.”
Citation Mar 22, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(4)
The facility's emergency plan does not provide for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2023): “The letter to the parents explaining the emergency procedures now include a method to contact parents when an emergency starts and ends (to be reunited with children)”
Citation Mar 22, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
It was observed that there were toxins (air freshener spray) accessible to children in the staff bathroom across from the Beginner B classroom, in a cabinet (corrected during inspection). It was observed in Rm 124 (Int B) that the class bathroom contained a cabinet with A&D ointment, Aquaphor, and Desitin (keep out of reach of children) accessible to children. Two bottles of hand sanitizer were accessible to children on a classroom shelf in this room. (corrected during inspection). The facility's kitchen was accessible to children and had Germicide and sanitizing spray (bleach/H2O) accessible to children (corrected during inspection).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2023): “The toxins were made inaccessible to children in the moment during the inspection. Toxins have remained out of child reach since this occurrence.”
Citation Mar 22, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
It was observed that the water temperature of the sink in the bathroom shared by the Beginner A and Beginner B child care rooms measured 111.9 degrees F (exceeding the permitted maximum temperature of 110 degrees F). Corrected during inspection
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2023): “This was corrected during inspection. The water temperature was lowered and retaken immediately. The water temperature now does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit.”
Citation Mar 22, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
It was observed that the first-aid kit in the 1 yr old Toddler Rm (119B) did not contain soap (corrected during inspection). It was observed that Room 126 (not currently used by children) did not contain a first-aid kit (corrected during inspection).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2023): “This was corrected during inspection. The first aid kit in the Toddler room now contains soap. The first aid kit in room 126 now contains: soap, adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors, and disposable nonporous gloves.”
Citation Mar 22, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
It was observed that the facility's kitchen was accessible to children and contained a variety of potential hazards: oven, large freezer, large refrigerator, knives, etc. (Corrected during inspection).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2023): “This was corrected during inspection. Kitchen will remain locked while unoccupied by a staff member. Floors, walls, and other surfaces will be kept clean, in good repair, and free from hazards.”
Citation Mar 22, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
It was observed, in the Beginner B classroom, that the diaper changing pad had 3 tears with foam exposed (corrected during inspection).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2023): “This was corrected during inspection. A new changing pad has been delivered and now placed in the Beginner B classroom.”
Citation Mar 22, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
It was observed, in the Beginner B classroom (on a shelf), that there were pompoms (less than 1 inch diameter) accessible to children who are still putting objects in their mouths. It was observed, in Room 123, that there were Unifix Cubes (less than 1 inch diameter) accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths (both corrected during inspection).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2023): “This was corrected during inspection. Both room 121 and room 123 removed items less than one inch in diameter from areas where children could access.”
Citation Mar 22, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
It was observed in Beginner A, Beginner B, Rm 119A, Rm 123, and Rm 124, that the rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child (corrected during inspection).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2023): “This was corrected during inspection. Room 119A, room 123, and room 124 have updated their cot sheets and appropriately labeled resting equipment for the use of a specific child.”
Citation Mar 22, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
It was observed, in Rm 124 (Int B) that rest equipment while the mats were in use did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides (corrected during inspection).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2023): “This was corrected during inspection. Room 124 moved cots to be two feet of space on three sides.”
Citation Mar 22, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)
Child #2, #4, and #7 did not have current Influenza vaccinations on record: Most current #2 10/6/21, #4 1/11/22, #7 11/1/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2023): “Child #2, child #4, and child #7 files have been updated with their current influenza vaccinations”
Citation Mar 22, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(2)(i)
The exemption letter for the Influenza vaccination on record for child #9 did not include the parent's reason for the exemption.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2023): “Child #9's file has been updated with the parents' reason for the vaccination exemption.”
Citation Mar 22, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)
It was observed that there was no med log for a child in Room 124 (Int B) classroom for the medication for this child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2023): “A signed medication log was filled out by parent for child in room 124 (Intermediate B)”
Citation Mar 22, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Surfaces cleaned 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(b)
It was observed that there were crumbs/debris under the diaper changing pad, in the Infant room (corrected during inspection)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2023): “The crumbs/debris were cleaned immediately following inspection. Areas around and under the diaper changing pad, in the infant room, are clean as well as remain clean.”
Citation Mar 22, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
The fire detection system was not tested at least every 30 days. It was last tested on 1/2/23 and no documentation of testing in February 2023 (tested the system during this renewal inspection).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2023): “System was tested during inspection. Testing will occur every 30 days as well as documentation of testing.”
Citation Mar 22, 2023 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
The operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually (in 2023) in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2023): “The school has notified the local authorities of the information required.”
Citation Mar 22, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
Staff person #5's record did not contain proof of participating in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional staff in 2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2023): “Staff person #5 has completed fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional staff member. Proof of participating in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional staff will be placed in each staff person's file annually.”
Citation Mar 22, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
Staff person #5's most recent staff evaluation on record is dated 3/8/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2023): “Staff person number 5 had an annual evaluation on 5/6/22 but it was not printed in her file at the time of inspection. The review has been printed and placed in her file. Staff person number 5 now has this years evaluation printed and in file as well dated 4/20/2023.”
Citation Mar 22, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Given parents in writing 55 Pa. Code §3270.121(b)
At the time of enrollment, parents did not receive in writing the facility's supervision policy.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2023): “The school has reissued a parent handbook in conjunction with a supervision policy. Our enrollment packet now includes all items required under 3270.121(b). We will send these items out twice per year as well as to each newly enrolled family upon or prior to their first day of attendance.”
Citation Mar 22, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent receives original 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)
The parents of child #1 through #10 did not receive the original agreements. Originals were in children's files.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2023): “Parents of all children will receive their original copies of their tuition agreements. A copy of these documents will be replaced in their files. Child 1 and 2's parents have been given the original agreements and copies only now remain in their files. All other child files have been audited and…”
Citation Mar 22, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
It was observed that, in every child care space, there was no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency situation displayed conspicuously.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2023): “Every childcare space will include a written plan identifying means of transporting a child to an emergency care facility and staff provisions in the event of an emergency situation. We have placed/displayed our written plan identifying means of transporting a child to an emergency care facility…”
Citation Mar 22, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
Staff person #4 did not obtain 12 clock hours of child care training between 12/19/21 and 12/19/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2023): “Staff person #4 will complete 12 hours of training for the upcoming year.”
Citation Dec 15, 2022 Complaint investigation Food & feeding
Parents may provide 55 Pa. Code §3270.162(b)
Staff person #1 fed child #1 part of another child's bottle, even though both bottles were labeled.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 17, 2023): “The parents of both children involved were notified immediately. We retrained all infant staff members on our bottle feeding policy and procedures. We re-trained how to do bottle verifications, the requirements and their understanding. Infants will only receive the meals provided by their parents.”
Citation May 11, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
There was a container of white-out was accessible to children, as it was in the top desk drawer in the KDG/Summer Camp classroom (Corrected during inspection). The door to the Janitorial Room was unlocked with a can of paint on the floor and a cart of cleaning supplies (corrected during inspection).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2022): “At the time of inspection, the white out was removed from the classroom and the door to the Janitorial closet was locked.”
Citation May 11, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(b)
In the Intermediate classroom, a magic eraser in the cabinet above the sink was not labeled as such.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2022): “The magic eraser was thrown away at time of inspection.”
Citation May 11, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
In the Beginner's (2's) classroom, a broken, small piece of crayon (small enough to fit into a choke tube) was accessible to the children (corrected during inspection). In the same classroom, plastic bags hanging from cubbies were accessible to children (also corrected during inspection).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2022): “The crayon was thrown away and the bags were removed from the classroom.”
Citation May 11, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
In the Beginner's (2's) Room, there was no Emergency Contact Form for Child #1, who was in attendance in the classroom (corrected during inspection).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2022): “The emergency contact form for Child #1 was placed in the Beginner classroom.”
Core safety Oct 14, 2021 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
Staff person #1 pulled chair out from child #1 and child fell to the floor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2022): “Marilyn is no longer employed with Chesterbrook Academy effective 9/21/21. The child's family was notified upon the incident and the child remains safe and well. We have re-trained all staff on forbidden actions and ensured that all completed a "positive interactions" training to ensure a safe…”

“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 Aug 28, 2023 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Dec 15, 2022 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Oct 14, 2021 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.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $70.80 $70.80
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $66.80 $66.80
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $64.80 $64.80
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $56.60 $56.60
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $57.80 $57.80
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $57.80 $57.80

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 179 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jun 15, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4 (accredited)
since Jun 27, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Spring Education INC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (717) 392-5828
State certificate # CER-00257107
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Common questions

Has Chesterbrook Academy had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 9 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 Mar 27, 2026 (background checks): “Documentation of updated PA state police clearance and child abuse clearance was not available for staff #2. The most recent state police clearance was dated 3/30/21 and the child abuse clearance was dated 3/26/21.…” 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 Jun 27, 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 Lancaster?

It is tied for #65 of 73 centers in Lancaster by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Chesterbrook Academy last inspected?

Mar 27, 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 $70.80 for infant, $66.80 for young toddler, $64.80 for older toddler, $56.60 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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