Chesterbrook Academy · 2201 Emrick Blvd, Bethlehem

A renewal inspection was conducted 6/17/25. At that time, staff stated that Hyland's Teething Gel was administered to Child #1 at least two times the previous week, but a medication log was not established for administration of the medication.

A renewal inspection was conducted 6/17/25 and 6/27/25. During the file review, Staff Person #3 did not have a health assessment on file that was completed within 12 months of their date of hire. The health assessments on file for Staff Person #3 was dated 4/2/25 and 11/30/22.

A renewal inspection was conducted 6/17/25 and 6/27/25. During the file review, it was found that Staff Person #4 did not update their mandated reporter training within 60 months. This is evidenced by the documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 1/24/20 and 3/16/25.

A renewal inspection was conducted 6/17/25 and 6/27/25. During the file review, Staff Person #3, a group supervisor, did not have documentation of completion of high school or college education on file. Staff Person #3 had 3 years experience working with children on file.

A renewal inspection was conducted 6/17/25 and 6/27/25. During the file review, Staff Person #5, an assistant group supervisor, did not have documentation of two years' experience working with children on file. Staff Person #5 had documentation of 233 hours working with children and a high school diploma on file.

A renewal inspection was conducted 6/17/25 and 6/27/25. At that time, the family handbook did not include the facility's policy on supervision.

A renewal inspection was conducted 6/17/25 and 6/27/25. During the file review, Staff Person #5 only had one written nonfamily letter of reference on file.

A renewal inspection was conducted 6/17/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 only included verification of 5.5 hours of child care training completed during the training year 3/18/24-3/18/25. An additional 6.5 child care training hours is required.

An investigation was conducted on 4/29/25. During the investigation, it was found that a lapse of supervision occurred on 4/22/25 when Child #1 was found at the beginning of the hallway to the facility by Staff Person #1. Child #1 had left the Beginner B Classroom at the end of the hallway unnoticed by Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3, and Staff Person #4. It was unknown whose supervision group Child #1 belonged to. At the time of the investigation, staff #2, #3, &#4 were no longer employed at the facility.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 4/29/25. At that time, the fire drill log was reviewed. The fire drills had not been conducted for 62 days, which was evidenced by the dates of the fire drills on the log: 12/3/24 - 2/3/25.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 4/29/25. At that time, the thirty day testing log of the fire detection system was reviewed. The fire detection system had not been tested every thirty days. This was evidenced by the dates of the testing on the log: 12/3/24, 1/3/25, 2/3/25, 3/25/25.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 4/29/25. At that time, the preservice training for all staff present was reviewed. Staff person #7 had not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 2/2025 and the current Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file dated 4/7/25.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 4/29/25. At that time, the preservice training for all staff present was reviewed. Staff person #5 had not completed mandated reporter training prior to the expiration of their previously completed mandated reporter training. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 1/24/20 and the current mandated reporter training being dated 3/16/25. Staff person #6 had not completed mandated reporter training prior to the expiration of their previously completed mandated reporter training. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 3/23/20 and the current mandated reporter training being dated 4/21/25.

A complaint inspection was conducted on 12/10/24. At that time, Staff Person #1 admitted that they do not know how Child #1 was injured on 11/18/24. Child #1 was in the primary care group of Staff Person #1 on 11/18/24.

A complaint inspection was conducted on 12/10/24. At that time, it was found that an incident report was written on 11/19/24 for Child #1. The incident report was written in response to the parent questioning staff as to how Child #1 was injured on 11/18/24.

A renewal inspection was conducted 11/5/24. At that time, disinfectant spray was observed in an unlocked floor level cupboard where it was accessible to the children in the Beginner B Classroom.

A renewal inspection was conducted 11/5/24. At that time, discarded food items and tissues were observed in an unlidded trash can in the Preschool 1B Classroom.

A renewal inspection was conducted 11/5/24. At that time, the coating of the stairs on the playground equipment has begun to chip away, exposing the rusty metal steps.

A renewal inspection was conducted 11/5/24. At that time, plastic bags and tootsie rolls were observed in an open backpack in the cubbies in the Beginner A Classroom. Floor level drawers that were not equipped with child locks were observed to contain plastic bags in the Beginner A Classroom. A plastic bag was observed hanging from a hook in the cubby area of the Beginner B Classroom. All were accessible to the children in the classrooms. Staff in the Beginner A and Beginner B Classrooms stated that there were children in the room who are still placing objects in their mouths.

A renewal inspection was conducted 11/5/24. At that time, there was no corresponding cot list to identify which children were assigned to which numbered cot in the Intermediate A Classroom.

A renewal inspection was conducted 11/5/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The health assessments on file for Staff Person #1 were dated 7/22/22 and 8/13/24, more than 24 months between health assessments.

A renewal inspection was conducted 11/5/24. At that time, there was no designated release person listed on the fee agreement of Child #7.

A renewal inspection was conducted 11/5/24. At that time, the emergency contact form for Child #2 did not include the name and phone number of the child's physician. The emergency contact form for Child #6 did not include the name of the child's physician.

A renewal inspection was conducted 11/5/24. At that time, the emergency contact forms for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 did not include the work phone number of the mother. The emergency contact form for Child #3 did not include the correct home address of the parents.

A renewal inspection was conducted 11/5/24. At that time, the emergency contact forms for Child #2 and Child #5 did not include the address of the release person.

A renewal inspection was conducted 11/5/24. At that time, the emergency contact form for Child #4 had not been reviewed by the parent since 4/15/24.

A complaint investigation was conducted on 7/2/24. At that time, it was found that staff person #1 had grabbed child #1 and carried the child by the wrist approximately 1 1/2 feet off the floor for about 15 feet to the table where the staff placed the child in a chair and told the child to sit. Staff Person #1 then grabbed child #2 and dragged the child across the floor by the wrist to sit at the table next to child #1. A short time later, staff person #1 dragged child #3 by the forearm to a table a few feet away as the child struggled to walk. Staff person #1 also pushed child #4 onto their cot after the child was playing in the sink. Child #4 was pushed hard enough that their head bounced off the cot. Staff person #1 then pushed the child's head down on the cot.

A renewal inspection was conducted 6/25/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The State Police Clearance and the request for the clearance for Staff Person #4 was dated 8/8/23, after their date of hire.

A renewal inspection was conducted 6/25/24. At that time, Up + Up Kids Sunscreen Spray was observed in a backpack hanging in the cubby area approximately 30 inches high where it was accessible to the children in the room. Up + Up Sport Sunscreen Lotion was observed in a cubby basket in the school age room where it was accessible to children. Both sunscreens were labeled "keep out of reach of children."

A renewal inspection was conducted 6/25/24. At that time, discarded lunch was observed in an unlidded trash can in the Toddler Room and in the Beginner B Room.

A renewal inspection was conducted 6/25/24. At that time, approximately a dozen exposed bolts were observed on the gate of the exterior fence leading to the parking lot on the toddler side of the playground. A broken, cracked cubby basked was observed in the school age area.

A renewal inspection was conducted 6/25/24. At that time, diapers in plastic packaging bags and plastic bags were observed on the floor of the Toddler bathroom. The plastic bags were accessible to the potty trained toddlers. Staff stated at least one toddler is potty trained.

A renewal inspection was conducted 6/25/24. At that time, an epi-pen with an expiration date of 5/24 was observed in the Pre-K classroom.

A renewal inspection was conducted 6/25/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2 contained a health assessment and TB test results dated 3/5/21 and 2/7/20, respectively, which is more than 12 months prior to the start date of Staff Person #2. The health assessments for Staff Person #3 were dated 5/9/22 and 6/13/24, which is more than 24 months between health assessments.

A renewal inspection was conducted 6/25/24. At that time, there were no instruction manuals for the Cosco and Graco booster seats in Van #694.

A renewal inspection was conducted 6/25/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The fire safety training for Staff Person #3 had not been completed in a timely manner. The dates of the training for Staff Person #3 were 2/21/23 and 6/10/24.

A renewal inspection was conducted 6/25/24. At that time, 23 out of 25 staff were listed as assistant group supervisors. The facility has 127 children enrolled and is in need of at least 3 group supervisors. Only one staff was listed as a group supervisor on the staff data sheets.

A renewal inspection was conducted 6/25/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2 included verification of 17 credits in the human services field and one year experience working with children. The file did not contain a high school diploma or GED certificate.

A renewal inspection was conducted 6/25/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 contained a high school diploma, but did not include verification of any experience working with children. The file for Staff Person #5 contained a high school diploma, but did not include verification of any experience working with children. The file for Staff Person #6 contained a high school diploma and verification of .5 years' experience working with children. Staff Person #6 needs an additional 1.5 years' experience working with children. The file for Staff Person #8 contained a high school diploma, but did not include verification of any experience working with children. The file for Staff Person #9 contained a high school diploma, but did not include verification of any experience working with children.

A renewal inspection was conducted 6/25/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The financial agreements for Child #6 and Child #9 did not include designated release persons.

A renewal inspection was conducted 6/25/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The financial agreement for Child #2 did not include the child's date of admission.

A renewal inspection was conducted 6/25/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #4, Child #5, and Child #7 did not include the address of the child's physician.

A renewal inspection was conducted 6/25/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #8 did not include the business phone number of the parents. The emergency contact form for Child #6 did not include the business name, address, or phone number of the parents. The emergency contact form for Child #9 did not include the business address or phone number of the parents.

A renewal inspection was conducted 6/25/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #3, Child #4, and Child #7 did not include the address of the release persons. The emergency contact form for Child #9 did not include a designated release person.

A renewal inspection was conducted 6/25/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #7 only contained one letter of reference.

An unannounced inspection was conducted 5/17/24. At that time, the preservice trainings were reviewed for all staff present. The file for Staff Person #1, who has been employed longer than 90 days, contained the 6 hour health and safety training completed 7/11/19 and Get Started with Home-Based Care completed 9/26/19. The file for Staff Person #2, who has been employed longer than 90 days, contained the 6 hour health and safety training completed 3/3/19

During a complaint investigation on 3/15/24, video coverage observed by certification representative shows on 3/8/24 facility staff # 1 swipe child # 1 on the face with their hand. Child # 1 immediately grabs their face and walks away from facility staff # 1 holding their face and crying.

During a complaint investigation on 3/15/24, video coverage observed by certification representative shows on 3/8/24 facility staff # 1 swipes child # 1 on the face with their hand. Child # 1 immediately grabs their face and walks away from facility staff # 1 holding their face and crying.

During a complaint investigation on 3/15/24, video coverage shows on 3/8/24 facility staff # 1 swipe child # 1 on the face with their hand. Child # 1 immediately grabs their face and walks away from facility staff # 1 crying. Facility staff report no incident report was completed regarding this incident.

Staff person # 1 & # 2 have expired PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR.

Facility staff # 1 only has proof of the NSOR application on file from 12/10/20. Facility staff # 2 has a child abuse clearance on file that is over 60 months old from 4/2/18.

The facility first aid kit in the Pre-K classroom has no tape. The facility first aid kit in the Pre-K 2 classroom has no tweezers.

Child # 1,2,& 3 have not have the influenza vaccination according to the Department of Health's annual immunization reporting requirements. Child # 1 last influenza shot on 9/18/21, Child # 2 last influenza shot on12/22/20 and Child # 3 last influenza shot on 11/1/21. Child # 5 has no proof of the influenza shot nor do they have a note on file from a parent or guardian for personal or religious reasons why they are not immunized for influenza.

Facility staff # 1 did not have a health assessment in over 24 months from 11/22/20 to 1/25/23.

Facility director did not complete a staff evaluation for facility staff # 3 in over 12 months.

Child # 2 has not had a child service report completed in over 6 months from 10/31/22 to 5/20/23.

The following children have not had emergency contact forms updated in over 6 months: Child # 1,2,3, & 4. Child # 1 emergency contact forms updated 5/20/22 to 5/22/23. Child # 2 emergency contact forms updated 9/25/22 to 5/22/23. Child # 3 emergency contact forms updated9/13/21 to 5/22/23. Child # 4 emergency contact forms updated 9/11/22 to 5/22/23.

At time of inspection on 12/28/22, facility fire alarm testing and drill log observed onsite. Facility did not test the fire alarm system in over 30 days since 11/9/22.

During a complaint investigation on 11/7/22, facility staff # 1 entered the Pre K 2 classroom while rep was in the room. When asked where facility staff # 1 was coming from, facility staff # 1 said she left the classroom to use the bathroom in the hall outside of the PRE K 2 class she was working in. Facility staff # 1 could not supervise her group of children she was responsible for in the Pre K 2 class while in the bathroom.

During a complaint investigation on 11/7/22, facility janitor closet was observed to be unlocked.

During a complaint investigation at facility on 11/7/22, rep observed food all of the carpeting in the infant room near the changing table and all over the rugs in the Pre-K 2 classroom where children were earlier sleeping over the food on napping cots.

During an unannounced file review at facility on 11/7/22, child #1's file did not have date of admission or withdrawal of child # 1.

Child #1 who was enrolled and attending the facility does not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care or minor first aid.

Facility person # 2 did not have the NSOR on file at time of hire and the disclosure statement is not dated..

Facility staff # 2 did not have emergency plan training at time of initial employment. Emergency plan training done 5/18/22. Facility staff # 3 did not have emergency plan training at time of initial employment. Emergency plan training done 5/26/22.

Facility staff did not review the emergency plan in more than a week from the annual review and update. Emergency plan reviewed 4/28/22 and all staff reviewed the emergency plan on 5/26/22.

The first aid kit in the Pre K 2 classroom has no band-aids and only 1 glove. The first aid kit in the Beginners A class only has 1 glove. The first aid kit in the Pre K classroom has no gloves.

The Beginners A classroom has no cot chart to identify who each cot belongs to in the facility classroom. All the cots are numbered only.

Facility person # 2 did not have a health assessment on file at time of hire. Health assessment completed on 5/10/22.

There is yogurt that expired on 6/26/22 in the Pre K 2 classroom refrigerator.

The facility emergency plan does not have accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

The facility has no documentation of an annual emergency drill being conducted.

The emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality or county emergency management agency since 7/10/15.

Child # 6 has no proof of the influenza vaccination or a note from a parent or guardian for an exemption from the immunization for religious beliefs or strong personal objection. Child # 8 did not have a health assessment on file for over 60 days since time of enrollment.

The facility does not have a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment as required by April 29,2022 to be in compliance with federal requirements issued under the 55 Pa Code.

Facility staff #4 has been working in child care more than 90 days and does not have pediatric first aid and cpr completed and on file. Facility staff # 5 & # 6 have not completed pediatric first aid and cpr and their certifications expired. Facility staff # 5 & # 6 only completed the approved online portion of the pediatric first aid and cpr, the in person requirement was never conducted to complete the training.

Child # 1 has no date of admission or signature by the operator on the agreement form. Child # 7 has no date of admission on the agreement form.

Child # 2,3,4 & 5 have not had their emergency contact forms and fee agreements reviewed and signed by a parent or guardian in over 6 months. Child # 2: 7/15/21 to June 2022; Child # 3: 9/21/20 to June 2022; Child # 4: 7/16/21 to June 2022 and Child # 5: 8/6/21 to June 2022.

Facility staff # 1 hired and working in child care does not have 2 references on file. Facility staff # 4 hired and working in child care does not have 2 references on file.

Facility staff # 1 hired and working in childcare only has PA clearances on file and resides in NJ.

Child # 1 was resting on a cot in the PRE K 2 classroom along with 3 other children on cots that did not have 2 feet of space on three sides. All four of the children were in corners of the room.

Facility staff #1 has a health assessment on file that does not state if staff member #1 is free from communicable diseases. The health assessment for staff # 1 does not include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

Facility has no director since 4/21/22.

Facility person # 1 who is working as an assistant group supervisor, has a diploma on file "Associate in Arts". There are no transcripts on file to ensure staff # 1 has the qualifications as a assistant group supervisor.

During the complaint investigation on 5/6/22 while in the PRE K 2 classroom, rep observed child # 2 on a nap cot in a corner in a side area of facility classroom that had a wall that obstructed the view of staff 2 & 3. Staff # 2 & #3 could not see, hear, assess, or direct child # 2 from the area of the classroom they were in with the other children.

A complaint investigation was conducted 5/6/22 on site at facility. Facility staff # 1 and # 2 admitted that on 4/22/22 they went outside to the playground with a group of 11 two year old children. After lining the children up to come inside and entering the facility classroom, they did a head count and only 10 children were present. Facility staff # 1 immediately went outside on the playground and child # 1 was alone hiding under the play gym.

A complaint investigation was conducted 5/6/22 on site at facility. Facility staff # 1 and # 2 admitted that on 4/22/22 they went outside to the playground with a group of 11 two year old children. After lining the children up to come inside and entering the facility classroom, they did a head count and only 10 children were present. Facility staff #1 immediately went outside on the playground and child # 1 was alone hiding under the play gym.