Chesterbrook Academy · Malvern
Chesterbrook Academy is a certified child care center in Malvern, PA, with capacity for 211 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 11 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (5 of 11). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 12 centers in Malvern and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection conducted 2/2/26, water stains were observed on the ceiling tile in the toddler 2 childcare space and intermediate 1 childcare space.
During the renewal inspection conducted 2/2/26, chipped paint was observed in the toddler 2 childcare space next to the wooden cabinet and in the pre-k 2 childcare space in the meet the future and trace me section of the classroom.
During the renewal inspection conducted 2/2/26, the agreement reviewed for child #1 did not include the date of admission.
During the renewal inspection conducted 1/22/25, peeled paint was observed on the windowsills in room 3 and 4, 2-year-old classrooms and the windowsill of room 8, 3--4-year-old classroom.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/08/2023 observed a glass door in room #10 did not have a visual strip. Corrected on site 3/08/2023.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/08/2023 observed rooms #8 and #10 did not have handwashing signs posted above each sink. Corrected on site 3/08/2023.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/08/2023 observed child #2's health report did not include an up to date influenza vaccine. The last one on the immunization report is from 9/30/2021.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/08/2023 observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include the health insurance policy number. Corrected on site 3/08/2023.
During the renewal inspection the files of Staff 8, Staff 9, Staff 10, Staff 11, Staff 13, Staff 14, Staff 15, and Staff 21 did not include verification of education to qualify for the position in which the person was performing.
During the renewal inspection Staff 4 did not have verification of completion of pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training.
Director acknowledged that video captured Staff 1 hitting child after the child stuffed her mouth with food.
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $89.00 | $66.20 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $85.20 | $62.40 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $85.00 | $62.80 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $79.40 | $59.40 |
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
Common questions
Has Chesterbrook Academy had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Apr 25, 2022 (caregiver conduct): “Director acknowledged that video captured Staff 1 hitting child after the child stuffed her mouth with food.” 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 1 complaint investigation 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 1, effective Jul 24, 2020. 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 Malvern?
It is #2 of 12 centers in Malvern by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Chesterbrook Academy last inspected?
Feb 2, 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 $89.00 for infant, $85.20 for young toddler, $85.00 for older toddler, $79.40 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.
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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