Chesterbrook Academy · 3355 High Point Blvd, Bethlehem

An unannounced inspection was conducted 6/30/25. At that time, a hole in the wall was observed in the intermediate 2 room by the block area.

An unannounced inspection was conducted 6/30/25. At that time, the older toddlers were observed playing with magnatiles. The manufacturer's instructions for Magnatiles recommend the toy for children ages three and up.

An unannounced inspection was conducted 6/30/25. At that time, the preservice training was reviewed. Staff person #1 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification dated 4/20/23. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 4/2025. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.

An unannounced inspection was conducted 6/30/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed for all new staff hired since the most recent renewal inspection on 3/14/25. The file for Staff Person #4, an assistant group supervisor, contained verification of thirty college credits in the human service field but did not include a high school diploma or college degree.

An unannounced inspection was conducted 6/30/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed for all new staff hired since the most recent renewal inspection on 3/14/25. The file for Staff Person #3, an assistant group supervisor, contained verification of high school education but did not include verification of experience working with children.

An investigation was conducted on 3/14/25. During the investigation, it was found that a lapse of supervision occurred on 3/4/25 when Child #1 was injured and neither Staff Person #1 nor Staff Person #2 saw what happened. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 were the two staff with a group of 12 children at that time, including Child #1.

A renewal inspection was conducted 3/14/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The PA State Police Clearance and PA Child Abuse Clearance for Staff Person #1 had not been updated within 60 months. This is evidenced by the dates of the clearances being: PA State Police Clearance 1/23/20 and 2/7/25; PA Child Abuse Clearance: 1/30/20 and 2/7/25.

A renewal inspection was conducted 3/14/25. At that time, a plastic ziplock bag was observed in a diaper bag hanging from the coat hook in Room 5, the older toddler 1 room. The diaper bag was approximately 18 inches high and was accessible to the toddlers in the room. A plastic ziplock bag was observed laying in an extra clothes cubby on the floor of the bathroom of Room 6, the older toddler 2 room. The plastic ziplock bag was accessible to the toddlers using the bathroom.

A renewal inspection was conducted 3/14/25. At that time, Children's Tylenol and Desitin were observed in a diaper bag hanging from the coat hook in Room 5, the older toddler 1 room. The diaper bag was approximately 18 inches high and was accessible to the toddlers in the room.

A renewal inspection was conducted 3/14/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The staff health assessment for Staff Person #1 was not updated within 24 months. This is evidenced by the dates of the health assessments being 1/20/22 and 5/13/24.

A renewal inspection was conducted 3/14/25. At that time, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in each child care space or located in the backpacks that accompany children to the playground.

The file of Staff Person #1, start date 10/28/24, contained a volunteer PA State Police clearance. There was no application in the file for an updated PA State Police clearance for employment. On 11/18/24, Staff Person #1 was observed in a preschool room working alone with children and was not in the vicinity of a permanent employee. A PA State Police clearance for employment was obtained on 11/20/24.

There was a small area of peeling paint on a wall in Room 5.

In the Pre-K 1 room, there were 2 epi pens that expired 7/2024.

In room 9, Pre-K, there was a small hole in the wall under the cubbies.

There was a small area of peeling paint on one of the walls in the Intermediate 2 room.

On July 13, 2023 Staff Person #1 left the infant classroom leaving child #1 alone for approximately 2 minutes. Staff person #2 was also in the room prior to Staff Person # 1 leaving the room and left at the same time as Staff Person # 1 forgetting that there was still a child in the room. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 8/14/2023 with an implementation date of 8/28/23. On 9/8/23 child #1 walked from the Beginners classroom through the adjoining bathroom to the connecting Intermediate classroom next door, which was unoccupied. Staff#1 was directly responsible for the supervision of this child, in addition staff person #2 and Staff Person #3 were also present in the room and all were unaware that the child left the room until the Assistant Director brought him back approximately 3 minutes later. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 8/14/2023 with an implementation date of 8/28/23. On 10/11/23 Staff Member #4 was inside a classroom with 4 children. She left the classroom to return to the outdoor play space and took 3 of the 4 children outside with her, leaving child #4 alone inside the classroom for approximately 1 minute. Staff Person #5 found child…

On July 13, 2023 Staff Person #1 left the infant classroom leaving child #1 alone for approximately 2 minutes. Staff person #2 was also in the room prior to Staff Person # 1 leaving the room and left at the same time as Staff Person # 1 forgetting that there was still a child in the room. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 8/14/2023 with an implementation date of 8/28/23. On 9/8/23 child #1 walked from the Beginners classroom through the adjoining bathroom to the connecting Intermediate classroom next door, which was unoccupied. Staff#1 was directly responsible for the supervision of this child, in addition staff person #2 and Staff Person #3 were also present in the room and all were unaware that the child left the room until the Assistant Director brought him back approximately 3 minutes later.

On July 13, 2023 Staff Person #1 left the infant classroom leaving child #1 alone for approximately 2 minutes. Staff person #2 was also in the room prior to Staff Person # 1 leaving the room and left at the same time as Staff Person # 1 forgetting that there was still a child in the room.

Staff Person #1 worked more than 45 days in a childcare position at the facility without a National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) verification on file. NSOR is dated 12/20/2022. See code sheet for date of hire.

Staff Person #2's PA Child Abuse History clearance was dated 4/3/2018 and should have been updated on or before April 3, 2023. Staff Person # 2 should have been removed from childcare on April 4, 2022.

On 6/6/23 when a parent was leaving after dropping off their child, Child #1 had her hand close to the door and her thumb was shut in the crease of the of the door.

The refrigerator in the toddler room had some spills in it and needed to be cleaned.

Of the 10 children files reviewed, four were updated by a parent in September 2022 and then not again until May 2023.

Staff person #3 did not complete pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR in an approved curriculum.

On August 25, 2022, child #1 left his group on the outdoor play space and walked into the facility unnoticed by staff person #1, who responsible for supervising the child. Child walked through the facility unsupervised for approximately 43 seconds before Staff Person #2 found him alone in the building. On September 12, 2022, child #2 was walking into the classroom with his group from the outdoor play space. A family was leaving the classroom and child got separated from the group and was unsupervised in the hallway for approximately 40 seconds. Staff Person #3, who was responsible for supervising the child realized the child was missing at approximately the same time staff person #4 brought him back to the room. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 10/13/2022 with an implementation date of 10/3/22. On 11/2/22 child #1 was pushed off playground equipment by Child #2. Child #1 was lying on the ground and Child #2 slapped and kicked him multiple times. Child #2 then kicked Child #1 in the head. None of the 4 staff that were present on the playground at that time witnessed this incident. There was a prior incident that same day between Child #1 and Child #2 where they were…

On August 25, 2022, child #1 left his group on the outdoor play space and walked into the facility unnoticed by staff person #1, who responsible for supervising the child. Child walked through the facility unsupervised for approximately 43 seconds before Staff Person #2 found him alone in the building. On September 12, 2022, child #2 was walking into the classroom with his group from the outdoor play space. A family was leaving the classroom and child got separated from the group and was unsupervised in the hallway for approximately 40 seconds. Staff Person #3, who was responsible for supervising the child realized the child was missing at approximately the same time staff person #4 brought him back to the room. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 10/13/2022 with an implementation date of 10/3/22. On 11/2/22 child #1 was pushed off playground equipment by Child #2. Child #1 was lying on the ground and Child #2 slapped and kicked him multiple times. Child #2 then kicked Child #1 in the head. None of the 4 staff that were present on the playground at that time witnessed this incident. There was a prior incident that same day between Child #1 and Child #2 where they were…

On August 25, 2022 child #1 left his group on the outdoor play space and walked into the facility unnoticed by staff person #1, who responsible for supervising the child. Child walked through the facility unsupervised for approximately 43 seconds before Staff Person #2 found him alone in the building. On September 12, 2022, child #2 was walking into the classroom with his group from the outdoor play space. A family was leaving the classroom and child got separated from the group and was unsupervised in the hallway for approximately 40 seconds. Staff Person #3, who was responsible for supervising the child realized the child was missing at approximately the same time staff person #4 brought him back to the room.

A complaint investigation was conducted on 5/3/22. Facility staff member # 1 reported child # 1 was left in the facility hall for 1 minute and 45 seconds while transitioning from one classroom to another. Facility staff member # 1 was holding door open with foot, door shut and child was still in the hall outside the facility classroom door. Staff member #1 did not immediately notice the child was outside the door.

There is a broken ceramic planter on the school age playground accessible to the children while the children were outside on the playground.

The rest equipment in the Intermediate 1 classroom does not have a name chart labeling specific rest equipment to an assigned child.

Facility person # 1 hired and working at facility since 1/17/22 does not have a Mantoux test on file with the health assessment.

Facility does not have documentation of annual emergency drills.

Facility has no documentation of fire alarm 30 day system testing.

Facility has not sent the emergency plan to the local municipality and county emergency management agency in over 12 months since 1/29/19.

Facility person # 2 has not had annual fire safety training in over 12 months from 11/11/20 to 1/25/22. Facility person # 3 has not had annual fire safety training in over 12 months from 11/11/20 to 1/25/22.

Facility director has not completed a staff evaluation for staff person # 2 since time of hire 1/20/20. Facility director has not completed a staff evaluation for staff person # 3 since time of hire 1/27/20.