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Chesterbrook Academy · 510 Walnut St, Philadelphia

510 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 · Philadelphia County
2 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 1

Chesterbrook Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 177 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 42 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (14 of 42). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #747 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 57% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #747 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
5 Core-safety citations
37 Other citations
8 Inspections
2 Complaint investigations that found violations
42 citations from 10 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 11, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Dec 11, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Jan 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Dec 28, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Mar 1, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Feb 1, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Dec 8, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found Dec 8, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Sep 1, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found Feb 3, 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 14
Health & medication 9
Building & playground safety 6
Training & qualifications 5
Caregiver conduct 4
Food & feeding 1
Background checks 1
Emergency preparedness 1
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Dec 11, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(5)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 12.11.25, the health assessment reviewed for staff person #2 did not include a statement confirming staff person #2's ability to provide suitable childcare services.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2025): “Provider will submit physician's statement of childcare suitability for staff person #2 by 12.19.25”
Citation Dec 11, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 12.11.15, the record reviewed for child #1 did not include an initial health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2025): “Provider will submit an initial health assessment report for child #1 by 12.19.25.”
Citation Dec 11, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 12.11.25, the record reviewed for staff person #1 did not include Health and Safety Basics Training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2025): “Staff Person #1 will complete required training by 12.19.25.”
Citation Jan 15, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection on 01.15.25, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1 did not include an initial health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2025): “Provider will submit an initial health assessment for staff person #3 by 01.23.25”
Citation Jan 15, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(b)(1)
During the renewal inspection on 01.15.25, the record reviewed for Staff Person #3 did not include a high school diploma or general educational development certificate as required for the position of classroom aide.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2025): “Provider will submit high school diploma documentation for Staff Person #3 by 01.24.25.”
Citation Jan 15, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection on 01.15.25, the record reviewed for Staff Person #2 did not include two written references from nonfamily persons attesting to Staff Person #2's suitability for childcare employment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2025): “Provider will submit written references for Staff Person #2 by 01.24.25.”
Citation Dec 28, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the renewal inspection on 12.28.23, chipped paint was located on the blue wall in the Toddler A and Intermediate A classrooms, and on the back wall near the bicycles of the Indoor place space area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 29, 2024): “Will repaint classroom and indoor play space areas by 01.03.24.”
Citation Dec 28, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
During the renewal inspection on 12.28.23, rust and leaking water was located on the floors and stalls of facility Bathroom #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 29, 2024): “Will submit a maintenance order for repair of leak, bathroom floors and stalls.”
Citation Dec 28, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During the renewal inspection on 12.28.23, Staff person #1 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, Jan 3, 2024): “Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10 within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 01.12.24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #-1 must be supervised, when…”
Citation Dec 28, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
During the renewal inspection on 12.28.23, the emergency contact and financial agreement information reviewed for Child #1 (dated 10.18.22) was not within a 6-month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2024): “Will have parent update emergency contact and financial agreement information by 01.03.24.”
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Citation Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
During a complaint investigation conducted on 3/1/2023, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 files did not contain a valid health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2023): “Files for facility persons will be audited every 6 months to comply with PA state guidelines and make sure all documents are valid. Staff were immediately made aware that their health assessment need to be completed and submitted by 3/6/2023.”
Citation Feb 1, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/1/2023 observed peeled paint in the Kindergarten room, Pre-K room, Intermediate B room, Beginner A room, Toddler A room, Toddler B room and Toddler C room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2023): “Our facilities team painted damaged areas on 3/923 and 3/10/23.”
Citation Feb 1, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/1/2023 observed the thermometer in the refrigerator in the Infant room was 50° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2023): “A new thermometer replaced the current thermometer and detected an accurate temperature of 40° F.”
Citation Feb 1, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(c)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/1/2023 observed child #1's health report did not include the date it was signed by the physician or the date of the health report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2023): “The family was updated to return an updated Health Assessment from their pediatrician.”
Citation Feb 1, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/1/2023 observed child #1, #2 and #4's health reports did not include verification of influenza vaccination.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2023): “Families were contacted to submit most recent an update vaccine record.”
Citation Feb 1, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/1/2023 observed staff person #1's last health assessment was conducted on 10/19/2020 which is not within the 24-month time frame.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2023): “Staff member was seen by medical professional to complete child care staff Health Assessment.”
Citation Feb 1, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/1/2023 observed staff person #2 and #3's health assessments did not have question #2 answered in regard to examination for communicable diseases.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2023): “Staff persons resubmitted Child Care Staff Health Assessment with completed question.”
Citation Feb 1, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/1/2023 observed child #1 and #3's financial agreements were not reviewed and updated within the 6-month time frame.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2023): “Staff reviewed agreement for 6 month periodic review.”
Citation Feb 1, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/1/2023 observed staff person #5's health assessment did not include verification of tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2023): “Staff member contacted medical professional to forward necessary documents.”
Citation Feb 1, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(h)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/1/2023 observed staff #3 and #4's files did not include Health & Safety training verification.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2023): “Staff were able to complete the PA Health and Safety update 2022 for yearly Health + Safety training compliance.”
Core safety Dec 8, 2022 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
During a complaint investigation conducted on 12/8/2022, Certification Representative viewed a surveillance video of staff person # 1 grabbing the child by the elbow and lifting the child in the air while holding the child's elbow.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2023): “Staff member # 1 is no longer employed by the facility upon completion of the investigation.”
Citation Dec 8, 2022 Complaint investigation Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
During a complaint investigation conducted on 12/8/2022, 1 child file was reviewed. Child # 1 file contained a fee agreement that did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2022): “Family was given to 12/13/22 t return the completed form.”
Citation Dec 8, 2022 Complaint investigation Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During a complaint investigation conducted on 12/8/2022, 1 child file was reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2022): “Family was given until 12/13/2022 to return the completed form.”
Citation Dec 8, 2022 Complaint investigation Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
During a compliant investigation conducted on 12/8/2022, 1 child file was reviewed. Child # 1 emergency contact form did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, wading or swimming. These sections of the form were left blank.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2022): “The family was given until 12/13/2022 to return the completed form.”
Citation Dec 8, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
During a complaint investigation conducted on 12/8/2022, 1 child file was reviewed. Child # 1 file contained a fee agreement that did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2022): “Family was given to 12/13/22 to return the completed form.”
Citation Dec 8, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During a complaint investigation conducted on 12/8/2022, 1 child file was reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2022): “Family was given until 12/13/2022 to return the completed form”
Citation Dec 8, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
During a compliant investigation conducted on 12/8/2022, 1 child file was reviewed. Child # 1 emergency contact form did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, wading or swimming. These sections of the form were left blank.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2022): “The family was given until 12/13/2022 to return the completed form.”
Core safety Sep 1, 2022 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
DURING THE COMPLIANT INVESTIGATION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE WAS INFORMED STAFF #1 THREW A CHILD ON THE COT.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2022): “Staff #1 was terminated from the facility.”
Core safety Sep 1, 2022 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No ridicule or threaten harm 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(c)
DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE WAS INFORMED STAFF #1 CHOOSE TWO CHILDREN TO RIDICULE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2022): “Staff #1 was terminated from the facility.”
Core safety Sep 1, 2022 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No harsh language 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(d)
DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE WAS INFORMED STAFF #1 USED HARSH LANGUAGE TOWARDS THE CHILDREN.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2022): “Staff #1 was terminated from the facility.”
Core safety Feb 3, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 7 STAFF FILES. STAFF #2 WAS HIRED ON 11/29/2021 THEIR FILE DID NOT CONTAIN AN FBI CLEARNACE, NSOR, NOR MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING. STAFF #3 WAS HIRED 12/14/21, THEIR FILE DID NOT CONTAIN AN FBI CLEARANCE OR A NSOR CERTIFICATE. STAFF #4 WAS HIRED ON 6.14.21, THEIR FILE DID NOT CONTAIN A MANDATE REPORTER CERTIFICATE. STAFF #5 WAS HIRED ON 12.13.2 THEY HAD A CURRENT NJ ID, BUT DID NOT HAVE A STATE CRIMINAL CLEARNACE OR A CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE FROM NJ.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2022): “Staff #2 is no longer employed at the school. Missing items were requested by the provider and submitted into the staff files.”
Citation Feb 3, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH, INSIDE THE BACK OF TOODLER ROOM THREE THE FIRST-AID KIT WAS MISSING SOAP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 28, 2022): “Missing soap was replaced in emergency bag.”
Citation Feb 3, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND IN ROOM 7 & 5 THERE IS DAMAGED PAINT ON THE BORDER.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 28, 2022): “Facilities team was notified of violation and areas were sanded and painted.”
Citation Feb 3, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.151(c)(2)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 7 STAFF FILES and STAFF #2, 3, 4, & 5 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT. STAFF #2, 3, & 5 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN A TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2022): “Staff #2 and #5 are no longer employed. Staff #3 & #4 completed a health exam Staff #3 completed a TB test & results”
Citation Feb 3, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND THERE WERE NO ACCOMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS. (IMPLEMENTED ON SITE)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 3, 2022): “THE PROVIDER ADDED THE CORRECTIONS TO THE CURRENT EMERGENCY PLAN.”
Citation Feb 3, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE FACILITY'S FIRE SYSTEM FILES AND THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF PURCHASE OF THEIR INTERCONNECTED SYSTEM. (IMPLEMENTED ON SITE)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 3, 2022): “THE PROVIDER FILLED OUT AN ATTESTATION FORM FOR THE FIRE SYSTEM.”
Citation Feb 3, 2022 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE FACILITY'S FILE, THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE A WRITTEN NOTIFICATION OF THE FACILITY'S LOCATION AND ROUTES TO LOCAL TRAFFIC.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2022): “A letter was constructed and sent in the mail to the local traffic.”
Citation Feb 3, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 7 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1, 2, 4, DID NOT CONTAIN FIRE SAFETY TRAINING.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2022): “Annual fire safety training was conducted on 2.21.22. Training certificates was placed in staff files. Staff #2 no linger is employed.”
Citation Feb 3, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 12 CHILDREN'S FILES AND THE FILES FOR CHILD #1 THROUGH #7 DID NOT CONTAIN AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DATE OF THE CHILD'S ADMISSION INTO THE FACILITY.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 3, 2022): “Parents were contacted to make corrections or fill in the appropriate information.”
Citation Feb 3, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 12 CHILDREN'S FILES AND THE FILES FOR CHILD #1, CHILD #2, & CHILD #4, EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT CONTAIN THE ENROLLING PARENT'S WORK ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 28, 2022): “Parents were contacted to make corrections on child's paperwork.”
Citation Feb 3, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 12 CHILDREN'S FILES AND THE FILES FOR CHILD #3 & CHILD #4 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT CONTAIN INFORMATION OF THE CHILD'S SPECIAL NEEDS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 28, 2022): “Parents were contacted to complete areas on emergency contact forms.”
Citation Feb 3, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 7 STAFF FILES and STAFF #1 & 4 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN TWO NONFAMILY REFERENCE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2022): “Written references submitted were printed and placed in staff #1 & 4 files.”

“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 Dec 8, 2022 Complaint investigation
4 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Sep 1, 2022 Complaint investigation
3 violations 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
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $90.40 —
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $90.40 —
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $84.40 —
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $81.80 —
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $75.00 —

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 177 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Feb 4, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since May 29, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Spring Education INC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 592-8257
State certificate # CER-00250888
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Common questions

Has Chesterbrook Academy had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 5 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 Dec 8, 2022 (caregiver conduct): “During a complaint investigation conducted on 12/8/2022, Certification Representative viewed a surveillance video of staff person # 1 grabbing the child by the elbow and lifting the child in the air while holding the…” 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 2 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 1, effective May 29, 2019. 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 Philadelphia?

It is tied for #747 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Chesterbrook Academy last inspected?

Dec 11, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Chesterbrook Academy cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $90.40 for newborn, $90.40 for infant, $84.40 for young toddler, $81.80 for older toddler 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.

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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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