Chesterbrook Academy · Norristown
Chesterbrook Academy is a certified child care center in Norristown, PA, with capacity for 156 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 9 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 9). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #7 of 26 centers in Norristown and has fewer citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal on 6/11/26 the health assessment for staff person #2 was not signed by a medical physician or CRNP.
During the renewal on 6/11/16 Staff person #1 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however (the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum/ the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum).
Staff person #1 held child #1 by shoulder, leaving faint scratch marks on back and red mark on front shoulder, in attempt to have child #1 lie down on cot at nap time.
During the renewal inspection on 5/15/25 the file for staff person #1 did not contain a current health assessment.
During the renewal inspection on 1/10/24 the walkways surrounding the facility had were covered in snow and ice.
During the renewal inspection on 1/10/25 the preschool playground had a new unitary playground protective surface covering installed and the operator did not have the ASTM F test data on file.
During the renewal inspection on 1/10/25 the fire alarm test log revealed the alarm had not been tested since January 3 2024.
During the initial inspection on 1/4/2024 exposed bolts missing thread covers were observed on the playground fencing area.
During the initial inspection on 1/4/2024 two embedded play climbers were observed at the facility. The operator did not have the ASTMF test data for the unitary playground protective surface.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $92.00 | $81.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $92.00 | $81.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $89.00 | $77.20 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $87.40 | $61.20 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $85.60 | $59.80 |
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
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 Feb 26, 2026 (caregiver conduct): “Staff person #1 held child #1 by shoulder, leaving faint scratch marks on back and red mark on front shoulder, in attempt to have child #1 lie down on cot at nap time.” 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 Sep 8, 2025. 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 Norristown?
It is tied for #7 of 26 centers in Norristown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Chesterbrook Academy last inspected?
Jun 11, 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 $92.00 for newborn, $92.00 for infant, $89.00 for young toddler, $87.40 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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