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Chesterbrook Academy

3355 High Point Blvd, Bethlehem, PA 180174.4· 55 reviews
licensed capacity
179
open each week
5 days

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About Chesterbrook Academy

Chesterbrook Academy is a child care center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 179 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campSecure entryAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks, Pre-K
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
179 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “M-F 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks, Pre-K
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
CurriculumLinks to Learning
SafetySecure keypad access, Outdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
LanguagesSpanish
Licensed capacity179 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Chesterbrook Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Chesterbrook Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
179 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00248148
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Summary

18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 29, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 11 of 18 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 10
  • Background checks 4
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safe sleep 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Apr 29, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “An unannounced inspection was conducted 4/29/26 as a result of self-reported noncompliance. During the inspection, it was discovered that a lapse of supervision occurred on 4/28/26 at approximately 12:00pm. Child #1 left the Intermediate 1 classroom through the door to the fenced-in playground. Child #1 was in the primary care group of Staff Person #1. Neither Staff Person #1 nor Staff Person #2, who was also in the Intermediate 1 Room, were aware that Child #1 had left the classroom. Child #1 was on the playground for less than one minute before being discovered by Staff Person #3 and brought back to the Intermediate 1 Room.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2026

  2. Jan 6, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.70(a) 65º F minimum

      “A complaint inspection was conducted on 1/6/26. At that time, the temperature in the Pre K1 and Pre K2A classrooms was below 65° F. The temperature was 60° F in PreK 2A and was 59° F in PreK 1. The facility reported that the heat had not been working in the classrooms since 12/15/25 and they were waiting on parts to have it repaired. The classrooms were not in use while the temperature was below 65° F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026

  3. Dec 12, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “An unannounced inspection was conducted 12/12/25 as a result of self-reported non-compliance by the facility. On 12/4/25, Staff Person #1 had a sudden onset illness causing them to leave three children unsupervised for a period of less than five minutes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025

  4. Nov 18, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 11/18/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 did not contain fire safety training completed within the past 12 months. The most recent fire safety training on file for Staff Person #1 was dated 6/12/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 11/18/25. At that time, dirty cabinet handles were observed in the Infant 2 Classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 11/18/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2 included clearances that were not updated within 60 months. This was evidenced by the PA State Police Clearances on file being dated 3/4/20 and 3/5/25, the PA Child Abuse Clearances on file being dated 3/25/20 and 6/25/25, and the NSOR certificates on file being dated 12/3/19 and 12/4/24. The current PA State Police Clearance dated 9/8/23 on file for Staff Person #3 was still in pending status.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 11/18/25. At that time, the embedded climbing equipment on the Middle Playground was observed to have peeling laminate on the steps of the climber.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 11/18/25. At that time, a corresponding cot list denoting which child was assigned to which cot for naptime could not be located in the Toddler 1 Room or the Intermediate 1 Room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025

  5. Jun 30, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.101(a) Age appropriate

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “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 #2 contained an NSOR certificate dated 6/23/25, after their date of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.67(c) No insects or rodents

      “An unannounced inspection was conducted 6/30/25. At that time, many ants were observed on the floor of the infant room, on the floor and wall of the toddler 2 room, and on the floor and wall in the pre-k 2 room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025

  6. Mar 14, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.133(4) Locked

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific 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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025

  7. Mar 14, 2025Visit6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.133(4) Locked

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific 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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025

  8. Dec 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

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

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024

  10. Oct 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. Sep 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

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

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024

  3. Jul 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

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

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2024

  5. May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

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

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024

  8. Jan 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 20, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “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 alone in the classroom and returned her to the group.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023

  10. Sep 12, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024

  11. Jul 24, 2023Visit3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “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.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “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.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “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.”
  12. Jun 20, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

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

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

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

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

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

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

  13. Jun 20, 2023Visit6 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

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

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

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

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

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

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

  14. Jan 9, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “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 pushing each other, and staff had to step in and address this. On January 4, 2023, at approximately 10:15 AM, Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 were taking a group of 12 two-year-olds to the facility's outdoor play space. After stopping in the hallway to do a head count, Staff Person #1 realized that there were only 11 children instead of 12. Staff Person #1 ran back to the classroom and found Child #1 alone in the room. It is estimated that Child #1 was left alone in the classroom for about 45 seconds.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “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 pushing each other, and staff had to step in and address this. On January 4, 2023, at approximately 10:15 AM, Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 were taking a group of 12 two-year-olds to the facility's outdoor play space. After stopping in the hallway to do a head count, Staff Person #1 realized that there were only 11 children instead of 12. Staff Person #1 ran back to the classroom and found Child #1 alone in the room. It is estimated that Child #1 was left alone in the classroom for about 45 seconds.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “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 pushing each other, and staff had to step in and address this. On January 4, 2023, at approximately 10:15 AM, Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 were taking a group of 12 two-year-olds to the facility's outdoor play space. After stopping in the hallway to do a head count, Staff Person #1 realized that there were only 11 children instead of 12. Staff Person #1 ran back to the classroom and found Child #1 alone in the room. It is estimated that Child #1 was left alone in the classroom for about 45 seconds.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “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 pushing each other, and staff had to step in and address this. On January 4, 2023, at approximately 10:15 AM, Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 were taking a group of 12 two-year-olds to the facility's outdoor play space. After stopping in the hallway to do a head count, Staff Person #1 realized that there were only 11 children instead of 12. Staff Person #1 ran back to the classroom and found Child #1 alone in the room. It is estimated that Child #1 was left alone in the classroom for about 45 seconds.”
  15. Nov 10, 2022Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “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 pushing each other, and staff had to step in and address this. 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 pushing each other, and staff had to step in and address this.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “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 pushing each other, and staff had to step in and address this. 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 pushing each other, and staff had to step in and address this.”
  16. Sep 1, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “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.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “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.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “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.”
  17. May 3, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2022

  18. Mar 11, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

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

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2022

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

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

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

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

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

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

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “Facility does not have documentation of annual emergency drills.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

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

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Chesterbrook Academy licensed?

Yes. Chesterbrook Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Chesterbrook Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 29, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Chesterbrook Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 11 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 26 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Chesterbrook Academy care for?

179, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Chesterbrook Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Chesterbrook Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Chesterbrook Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 974-9100 to ask.

What is Chesterbrook Academy's phone number?

(610) 974-9100.

Where is Chesterbrook Academy?

3355 High Point Blvd, Bethlehem, PA 18017. The nearest other daycare we list is Asa Packer Elementary School Day Care, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).