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Chesterbrook Academy

325 Lehigh St, Catasauqua, PA 180324.9· 56 reviews
licensed capacity
155
open each week
5 days

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About Chesterbrook Academy

Chesterbrook Academy is a child care center in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 155 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: Infant to Pre-K
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
155 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 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
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infant to Pre-K
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
CurriculumLinks to Learning
Daily lifePotty training: Supportive with potty training our 3 year old
SafetyRestricted keypad entry, Outdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
LanguagesSpanish
Licensed capacity155 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
155 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00250395
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 14, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Jan 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Staff 1 and 2 only had one letter of reference on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “Staff 1 did not have proof of education on file, prior to DOH. Please see LIS for DOH.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2025

  3. Jan 9, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “In the lower level of the annex building, the hot water temperature measured at 113 degrees.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “In the toddler room, the garbage can lid was not able to open by pressing the pedal. As a result, it was not hands free”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “The emergency plan did not have a section accommodating for infants and toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “During the renewal inspection on 1/9/2025, the facility did not have the current certificate of compliance posted. The most recent one was from 4/15/2023-4/15/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “Staff 1, who does have a current child abuse clearance, did not obtain the child abuse clearance until five days after working with children. (See LIS for date of hire).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025

  4. Nov 13, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

      “On 11/13/2024, certification representative assessed embedded equipment on playground area and measured mulch that was under it. The mulch measured at approximately 1-2 inches which is under the required measurement of 9 inches, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024

  5. Jan 24, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

      “During renewal inspection conducted 1/24/2024, health assessment on file for staff person #1 does not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the physician's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a)/3270.134(d) Child's hands washed/Liquid or powdered soap

      “During renewal inspection conducted 1/24/2024, a staff person was observed to not wash a child's hands with soap and water after diapering.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “During renewal inspection conducted 1/24/2024, last health assessment on file for child #1 is dated 6/8/2023. Child #1 is a young toddler (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “During renewal inspection conducted 1/24/2024, release persons were not written on child #2's fee agreement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “During renewal inspection conducted 1/24/2024, child lock for the cabinet under the sink in the Toddler B room was broken. There were several cleaning products in the cabinet, including Clorox wipes, labeled "keep out of reach of children".”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “During renewal inspection conducted 1/24/2024, PSP clearances on file for staff person #2 are dated 9/4/2018 and 11/27/2023, which is past 60 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023

  6. Nov 21, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      20.71(b)(5) Perpetrator in an indicated or founded report of child abuse

      “Staff person #1 has been named as a perpetrator in an indicated report of child abuse.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “Complaint investigation verified that staff person #1 grabbed and carried child #1 by the arm causing a dislocated elbow.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “Complaint investigation verified that staff person #1 grabbed and carried child #1 by the arm causing a dislocated elbow.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “Complaint investigation verified that staff person #1 grabbed and carried child #1 by the arm causing a dislocated elbow.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024

  7. Oct 4, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “During unannounced monitoring conducted 10/4/2023, facility's smoke detectors were tested past 30 days on the following dates: 2/13/2023-3/22/2023; 5/3/2023-6/21/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “During unannounced monitoring conducted 10/4/2023, last health assessment on file for child #1 is dated 9/2/2022. Child #1 is an older toddler. Last child health assessment on file for child #2 is dated 10/12/2020. Child #2 has several visit summaries on file following 10/12/2020. Child #2 is preschool-aged.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “During complaint investigation conducted 10/4/2023, it was found that the following children were not immunized according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #1: no record of Hep A vaccine. There was no exemption on file. Child #1 is preschool aged (see LIS code sheet). Child #2: 1 of 2 doses of Hep A vaccine. There was no exemption on file. Child #2 is preschool aged (see LIS code sheet). Child #3: 1 of 2 doses of Hep A vaccine. There was no exemption on file. Child #3 is an older toddler (see LIS code sheet). Child #4: 3 of 4 doses each of the Pneumococcal, DTaP, and HIB vaccines and no record of Hep A vaccine. Child #4 is preschool aged (see LIS code sheet). Child #5: 1 of 2 doses of Hep A vaccine. There was no exemption on file. Child #5 is a young toddler (see LIS code sheet). Child #6: 1 of 2 doses of Hep A vaccine. There was no exemption on file. Child #6 is preschool aged (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023

  8. Oct 4, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “During unannounced monitoring conducted 10/4/2023, facility's smoke detectors were tested past 30 days on the following dates: 2/13/2023-3/22/2023; 5/3/2023-6/21/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “During unannounced monitoring conducted 10/4/2023, last health assessment on file for child #1 is dated 9/2/2022. Child #1 is an older toddler. Last child health assessment on file for child #2 is dated 10/12/2020. Child #2 has several visit summaries on file following 10/12/2020. Child #2 is preschool-aged.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “During complaint investigation conducted 10/4/2023, it was found that the following children were not immunized according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #1: no record of Hep A vaccine. There was no exemption on file. Child #1 is preschool aged (see LIS code sheet). Child #2: 1 of 2 doses of Hep A vaccine. There was no exemption on file. Child #2 is preschool aged (see LIS code sheet). Child #3: 1 of 2 doses of Hep A vaccine. There was no exemption on file. Child #3 is an older toddler (see LIS code sheet). Child #4: 3 of 4 doses each of the Pneumococcal, DTaP, and HIB vaccines and no record of Hep A vaccine. Child #4 is preschool aged (see LIS code sheet). Child #5: 1 of 2 doses of Hep A vaccine. There was no exemption on file. Child #5 is a young toddler (see LIS code sheet). Child #6: 1 of 2 doses of Hep A vaccine. There was no exemption on file. Child #6 is preschool aged (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023

  9. Jun 21, 2023Complaint investigation8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During unannounced monitoring conducted 6/21/2023, staff person #1's file did not contain two written, nonfamily references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “During unannounced monitoring conducted on 6/21/2023, staff person #2 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “During unannounced monitoring conducted 6/21/2022, facility's fire detection system testing log reflected that fire alarms were tested past 30 days on between 2/13/2023-3/22/2023. Additionally, log indicated that fire alarms were last tested on 5/3/2023 which is over 30 days ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “During complaint investigation conducted 6/21/2023, an incident report dated 3/31/2023 in child #1's file was not signed by parent until 4/3/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “Complaint investigation verified that staff person #3 yanked child #1's arm and placed him down roughly.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “During complaint investigation conducted 6/21/2023, Intermediate B group had 16 total preschool aged children. Staff person #1 initially identified 6 children as being in her group, then 7 children. Staff person #2 identified 7 children as being in her group. Certification representative advised them that 2 children were not named as being in groups, as their groups totaled 14 children. Certification representative conducted ratio/supervision checks in other rooms then came back to Intermediate B group. Staff person #1 identified 9 children as being in her group and staff person #2 identified 7 children as being in her group.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “During complaint investigation conducted 6/21/2023, Intermediate B group had 16 total preschool aged children. Staff person #1 initially identified 6 children as being in her group, then 7 children. Staff person #2 identified 7 children as being in her group. Certification representative advised them that 2 children were not named as being in groups, as their groups totaled 14 children. Certification representative conducted ratio/supervision checks in other rooms then came back to Intermediate B group. Staff person #1 identified 9 children as being in her group and staff person #2 identified 7 children as being in her group.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “Complaint investigation verified that staff person #3 yanked child #1's arm and placed him down roughly.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2023

  10. Jun 21, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During unannounced monitoring conducted 6/21/2023, staff person #1's file did not contain two written, nonfamily references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “During unannounced monitoring conducted on 6/21/2023, staff person #2 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “During unannounced monitoring conducted 6/21/2022, facility's fire detection system testing log reflected that fire alarms were tested past 30 days on between 2/13/2023-3/22/2023. Additionally, log indicated that fire alarms were last tested on 5/3/2023 which is over 30 days ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “During complaint investigation conducted 6/21/2023, an incident report dated 3/31/2023 in child #1's file was not signed by parent until 4/3/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “Complaint investigation verified that staff person #3 yanked child #1's arm and placed him down roughly.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “During complaint investigation conducted 6/21/2023, Intermediate B group had 16 total preschool aged children. Staff person #1 initially identified 6 children as being in her group, then 7 children. Staff person #2 identified 7 children as being in her group. Certification representative advised them that 2 children were not named as being in groups, as their groups totaled 14 children. Certification representative conducted ratio/supervision checks in other rooms then came back to Intermediate B group. Staff person #1 identified 9 children as being in her group and staff person #2 identified 7 children as being in her group.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “During complaint investigation conducted 6/21/2023, Intermediate B group had 16 total preschool aged children. Staff person #1 initially identified 6 children as being in her group, then 7 children. Staff person #2 identified 7 children as being in her group. Certification representative advised them that 2 children were not named as being in groups, as their groups totaled 14 children. Certification representative conducted ratio/supervision checks in other rooms then came back to Intermediate B group. Staff person #1 identified 9 children as being in her group and staff person #2 identified 7 children as being in her group.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “Complaint investigation verified that staff person #3 yanked child #1's arm and placed him down roughly.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2023

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  1. Jan 3, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “During renewal inspection conducted 1/3/2023, the following children do not have verification of ongoing vaccines with schedule recommended by the ACIP. No exemptions are on file: Child #1: No flu vaccine. Child #2: 3 of 4 doses of DTAP and Rotavirus vaccines, no flu vaccine or Hepatitis A vaccine. Child #3: No flu vaccine.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

      “During renewal inspection conducted 1/3/2023, a lunchbox containing cheese, fruit, and yogurt was observed in the cubby area of the Toddler B room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “During renewal inspection conducted 1/3/2023, an electrical outlet was uncovered in the Pre-K room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “During renewal inspection conducted 1/3/2023, a cabinet under the sink in the Pre-K bathroom had a disarmed child lock, exposing several cleaning materials labeled "Keep out of reach of children".”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “During renewal inspection conducted 1/3/2023, Facility Person #1 has resided in New York and Arizona within the past 5 years and does not have out-of-state clearances on file or proof that they were properly requested at time of hire. Facility person #1 is past 45-day provisional period (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted

      “During renewal inspection conducted 1/3/2023, emergency telephone numbers were not posted in the School-age room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “During renewal inspection conducted 1/3/2023, there last Child Service Reports on file the following children are as follows: Child #2: 11/16/2021 Child#3: 10/28/2021 Child #4: 12/1/2021”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)(3)/3270.131(d)(7) Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year/Free from contagious/communicable disease

      “During renewal inspection conducted 1/3/2023, last health report on file for Child #2 is dated 10/27/2021. Child is an older toddler (see LIS code sheet). Health report is a visit summary, which does not state that child is able to participate in child care and is free from communicable diseases.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023

  2. Aug 11, 2022Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “On complaint investigation conducted 8/11/2022, Certification Representative reviewed a video from an incident that took place in the facility on 8/1/2022 at approximately 10:45A-11:00A. In the video, Staff #1 is seen grabbing Child #1 by the right arm from behind and swinging her around to sit on her bottom. Staff #2 is seen picking up Child #2 and sitting him down roughly. There is no audio on the video.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “On complaint investigation conducted 8/11/2022, Certification Representative reviewed a video from an incident that took place in the facility on 8/1/2022 at approximately 10:45A-11:00A. In the video, Staff #1 is seen grabbing Child #1 by the right arm from behind and swinging her around to sit on her bottom. Staff #2 is seen picking up Child #2 and sitting him down roughly. There is no audio on the video.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “On complaint investigation conducted 8/11/2022, Certification Representative reviewed a video from an incident that took place in the facility on 8/1/2022 at approximately 10:45A-11:00A. In the video, Staff #1 is seen grabbing Child #1 by the right arm from behind and swinging her around to sit on her bottom. Staff #2 is seen picking up Child #2 and sitting him down roughly. There is no audio on the video.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “On complaint investigation conducted 8/11/2022, Certification Representative reviewed a video from an incident that took place in the facility on 8/1/2022 at approximately 10:45A-11:00A. In the video, Staff #1 is seen grabbing Child #1 by the right arm from behind and swinging her around to sit on her bottom. Staff #2 is seen picking up Child #2 and sitting him down roughly. There is no audio on the video. Neither child appears to be injured or upset during the video.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022

  3. Aug 11, 2022Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “On complaint investigation conducted 8/11/2022, Certification Representative reviewed a video from an incident that took place in the facility on 8/1/2022 at approximately 10:45A-11:00A. In the video, Staff #1 is seen grabbing Child #1 by the right arm from behind and swinging her around to sit on her bottom. Staff #2 is seen picking up Child #2 and sitting him down roughly. There is no audio on the video.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “On complaint investigation conducted 8/11/2022, Certification Representative reviewed a video from an incident that took place in the facility on 8/1/2022 at approximately 10:45A-11:00A. In the video, Staff #1 is seen grabbing Child #1 by the right arm from behind and swinging her around to sit on her bottom. Staff #2 is seen picking up Child #2 and sitting him down roughly. There is no audio on the video.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “On complaint investigation conducted 8/11/2022, Certification Representative reviewed a video from an incident that took place in the facility on 8/1/2022 at approximately 10:45A-11:00A. In the video, Staff #1 is seen grabbing Child #1 by the right arm from behind and swinging her around to sit on her bottom. Staff #2 is seen picking up Child #2 and sitting him down roughly. There is no audio on the video.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “On complaint investigation conducted 8/11/2022, Certification Representative reviewed a video from an incident that took place in the facility on 8/1/2022 at approximately 10:45A-11:00A. In the video, Staff #1 is seen grabbing Child #1 by the right arm from behind and swinging her around to sit on her bottom. Staff #2 is seen picking up Child #2 and sitting him down roughly. There is no audio on the video. Neither child appears to be injured or upset during the video.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022

  4. Jul 13, 2022Visit9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “On unannounced monitoring conducted 7/13/2022, the following staff members have not completed health assessments within the past 24 months: Staff #4: last health assessment is dated 6/9/2020. Staff #7: last health assessment is dated 6/11/2020. Staff#9: last health assessment is dated 7/8/2020.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(e)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “On unannounced monitoring conducted 8/11/2022, last health assessment on file for Child #1 is dated 12/21/2021. Immunization record indicates that child received 3 of 4 doses of DTaP, HIB, and pneumococcal vaccines. Child is a young toddler (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “On unannounced monitoring conducted on 7/13/2022, an outlet in the Pre-K room in Building 2 was observed to not have protective receptacle cover.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “On unannounced monitoring conducted 7/13/2022, Staff #4 had expired Child Abuse clearance dated 5/11/17 on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “On unannounced monitoring conducted 8/11/2022, facility's fire detection log indicated that alarms were tested on 6/20/2022 and on 7/29/2022, which is past 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “On unannounced monitoring conducted 8/11/2022, file for Child #2 only contained immunization record and did not contain a health assessment. Child was enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “On complaint investigation conducted 7/13/2022, two incidents of lack of supervision occurred at facility on 7/7/2022. Facility staff reported that a Child #1, who is an older toddler, left the building without staff supervision around pick-up time. Child #1 was outside alone for approximately one minute until a parent found him and brought him inside. Additionally, Child #2, who is preschool-age, was left inside while the rest of his class and Staff #1 went outside. Child #2 was inside for approximately one minute before another staff member noticed him and brought him outside. Facility showed certification representative video evidence of both incidents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “On complaint investigation conducted 7/13/2022, two incidents of lack of supervision occurred at facility on 7/7/2022. Facility staff reported that a Child #1, who is an older toddler, left the building without staff supervision around pick-up time. Child #1 was outside alone for approximately one minute until a parent found him and brought him inside. Additionally, Child #2, who is preschool-age, was left inside while the rest of his class and Staff #1 went outside. Child #2 was inside for approximately one minute before another staff member noticed him and brought him outside. Facility showed certification representative video evidence of both incidents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “On complaint investigation conducted 7/13/2022, two incidents of lack of supervision occurred at facility on 7/7/2022. Facility staff reported that a Child #1, who is an older toddler, left the building without staff supervision around pick-up time. Child #1 was outside alone for approximately one minute until a parent found him and brought him inside. Additionally, Child #2, who is preschool-age, was left inside while the rest of his class and Staff #1 went outside. Child #2 was inside for approximately one minute before another staff member noticed him and brought him outside. Facility showed certification representative video evidence of both incidents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2022

  5. Jul 13, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “On unannounced monitoring conducted 7/13/2022, the following staff members have not completed health assessments within the past 24 months: Staff #4: last health assessment is dated 6/9/2020. Staff #7: last health assessment is dated 6/11/2020. Staff#9: last health assessment is dated 7/8/2020.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(e)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “On unannounced monitoring conducted 8/11/2022, last health assessment on file for Child #1 is dated 12/21/2021. Immunization record indicates that child received 3 of 4 doses of DTaP, HIB, and pneumococcal vaccines. Child is a young toddler (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “On unannounced monitoring conducted on 7/13/2022, an outlet in the Pre-K room in Building 2 was observed to not have protective receptacle cover.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “On unannounced monitoring conducted 7/13/2022, Staff #4 had expired Child Abuse clearance dated 5/11/17 on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “On unannounced monitoring conducted 8/11/2022, facility's fire detection log indicated that alarms were tested on 6/20/2022 and on 7/29/2022, which is past 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “On unannounced monitoring conducted 8/11/2022, file for Child #2 only contained immunization record and did not contain a health assessment. Child was enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “On complaint investigation conducted 7/13/2022, two incidents of lack of supervision occurred at facility on 7/7/2022. Facility staff reported that a Child #1, who is an older toddler, left the building without staff supervision around pick-up time. Child #1 was outside alone for approximately one minute until a parent found him and brought him inside. Additionally, Child #2, who is preschool-age, was left inside while the rest of his class and Staff #1 went outside. Child #2 was inside for approximately one minute before another staff member noticed him and brought him outside. Facility showed certification representative video evidence of both incidents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “On complaint investigation conducted 7/13/2022, two incidents of lack of supervision occurred at facility on 7/7/2022. Facility staff reported that a Child #1, who is an older toddler, left the building without staff supervision around pick-up time. Child #1 was outside alone for approximately one minute until a parent found him and brought him inside. Additionally, Child #2, who is preschool-age, was left inside while the rest of his class and Staff #1 went outside. Child #2 was inside for approximately one minute before another staff member noticed him and brought him outside. Facility showed certification representative video evidence of both incidents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “On complaint investigation conducted 7/13/2022, two incidents of lack of supervision occurred at facility on 7/7/2022. Facility staff reported that a Child #1, who is an older toddler, left the building without staff supervision around pick-up time. Child #1 was outside alone for approximately one minute until a parent found him and brought him inside. Additionally, Child #2, who is preschool-age, was left inside while the rest of his class and Staff #1 went outside. Child #2 was inside for approximately one minute before another staff member noticed him and brought him outside. Facility showed certification representative video evidence of both incidents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2022

  6. Jan 5, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “During review of several staff files on 1/5/22 cert rep observed that STAFF # 1 (start date 11/12/21 & provisional hire end date 12/26/21) did not have the NSOR verification letter in file. NSOR application was sent 11/11/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2022

  7. Oct 7, 2021Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “During a complaint investigation visit that was conducted on 10/7/21 Cert rep. was shown video from the facility security camera for 9/30/21 which shows facility person #1 motioning to two preschool children to join facility person #2's assigned supervision group as they were leaving the outdoor play space. Facility person #1 admits she did not verbally tell facility person #2 she had the children line up with the school-age group and facility person #2 said she did not realize child #1 and #2 were in line with her group until she walked to the front of the building. Facility person #1 admitted to an incident over the summer where she was reported to the director by another staff person for being in the preschool bathroom with the door partially open when she was the only staff person in the room supervising the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2021

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(d) No harsh language

      “During a complaint investigation visit that was conducted on 10/7/21 facility person #1 did admit to Cert rep. that she did use an obscene phrase when speaking to facility person #3 while supervising a group of preschool children”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2021

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “During an unannounced complaint visit to facility on 10/7/21, facility person #1 admitted that she had a group of 8 preschool children assigned to her on 9/30/21 and that she allowed child #1 and #2 to join facility person #2's group of 12 school-age children as they were leaving the outdoor play space. This left facility person #2 with 2 preschool children and 12 school-age children. Facility person #2 was out of ratio for a few minutes until the children were returned to the preschool group.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2021

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “During a complaint investigation visit that was conducted on 10/7/21 Cert rep. was shown video from the facility security camera for 9/30/21 which shows facility person #1 motioning to two preschool children join facility person #2's assigned supervision group as they were leaving the outdoor play space. Facility person #1 admits she did not verbally tell facility person #2 she had the children line up with the school-age group and facility person #2 said she did not realize child #1 and #2 were in line with her group until she walked to the front of the building. Facility person #1 admitted to an incident over the summer where she was reported to the director by another staff person for being in the preschool bathroom with the door partially open when she was the only staff person in the room supervising the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2021

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 January 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Chesterbrook Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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?

155, 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. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Chesterbrook Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 264-3838 to ask.

What is Chesterbrook Academy's phone number?

(610) 264-3838.

Where is Chesterbrook Academy?

325 Lehigh St, Catasauqua, PA 18032. The nearest other daycare we list is Love ABC Learning Center, 0.6 miles away.

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