Play and Learn Center-Collegeville
35 Evansburg Rd Ste 2, Collegeville, PA
5.0· 4 reviews
Chesterbrook Academy
- licensed capacity
- 169
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Chesterbrook Academy
Chesterbrook Academy is a child care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 169 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 169 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks, Kindergarten |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Links to Learning |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Secure keypad access system |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 169 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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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
- 169 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00258108
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 21, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 27 rules in all · 26 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Records and paperwork 7
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Background checks 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Apr 21, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During Renewal Inspection on 04/21/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the Child Record for Child #2 did not include a Child Service Report signed and updated within the most recent 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During Renewal Inspection on 04/21/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 and Fee Agreement Forms for Child #5 was not reviewed and signed once in a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2026
3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5) Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons
“During Renewal Inspection on 04/21/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the Fee Agreement Forms for Child #1 and Child #4 did not include an arrival and departure time and did not include the names of individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2026
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During Renewal Inspection on 04/21/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the Fee Agreement Form for Child #1 and Child #4 did not include a date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During Renewal Inspection on 04/21/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the FBI Background Clearance for Staff Person #1 was renewed at an interval greater than 60 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026
3270.37(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) Aide responsibilities/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During Renewal Inspection on 04/21/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the Staff Record for Staff Person #2 did not include verification of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During Renewal Inspection on 04/21/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the Child Record for Child #4 did not include an updated health report.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2026
Feb 24, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.181(b)/3270.181(c) Current/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1,2,34,6,9 and 10 were expired. Fee agreement for child 5,7 and 8 were missing.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Child 3 was missing updated health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“During renewal inspection certification rep observed the toilet in Beginners room not working.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During renewal inspection certification rep observed Lysol wipes accessible to children in the Prek room bathroom. (corrected on site)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing education. Experience for staff 4 needs to be verified.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 4 was missing NSOR.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 4 was missing health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 and 2 were missing 2 reference letters. Staff 3 was missing 1 reference letter.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
Mar 8, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing 2 reference letters and staff 3 was missing 1 reference letter.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1, 2, 3 and 4 were missing verification of child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.133(1)/3270.133(5) Original container/Original label
“During renewal inspection certification rep observed allergy medication not in its original container in Intermediates Room.During renewal inspection certification rep observed expired medication in Prek 2: albuterol (2-18-23) and (10-25-23) and EPI pen (5-20-23)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Health assessment for child 2 was expired (1-27-22)”
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1 and 8 were expired”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Emergency contact for child 6 was missing the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 2,3,4,5, 7,8,9 and 10 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 5 did not shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 5 and 6 were missing written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 had state police clearance on file but it was on pending status. Staff 2 was missing NSOR clearance. Staff 2 was missing out of state clearance (Texas)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff person #--1- has not completed the following required 10 hour health and safety pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (9-15-23)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1,2,3,4,5,7 8,9 and 10 were missing extra services. Child 1,2,5 and 8 were missing CSR's (child service reports). CSR for child 9 was not dated”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
Oct 20, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The file of child #1, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of DTaP 4, HIB 4, Varicella 1 vaccination, as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule. The file of child 2, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of DTaP 3, Polio 3, MMR 1, HIB 3, HepB 3,Varicella 1, PCV 3 vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule. The file of child 3, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of DTaP 3, Polio 3, MMR 1, HIB 3, HepB 3, Varicella 1, PCV 3 vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule. The file of child 4, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of MMR 1, Varicella 1, vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule. The file of child 5, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of MMR 1, Varicella 1 vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule. The file of child 6, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of DTaP 4, MMR 1, HIB 4, HepB 3, Varicella 1, PCV 4, vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule. The file of child 7, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of DTaP 2, Polio 2, MMR 1, HIB 2, HepB 3, Varicella 1, PCV 2 vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule. The file of child 8, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of DTaP 4, MMR 1, HIB 4, HepB 3, Varicella 1,PCV 4 vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule. The file of child 9, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of DTaP 4, HIB 4, PCV 4 vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule. The file of child 10, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of MMR 1, Varicella 1 vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule. The file of child 11, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of DTaP 3, Polio 3, MMR 1, HIB 3, HepB 3, Varicella 1, PCV 3 vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
Mar 1, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“At time of renewal inspection, chipped paint was observed on the windowsill in the Beginners classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
Apr 26, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.66(c) Toxic use- no contamination
“CHILD #1 RECIEVED A STAIN ON CLOTHING DUE TO COMING IN CONTACT WITH THE SANITIZING SOLUTION USED BY THE FACILITY.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2022
Feb 1, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, A SNAKE PLANT WAS OBSERVED IN THE BEGINNER 2 CLASSROOM.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3270.66(b) Original container
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, A UNLABELED SPRAY BOTTLE, IDENTIFIED AS BLEACH AND WATER, WAS OBSERVED IN THE PRE-K CLASSROOM.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, A RECEIPT INDICATING THE DATE OF PURCHASE OR INSTALLATION FOR THE INTERCONNECTED FIRE SYSTEM WAS NOT ON FILE AT THE FACILITY AS REQUIRED UNDER ACT 62.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Chesterbrook Academy
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 21, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Chesterbrook Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 3 of 3 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?
169, 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, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Chesterbrook Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 998-3405 to ask.
What is Chesterbrook Academy's phone number?
(610) 998-3405.
Where is Chesterbrook Academy?
3822 Germantown Pike, Collegeville, PA 19426. The nearest other daycare we list is Providence Montessori School House, 0.1 miles away.