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Chesterbrook Academy Fairmount

1300 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 191234.3· 41 reviews
licensed capacity
169
open each week
5 days

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About

About Chesterbrook Academy Fairmount

Chesterbrook Academy Fairmount is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 169 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KMeals providedSecure entryAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks, Pre-K2
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
169 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “M-F 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks, Pre-K2
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
CurriculumLinks to Learning
Daily lifeMeals provided
SafetyKeypad access system, Outdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Parent updatesParent app (Links 2 Home)
LanguagesSpanish
Licensed capacity169 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Chesterbrook Academy Fairmount has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Chesterbrook Academy Fairmount

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
169 children
License number
#CER-00246142
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 25, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • 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. Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During renewal inspection, cert rep observed damaged paint in the toddler transition room between the closet and window, and between the window and the counter.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2024

  3. Jun 7, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “During self-reported noncompliance investigation, cert rep discovered a child was left in a classroom for 3 or 4 seconds due to a newly hired staff member forgetting to use the face-to-name recognition software on the Tadpoles app all staff use during transitions from care spaces.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024

  4. Dec 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 21, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During the renewal inspection on November 22, 2022, the record reviewed for Staff person #1, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 did not include verification of childcare experience for the title position of assistant group supervisor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “During the renewal inspection on November 22, 2022, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1 did not include PA State Police and FBI clearances. The disclosure statement form reviewed for Staff Person #2, #3, #4, #5, and #7 did not include a date (See LIS CODE SHEET).”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “During the renewal inspection on November 22, 2022, there were no protective receptacle covers on the electrical outlets in the Intermediate B classroom and the Toddler C classroom”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.35(b)(4)/3270.192(2)(ii) Associate's, 30 + 3 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During the renewal inspection on November 22, 2022, the record reviewed for Staff Person #2, did not include verification of childcare experience for the position title of group supervisor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “During the renewal inspection on November 22, 2022, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not include annual fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease

      “During the renewal inspection on November 22, 2022, the health assessment reviewed for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #6 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

      “During the renewal inspection on November 22, 2022, the record reviewed for Staff Person #5 did not include and initial health assessment with physical examination.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person

      “During the renewal inspection on November 22, 22, the record reviewed for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include emergency contact information required for each enrolled child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the renewal inspection on November 22, 2022, there was chipped paint located on the walls of the Toddler C and Beginner B dramatic play classroom area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022

  6. Apr 6, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “DURING THE INCIDENT INVESTIGATION ON 04.06.22, IT WAS FOUNDED THAT STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT SUPERVISE CHILD #1 WHEN ATTEMPTING TO USE THE FACILITY ELEVATOR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2022

  7. Mar 10, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Several/One facility person's record/s did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1- hired 10/4/21- no proof of request for FBI completed prior to working with children , FBI completed more than 45 days after hire) (3/16/22) (#2- hired 1/19/22- no proof of request for all four CPSL clearances completed prior to working with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “Several electrical outlets in one classroom lacked protective covers. Obtain and place protective covers in the electrical outlets. (room #5)”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “The emergency exit in the Toddler A classroom was obstructed by a table.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2022

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “Children were observed resting on mats that were not labeled for the use of that specific child and used only by that child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “Children were observed being cared for in several classrooms and the children's' emergency contact information was not present in the classroom. (#6, #7 and Toddler A).”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The facility fire detection system was not able to be tested as it is not accessible and there was no annual written documentation from a fire safety professional indicating that the fire detection system has been tested and is operable.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2022

  8. Mar 3, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON MARCH 03. 2022, IT WAS FOUND THAT STAFF PERSON #1 USED A FORM OF PHYSICAL PUNISHMENT TOWARDS CHILD #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 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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Questions about Chesterbrook Academy Fairmount

Is Chesterbrook Academy Fairmount licensed?

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

When was Chesterbrook Academy Fairmount last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 25, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Chesterbrook Academy Fairmount had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Fairmount care for?

169, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Chesterbrook Academy Fairmount accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Chesterbrook Academy Fairmount's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Chesterbrook Academy Fairmount cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 897-9058 to ask.

What is Chesterbrook Academy Fairmount's phone number?

(215) 897-9058.

Where is Chesterbrook Academy Fairmount?

1300 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123. The nearest other daycare we list is The Salvation Army Learning Zone, 0.1 miles away.

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