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Chesterbrook Academy

132 N Pointe Blvd, Lancaster, PA 176014.0· 69 reviews
licensed capacity
206
open each week
5 days

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About Chesterbrook Academy

Chesterbrook Academy is a child care center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 206 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 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 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 96 rules across 16 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infant to Pre-K
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
206 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 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
SundayTodayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfant to Pre-K
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
CurriculumLinks to Learning
SafetySecure keypad access system, Outdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
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LanguagesSpanish
Licensed capacity206 childrenFrom the state license
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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
206 children
License number
#CER-00253257
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Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 16 of 16 visits · 96 rules in all · 96 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 21
  • Safety and hazards 17
  • Health, medication and illness 13
  • Records and paperwork 10
  • Background checks 9
  • Supervision and ratios 8
  • Building, equipment and play areas 8
  • Safe sleep 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Transportation 2

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. Jul 15, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The program reported that a child had been left in a classroom unsupervised for approximately 2 minutes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026

  2. Jul 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person #1 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 6.6.26. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026

  3. Feb 12, 2026Inspection27 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “The time between staff person #2 and #3's emergency plan training exceeded the annual timeframe Staff person #2's dated 8/13/24, 11/26/25; Staff person #3's most current dated 8/13/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person #3 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 1/22/26. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Staff person #3's record did not contain any documentation of completing fire safety training (see Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Mandated Reporter Training. (see code sheet)”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The time between staff person #2's NSOR clearances exceeded the permitted every 60 months' timeframe (1/9/20, 2/11/25).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “Staff person #3's time between staff evaluations exceeded the permitted annual timeframe (5/31/24, 6/12/25).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “It was observed in the Infant B classroom that Aquaphor cream and sunscreen were accessible to children in the cabinet under the diaper changing table. A hair detangler bottle was accessible to children in a drawer in the classroom. (all corrected during inspection).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “It was observed that the first-aid kit in the Beginner A classroom did not contain scissors (corrected during inspection).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “It was observed that the Staff Lounge room was accessible to the children and contained: scissors on counter, die cuts, and a paper cutter. (corrected during inspection). The vinyl children's couch in the Pre-K B classroom was torn, with the foam exposed. (corrected during inspection).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

      “It was observed that the bathroom in the indoor gross motor room was not equipped with a lidded waste receptacle (corrected during inspection)”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “It was observed that the rest equipment in the Intermediate A, Pre-K A, and Re-K B classrooms were not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(a) Written plan

      “It was observed that the written plan of daily activities was not posted in the Infant B and Toddler A classrooms (corrected during inspection).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “Child #2's agreement did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra

      “Child #4's agreement did not the services which are to be considered as extra.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(b) Parent receives original

      “The parents of child #2, #3, and #5 did not receive the original agreement. The original agreement was in the children's files.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “Child #1 and #2's emergency contact information did not include the enrolling parent's work telephone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “It was observed that there was no emergency transportation plan posted in the indoor gross motor space (corrected during inspection).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

      “Child #2's health report did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(e)(4) Annual immunization reporting to DOH

      “Child #5 most current immunization record did not include any record of receiving the Polio immunization which is required for a child of this age (see code sheet)”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “Staff person #3's record did not include a copy of their current health assessment. The most current health assessment on record is dated 12/8/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The parents of child #3 did not update the emergency contact information and financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period (emergency contact 1/22/25, 9/14/25; agreement 1/22/25, 9/16/25). The parents of child #4 did not update the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period (2/21/25, 9/12/25).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person #3's record did not include verification of child care experience required to act as an AGS, as this staff person has been doing. (corrected during inspection).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.192(4) CPSL information

      “Staff person #4's record did not include a completed disclosure statement. (corrected during inspection).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Staff person #5 and #6's records did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “The facility's updated emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality (corrected during inspection).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “Staff person #3 did not obtain 12 clock hours of child care training. 8 hours were obtained (corrected during inspection by using 4 hours from current trainings.)”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “Child #1 #3, and #4's files did not contain child service reports within the last 6 months (see Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026

  4. Dec 15, 2025Complaint investigation6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #1's file did not contain the required out-of-state sex offender clearance (corrected during inspection).”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.192(4) CPSL information

      “Staff person #2's record did not include a current completed disclosure statement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The time between the testing of the fire detection system exceeded the permitted at least every 30 days' timeframe (most recent documented 10/7/25) Corrected during this visit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “The time between conducted fire drills exceeded the permitted at least once every 60 days' timeframe (most recent drill dated 10/21/25).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “Staff person #1's health assessment on record is dated after providing initial service in the child care setting: dated 11/21/25 (See Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person #1's file did not include verification of education (See Code Sheet)”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025

  5. Dec 15, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #1's file did not contain the required out-of-state sex offender clearance (corrected during inspection).”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.192(4) CPSL information

      “Staff person #2's record did not include a current completed disclosure statement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The time between the testing of the fire detection system exceeded the permitted at least every 30 days' timeframe (most recent documented 10/7/25) Corrected during this visit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “The time between conducted fire drills exceeded the permitted at least once every 60 days' timeframe (most recent drill dated 10/21/25).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “Staff person #1's health assessment on record is dated after providing initial service in the child care setting: dated 11/21/25 (See Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person #1's file did not include verification of education (See Code Sheet)”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025

  6. Sep 15, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “Staff person #2's file did not contain an initial health assessment including the results of an initial TB skin test, x-ray or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The testing of the facility's fire detection system exceeded the permitted at least every 30 days' timeframe (6/12/25, 8/1/25).”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “The time between fire drills exceeded the permitted at least every 60 days' timeframe (5/15/25, 8/1/25).”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #2's record did not contain NSOR clearance results. Staff person #2's NSOR clearance request submission was dated 5/12/25, which was after this staff person began working at the facility. (see code sheet). Staff persons #3 and #4 have not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “Staff persons #1 and #2's records did not contain verification of education and experience, and both were acting as Assistant Group Supervisors. Staff person #4's record did not contain the verification of experience required to be acting as an Assistant Group Supervisor, yet has been caring for children unsupervised.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Staff persons #3 and #4 have not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet). Staff person #1 and #2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 and #2 have not completed the pre-service training (Health and Safety training) required prior to caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #4 has not completed part 2 of the Health and Safety training and has been working for more than 90 days at the facility. See Code Sheet”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Staff person #1 and #4's records did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025

  7. Jun 30, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(2) New foods - parent's consent

      “Staff person #1 gave child #1 (infant) 2 ounces of water, which was not included in the parent's written feeding schedule provided to the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025

  8. May 15, 2025Visit7 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #1's file did not contain the NSOR clearance (corrected during inspection). Staff person #1's Disclosure Statement was not witnessed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “Staff person #2 does not have the required education on file to act as a Group Supervisor, yet has been utilized as one.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff persons #1 and #2 are being utilized as assistant group supervisors without verification of at least 2 years of experience working with children on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems

      “Staff person #2's health assessment did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and also did not include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Staff person #1's record did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “The time between conducted fire drills exceeded the at least every 60 days' timeframe (most recent drill dated 3/11/25) Fire drill was conducted during this visit.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Staff persons #1 and #2 were unaware that child #1 had left the classroom and was unsupervised in the facility for approximately 30 seconds.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025

  9. May 15, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #1's file did not contain the NSOR clearance (corrected during inspection). Staff person #1's Disclosure Statement was not witnessed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “Staff person #2 does not have the required education on file to act as a Group Supervisor, yet has been utilized as one.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff persons #1 and #2 are being utilized as assistant group supervisors without verification of at least 2 years of experience working with children on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems

      “Staff person #2's health assessment did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and also did not include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Staff person #1's record did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “The time between conducted fire drills exceeded the at least every 60 days' timeframe (most recent drill dated 3/11/25) Fire drill was conducted during this visit.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Staff persons #1 and #2 were unaware that child #1 had left the classroom and was unsupervised in the facility for approximately 30 seconds.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025

  10. Feb 13, 2025Inspection15 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.121(b) Given parents in writing

      “The enrolling parents did not receive, in writing, the facility's supervisions policy and hours for which care is provided.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(7) Medication log

      “Child #1 (Beginner A classroom) has medication in the classroom, with no medication log completed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “It was observed, in the Intermediate A classroom, that the blue vinyl couch had two tears on both armrests, with the foam exposed. The armrests on this couch are not fully secured to the main portion of the couch (partially torn away).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person #2 and #4's records do not include verification of child care experience. Staff person #3's record does not contain verification of education and experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Staff person #2's file does not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “Staff person #1 did not receive emergency plan training within the first 90 days of employment. See code sheet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “It was observed, in the Beginner B classroom, that the play kitchen was missing a handle. The blue mat, in the reading area, in the PreK2/SA classroom, had a tear with the foam exposed. The blue mat tear was corrected during the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Dirty trashcans were observed in the Toddler A, PreK, Intermediate B, and PreK2/SA classrooms (corrected during inspection). Both sinks in the Intermediate B classroom were observed to be dirty. Three sinks in the Toddler A classroom were observed to be dirty ( all sinks corrected during inspection). It was observed in the bathroom within the Village Room that there were 2 long panel shelves leaning against the wall (corrected during inspection).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #3's record did not contain the NSOR clearance results or proof that the clearance request was submitted See Code Sheet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.61(b) Care space not play space at same time

      “It was observed that the Village Room (gross motor space) was also set up with tables and chairs for fine motor activities.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

      “It was observed that trash that is contaminated with human secretions is not contained in closed receptacle in the Beginner A, PreK, and PreK 2 classrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “There was no record of the operator notifying local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “It was observed, in the Beginner B classroom, that staff was not able to supervise children during naptime due to classroom furniture obstructing their view (corrected during inspection).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The time between fire safety trainings on record for staff person #5 exceeded the permitted annual timeframe (1/19/24, 2/1/25).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In the PreK2/SA classroom, a plug-in, liquid Airwick air freshener was observed to be plugged in and accessible to children (corrected during inspection).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025

Show 12 earlier visits
  1. Dec 17, 2024Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “It was observed that the Custodial Closet was accessible to the children and contained the following toxins: 2 bottles of glass cleaner, a bottle of bleach, a bottle of multipurpose antibacterial cleaner. The accessible Staff Room contained Clorox spray, mold control, and glass cleaner, under the sink. (All corrected during inspection).”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(1) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Prevention and control of infectious diseases

      “Staff person #1's file did not contain proof of completing the required 10-hour Health and Safety Training and has been employed for more than 90 days. See Code Sheet”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “It was observed that the Staff Room was accessible to the children and contained die cuts (blades). Corrected during inspection”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The documentation of testing the fire detection devices exceeded the permitted at least every 30 days' timeframe (most recent 11/8/24) Corrected during inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm

      “Staff person #1 made a degrading comment about a child in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024

  2. Dec 17, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “It was observed that the Custodial Closet was accessible to the children and contained the following toxins: 2 bottles of glass cleaner, a bottle of bleach, a bottle of multipurpose antibacterial cleaner. The accessible Staff Room contained Clorox spray, mold control, and glass cleaner, under the sink. (All corrected during inspection).”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(1) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Prevention and control of infectious diseases

      “Staff person #1's file did not contain proof of completing the required 10-hour Health and Safety Training and has been employed for more than 90 days. See Code Sheet”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “It was observed that the Staff Room was accessible to the children and contained die cuts (blades). Corrected during inspection”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The documentation of testing the fire detection devices exceeded the permitted at least every 30 days' timeframe (most recent 11/8/24) Corrected during inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm

      “Staff person #1 made a degrading comment about a child in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024

  3. Aug 5, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The time between the testing of the fire detection devices exceeded the permitted at least every 30 days' timeframe (5/2/24, 6/26/24).”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #1's record contained no clearances. During this visit, this staff person's FBI and PA Criminal Record Check clearances were located and placed in the staff file. Staff person #1 still has no NSOR and Child Abuse clearance on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Staff person #1 did not supervise and did not know the whereabouts of child #1 when child was left in classroom bathroom while teacher and class went to the outdoor playground (approximately 10 minutes)”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024

  4. Aug 5, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The time between the testing of the fire detection devices exceeded the permitted at least every 30 days' timeframe (5/2/24, 6/26/24).”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #1's record contained no clearances. During this visit, this staff person's FBI and PA Criminal Record Check clearances were located and placed in the staff file. Staff person #1 still has no NSOR and Child Abuse clearance on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Staff person #1 did not supervise and did not know the whereabouts of child #1 when child was left in classroom bathroom while teacher and class went to the outdoor playground (approximately 10 minutes)”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024

  5. Mar 14, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “On 3/11/24, a toddler room (2 yr olds) was out of compliance regarding the required staff to child ratio. The ratio was 1 staff person for 9 children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024

  6. Feb 20, 2024Inspection22 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “It was observed in the PreK 2 room that, during naptime, the view of several children was obstructed by classroom furniture (corrected during inspection)”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “Staff persons #3 and #4 did not obtain the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “Child #7's initial health assessment is dated 12/27/22, which is greater than the permitted no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. SEE CODE SHEET”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “There was no documentation of the operator notifying local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “It was observed in the Beg A classroom that there were three areas of peeling paint under the window on the left (one approx 6", one 2", one 12"). Also in the Beg A classroom, the paint on the floor molding (wall on left upon entering) had peeling paint.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “It was observed in the PreK,, Toddler A, and Beginner A rooms that the rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(7)(v)/3270.133(7)(vi) Date of administration/Time of administration

      “In the Beginner A classroom, Child #1's medication log did not include the date of administration and the time of administration of the medications for this child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Child #6's emergency contact information does not include all release persons' addresses.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(b) Parent receives original

      “The files of children #2 through #11 contained the original agreements. Parents did not receive the original agreements.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “The agreements of child #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #10, and #11's do not include the date of admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The records of child #4, #5, #7, and #10 do not contain the required documentation provided to the family with information about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided within the permitted every 6 months' timeframe.. SEE CODE SHEET”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “It was observed in the PreK 2 room that there was not 2 feet of space on three sides of the rest equipment when in use (corrected during inspection).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see Code sheet): 10 Hour Health and Safety Basics Training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.27(d) Plan posted

      “The emergency plan was not posted in the facility in a conspicuous location (corrected during inspection)”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #3's previous FBI clearance results were not on record. Staff person #5's State Police and Child Abuse clearances are for the purpose of Foster Care rather than Employment, as is required. Staff person #5 had been working at this facility with these clearances on record from the 1st day working at facility until 2/19/24. SEE CODE SHEET.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “It was observed in the PreK 2 room that toxins were accessible to children under the classroom sink: bleach, sunscreen (corrected during inspection).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(b) Original container

      “It was observed in the Toddler B room that the sanitizing solution was in a container that did not specify the contents (corrected during inspection).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.165 Menus

      “The menu was not conspicuously posted at the facility (corrected during inspection)”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “It was observed that the first-aid kit in the Intermediate B classroom did not contain scissors (corrected during inspection)”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “Staff person #2's file contained an initial health assessment dated 2/6/23, which is after providing initial service in the child care facility. SEE CODE SHEET”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “There was no documentation of conducting fire drills at the facility between February 2023 and 12/26/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “There was no documentation of the testing of the fire detection devices since February 2023 to the date of this inspection (tested on date of inspection).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024

  7. Oct 23, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “Child #1 was not supervised by staff person #1 (or any staff person) when the child entered the building, from the playground, where the remainder of his class was.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “Staff person #1 did not know the whereabout of child #1 when this child entered the building to use the bathroom without being supervised by another staff person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023

  8. Apr 5, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #1's record did not contain proof that all out of state clearances were applied for before working with children at facility. Staff person #1's file did not contain NSOR clearance results and did not contain DHS FBI clearance results (contained Dept of Education FBI clearance).”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “Staff person #1 physically forced a child from standing position into sitting on the floor when the child would not listen to the teacher's request to get out of line.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited

      “Staff person #1 physically restrained child #1 by crossing the child's legs and placing hands over both of the child's legs while the child was sitting on the floor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023

  9. Apr 5, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #1's record did not contain proof that all out of state clearances were applied for before working with children at facility. Staff person #1's file did not contain NSOR clearance results and did not contain DHS FBI clearance results (contained Dept of Education FBI clearance).”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “Staff person #1 physically forced a child from standing position into sitting on the floor when the child would not listen to the teacher's request to get out of line.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited

      “Staff person #1 physically restrained child #1 by crossing the child's legs and placing hands over both of the child's legs while the child was sitting on the floor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023

  10. Feb 16, 2023Inspection31 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #10 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person #4's record does not include verification of education. Staff person #5's record does not include the verification of experience required to be utilized an AGS . Staff person #9's record does not include verification of education required to be utilized as an AGS. Staff person #11's record does not contain verification of experience required to be utilized as an AGS.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “Staff person #3's record does not contain an initial health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Staff person #2, #3 and #9's records do not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Testing of the fire detection system exceeded the permitted at least every 30 days timeframe (4/4/22, 5/24/22), (8/11/22, 9/16/22), (11/2/22, 12/22/22). The facility did not have proof of purchase on record for the interconnected fire detection system.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically (corrected during inspection).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “It cannot be determined if child #6's initial health report was received no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility due to it not being dated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “Child #5's agreement does not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra

      “The agreements of children #1 through #9 do not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “The agreements of children #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8 do not specify the date of the child's admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “Child #7 and #8's agreements do not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid

      “Child #8's agreement does not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “Child #8's agreement does not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “Child #8 and #9's agreements are not signed by the operator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “It was observed that the refrigerator in the Infant A child care space did not contain an operating thermometer (corrected during inspection).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “It was observed, in the Beginner A classroom, that rest equipment was not labeled for the use of each specific child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “It was observed, in the Infant room, that the children who were seated in the highchairs were not wearing the seatbelts as is required by manufacturer's instructions (corrected during inspection).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “It was observed that there were rocks (red) that were less than 1 inch diameter accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths on the path to the outside play area, near the entrance to the toddler outdoor play area. There were also multicolored rocks, against the building, which were less than one inch diameter, on the path that children who are still placing objects in their mouths utilize.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “It was observed, in an accessible children's bathroom that is not currently in use in the Toddler B room, that there were tables and shelves being stored upright against the wall.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “It was observed, in the Intermediate B classroom, that the water temperature of the classroom sink and the bathroom sink exceeded 110 degrees F (corrected during inspeciton).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The emergency contact information for child #4 and #5 does not include the enrolling parent's home telephone number. The emergency contact information for child #5 and #6 does not include the enrolling parent's work telephone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “It was observed, in the Infant room and the School-Age room, that there was no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency conspicuously displayed (corrected during inspection).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

      “Child #6's initial health report is not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(e)(4) Annual immunization reporting to DOH

      “Child #2's record does not contain proof receiving the Influenza immunization. Child #3, #4, #7, and #9's records do not contain proof of receiving the Influenza immunization within the last year (#3 9/27/21, #4 9/28/21, #7 11/6/19, #9 10/22/21).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(7) Medication log

      “In the Beginner classroom, a child had medication stored for use when needed, but no medication log was filled out by the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(7)(v) Date of administration

      “It was observed, in the Toddler B child care space, that one child's medication log did not indicate the date of administration for the medication.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “Staff person #6's initial health assessment was dated 1/18/23, which was after working directly with children. Staff person #7's initial health assessment was dated 2/22/23, which was after working directly with children. (See Code Sheet for DOH).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The emergency contact information and financial agreement for child #7 were not updated once in a 6 month period (exceeded permitted 6 months' timeframe).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “It was observed, in the Infant room, that five tubes of diaper cream (keep out of reach of children) were accessible to the children under the diaper changing area (corrected during inspection). In the Pre-K 2 child care space, it was observed that there was an open bag of Miracle Grow accessible to children in the wooden cabinet on the wall upon entering the room (corrected during inspection). The staff bathroom (across from the office) contained the following toxins which were accessible to children: dry shampoo, deodorant, and perfume (keep out of reach of children). Near the 3 yrs and older outdoor play space (near the beginner's play space), there was an unlocked grey and tan shed which contained bleach and disinfectant spray (mold remediation) which was accessible to children. (corrected during inspection).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “Staff person #1's record does not contain a staff evaluation for the last 12 months of employment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #4's Mandated Reporter training is dated beyond the permitted 90 days after the date of hire (12/30/22). See code sheet for date of hire. Staff person #6 lived in another state within the last 5 years and does not have that state's Child Abuse clearance on record. Staff person #7 has no NSOR on record and has lived in a different state within the last 5 years requiring that state's Child Abuse and Sex Offender clearances on record. Staff person #8 lived in a different state within the last 5 years and does not have the Child Abuse clearance from that state are on record.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023

  11. Aug 23, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 did not complete the required Health and Safety pre-service training within 90 days from the date of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2022

  12. Mar 31, 2022Inspection32 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The Director or designated staff person did not ensure a test of the fire detection system was documented every 30 days. A copy of the activity report from Yarnell Security Systems was kept on file in lieu of a manual test of the system every 30 days. *System was tested at the time of the inspection. A copy of the proof of purchase of the interconnected fire detection system was not with the facility's fire drill logs. An attestation statement was completed at the time of the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.94(a)(9) Written record

      “The Director or designated staff person did not maintain a written record of the fire drills conducted prior to January 2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

      “Observed in the bathroom shared by the Toddler "A" and Toddler "B" classroom did not include a hands-free, lidded waste receptacle for the disposal of diapers & pull-ups.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Pediatric first aid & CPR was not completed by staff person #3 and #5 within 90 days of hire; training was completed on 02/23/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “An annual emergency drill was not documented within the previous 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The file for staff person #8, #9, #10 and #11 only contained one written, nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The file for staff person #12 did not include verification of child care experience and education prior to service at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.166(1) Written statement

      “A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for child #2, an infant, was not obtained from the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The file for staff person #2 included a health assessment which was not updated every 24 months; the most recent health assessment on file was dated 02/12/2020; the subsequent health assessment on file dated 06/17/2021 was a letter from the physician and was not a complete health report. The staff health assessment on file for staff person #12 was not conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service; the health assessment on file was dated 12/22/2020 which was greater than 12 months from their start date at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “The diaper changing table located in the toddler "B" classroom did not have a hands-free covered can for the immediate disposal of soiled diapers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Observed 2 tricycles on the playground without grips on the handles and tricycles with rust on the exposed metal parts.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “The agreement for child #6 was not signed by the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(6) Written consent

      “Observed prescription medication for child #1 which did not written consent from the parent for administration.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff person #3 did not contain a copy of the NSOR Clearance as required by the CPSL. The file for staff person #7 did not contain a copy of the final State Police Clearance, the document dated 09/07/2021 was verifying the request was under review.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Observed the bolts on the fence were protruding into the play space creating a visible hazard. Observed knobs on the cabinets located in the Beginner "B" classroom which were loose.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(b) Original container

      “Observed a spray bottle on the counter located in the Beginner "B" classroom which did not have a label which specified the contents of the bottle.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted

      “Observed the emergency telephone numbers listed by the telephone in the classrooms did not include the number of the nearest fire department.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The emergency contact information for child #3 did not include the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The emergency contact information for child #4 did not include the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The emergency contact information for child #3 did not include the complete address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “Emergency contact information was not present for all of the children receiving care in the Beginner "A" and Intermediate "A" classrooms. Corrected at the time of the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The file for child #5, a young toddler, did not include an updated health report at least every 6 months; the most recent health report on file was dated 02/09/2021.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The file for child #4, an 11-month-old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a 3rd DTap and a 3rd PCV13 immunization. The file for child #5, a 15-month-old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a 2nd dose of HepB, 2nd dose of Rotavirus, 2nd & 3rd dose of DTap, a 2nd & 3rd dose of Hib, 2nd & 3rd dose of PCV13, and a 2nd dose Polio, an influenza, MMR and Varicella immunization. The file for child #7, 3 years old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a current influenza immunization.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “Observed the first aid kit located in the Intermediate "A" classroom did not include soap. The first aid kit located in the Toddler "B" classroom did not include scissors, tape, tweezers for an assortment of adhesive bandages.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “Observed the toilets in the bathroom shared by the Toddler "A" and Toddler "B" classroom did not have handwashing signs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

      “The operator did not update the plan as needed; a new director was hired and this was not updated in the emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “The operator did not assure that staff person #1, #3, #5, and #6 received training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment; emergency plan training was completed on 03/25/2022. The operator did not assure that staff person #4 received emergency plan training on an annual basis; the most recent emergency plan training was completed on 03/25/2022 with the previous training completed on 11/13/2020.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “The agreement for child #3 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Pediatric First Aid & CPR for staff person #2 was not updated on or before the expiration; the current Pediatric First Aid & CPR was completed on 02/23/2022 and the previous training was valid from 11/23/2019 - 11/2021.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The file for staff person #2 lacked documentation of annual firesafety training; the most recent training on file was completed on 11/11/2020. The file for staff person #4 lacked documentation of annual firesafety training; the most recent training on file was completed on 11/17/2020.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “The agreement for child #8 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “Observed the toilest in the bathroom shared by the Toddler "A" and Toddler "B" classroom was missing the plastic protective caps for the bolts at the base of the toilet..”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The director did not ensure that a staff evaluation was completed for staff person #2 and #4 at least once every 12 months; the most recent staff evaluations for staff person #2 and #4 were completed on 01/23/2020.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 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 July 15, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Chesterbrook Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 96 rules across 16 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 96 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?

206, the licensed capacity on the state record.

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. 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 (717) 560-7911 to ask.

What is Chesterbrook Academy's phone number?

(717) 560-7911.

Where is Chesterbrook Academy?

132 N Pointe Blvd, Lancaster, PA 17601. The nearest other daycare we list is Veritas Preschool, 0.4 miles away.

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