Steps to Success Mount Sidney Rd
500 Mount Sidney Rd, Lancaster, PA
Chesterbrook Academy
- licensed capacity
- 155
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Chesterbrook Academy
Chesterbrook Academy is a child care center in Leola, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 155 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 77 rules across 18 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSummer campSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMNAEYC accreditedBilingual program
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 6 weeks, Pre-K2
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 155 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 weeks, Pre-K2 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion (Spanish) |
| Curriculum | Links to Learning |
| Safety | Keypad entry system, Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 155 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Chesterbrook Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Chesterbrook Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 155 children
- License number
- #CER-00254366
Summary
22 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 1, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 21 of 22 visits · 77 rules in all · 75 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 15
- Safety and hazards 14
- Supervision and ratios 12
- Staff training and qualifications 11
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Discipline and child guidance 5
- Records and paperwork 5
- Background checks 4
- Safe sleep 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Transportation 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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Jul 1, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.111(c) Promote development
“On 7/1/26, it was determined through staff interview that staff in the intermediate A classroom are unable to appropriately manage the classroom and children's behaviors resulting in a lack of activities for all of the children. Staff were observed lifting children and carrying them around to prevent them from acting out, as well as shouting at them.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2026
3270.111(c) Promote development
“On 7/1/26, it was verified through staff interview that a staff person is telling children, who are ages 3-4, that they must wait to go to the bathroom even if the bathroom is easily accessible resulting in an increase in accidents for the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2026
Jul 1, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.111(c) Promote development
“On 7/1/26, it was determined through staff interview that staff in the intermediate A classroom are unable to appropriately manage the classroom and children's behaviors resulting in a lack of activities for all of the children. Staff were observed lifting children and carrying them around to prevent them from acting out, as well as shouting at them.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2026
3270.111(c) Promote development
“On 7/1/26, it was verified through staff interview that a staff person is telling children, who are ages 3-4, that they must wait to go to the bathroom even if the bathroom is easily accessible resulting in an increase in accidents for the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2026
Jun 18, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 6/18/26, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Staff person 1 had a State Police clearance on file for volunteers. All clearances must be for employment. CORRECTED ON SITE. Staff person 2 had a Child Abuse clearance on file for volunteers. All clearances must be for employment. Staff person 2 may not return to a childcare position until completed clearance is on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“On 6/18/26, it was observed that staff person 3 did not have documentation of two written, nonfamily references on file. Only 1 reference was available. One additional reference is needed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“On 6/18/26, it was observed that staff person 1 was currently employed at the facility and did not have documentation of a health assessment or TB test on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2026
Feb 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“Staff person #1 did not wash their hands between helping multiple children with toileting. Gloves were used in-lieu of handwashing.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026
Jan 30, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.21/3270.113(a) General Health and Safety/Supervised at all times
“On 1/29/26, child #1, a young toddler, was buckled into a low chair at the lunch table. Staff person #1 pulled the chair away from the table, unbuckled the child, and stepped away to attend to another child in the room. The child was unable to safely get out of the chair independently and fell forward striking their face and head. As a result of the fall, child #1 sustained both a nasal and a skull fracture.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026
Jan 8, 2026Inspection13 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The record for staff person #6 did not include an applicable out-of-state clearance. (CORRECTED ON SITE) The mandated reporter trainings on file for staff person #11 were dated 7/21/2020 and subsequently more than 60 months later on 8/4/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The annual staff evaluations for staff persons #3 #8 were due by the end of March of 2025, but were not completed until May of 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Beginner B - A container of sunscreen and a container of bug spray were observed in a child's backpack within reach of the toddlers using the space. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The bolts for the mulch barrier were protruding up out of the barrier. The ceiling vents were visibly dusty in pre-k A and in pre-k b.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Intermediates B - Small plastic toys with a diameter of less than 1 inch were observed in the sensory table and in the play kitchen area. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff persons #1 and #2 were present with a group of 11 children. When the staff identified their care groups, 1 child was not accounted for.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact information on file for child #1 did not include the address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The health assessment on file for staff person #5 were dated in October of 2023 and subsequently more than 24 months later in November of 2025. The health assessment on file for staff person #9 were dated in August of 2023 and subsequently more than 24 months later in September of 2025. The health assessment on file for staff person #10 answered "yes" to "Did this individual have any communicable diseases?".”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The health report on file for staff person #5 did not include results of an examination for communicable diseases.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The health assessment on file for staff person #7 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“According to the log on file at the time of inspection, manual tests of the fire detection system took place on 10/24/2025 and subsequently more than 30 days later on 12/10/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The records for staff persons #4 and #12 each did not contain documentation of 12 annual training hours from the previous training year.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The facility did not have documentation on file that staff person #13 had been trained on the emergency plan during the previous year.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026
Jul 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.166(5) Six-months-old held
“A staff person was observed feeding two infant their bottles while they were propped up on boppy pillows the floor. Both of the infants were under 6 months of age. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025
Jun 12, 2025Visit1 rule cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“The facility self-reported the following incident: On Tuesday, June 10th, staff person #1 fed child #1 from bottle meant for another infant. Child #1 consumed approximately 1.5-2 oz of the formula before the staff realized it was the wrong bottle.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025
May 20, 2025Visit3 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff persons #1 and #2 were responsible for caring for 20 children. Staff person #1 identified 9 children that were in her group, and staff person #2 identified 10 children that were in her group. 1 child was unaccounted for.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2025
3270.111(c) Promote development
“Staff person #1 put her teeth around the wrist of child #1 (older infant) after the child bit another staff person in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2025
3270.166(2) New foods - parent's consent
“Staff person #1 gave child #1 (older infant) Annie's gummies without first consulting with the child's parent.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025
May 20, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff persons #1 and #2 were responsible for caring for 20 children. Staff person #1 identified 9 children that were in her group, and staff person #2 identified 10 children that were in her group. 1 child was unaccounted for.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2025
3270.111(c) Promote development
“Staff person #1 put her teeth around the wrist of child #1 (older infant) after the child bit another staff person in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2025
3270.166(2) New foods - parent's consent
“Staff person #1 gave child #1 (older infant) Annie's gummies without first consulting with the child's parent.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025
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Mar 20, 2025Visit1 rule cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“The facility self-reported the following incident: On the morning of March 19, 2025, staff person # 1 was supervising a group of older toddlers. Child #1 was able to slip out of the door as a parent was leaving the classroom, and staff person #1 was helping another child in the bathroom. The staff person noticed the child was not in the room within seconds, and the child was brought back into the room by a staff person who was in the hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
Mar 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.102(e) Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch
“Toddler playground - Rocks with a diameter of less than 1 inch were observed along the edge of the fencing within reach of toddlers that use the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
Mar 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.102(e) Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch
“Toddler playground - Rocks with a diameter of less than 1 inch were observed along the edge of the fencing within reach of toddlers that use the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
Jan 7, 2025Inspection26 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Staff person #7 completed fire safety training in June of 2023, and subsequently more than 12 months later in September of 2024. Staff person #8 completed fire safety training in April of 2023, and subsequently more than 12 months later in September of 2024. Staff person #11 completed fire safety training in July of 2023, and subsequently more than 12 months later in September of 2024. Staff person #13 completed fire safety training in October of 2023, and subsequently more than 12 months later in December of 2024. Staff person #14 completed fire safety training in October of 2023, and subsequently more than 12 months later in December of 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The health assessment on file for staff person #1 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Main hall, 2nd room on left - The toy shelves were dirty / dusty.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Main hall, 2nd room on left - Areas of peeling paint were observed on the walls near the block center.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During the previous year, the operator had not notified local traffic safety authorities 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: Jan 8, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“One of the two written references on file for staff person #3 was written by a family member.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff person #2 did not complete a pediatric first aid and CPR training with an approved PQAs instructor within 90 days of hire. The training was completed 265 days after start date. Another training was on file, but it was not completed by a PQAs instructor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Back hall, room through 2nd on right (with separate entrance) - A container of ant bait was observed on the windowsill within reach of children in the room. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
3270.35(d)/3270.35(e) Director only 45 children enrolled/46 or more children- additional group sups
“The facility currently has a maximum daily enrollment of 90 children, with a director and one group supervisor on staff. The facility does not have a second group supervisor for the 2nd group of 45 children.”
Correction due by Mar 3, 3035, per the state
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #9 has completed the health and safety course titled Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality (10 hours) but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“The fire detection system at the facility was tested on 5/17/24, and subsequently more than 30 days later on 6/17/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“Large infant room - The first aid kit in the backpack did not contain soap. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person 1 resided outside of the state of Pennsylvania during the previous 5 years. Staff person 1 began employment at the facility without the necessary valid out of state clearances on file and the clearances still were not on file at the time of inspection. Staff person #5 worked for a period of time during the previous year with expired clearances on file. The PA state police clearance expired on July 3, 2024, but was not updated until September 16, 2024. The PA child abuse clearance expired on July 11, 2024, but was not updated until September 18, 2024. The DHS FBI clearance expired on July 16, 2024, but was not updated until September 17, 2024. Staff person #12 worked for a period of time during the previous year with expired clearances on file. The NSOR on file for staff person #12 expired on 11/18/24, but was not updated until 12/4/24. Staff person #13's state police clearance expired on 6/1/23. An updated clearance request was submitted 4/7/23, but the clearance was incomplete and did not include the results. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Staff person #14 worked for a period of time during the previous year with expired clearances on file. The NSOR on file for staff person #14 expired on 11/13/24, but was not updated until 1/3/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy
“The most recent immunization records on file for children #1 (toddler) and #5 (infant) were not updated in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Dismissal policies were not implemented.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“Room at end of main hallway - A staff person was observed changing a child's diaper. After the diaper changed, the staff person did not was their own hands, nor the child's hands. Large infant room - A staff person was observed changing a child's diaper. After the diaper changed, the staff person did not was their own hands, nor the child's hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Small infant room - A child was receiving care in the room, but the emergency contact information was not present in the child care space. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“Back hall, 1st room on right - The written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the child care space. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“According to the log on file at the time of inspection, fire drills were conducted on 5/17/24 and subsequently more than 60 days later on 7/17/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“Health reports on file for child #4 (young toddler) were dated in February of 2024 and subsequently more than 6 months later in October of 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Main hall, 1st room on left and 3rd room on left - The trash can lids were visibly soiled. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form on file for child #3 did not include the work phone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Child 2 - Child service reports on file were completed in October of 2023 and then more than 6 months later in November of 2024. Child 6 - Child service reports on file were completed in 2023 and then more than 6 months later in November of 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
3270.70(a) 65º F minimum
“Room at end of main hallway - The thermometer in the room read at 63° F at naptime. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“Room at end of main hall - A staff person was observed using her hands to open the trash can to dispose of a soiled diaper. Back hallway, 1st room on right - Diapers were being disposed of into a trash can with a swinging lid that must be touched in order to be opened. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“Room at end of main hallway - A staff person was observed changing a child's diaper. After the diaper change, the staff person did not clean the surface.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The health assessments on file for staff person #4 were dated in June of 2022 and subsequently more than 24 months later in September of 2024. The health assessments on file for staff person #5 were dated in April of 2022 and subsequently more than 24 months later in July of 2024. The health assessments on file for staff person #6 were dated in February of 2022 and subsequently more than 24 months later in July of 2024. The health assessments on file for staff person #10 were dated in August of 2022 and subsequently more than 24 months later in September of 2024. The health assessments on file for staff person #13 were dated in October of 2022 and subsequently more than 24 months later in November of 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2025
- May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff person 1 only identified the names and whereabouts of 6 of the 7 children in her care group.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“According to the log on file at the time of inspection, the fire system was manually tested on 1/8/24 and subsequently more than 30 days later on 2/29/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
Mar 19, 2024Visit2 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“The facility self-reported the following incident: At approximately 7:45 am on 3/18/24, staff person 1 was transitioning a group of 5 older toddlers when child 1 was left behind. The group was lined up "sticky back" outside the 1st room as the staff person counted the children. A parent arrived to drop off his children and was talking with the staff person while holding his daughter. A child in line went running, the staff person quickly moved the group to catch up with the running child. The group arrived to their room with 5 children. The newly arrived child had joined the group, and another toddler that was with the group remained waiting at the wall. The child was unsupervised in the hallway for approximately a minute to a minute and a half before being found by staff person 2.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“The facility self-reported the following incident: At approximately 7:45 am on 3/18/24, staff person 1 was transitioning a group of 5 older toddlers when child 1 was left behind. The group was lined up "sticky back" outside the 1st room as the staff person counted the children. A parent arrived to drop off his children and was talking with the staff person while holding his daughter. A child in line went running, the staff person quickly moved the group to catch up with the running child. The group arrived to their room with 5 children. The newly arrived child had joined the group, and another toddler that was with the group remained waiting at the wall. The child was unsupervised in the hallway for approximately a minute to a minute and a half before being found by staff person 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
Jan 8, 2024Inspection16 rules cited
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The facility did not have documentation on file that the emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2024
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The record for staff person 2 included 10 clock hours of child care training. The record for staff person 4 did not include documentation of annual training hours. The record for staff person 9 included 10 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The record for facility person 1 did not include a complete state police clearance. They staff person has been employed for more than 45 days. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Staff person 7 started working with incomplete provisional hire paperwork on file, and continued to work after a 45 provisional hire period without complete clearances on file. The staff person's state police clearance was dated 106 days after start date. The staff person's record did not include documentation that the required out-of-state clearances had been requested by start date, and they were not on file at the time of inspection. Staff person 7 was observed working alone in a room with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The facility's emergency plan parent letter did not include information about lockdowns, accommodations, and emergency drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The facility did not have documentation that staff person 1 had been trained on the emergency plan at initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not provide accommodations for the children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The record for child 4 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. The record also did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(e) Updated every 6 months/Emergency master file updated
“A portion of the emergency contact forms located in the following rooms were past due for updates: 2nd room on right in back hall (down hall), 1st room on right main hall, 2nd room on left main hall. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The records for children 1-3 did not include documentation that the facility completed Child Service Reports (CSRs) (or another Department's approved form) at least every six months. Child 1's CSRs were completed in October of 2022 and then subsequently in November of 2023. CSRs were most recently completed for children 2 and 3 in May of 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“First preschool room on left - The arrangement of the children at naptime allows for blind spots, not allowing the staff person to see all of the children in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A large and heavy box was observed leaning against the wall in an unlocked bathroom off a space used by children. Preschool playground - Loose window screens were observed leaning against the wall. A trash bag containing a rotting pumpkin was observed laying on the ground. Loose / sharp metal connectors were observed at the base of the fence. 1st room on right - A large orange extension cord was observed laying on the floor in a walkway. Sharp adult scissors were observed on the counter. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the toddler room at the end of the main hallway did not contain soap. (CORRECTED ON SITE) The first aid kit in the 2nd preschool room on left did not contain tweezers. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“2nd room on right, back hall - A Swiffer mop with cleaning solution was observed in an unlocked classroom bathroom in an area accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 1st room on left, main hall - Batteries were observed in an area accessible to children. A bottle of sanitizer was observed on a low shelf in an area accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 3rd room on left, main hall - A container of glass cleaner was observed on a shelf within reach of the children. (CORRECTE ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024
3270.36(b)(3)/3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr/HS/GED + 2 yrs
“Staff persons 3, 5, 6, and 8 are serving as assistant group supervisors at the facility. Their records did not include sufficient documentation of education and experience to justify the role they are serving in. Staff 3 - 18 college credits, did not include documentation of 1 year (1,250 hours) of child care experience Staff 5 - HS diploma, did not include documentation of 2 years (2,500 hours) of child care experience Staff 6 - Unrelated degree, did not include documentation of 2 years (2,500 hours) of child care experience Staff 8 - Unrelated degree, did not include documentation of 2 years (2,500 hours) of child care experience”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.183(a) Locked cabinet
“Child records were being stored on a cart in an unlocked bathroom in the gross motor room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“Main hall, 2nd room on left and 1st on right - Children were observed resting on equipment that had less than 2 feet of space on 3 sides. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024
Jan 8, 2024Inspection16 rules cited
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The facility did not have documentation on file that the emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2024
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The record for staff person 2 included 10 clock hours of child care training. The record for staff person 4 did not include documentation of annual training hours. The record for staff person 9 included 10 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The record for facility person 1 did not include a complete state police clearance. They staff person has been employed for more than 45 days. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Staff person 7 started working with incomplete provisional hire paperwork on file, and continued to work after a 45 provisional hire period without complete clearances on file. The staff person's state police clearance was dated 106 days after start date. The staff person's record did not include documentation that the required out-of-state clearances had been requested by start date, and they were not on file at the time of inspection. Staff person 7 was observed working alone in a room with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The facility's emergency plan parent letter did not include information about lockdowns, accommodations, and emergency drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The facility did not have documentation that staff person 1 had been trained on the emergency plan at initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not provide accommodations for the children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The record for child 4 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. The record also did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(e) Updated every 6 months/Emergency master file updated
“A portion of the emergency contact forms located in the following rooms were past due for updates: 2nd room on right in back hall (down hall), 1st room on right main hall, 2nd room on left main hall. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The records for children 1-3 did not include documentation that the facility completed Child Service Reports (CSRs) (or another Department's approved form) at least every six months. Child 1's CSRs were completed in October of 2022 and then subsequently in November of 2023. CSRs were most recently completed for children 2 and 3 in May of 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“First preschool room on left - The arrangement of the children at naptime allows for blind spots, not allowing the staff person to see all of the children in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A large and heavy box was observed leaning against the wall in an unlocked bathroom off a space used by children. Preschool playground - Loose window screens were observed leaning against the wall. A trash bag containing a rotting pumpkin was observed laying on the ground. Loose / sharp metal connectors were observed at the base of the fence. 1st room on right - A large orange extension cord was observed laying on the floor in a walkway. Sharp adult scissors were observed on the counter. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the toddler room at the end of the main hallway did not contain soap. (CORRECTED ON SITE) The first aid kit in the 2nd preschool room on left did not contain tweezers. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“2nd room on right, back hall - A Swiffer mop with cleaning solution was observed in an unlocked classroom bathroom in an area accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 1st room on left, main hall - Batteries were observed in an area accessible to children. A bottle of sanitizer was observed on a low shelf in an area accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 3rd room on left, main hall - A container of glass cleaner was observed on a shelf within reach of the children. (CORRECTE ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024
3270.36(b)(3)/3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr/HS/GED + 2 yrs
“Staff persons 3, 5, 6, and 8 are serving as assistant group supervisors at the facility. Their records did not include sufficient documentation of education and experience to justify the role they are serving in. Staff 3 - 18 college credits, did not include documentation of 1 year (1,250 hours) of child care experience Staff 5 - HS diploma, did not include documentation of 2 years (2,500 hours) of child care experience Staff 6 - Unrelated degree, did not include documentation of 2 years (2,500 hours) of child care experience Staff 8 - Unrelated degree, did not include documentation of 2 years (2,500 hours) of child care experience”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.183(a) Locked cabinet
“Child records were being stored on a cart in an unlocked bathroom in the gross motor room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“Main hall, 2nd room on left and 1st on right - Children were observed resting on equipment that had less than 2 feet of space on 3 sides. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024
Dec 5, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At the time of the follow up visit to verify corrections for SIN-00234062, the plan of corrections for the violation citing 3270.113a1 had not been fully implemented. On 12/5/23, 15 preschool aged children were present in a classroom with staff persons 1 and 2. The staff persons were not assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2023
Nov 2, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“An infant was observed in a crib that had less than 2 feet of space on three sides of the equipment. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“13 preschool aged children were present in a classroom with staff persons 1 and 2. The staff persons were not assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children.”
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“According to the written record on file at the facility, the fire detection system was last tested in May of 2023. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2023
Nov 2, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“An infant was observed in a crib that had less than 2 feet of space on three sides of the equipment. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“13 preschool aged children were present in a classroom with staff persons 1 and 2. The staff persons were not assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children.”
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“According to the written record on file at the facility, the fire detection system was last tested in May of 2023. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2023
Mar 27, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Peeling paint was observed on the frame of the exterior door to the toddler classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023
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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 July 1, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Chesterbrook Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 77 rules across 21 of 22 visits in the last 3 years; 75 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Chesterbrook Academy care for?
155, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Chesterbrook Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Chesterbrook Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Chesterbrook Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 556-0725 to ask.
What is Chesterbrook Academy's phone number?
(717) 556-0725.
Where is Chesterbrook Academy?
2408 Anita Ct, Leola, PA 17540. The nearest other daycare we list is Steps To Success, 1 miles away.