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Chesterbrook Academy

3841 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073
licensed capacity
217
open each week
5 days

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About Chesterbrook Academy

Chesterbrook Academy is a child care center in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 217 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
217 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity217 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
217 children
License number
#CER-00247880
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jun 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 16, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “During investigation, cert rep discovered the facility self-reported when a child was left in a classroom unattended.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026

  3. Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 31, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51/3270.113(a)(2) Similar Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises

      “During complaint investigation on 9/12/23, cert rep discovered 2 young toddler classrooms and 1 older toddler classroom to be out of ratio. Also discovered was a child in one of the young toddler classrooms sustained a fresh scratch on their cheek and neither of the staff present were able to say how it had happened.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51/3270.113(a)(2) Similar Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises

      “During complaint investigation on 9/12/23, cert rep discovered 2 young toddler classrooms and 1 older toddler classroom to be out of ratio. Also discovered was a child in one of the young toddler classrooms sustained a fresh scratch on their cheek and neither of the staff present were able to say how it had happened.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51/3270.113(a)(2) Similar Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises

      “During complaint investigation on 9/12/23, cert rep discovered 2 young toddler classrooms and 1 older toddler classroom to be out of ratio. Also discovered was a child in one of the young toddler classrooms sustained a fresh scratch on their cheek and neither of the staff present were able to say how it had happened.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51/3270.113(a) Similar Age Level/Supervised at all times

      “During complaint investigation on 9/12/23, cert rep discovered 2 young toddler classrooms and 1 older toddler classroom to be out of ratio. Also discovered was a child in one of the young toddler classrooms sustained a fresh scratch on their cheek and neither of the staff present were able to say how it had happened.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023

  9. May 17, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “During the self-reported incident investigation conducted on 05.17.23, it was determined that Staff person #1 used a physical form of punishment on Child #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2023

  10. Mar 9, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “During the self-reported incident investigation, it was founded and verified Staff person #1 left Child #1, #2, #3, and #4 in the classroom unsupervised.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Dec 14, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(a) In child care spaces

      “During the renewal inspection on December 14, 2022, there was no first aid kit in Classroom #7.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “During the renewal inspection on December 14, 2022, the record reviewed for Staff Person #2 (DOH: 06.01.18) did not include a written evaluation on a regular basis or within every 12-months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During the renewal inspection on December 14, 2022, the record reviewed for Staff Person #7, did not include verification of education and experience for the position of assistant group supervisor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “During the renewal inspection on December 14, 2022, there was no protective receptacle cover in the electrical outlet located on the back right side wall in Classroom #8.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During the renewal inspection on December 14, 2022, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “During the renewal inspection on December 14, 2022, Staff person #3, #4, #5, #6 and #8 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric CPR/First Aid Training: Staff Person #3, #4, and #8 Health and Safety Basics Training: Staff Person #5, #6, and #8 (see LIS code sheet):”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “During the renewal inspection on December 14, 2022, there was no sign posted that a facility person and an able child shall wash his/her hands after toileting and before eating in the Classroom #9 bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022

  2. Dec 8, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “During the incident investigation conducted on December 06, 2022, it was founded that Staff person #1 and Staff person #2, who were assigned responsibility for Child #1, did not know the whereabouts of Child #1 when preparing their assigned group of children for outside play and during the time of outside play time.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022

  3. Feb 28, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “At the time of inspection there was not the required health assessment on file for facility staff #1, #3, and #6.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “At the time of inspection there was not verification that facility staff #2, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 had training in the facility emergency plan at the time of initial employment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “At the time of inspection there was not verification that facility staff #3, #8, #9 and #10 had annual fire safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “At the time of inspection there was not acceptable verification of education or child care experience in the records of facility staff #1, #2 or #5.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “At the time of inspection there was not verification that facility staff #2 had pediatric first aid and CPR training within 90 days of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “There was not documentation that fire drills were conducted at least every 60 days. The last fire drill documented on the fire drill log was dated 9/29/2021.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “At the time of inspection there was not verification that facility staff #2 and #8 had the required health and safety training topics within 90 days of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “At the time of inspection, facility staff #1 who had a hire date of 12/22/2021 did not have an FBI or NSOR clearance and there was not verification that requests for these clearances were made in the staff file. Facility staff #2 who had a hire date of 9/23/2021 did not have an NSOR clearance in the staff file. Facility staff #4 who had a hire date of 9/13/2021 had an NSOR clearance in the record dated 2/16/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “At the time of the onsite inspection on 3/4/2022 Certification Rep observed three areas that were unlocked and had toxic materials that were not made inaccessible to children. In the unlocked maintenance closet there was cleaning products and cans of paint. In the unlocked kitchen there was bleach, sanitizer and peroxide bottles on the bottom shelf. In the unlocked laundry room there was laundry detergent powder in a bucket on the floor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Chesterbrook Academy

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 June 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Chesterbrook Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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?

217, 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 (484) 428-3029 to ask.

What is Chesterbrook Academy's phone number?

(484) 428-3029.

Where is Chesterbrook Academy?

3841 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073. The nearest other daycare we list is The Goddard School, 0.1 miles away.

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