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525 N Lewis Rd, Royersford, PA
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Chesterbrook Academy
- licensed capacity
- 227
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Chesterbrook Academy
Chesterbrook Academy is a child care center in Royersford, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 227 children, serving school-age 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 227 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 227 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Chesterbrook Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 227 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00256471
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 9, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Transportation 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Apr 9, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“On April 9, 2026 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2, Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not contain evidence of Pediatric First/CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“On April 9, 2026 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #1 did not contain evidence of an updated health assessment, the health assessment on file was dated 4/2/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“On April 9, 2026 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of at least 12 clock hours of child care training, the file contained 6 hours of training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
Mar 9, 2026Visit1 rule cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“On March 9, 2026 during the complaint investigation, it was determined that Staff #1 left two teachers with 18 2 year olds, leaving the class out of ratio”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026
- Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 1, 2025Visit1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On August 1, 2025 during the complaint investigation, it was acknowledged that Staff #1 left Child #1 unsupervised in a classroom for approximately 15 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025
- Jul 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 8, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“On May 8, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not contain evidence of staff evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“On May 8, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #4 did not contain evidence of Health and Safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
3270.176(f) Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans
“On May 8, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the Cert Rep observed a vehicle that contained a sticker that stated the vehicle was altered”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2025
3270.175(a) Age appropriate restraints
“On May 8, 2025 during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of booster seats in the vehicles for children under the age of 7”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025
- Apr 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 8, 2023Visit4 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On December 8, 2023 during the complaint investigation, Staff #1 and Staff #2 left child unsupervised on the playground for approximately 7 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On December 8, 2023 during the complaint investigation, Staff #1 and Staff #2 left child unsupervised on the playground for approximately 7 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On December 8, 2023 during the complaint investigation, Staff #1 and Staff #2 left child unsupervised on the playground for approximately 7 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On December 8, 2023 during the complaint investigation, Staff #1 left child unsupervised when child eloped from classroom on 2 different occasions.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023
Dec 8, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On December 8, 2023 during the complaint investigation, Staff #1 and Staff #2 left child unsupervised on the playground for approximately 7 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On December 8, 2023 during the complaint investigation, Staff #1 and Staff #2 left child unsupervised on the playground for approximately 7 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On December 8, 2023 during the complaint investigation, Staff #1 and Staff #2 left child unsupervised on the playground for approximately 7 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On December 8, 2023 during the complaint investigation, Staff #1 left child unsupervised when child eloped from classroom on 2 different occasions.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023
May 23, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.166(1) Written statement
“At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule obtained from the parents of child #1, D.O.B. 10/28/2022 and enrolled in 4/17/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2023
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“At the time of inspection, the facility had not maintained proof of purchase of an interconnected fire detection device or system with the fire drill logs.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(iv) Water safety
“At the time of inspection, the files observed for staff members 4, 5, and 6 did not contain water safety training provided by a certified lifeguard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2023
3270.63/3270.115(a)(2) Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space/In-ground pool accessible requires fenced/locked gate
“At the time of inspection, the locked chain linked metal fence surrounding the in-ground swimming pool was observed bend downwards from the top in a small area of the fence panel.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2023
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“-At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #2, hired 5/8/2023 as an assistant group supervisor; did not include verification of the education qualifications required for the position. -At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #3, hired 4/16/2023; as an assistant group supervisor; did not include verification of 2 years of experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #3, hired 4/16/23; did not contain the receipt verifying a request for a PA State Police clearance and did not include a completed PA State Police clearance certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2023
3270.31(c)(1)/3270.33(a) Accredited institution approved by PDE /Each staff person meets quals
“At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 contained a degree from an institution outside of the United States and did not include a professional evaluation determining its equivalence to the United States Department of Education's curriculum standards required for the degree.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2023
Show 4 earlier visits
Aug 2, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not include lock-down procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff member #1, hired provisionally on 7/19/22; did not include a completed PA State Police clearance or a completed FBI clearance, as required for staff members hired provisionally. The file for staff member #2, hired 7/5/22; included a PA Child Abuse clearance which indicated volunteer instead of employee, as required under the CPSL. The file for staff member #3, hired 07/05/22; was missing the CPSL disclosure statement and contained an expired Mandated Reporter Training certificate dated 02/11/17, which is over the 60 months required under the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The facility did not have documentation of initial emergency plan training for staff #1, staff #4, and staff #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2022
3270.115(a)(8) Included in ratio/annual training
“Staff members did not have the annual water safety instruction training conducted by the American Red Cross.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2022
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“Dirt and debris were observed on the surface under the white diaper changing pad located on the changing table in classroom 2a/2b.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“Hand washing signs indicating hands must be washed before eating and after toileting or diapering were missing in the following areas: classroom #1-over sink & infant diapering area and classroom 4 -over sink & toilet in intermediates' bathrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2022
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“Peeling paint was observed on the wall near the door leading outside in classroom #6 of the main building. A rusty air vent was observed in the Summer Camp classroom in building two.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2022
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff member #2 did not include verification of a high school diploma and was missing the two years of verified experience with children necessary for the position. The file for staff member #3 did not include verification of a high school diploma and was missing 1 year of verified experience with children. Staff member #3's CDA certificate isn't verification of a high school diploma or GED.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2022
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact and financial agreement forms for child #2 were not reviewed within the last 6 months, signed by parent 3/15/21. Child #1's agreement form was not reviewed within the last 6 months, signed by parent 1/21/21. Child #3's emergency contact form was not reviewed in the last 6 months, signed by parent 4/28/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2022
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“At time of inspection, the facility had not maintained proof of purchase and date of purchase of the interconnected fire detection device or system with the fire drill logs.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact information for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were missing the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2022
Apr 28, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“Facility is out of ratio some mornings due to being short staffed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
Apr 18, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During an unannounced inspection on 04/18/2022, the infant room contained 9 children with 2 teachers.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2022
3270.55(a) Toddler and preschool children
“During an unannounced inspection on 04/18/2022, a classroom with a mixed group of younger and older toddlers contained 12 children with 1 teacher; a class with a group of preschool children contained 22 children with 1 teacher.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2022
Feb 9, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“Review of facility revealed several children napping in the infant room and toddler room did not have the required 2 feet of space on three sides of their rest equipment at the time of the site review.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Chesterbrook Academy
Is Chesterbrook Academy licensed?
Yes. Chesterbrook Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Chesterbrook Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 9, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Chesterbrook Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 6 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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?
227, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Chesterbrook Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Chesterbrook Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 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 (610) 948-0665 to ask.
What is Chesterbrook Academy's phone number?
(610) 948-0665.
Where is Chesterbrook Academy?
441 N Lewis Rd, Royersford, PA 19468. The nearest other daycare we list is TLC Learning Services, 0.5 miles away.