Chesterbrook Academy

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. TIERED LIS: 1. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for Staff Person #1 to complete the training entitled "Improving and Using Your Observation Skills" through Better Kid Care. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the training will be completed.

An unannounced inspection was conducted 4/29/26 as a result of self-reported noncompliance. During the inspection, it was discovered that a lapse of supervision occurred on 4/28/26 at approximately 12:00pm. Child #1 left the Intermediate 1 classroom through the door to the fenced-in playground. Child #1 was in the primary care group of Staff Person #1. Neither Staff Person #1 nor Staff Person #2, who was also in the Intermediate 1 Room, were aware that Child #1 had left the classroom. Child #1 was on the playground for less than one minute before being discovered by Staff Person #3 and brought back to the Intermediate 1 Room.

Corrected by May 6, 2026

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3270.70(a) · The indoor temperature shall be at least 65° F.

A complaint inspection was conducted on 1/6/26. At that time, the temperature in the Pre K1 and Pre K2A classrooms was below 65° F. The temperature was 60° F in PreK 2A and was 59° F in PreK 1. The facility reported that the heat had not been working in the classrooms since 12/15/25 and they were waiting on parts to have it repaired. The classrooms were not in use while the temperature was below 65° F.

Corrected by Jan 6, 2026

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3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. Children must be supervised at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. At the facility's next staff meeting, the director must review the procedure for responding to staff emergencies. This review must be documented on the meeting minutes agenda and staff must sign in to the staff meeting. The agenda and sign in sheet must be provided to DHS once the meeting has been completed. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the requirement will be completed.

An unannounced inspection was conducted 12/12/25 as a result of self-reported non-compliance by the facility. On 12/4/25, Staff Person #1 had a sudden onset illness causing them to leave three children unsupervised for a period of less than five minutes.

Corrected by Dec 26, 2025

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3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

A renewal inspection was conducted 11/18/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 did not contain fire safety training completed within the past 12 months. The most recent fire safety training on file for Staff Person #1 was dated 6/12/24.

Corrected by Nov 18, 2025

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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a complete PA State Police Clearance is on file.

A renewal inspection was conducted 11/18/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2 included clearances that were not updated within 60 months. This was evidenced by the PA State Police Clearances on file being dated 3/4/20 and 3/5/25, the PA Child Abuse Clearances on file being dated 3/25/20 and 6/25/25, and the NSOR certificates on file being dated 12/3/19 and 12/4/24. The current PA State Police Clearance dated 9/8/23 on file for Staff Person #3 was still in pending status.

Corrected by Nov 18, 2025

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3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

A renewal inspection was conducted 11/18/25. At that time, dirty cabinet handles were observed in the Infant 2 Classroom.

Corrected by Nov 18, 2025

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3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

A renewal inspection was conducted 11/18/25. At that time, the embedded climbing equipment on the Middle Playground was observed to have peeling laminate on the steps of the climber.

Corrected by Nov 18, 2025

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3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

A renewal inspection was conducted 11/18/25. At that time, a corresponding cot list denoting which child was assigned to which cot for naptime could not be located in the Toddler 1 Room or the Intermediate 1 Room.

Corrected by Nov 18, 2025

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3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, then staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

An unannounced inspection was conducted 6/30/25. At that time, the preservice training was reviewed. Staff person #1 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification dated 4/20/23. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 4/2025. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.

Corrected by Jul 8, 2025

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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

An unannounced inspection was conducted 6/30/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed for all new staff hired since the most recent renewal inspection on 3/14/25. The file for Staff Person #2 contained an NSOR certificate dated 6/23/25, after their date of hire.

Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

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3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

An unannounced inspection was conducted 6/30/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed for all new staff hired since the most recent renewal inspection on 3/14/25. The file for Staff Person #4, an assistant group supervisor, contained verification of thirty college credits in the human service field but did not include a high school diploma or college degree.

Corrected by Jul 1, 2025

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3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

An unannounced inspection was conducted 6/30/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed for all new staff hired since the most recent renewal inspection on 3/14/25. The file for Staff Person #3, an assistant group supervisor, contained verification of high school education but did not include verification of experience working with children.

Corrected by Jul 3, 2025

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3270.67(c) · Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.

An unannounced inspection was conducted 6/30/25. At that time, many ants were observed on the floor of the infant room, on the floor and wall of the toddler 2 room, and on the floor and wall in the pre-k 2 room.

Corrected by Jul 2, 2025

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3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

An unannounced inspection was conducted 6/30/25. At that time, a hole in the wall was observed in the intermediate 2 room by the block area.

Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

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3270.101(a) · Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.

An unannounced inspection was conducted 6/30/25. At that time, the older toddlers were observed playing with magnatiles. The manufacturer's instructions for Magnatiles recommend the toy for children ages three and up.

Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

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3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

An investigation was conducted on 3/14/25. During the investigation, it was found that a lapse of supervision occurred on 3/4/25 when Child #1 was injured and neither Staff Person #1 nor Staff Person #2 saw what happened. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 were the two staff with a group of 12 children at that time, including Child #1.

Corrected by Mar 4, 2025

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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

A renewal inspection was conducted 3/14/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The PA State Police Clearance and PA Child Abuse Clearance for Staff Person #1 had not been updated within 60 months. This is evidenced by the dates of the clearances being: PA State Police Clearance 1/23/20 and 2/7/25; PA Child Abuse Clearance: 1/30/20 and 2/7/25.

Corrected by Mar 14, 2025

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3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

A renewal inspection was conducted 3/14/25. At that time, a plastic ziplock bag was observed in a diaper bag hanging from the coat hook in Room 5, the older toddler 1 room. The diaper bag was approximately 18 inches high and was accessible to the toddlers in the room. A plastic ziplock bag was observed laying in an extra clothes cubby on the floor of the bathroom of Room 6, the older toddler 2 room. The plastic ziplock bag was accessible to the toddlers using the bathroom.

Corrected by Mar 14, 2025

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3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

A renewal inspection was conducted 3/14/25. At that time, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in each child care space or located in the backpacks that accompany children to the playground.

Corrected by Mar 17, 2025

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3270.133(4) · Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

A renewal inspection was conducted 3/14/25. At that time, Children's Tylenol and Desitin were observed in a diaper bag hanging from the coat hook in Room 5, the older toddler 1 room. The diaper bag was approximately 18 inches high and was accessible to the toddlers in the room.

Corrected by Mar 14, 2025

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3270.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

A renewal inspection was conducted 3/14/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The staff health assessment for Staff Person #1 was not updated within 24 months. This is evidenced by the dates of the health assessments being 1/20/22 and 5/13/24.

Corrected by Mar 14, 2025

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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work alone in a childcare position at the facility and must be in the vicinity of a permanent employee.

The file of Staff Person #1, start date 10/28/24, contained a volunteer PA State Police clearance. There was no application in the file for an updated PA State Police clearance for employment. On 11/18/24, Staff Person #1 was observed in a preschool room working alone with children and was not in the vicinity of a permanent employee. A PA State Police clearance for employment was obtained on 11/20/24.

Corrected by Nov 20, 2024

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3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

There was a small area of peeling paint on a wall in Room 5.

Corrected by Nov 22, 2024

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3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

In the Pre-K 1 room, there were 2 epi pens that expired 7/2024.

Corrected by Aug 15, 2024

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3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

In room 9, Pre-K, there was a small hole in the wall under the cubbies.

Corrected by Jun 18, 2024

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3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

There was a small area of peeling paint on one of the walls in the Intermediate 2 room.

Corrected by Mar 15, 2024

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3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

On July 13, 2023 Staff Person #1 left the infant classroom leaving child #1 alone for approximately 2 minutes. Staff person #2 was also in the room prior to Staff Person # 1 leaving the room and left at the same time as Staff Person # 1 forgetting that there was still a child in the room. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 8/14/2023 with an implementation date of 8/28/23. On 9/8/23 child #1 walked from the Beginners classroom through the adjoining bathroom to the connecting Intermediate classroom next door, which was unoccupied. Staff#1 was directly responsible for the supervision of this child, in addition staff person #2 and Staff Person #3 were also present in the room and all were unaware that the child left the room until the Assistant Director brought him back approximately 3 minutes later. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 8/14/2023 with an implementation date of 8/28/23. On 10/11/23 Staff Member #4 was inside a classroom with 4 children. She left the classroom to return to the outdoor play space and took 3 of the 4 children outside with her, leaving child #4 alone inside the classroom for approximately 1 minute. Staff Person #5 found child alone in the classroom and returned her to the group.

Corrected by Oct 11, 2023

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3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. As agreed in a Teams meeting, the legal entity will increase staffing and or decrease child enrollments to ensure all staff are supervising all children at all times. As per previous plan the compliance officer or a member of management will continue to do their daily checks for supervision and ratios and complete the accepted checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after the plan is deemed acceptable. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

On July 13, 2023 Staff Person #1 left the infant classroom leaving child #1 alone for approximately 2 minutes. Staff person #2 was also in the room prior to Staff Person # 1 leaving the room and left at the same time as Staff Person # 1 forgetting that there was still a child in the room. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 8/14/2023 with an implementation date of 8/28/23. On 9/8/23 child #1 walked from the Beginners classroom through the adjoining bathroom to the connecting Intermediate classroom next door, which was unoccupied. Staff#1 was directly responsible for the supervision of this child, in addition staff person #2 and Staff Person #3 were also present in the room and all were unaware that the child left the room until the Assistant Director brought him back approximately 3 minutes later.

Corrected by Jan 24, 2024

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3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

On July 13, 2023 Staff Person #1 left the infant classroom leaving child #1 alone for approximately 2 minutes. Staff person #2 was also in the room prior to Staff Person # 1 leaving the room and left at the same time as Staff Person # 1 forgetting that there was still a child in the room. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 8/14/2023 with an implementation date of 8/28/23. On 9/8/23 child #1 walked from the Beginners classroom through the adjoining bathroom to the connecting Intermediate classroom next door, which was unoccupied. Staff#1 was directly responsible for the supervision of this child, in addition staff person #2 and Staff Person #3 were also present in the room and all were unaware that the child left the room until the Assistant Director brought him back approximately 3 minutes later.

Corrected by Mar 1, 2024

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