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Chesterbrook Academy
3822 Germantown Pike, Collegeville PA 19426 · License #CER-00236831 · Child Care Center
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- 3822 Germantown Pike, Collegeville PA 19426 · Directions
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- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 169 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
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.
During Renewal Inspection on 04/21/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the FBI Background Clearance for Staff Person #1 was renewed at an interval greater than 60 months.
Corrected by Apr 21, 2026
- Violation
3270.37(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) · An aide is responsible for assisting in the implementation of daily program activities. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
During Renewal Inspection on 04/21/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the Staff Record for Staff Person #2 did not include verification of education.
Corrected by Apr 21, 2026
- Violation
3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
During Renewal Inspection on 04/21/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the Child Record for Child #2 did not include a Child Service Report signed and updated within the most recent 6 months.
Corrected by May 21, 2026
- Violation
3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
During Renewal Inspection on 04/21/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the Fee Agreement Forms for Child #1 and Child #4 did not include an arrival and departure time and did not include the names of individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by May 21, 2026
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
During Renewal Inspection on 04/21/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the Fee Agreement Form for Child #1 and Child #4 did not include a date of admission.
Corrected by May 21, 2026
- Violation
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
During Renewal Inspection on 04/21/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 and Fee Agreement Forms for Child #5 was not reviewed and signed once in a 6-month period.
Corrected by May 21, 2026
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
During Renewal Inspection on 04/21/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the Child Record for Child #4 did not include an updated health report.
Corrected by May 21, 2026
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #-4- will have until _3-19-25____to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #--4- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #-4-, staff person #-4- may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 4 was missing health and safety training.
Corrected by Mar 10, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -4- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: 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 #--4- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 4 was missing NSOR.
Corrected by Mar 10, 2025
- Violation
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.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing education. Experience for staff 4 needs to be verified.
Corrected by Mar 10, 2025
- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed Lysol wipes accessible to children in the Prek room bathroom. (corrected on site)
Corrected by Mar 10, 2025
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed the toilet in Beginners room not working.
Corrected by Mar 10, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Child 3 was missing updated health assessment.
Corrected by Mar 14, 2025
- Violation
3270.181(b)/3270.181(c) · Information in a child's record shall be kept current by the operator. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1,2,34,6,9 and 10 were expired. Fee agreement for child 5,7 and 8 were missing.
Corrected by Mar 14, 2025
- Violation
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 and 2 were missing 2 reference letters. Staff 3 was missing 1 reference letter.
Corrected by Mar 14, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), within 90 days of hire. Staff person #-1- will have until _4-4-24____ (actual date- 15 days from POC requested date) to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #-1-- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1--, staff person #-1- may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff person #--1- has not completed the following required 10 hour health and safety pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (9-15-23)
Corrected by Mar 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -1 and 2- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: 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 and 2-- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 had state police clearance on file but it was on pending status. Staff 2 was missing NSOR clearance. Staff 2 was missing out of state clearance (Texas)
Corrected by Apr 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 5 and 6 were missing written evaluation.
Corrected by Apr 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1,2,3,4,5,7 8,9 and 10 were missing extra services. Child 1,2,5 and 8 were missing CSR's (child service reports). CSR for child 9 was not dated
Corrected by Apr 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 5 did not shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected by Apr 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 2,3,4,5, 7,8,9 and 10 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Corrected by Apr 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Emergency contact for child 6 was missing the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Apr 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1 and 8 were expired
Corrected by Apr 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Health assessment for child 2 was expired (1-27-22)
Corrected by Apr 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.133(1)/3270.133(5) · A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed allergy medication not in its original container in Intermediates Room.During renewal inspection certification rep observed expired medication in Prek 2: albuterol (2-18-23) and (10-25-23) and EPI pen (5-20-23)
Corrected by Apr 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1, 2, 3 and 4 were missing verification of child care experience.
Corrected by Apr 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing 2 reference letters and staff 3 was missing 1 reference letter.
Corrected by Apr 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 and 11 must be dismissed from care by close of business 10-27-23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
The file of child #1, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of DTaP 4, HIB 4, Varicella 1 vaccination, as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule. The file of child 2, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of DTaP 3, Polio 3, MMR 1, HIB 3, HepB 3,Varicella 1, PCV 3 vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule. The file of child 3, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of DTaP 3, Polio 3, MMR 1, HIB 3, HepB 3, Varicella 1, PCV 3 vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule. The file of child 4, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of MMR 1, Varicella 1, vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule. The file of child 5, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of MMR 1, Varicella 1 vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule. The file of child 6, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of DTaP 4, MMR 1, HIB 4, HepB 3, Varicella 1, PCV 4, vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule. The file of child 7, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of DTaP 2, Polio 2, MMR 1, HIB 2, HepB 3, Varicella 1, PCV 2 vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule. The file of child 8, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of DTaP 4, MMR 1, HIB 4, HepB 3, Varicella 1,PCV 4 vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule. The file of child 9, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of DTaP 4, HIB 4, PCV 4 vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule. The file of child 10, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of MMR 1, Varicella 1 vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule. The file of child 11, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of DTaP 3, Polio 3, MMR 1, HIB 3, HepB 3, Varicella 1, PCV 3 vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule.
Corrected by Nov 3, 2023
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
At time of renewal inspection, chipped paint was observed on the windowsill in the Beginners classroom.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.66(c) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children.
CHILD #1 RECIEVED A STAIN ON CLOTHING DUE TO COMING IN CONTACT WITH THE SANITIZING SOLUTION USED BY THE FACILITY.
Corrected by Apr 27, 2022
- Violation
3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, A UNLABELED SPRAY BOTTLE, IDENTIFIED AS BLEACH AND WATER, WAS OBSERVED IN THE PRE-K CLASSROOM.
Corrected by Mar 3, 2022
- Violation
3270.66(d) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, A SNAKE PLANT WAS OBSERVED IN THE BEGINNER 2 CLASSROOM.
Corrected by Mar 3, 2022
- Violation
3270.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, A RECEIPT INDICATING THE DATE OF PURCHASE OR INSTALLATION FOR THE INTERCONNECTED FIRE SYSTEM WAS NOT ON FILE AT THE FACILITY AS REQUIRED UNDER ACT 62.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2022
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Apr 21, 2026 inspection noted: “During Renewal Inspection on 04/21/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the FBI Background Clearance for Staff Person #1 was renewed at an interval greater t…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Feb 24, 2025 inspection noted: “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 4 was missing health and safety training.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Mar 8, 2024 inspection noted: “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff person #--1- has not completed the following required 10 hour health and safety pre-serv…” — what has changed since then?
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