Chesterbrook Academy - Leola PA Child Care Center

2408 ANITA CT , LEOLA PA 17540
(717) 556-0725

About the Provider

Description: CHESTERBROOK ACADEMY is a Child Care Center in LEOLA PA, with a maximum capacity of 190 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00184638
  • Capacity: 190
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Conestoga Valley
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10
  • District Office Phone: (717) 854-2273 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-11-03 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A plastic flower pot located in pre-k A was cracked (sharp edges). (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We threw the flower pot away. Either the Director or Assistant Director will check the items in the classroom on a weekly basis. In addition staff were told to check the toys on a daily basis to make sure they are clean and in good repair. If a toy is broken the staff were directed to throw it away.
2020-11-03 Renewal 3270.75(b)/3270.133(4) - Inaccessible to children/Locked Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The first aid bag (including an inhaler) in the pre-k b child care space, and the first aid kit in pre-k counts 2 room were stored in areas within reach of the children. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The first aid kits and medication were moved out of the reach of children at the time of inspection. First-aid kits and medications will be stored either in a locked closet or high enough on a hook so that children are unable to reach them.
2020-11-03 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The base of the fence that separated the preschool playground and the toddler playground was in poor repair. Multiple spots of the metal fencing had sharp edges exposed and pieces of the fencing were pointing inwards towards the toddler child care space.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Wooden boards were attached to the bottom of the fence so that the edges of the metal fence were no longer exposed or accessible to the children. We will check the bottom of the fence on a weekly basis to assure no other areas of the fence have sharp areas exposed. The fence will be kept in good repair and free from visible hazards.
2020-11-03 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Small areas of peeling paint were observed in the intermediate room and in the bathroom between the intermediate room and pre-k a.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Classroom teachers will notify management if chipped areas are found they will be fixed. The paint in the Pre K A room and bathroom were repaired. The paint in the Intermediate room needs to have the dry wall replaced before painting. Until the dry wall is replaced we placed tape over the chipping paint.
2019-12-18 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Several woven baskets in the intermediate and toddler a rooms were observed to have sharp pieces protruding. Corrected during inspection.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff used scissors to trim the sharp pieces. All 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.
2019-12-18 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff in the toddler 1's room was having children stand on several stacked chairs instead of a stool for handwashing. Corrected during inspection.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An age appropriate stool was placed in the classroom during inspection. The stool is to be used for handwashing instead of the stacked chairs.
2019-12-18 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Several mats were being used by children in the Pre K Counts 2 room. The mats were not labeled for specific children. Corrected during inspection.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Mats were labeled during inspection. All mats will be labeled and relabeled as necessary for use by specific children.
2019-12-18 Renewal 3270.121(b) - Given parents in writing Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility does not have a written supervision policy.

Correction Required: At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A written supervision policy will be developed and distributed to all current families. It will be added to the information given to parents at time of enrollment.
2019-12-18 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: According to the immunization records on file, child #1 is not immunized in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent has provided an exemption letter and it was placed in the child's file. All parents will be required to provide current immunizations or will provide letter of exemption.
2019-12-18 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1, date of hire 11/04/19, does not have documentation of her TB test results on file. Corrected during inspection.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Updated information was obtained during inspection. All staff will have physical and completed TB test at time of employment.
2019-12-18 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #2 does not have documentation of two written references on file attesting to her suitability to work with children. Corrected during inspection.

Correction Required: 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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
References were obtained during inspection. All staff will have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person
2019-12-18 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Hot water in several of the sinks that children use to wash their hands ranged from 118-120 F. Corrected during inspection.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Hot water temperature was adjusted during inspection to ensure water is less than 110 degrees. Staff will monitor water temperature.
2019-12-18 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was no handwashing sign at the classroom sink in the Pre K Counts 2 room. Corrected during inspection.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A handwashing sign was hung during inspection. A handwashing sign will be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
2019-06-12 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A broken woven basked holding books was observed in the Pre K A room. Removed during inspection. A plastic house on the toddler playground was observed to have a layer of surface dirt and pollen.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Woven basket and play house have both been discarded. It has been shared with staff that all broken materials in the classroom must be thrown away. On a weekly basis the Assistant Principal will do a "walk through" in each classroom to check the materials.
2019-06-12 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.133(6) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A prescription Avi Q was observed in the PreK A room and there was no written parental consent to administer the medication.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Signature has been obtained from parent. The Principal, Assistant Principal, and third in command will check all medication forms to assure that the correct forms and signatures are provided.

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