Chesterbrook Academy - Royersford PA Child Care Center

441 N LEWIS RD , ROYERSFORD PA 19468
(610) 948-0665

About the Provider

Description: Our preschool combines learning and play in a fun, safe and nurturing

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00179457
  • Capacity: 225
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Spring-Ford Area - Pick-Up service to/from school, Spring-Ford Area - Serviced by school bus
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 17
  • District Office Phone: (610) 278-3707 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-01-23 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 1/13/2020, the facility self- reported that staff member #1 aggressively disciplined child #1 when she picked him up under the arms and carried him across the room with little concern for the child.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #1 was suspended during the investigation but eventually left employment. The director will review with all staff the facility's policy on no use of physical discipline and the consequences of staff using physical discipline on children at the child care facility. The operator will ensure that staff are aware of supervision regulations. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulation.
2019-06-27 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff person #7 did not include an initial health assessment with TB results. The file for staff member #10 did not include an initial health assessment with TB results. The file for staff member #11 included a health assessment dated 5/17/17, more than 24 months following the date of signature. The file for staff member #12 included a health assessment dated 5/31/17, more than 24 months following the date of signature. The file for staff member #13 did not include an initial health assessment with TB results.

Correction Required: 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 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.)
The director will provide the staff member listed with a Child Care Staff Health Assessment form. The staff members will immediately request to have a medical professional complete the form reflecting a physical exam with TB result. The director will review all staff files to ensure everyone has a current health assessment. The director will ensure that initial health assessment for new employees are dated no more than 12 month prior than employment date. The operator and director will ensure all staff have initial and subsequent health assessments in compliance with regulations.
2019-06-27 Renewal 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #8 included a health history, dated 8/2/17; which did not indicated a physical exam.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.)
The staff member will submit a an adult health assessment which includes a physical examination. The director will ensure a facility person's file record 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. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulation.
2019-06-27 Renewal 3270.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, written statements giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant was not obtained from the parents of infants observed in the infant room.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A written statements giving the formula and feeding schedule for the infants currently enrolled will be obtain from the parent, as soon as possible. The director will ensure a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant is obtained from the parent when the child is enrolled. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulation.
2019-06-27 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #3 and #5 did not contain the parent's signatures for consent of emergency medical care and/or administration of minor first-aid procedures by a facility person.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will contact the child's parents to have the parent sign the line on the emergency contact form giving consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. The director and staff will review all emergency contact forms to ensure written consent is documented with the parent's signature. The operator will ensure compliance with all regulations.
2019-06-27 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the staff files for staff member #10, #14 and #15 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

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.)
The staff members will immediately submit written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The director will ensure a facility person's record includes two written, nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulation.
2019-06-27 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the operator did not have written verification of initial emergency plan training for staff member #8 and #9.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will train the staff members in the emergency plan/ evacuation procedures for the facility then document receipt of the trainings in writing with signatures of the staff member and dates. The director will ensure all facility persons receive initial and annual training in the emergency plan/ evacuation procedures. Initial and annual emergency plan training documentation will be maintained in the staff files in the office. The director and operator will ensure compliance with the regulation.
2019-06-27 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #17 did not include verification of receiving annual fire-safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff member will receive fire-safety training conducted by a fire protection professional, ass soon as possible. The director will ensure all staff members receive annual fire-safety training conducted by a fire protection professional and that verification of the training is maintained on file at the facility. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulations.
2019-06-27 Renewal 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Annual 6 hrs. training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the files for staff members #13 and #17 did not contain verification of the annual 6 clock hours of child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff will complete the required amount of child care training to reach the minimum of six hours for the year. The operator will ensure that all staff is receiving a least 6 hours of child care training annually. The director will direct the staff member to complete the 6 hours of training, as soon as possible. The training certificate(s) verifying completion will be place in the staff files. The director and operator will ensure that all staff obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training and maintain verification on file at the facility.
2019-06-27 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the following staff members were not in compliance with the Child Protective Service Law. The file for staff member #1, hired 8/28/18; did not include verification of completion of the Mandated Reporter Training, required under the CPSL. The file for staff member #2, hired 3/8/14; included a PA Child Abuse clearance dated 6/6/14 and a FBI clearance dated 5/30/14, both more than 60 months old. The file for staff member #4, hired 3/8/14; did not include a copy of the completed FBI clearance. The file for staff member #5, hired 3/20/19; did not include a copy of the request for PA Child Abuse clearance or a copy of the completed clearance. The file for staff member #6, hired 4/7/17; included a PA State Police clearance dated 3/27/14 and a PA Child Abuse clearance dated 4/29/14, both more than 60 months old. The file for staff member #7, hired 11/22/16; did not include verification of completion of the Mandated Reporter Training, required under the CPSL.

Correction Required: Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff members listed will not work in a child care position at the facility. Staff members #1 will not return until verification of completion of the Mandated Reporter Training is received and maintained on file at the facility. Staff member # 2 will not return until completed PA Child Abuse and FBI clearances, dated less than 60 months old; are submitted and maintained on file at the facility. Staff member #4 will not return until a completed FBI clearance has been provided and maintain on file at the facility. Staff member #5 will not return until a completed PA Child Abuse clearance is provided and maintained on file at the facility. Staff member #6 will not return until completed PA State Police and PA Child Abuse clearances, dated less than 60 months old; are submitted and maintained on file at the facility. Staff member #7 will not return until verification of completion of the Mandated Reporter Training is provided and maintained on file at the facility . The director will review all staff files to ensure compliance with the CPSL. The director and operator will stay informed of the Child Protective Service Law and the required documents.
2019-06-27 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the files for staff member #13 and #17 did not include an annual staff evaluation.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will complete written staff evaluations of the staff members listed. The director will review with each staff member their evaluation to obtain the staff members signatures on the document. The director will ensure written staff evaluations are completed annually and maintained on file at the facility. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulation.
2019-06-27 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the files for staff members #3,#5, #8, #10, #14, #18 and #19, hired as assistant group supervisors; with high school diploma did not include the two years of verified experience working children.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff members listed must provide verified experience working with children, as soon as possible; to maintain their current positions. The director will provide the staff members with the verification of experience form to obtain verification of at least two years of experience with children from their previous employer(s); to qualify for the position of assistant group supervisor. Staff member who can't verify two years of experience working with children but have a high school diploma will be assigned aide responsibilities until experience is earned. The director and operator will ensure that new staff members don't begin working until all qualifications required for the position in which they're hired for have been submitted and reviewed to ensure compliance with the regulations. The director will ensure all verification of qualifications for staff members are maintained on file at the facility. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulations.
2019-06-27 Renewal 3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) - 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #16, hired as an Aide: did not include verification of a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children.

Correction Required: An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff member will provide verification of a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. The director will ensure a facility person's record includes verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulation.
2019-06-27 Renewal 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a few areas of the facility were either unclean or in disrepair. Air vents in rooms 6, 8, 9 and 10 were unclean. In room 3 peeling paint on walls and a sink with rusty surfaces were observed. In room 6 dirty tape residue was observed on surfaces. In the bathroom of room 6, rust was observed around the toilet base. In room 8 a few spider webs were observed. Rust was observed on the radiator cover in the bathroom of room 8.

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.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.)
The director will ensure that the areas of the facility that were cited are cleaned or in good repair. The director and staff will ensure floors, walls, ceilings, and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces are kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazard. The director and operator will ensure any peeling paint or plaster is immediately corrected and not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulation.
2018-05-17 Renewal 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/17/18, the mulch under the outdoor play equipment measured less than 1 inch or was completely gone causing no shock absorbing protective surface covering for the fall height of the equipment.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Contacted landscaper. He is applying mulch to the playground area.

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