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Chesterbrook Academy

Collegeville, PA · Montgomery County
3822 Germantown Pike, Collegeville, PA 19426
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Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 454-9597
3822 Germantown Pike
Collegeville, PA 19426
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00258108
License Issued
Apr 17, 2026
Active Through
Apr 17, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 17

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About the Provider

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Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday
  • Open Hours6:30 am - 6 pm

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-21 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: 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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that a Child Service Report is completed for each enrolled child at the facility to provide information on the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided to the child by the facility. Operator will ensure that the Child Service Report is updated at least once in a 6-month period.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5) - Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that a completed Fee Agreement Form specifying an arrival time, departure time, and release persons is included in each enrolled child's record at the facility.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that a completed Fee Agreement Form specifying a date of admission is included in each enrolled child's record at the facility.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that a completed Emergency Contact Form is included in each enrolled child's record at the facility and that the form is reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Operator will ensure that a completed Fee Agreement Form is included in each enrolled child's record at the facility and that the form is reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection on 04/21/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the Child Record for Child #4 did not include an updated health report.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that each enrolled child possesses an updated Health Report completed within the time frames specified in 3280.131(b)(2)
2026-04-21 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will comply with CPSL and Chapter 3490 by ensuring all Facility Persons have all required clearances prior to working in a child care position at the facility and that all required clearances are renewed every 60 months.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3270.37(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Aide responsibilities/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(a)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Aide responsibilities/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection on 04/21/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the Staff Record for Staff Person #2 did not include verification of education.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that all Staff Persons possess verification of experience, education or training in the Staff Record.
2025-02-24 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Child 3 was missing updated health assessment.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Have parent bring in updated health form from doctors office.
2025-02-24 Renewal 3270.181(b)/3270.181(c) - Current/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(b)/3270.181(c)

Description: Current/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have families sign fee agreement
2025-02-24 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 and 2 were missing 2 reference letters. Staff 3 was missing 1 reference letter.

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.)
Will have staff obtain reference letters
2025-02-24 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 4 was missing health and safety training.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Had staff 4 complete health and safety training, 2/25 and 2/26
2025-02-24 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 4 was missing NSOR.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff turned in updated NSOR. Will make sure NSOR is in the staff file on staffs first day.
2025-02-24 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing education. Experience for staff 4 needs to be verified.

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.)
Staff 2 turned in education and experience verified for staff 4. We will maintain the staff file and make sure that staff 2 has her education in the file and staff 4 has her experience verified.
2025-02-24 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep observed Lysol wipes accessible to children in the Prek room bathroom. (corrected on site)

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff will move the lysol wipes and placed them in a locked cabinet.
2025-02-24 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep observed the toilet in Beginners room not working.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Had placed a ticket in to have toilet fixed.

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