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Chesterbrook Academy

Catasauqua, PA · Lehigh County
325 Lehigh St, Catasauqua, PA 18032
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Quick Facts

Capacity
155 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 264-3838
325 Lehigh St
Catasauqua, PA 18032
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00250395
License Issued
Apr 15, 2026
Active Through
Apr 15, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14

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Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-01-14 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-08-25 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 did not have proof of education on file, prior to DOH. Please see LIS for DOH.

Correction Required: 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.)
Obtained high school diploma.
2025-08-25 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 and 2 only had one letter of reference on file.

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 obtain letters of reference.
2025-01-09 Renewal 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: In the toddler room, the garbage can lid was not able to open by pressing the pedal. As a result, it was not hands free

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A new garbage can was purchased on 1/10/25. The broken garbage can was removed and the new garbage can was placed in the classroom.
2025-01-09 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/9/2025, the facility did not have the current certificate of compliance posted. The most recent one was from 4/15/2023-4/15/2024.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The certificate of compliance was posted on 1/10/25.
2025-01-09 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan did not have a section accommodating for infants and toddlers.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency plan was updated to include accommodations for infant, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. The staff will be trained on the updated emergency plan on 1/10/25 and 1/13/25. The parents were notified of the update on 1/10/25.
2025-01-09 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: Staff 1, who does have a current child abuse clearance, did not obtain the child abuse clearance until five days after working with children. (See LIS for date of hire).

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.)
Staff 1 already has a completed Child Abuse clearance.
2025-01-09 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: In the lower level of the annex building, the hot water temperature measured at 113 degrees.

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.)
The hot water heater was adjusted during the inspection to lower the water temperature to under 110 degrees.
2024-11-13 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: On 11/13/2024, certification representative assessed embedded equipment on playground area and measured mulch that was under it. The mulch measured at approximately 1-2 inches which is under the required measurement of 9 inches, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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. The embedded equipment cannot be used until the required 9 inches of mulch is obtained for the playground.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The playground will not be used until more mulch has been delivered.
2024-01-24 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 1/24/2024, release persons were not written on child #2's fee agreement.

Correction Required: 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.)
The parent has completed the form and included the persons who are permissible to pick up.
2024-01-24 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 1/24/2024, last health assessment on file for child #1 is dated 6/8/2023. Child #1 is a young toddler (see LIS code sheet).

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 will have their two-year health assessment on 2/28/24.
2024-01-24 Renewal 3270.134(a)/3270.134(d) - Child's hands washed/Liquid or powdered soap Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)/3270.134(d)

Description: Child's hands washed/Liquid or powdered soap

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 1/24/2024, a staff person was observed to not wash a child's hands with soap and water after diapering.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. Liquid or powdered soap shall be used for handwashing.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff person has been trained on proper handwashing procedures.
2024-01-24 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 1/24/2024, health assessment on file for staff person #1 does not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the physician's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 contacted her doctor and had them complete the child care staff health assessment form which states that she is suitable to provide child care.
2024-01-24 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 conducted 1/24/2024, PSP clearances on file for staff person #2 are dated 9/4/2018 and 11/27/2023, which is past 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.)
The state police clearance has been completed.
2024-01-24 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 1/24/2024, child lock for the cabinet under the sink in the Toddler B room was broken. There were several cleaning products in the cabinet, including Clorox wipes, labeled "keep out of reach of children".

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 principal will have a new lock installed on the under the counter cabinet on 2/14/2023. Until lock is repaired, any toxic materials kept in that cabinet will be moved to an area inaccessible to children.

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