Chesterbrook Academy
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About the Provider
Chesterbrook Academy Preschool Horsham is committed to providing quality education and care to children in the Hatboro, Willow Grove, Fort Washington, and Ambler communities. Our Links to Learning curriculum prepares children for elementary school and beyond by developing important academic, social, and emotional skills. Our teachers help each child discover a fascinating world of learning and play.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2026-06-17 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.18(a) Description: On file at facility Noncompliance Area: On the day of visit observed the liability insurance which was dated 4/1/25-4/1/26. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility will be in compliance with 3270.18(a) at all times. |
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| 2026-06-17 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: Staff#! did not have the current Emergency Plan in the files. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will be in compliance with 3270.27(c) at all times. |
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| 2026-03-13 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.183(b) - No information disclosed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.183(b) Description: No information disclosed Noncompliance Area: It was verified that Staff #1 was observed in the hallway speaking about an incident that occurred with a daycare child. This occurred during pick up time. Correction Required: A facility person may not disclose information concerning a child or family, except in the course of inspections and investigations by agents of the Department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility will be in compliance with 3270.183(b) at all times. |
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| 2026-02-17 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: On the day observing the files Staff#1 who lived in PA for 1yr did not have proof of Criminal History and Sex Offender from New Jersey. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work in a childcare 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 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Provider will be in compliance with 3270.32(a)/.192(4) at all times. |
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| 2025-12-17 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.183(b) - No information disclosed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.183(b) Description: No information disclosed Noncompliance Area: On the day of visit it was verified that staff#1 did discuss other children's business in front of other parents. Correction Required: A facility person may not disclose information concerning a child or family, except in the course of inspections and investigations by agents of the Department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility will be in compliance with 3270.183(b) at all times. |
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| 2025-12-05 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: On the day of visit it was verified that Staff#2 reported to Staff#3 that Staff#1 placed their hands on the students face and pushed the student away. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Provider will be in compliance with 3270.113(b) at all times. |
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| 2025-08-04 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) - No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) Description: No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 08/04/25, staff person #1 was heard by staff saying that they would duct tape children's mouths shut if they did not "shut up" and tape them to their chairs to prevent them from running around. Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member was terminated as of 8/8/24. |
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| 2025-06-26 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: On the day of allocated unannounced visits, the provider did not have proof of the Fire Drill Log Sheet. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Provider will be in compliance with 3270.94(a)(1) at all times. |
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| 2025-06-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 06/12/2025, child #1 was observed sleeping in a crib labeled for child #2. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child # 1 has their own label. |
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| 2025-06-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 06/12/2025, emergency contact forms in Rm #1, Rm #2, Rm #3, Rm #9, Rm #11 and Rm #12 had not been updated; emergency contact forms in classrooms were 10 months to a year old for children present in the space; emergency contact forms in Rm #4, Rm #5, Rm #6 and Rm #8 had some emergency contact forms for the children present in the space updated, not all (5 out of 10, 7 out of 10, 6 out of 8 and 4 out of 14 updated respectively) Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All emergency contacts have been updated |
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| 2025-06-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(4)/3270.151(c)(5) - Information re: medical problems/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(4)/3270.151(c)(5) Description: Information re: medical problems/Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 06/12/2025, health assessment on file for staff person #2 did not indicate that staff person did not have any medical problems that would prohibit staff person from working and that staff person was suitable to work in child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member will have the correct form filled out by a doctor. |
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| 2025-06-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 06/12/2025. file of staff person #1 did not contain two written non family references attesting to staff person's suitability in child care. THIS IS CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff members will have 2 references letter. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.135(e) - 2 hour diaper check | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(e) Description: 2 hour diaper check Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation 05/28/25, after reviewing the Tadpoles app used by facility, there was no verification that toddlers were being checked and/or changed after 3:20pm by afternoon staff. Correction Required: A staff person shall check a child's diaper at least every 2 hours and whenever the child indicates discomfort or exhibits behavior that suggests a soiled diaper. A staff person shall change a child's diaper when the diaper is soiled. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A staff meeting will be held, and we will discuss recording diaper changes and checking each child ever 2 hours and changing on demand. |
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| 2025-05-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 05/12/2025, file of staff person #2 did not contain verification of education and previous child care experience. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) email over required documents. |
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| 2025-05-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(3) Description: Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 05/12/2025, files of staff persons #1 and #2 did not contain required initial health assessment. File of staff person #1 did not contain verification that TB test was given and subsequent results of TB test confirming staff #1 was free from communicable disease. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Email over required documents. |
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