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Chesterbrook Academy

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
510 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 592-8257
510 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00250888
License Issued
Feb 4, 2026
Active Through
Feb 4, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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About the Provider

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Chesterbrook Academy preschools, elementary and middle schools build the solid academic foundation students need for future success. In our schools, classes are led by dedicated, caring teachers who value open communication with parents.

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
2025-12-11 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Health information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 12.11.15, the record reviewed for child #1 did not include an initial health assessment.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will submit an initial health assessment report for child #1 by 12.19.25.
2025-12-11 Renewal 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 12.11.25, the health assessment reviewed for staff person #2 did not include a statement confirming staff person #2's ability to provide suitable childcare services.

Correction Required: 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.)
Provider will submit physician's statement of childcare suitability for staff person #2 by 12.19.25
2025-12-11 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 12.11.25, the record reviewed for staff person #1 did not include Health and Safety Basics Training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #1 will complete required training by 12.19.25.
2025-05-08 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-01-15 Renewal 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)

Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 01.15.25, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1 did not include an initial health assessment.

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.)
Provider will submit an initial health assessment for staff person #3 by 01.23.25
2025-01-15 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 01.15.25, the record reviewed for Staff Person #2 did not include two written references from nonfamily persons attesting to Staff Person #2's suitability for childcare employment.

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.)
Provider will submit written references for Staff Person #2 by 01.24.25.
2025-01-15 Renewal 3270.37(b)(1) - HS/GED Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(b)(1)

Description: HS/GED

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 01.15.25, the record reviewed for Staff Person #3 did not include a high school diploma or general educational development certificate as required for the position of classroom aide.

Correction Required: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will submit high school diploma documentation for Staff Person #3 by 01.24.25.
2023-12-28 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12.28.23, the emergency contact and financial agreement information reviewed for Child #1 (dated 10.18.22) was not within a 6-month period.

Correction Required: 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 parent update emergency contact and financial agreement information by 01.03.24.
2023-12-28 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12.28.23, Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid and CPR (see LIS code sheet):

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10 within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 01.12.24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #-1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1 staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
2023-12-28 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12.28.23, chipped paint was located on the blue wall in the Toddler A and Intermediate A classrooms, and on the back wall near the bicycles of the Indoor place space area.

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.)
Will repaint classroom and indoor play space areas by 01.03.24.
2023-12-28 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12.28.23, rust and leaking water was located on the floors and stalls of facility Bathroom #2.

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.)
Will submit a maintenance order for repair of leak, bathroom floors and stalls.
2023-03-01 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation conducted on 3/1/2023, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 files did not contain a valid health assessment.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Files for facility persons will be audited every 6 months to comply with PA state guidelines and make sure all documents are valid. Staff were immediately made aware that their health assessment need to be completed and submitted by 3/6/2023.
2023-02-01 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/1/2023 observed the thermometer in the refrigerator in the Infant room was 50° F.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A new thermometer replaced the current thermometer and detected an accurate temperature of 40° F.
2023-02-01 Renewal 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(c)

Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/1/2023 observed child #1's health report did not include the date it was signed by the physician or the date of the health report.

Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The family was updated to return an updated Health Assessment from their pediatrician.
2023-02-01 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/1/2023 observed child #1, #2 and #4's health reports did not include verification of influenza vaccination.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. 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.)
Families were contacted to submit most recent an update vaccine record.

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