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Chesterbrook Academy

Bethlehem, PA · Northampton County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (1 review)
2201 Emrick Blvd, Bethlehem, PA 18020
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Quick Facts

Capacity
150 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
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State Rating
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Contact Information

📞 (610) 868-3220
2201 Emrick Blvd
Bethlehem, PA 18020
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00258942
License Issued
Sep 7, 2026
Active Through
Sep 7, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14

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2015-02-03 01:27:44
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Cambridge Day School at Easton is a GREAT place to learn, play, and grow! There is a FULL day kindergarten program taught by an experienced teacher of 16 years and licensed by the Pa Dept of Ed. When schools are closed, Cambridge is open. Even in the crazy winter weather, they are rarely closed! And the teachers are there because they believe in the kids and their potential to become great people! Giving kids time to play, explore, and ask questions, teachers guide students to discover learning is an adventure, a lifelong journey, and never ending fun!
Ms. Lee is a caring Director who is willing to answer questions and offer help to families looking for a safe and loving school for their kids. Ms. Trish the Assistant Director, is highly qualified to fill in when Ms. Lee is unavailable, and is equally professional, caring, and passionate about offering kids the best possible start to their school adventures.
Check it out and see for yourself!

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Our goal at Cambridge is to foster feelings of happiness, self confidence and self-motivation in young children through successful learning experiences, exploration, discovery and play.

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
2026-06-02 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/2/26 and 6/8/26. On 6/2/26, a broken storage tote was observed on the playground.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The broken tote was removed and thrown away.
2026-06-02 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/2/26 and 6/8/26. On 6/2/26, a broken thermometer was observed in the refrigerator in the Toddlers Room.

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.)
The broken thermometer will be replaced.
2026-06-02 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/2/26 and 6/8/26. On 6/2/26, the child files were reviewed. The fee agreement for Child #3 was not signed by the operator.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All current child files will be inspected to ensure all fee agreements are signed by parents and the operator.
2026-06-02 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) - Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/2/26 and 6/8/26. On 6/2/26, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the phone number of the child's physician or the health insurance coverage and policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact form will be updated to include the missing information. All current child files will be inspected to ensure all emergency contact forms are completed in entirety.
2026-06-02 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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/2/26 and 6/8/26. On 6/2/26, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form and fee agreement for Child #2 had not been updated since 10/1/25, more than six months prior to the inspection. The fee agreement for Child #3 had not been updated since 10/1/25, more than six months prior to the inspection.

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.)
The emergency contact forms and fee agreements of the children will be reviewed and updated by the parents. All current child files will be inspected to ensure all required forms are updated no less than every 6 months or when there is a change in information
2026-06-02 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/2/26 and 6/8/26. On 6/8/26, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #6 did not contain fire safety training that was completed in the past twelve months. The most recent fire safety training on file for Staff Person #6 was dated 2/17/25.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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.)
Staff person #6 will complete their 2026 fire safety training.
2026-06-02 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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/2/26 and 6/8/26. On 6/8/26, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 did not include a PA State Police Clearance for employment. (There was a volunteer PA State Police Clearance on file for Staff Person #1 dated 11/3/25). The file for Staff Person #2 did not include a PA Child Abuse Clearance for employment. (There was a volunteer PA Child Abuse Clearance on file for Staff Person #2 dated 1/29/25). The FBI Clearance on file for Staff Person #2 had been stapled in the corner with the attached pages torn off. The rap sheet that had been attached to the FBI Clearance of Staff Person #2 was missing from the file. The clearances for Staff Person #3 included the staff's address in NJ. Staff Person #3 stated that they moved to NJ in 6/2025. The PA Clearances for Staff Person #3 were updated in 8/2025, but the out-of-state clearance was not requested at that time. The FBI Clearance for Staff Person #3 was not updated within 60 months. This is evidenced by the clearances on file being dated 8/13/20 and 9/7/25. The file for Staff Person #4 did not include an FBI Clearance or an NSOR that had been completed within the past 60 months. This was evidenced by the clearances on file being dated: FBI 11/30/20 and NSOR: 10/19/20. The clearances for Staff Person #5 were not updated within 60 months. This is evidenced by the clearances on file being dated: State Police: 11/17/20 and 2/6/26, Child Abuse Clearance: 11/17/20 and 2/12/26, and FBI Clearance 12/1/20 and 2/24/26.

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. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a State Police Clearance for employment is on file. Staff Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a PA Child Abuse Clearance for employment is on file and a complete FBI Clearance, including the rap sheet, is on file. Staff Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a NJ Child Abuse Clearance is on file. Staff Person #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a current FBI Clearance and NSOR are on file. TIERED LIS: 1. 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. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a State Police Clearance for employment is on file. Staff Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a PA Child Abuse Clearance for employment is on file and a complete FBI Clearance, including the rap sheet, is on file. Staff Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a NJ Child Abuse Clearance is on file. Staff Person #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a current FBI Clearance and NSOR are on file. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must create a hiring checklist. The checklist should include an outline of what needs to be in a staff file and by when. The hiring checklist must be submitted to Northeast Regional Office for approval. Once approved, the child care center will use the hiring checklist whenever a new staff is hired. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the tracking document will be completed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1. 6/8/26 The center will comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490. Staff Person #1 will not work in a child care position at the facility until a State Police Clearance for employment is on file. Staff Person #2 will not work in a child care position at the facility until a PA Child Abuse Clearance for employment is on file and a complete FBI Clearance, including the rap sheet, is on file. Staff Person #3 will not work in a child care position at the facility until a NJ Child Abuse Clearance is on file. Staff Person #4 will not work in a child care position at the facility until a current FBI Clearance and NSOR are on file. None of the staff persons will supervise or be in contact with children until all correct clearances have been obtained and provided. (Implemented 7/16/26) 2. 7/30/26 A staff checklist has been established that includes record keeping of required yearly training dates and required clearances to obtain employment and proper clearance renewals. Once approved by OCDEL, this checklist will be reviewed the first business day of each month by the director. This checklist will be reviewed with each staff member monthly during the time of monthly staff meetings to ensure 60 day notice to employees regarding required annual training and timely renewal of required clearances. The checklist will also be used to ensure new employees have all required clearances and trainings for initial hiring. All staff files will be reviewed for correct initial hiring clearances and trainings. This will include any rap sheets as required. None of the staff persons will supervise or be in contact with children until all correct clearances have been obtained and provided. (Implemented 7/14/26)
2026-06-02 Renewal 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.67(d)

Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/2/26 and 6/8/26. On 6/2/26, a trash can that was not plastic lined was observed in the bathroom in the Beginner A Room.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The extra garbage can near the sink that was used for paper towels will be removed completely and will no longer be used.
2025-08-19 Incident Investigation 3270.76/3270.102(a) - Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.102(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: An inspection was conducted on 8/19/25 as a result of an incident report made by the facility. On 8/12/25, Child #1 was standing behind the door of the Toddler Room, unseen by a parent entering the room. When the parent opened the door, the child's finger was pinched between the door and door jam, fracturing the child's finger.

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. Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A warning sign has been posted on the Toddler room door instructing to visually confirm no children are behind the door before entering. Pinch guards will be installed.
2025-06-17 Renewal 3270.121(a) - Review policies and procedures Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.121(a)

Description: Review policies and procedures

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 6/17/25 and 6/27/25. At that time, the family handbook did not include the facility's policy on supervision.

Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility's policy on supervision will be added to the family handbook.
2025-06-17 Renewal 3270.133(7) - Medication log Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(7)

Description: Medication log

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 6/17/25. At that time, staff stated that Hyland's Teething Gel was administered to Child #1 at least two times the previous week, but a medication log was not established for administration of the medication.

Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will complete a medication log when the Hyland's Teething Gel is administered.
2025-06-17 Renewal 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: A renewal inspection was conducted 6/17/25 and 6/27/25. During the file review, Staff Person #3 did not have a health assessment on file that was completed within 12 months of their date of hire. The health assessments on file for Staff Person #3 was dated 4/2/25 and 11/30/22.

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.)
In the future, staff will submit a health assessment when they begin employment that was completed within 12 months prior to their hire date and will be updated every 24 months thereafter.
2025-06-17 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 6/17/25 and 6/27/25. During the file review, Staff Person #5 only had one written nonfamily 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.)
Staff Person #5 will submit a second written nonfamily letter of reference to be placed in their file.
2025-06-17 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 6/17/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 only included verification of 5.5 hours of child care training completed during the training year 3/18/24-3/18/25. An additional 6.5 child care training hours is required.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #1 will complete a 6.5 hours of child care training hours.
2025-06-17 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 6/17/25 and 6/27/25. During the file review, it was found that Staff Person #4 did not update their mandated reporter training within 60 months. This is evidenced by the documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 1/24/20 and 3/16/25.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A spreadsheet has been created to track when staff are due to update clearances and mandated reporter training. The spreadsheet will notify the director one month prior to the expiration so that the staff person will have adequate time to update the required clearance or mandated reporter training.

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