Chesterbrook Academy
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.4 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 2 and NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a 67% violation rate across 9 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 2026). The structural rating also includes Pennsylvania's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Pennsylvania caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Keystone STARS STAR 2 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 206
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Age and Training; 2026-04-093270.31(e)(4)(i)
3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2026-04-09 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training
Mar 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Similar Age Level3270.51
Aug 1, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Supervised at All Times3270.113(a)
May 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Health and Safety Training; 2025-05-083270.31(f)
3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2025-05-08 | 3270.175(a) | Age appropriate restraints; 2025-05-08 | 3270.176(f) | Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans
Dec 8, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- Supervised at All Times3270.113(a)
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None