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| Chesterbrook Academy | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| Type | Private School |
| Established | 1985 |
| Grades | Preschool–8th grade |
| Accreditation | NAEYC and Cognia (education) |
| Locations | Multiple (FL, IL, MD, NC, NJ, PA, SC, VA) |
| Parent | Spring Education Group |
| Website | chesterbrookacademy |
Chesterbrook Academy is a group of private schools in the United States offering preschool, elementary, and middle school education. The schools operate in Florida, Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia.[1]
History
[edit]The Chesterbrook Academy name originates from Chesterbrook Farm, a 632-acre property in Wayne, Pennsylvania, purchased in 1881 by Alexander J. Cassatt, the first Vice President of the Pennsylvania Railroad. The property had been owned by the Harvard family for approximately 250 years. Cassatt used the land for racehorse breeding and dairy cattle operations.[2][3]
Following a fire in 1898 that destroyed the original buildings, architect Frank Furness was commissioned to design new structures.[3] During the early 20th century, Chesterbrook Farm became known for its livestock, with one cow earning the distinction in 1914 of producing nearly 20,000 pounds of milk and over 1,000 pounds of butter in a single year.[3]
The farm remained active into the 1940s, but declined in the following decades due to infrastructure development in the area. In 1969, it was sold to the Great Valley Corporation.[3]
In 1985, the site was repurposed into an early childhood education center by Rocking Horse Child Care Centers of America, Inc. This became the first Chesterbrook Academy preschool.[4] The organization was renamed Nobel Education Dynamics in 1993 and later became Nobel Learning Communities in 1998.[5] It was eventually incorporated into Spring Education Group, a national network of private schools offering programs from preschool through high school education.[6]
Accreditation
[edit]Most Chesterbrook Academy preschools are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC),[7] which sets professional standards for early childhood education programs.[8] Elementary schools in Cary and Raleigh, North Carolina are accredited by Cognia.[9][10]
Notable locations and expansions
[edit]Chesterbrook Academy has opened new or expanded facilities in multiple states, including:[11]
- Philadelphia, PA (2017): A preschool opened on the Drexel University campus, serving up to 180 children and offering the summer programming.[12]
- Aldie, VA (2017): A 13-classroom preschool opened with a capacity of over 200 students.[13][14]
- Bethlehem, PA (2019): A relocation to an 11,000-square foot building after 25 years at the prior site.[15]
- Malvern, PA (2021): A preschool opened at Route 29 and Atwater Road.[16]
- Ashburn, VA (2022): A preschool opened in the Loudoun Station development featuring 13 classrooms and an indoor play space.[17]
References
[edit]- ^ "Private Preschool, Elementary & Middle School Near Me". Chesterbrook Academy. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "The Three Cassatts" (PDF). TEHistory.org. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "TEHS - Quarterly Archives". www.tehistory.org. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ Warner, Susan (January 8, 1987). "They're Finding Room for a Stable Existence". Philadelphia Inquirer. pp. M02.
- ^ "Nobel Learning Communities Inc | Encyclopedia.com". www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ "About Us". Spring Education Group. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "NAEYC Member Portal". my.naeyc.org. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "Early Learning Program Quality Assessment & Accreditation". NAEYC. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "Top 20 Best Private Schools Belonging to Cognia in North Carolina (2025)". www.privateschoolreview.com. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "Cognia". home.cognia.org. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "View Our Preschool & Private School Locations". Chesterbrook Academy. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "President Fry Helps Celebrate New On-Campus Preschool at Ribbon-Cutting". drexel.edu. 2017-09-19. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "Chesterbrook Academy Opens New Preschool". LoudounNow.com. 2017-01-19. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "Chesterbrook Academy, Aldie, VA". Calbert Design. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ Call, The Morning (2019-04-28). "Chesterbrook Academy Preschool in Bethlehem holds ribbon cutting for new building and other company news". The Morning Call. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "Chesterbrook Academy Preschool reopens at new location". Daily Local. 2018-07-27. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "Chesterbrook Academy Preschool in Ashburn Hosts Ribbon Cutting Event". Ashburn, VA Patch. 2022-09-26. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
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