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The Malvern School

1001 Cornerstone Blvd, Downingtown PA 19335 · License #CER-00245875 · Child Care Center

Awaiting Renewal; enrollment ACT
Capacity 139 children4-Star programLast inspected Sep 12, 2025
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1001 Cornerstone Blvd, Downingtown PA 19335 · Directions

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  • 4-Star quality rating
  • Does not accept Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 139 children
7
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Pennsylvania OCDEL
4
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
1.8
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Sep 12, 2025 — Renewal
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

    3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

    During the renewal inspection on 9/12/25, the first -aid kit in the Young Toddler Room did not have tape.

    Corrected by Sep 12, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.76 · 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.

    During the renewal inspection on 9/12/25, the vinyl picket fence surrounding the outside play areas were missing vinyl picket fence caps that posed as a hazard to the children.

    Corrected by Sep 19, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.181(e) · If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

    During the renewal inspection on 9/12/25, child #1 had emergency contact information in the childcare space that had not been updated to reflect the information in the master file.

    Corrected by Sep 12, 2025

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Dec 13, 2024 — Allocated Unannounced Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 13, 2024 — Renewal
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

    3270.63 · If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

    During the renewal inspection on 8/13/24, there was a water hose hanging on the fence in the outside play area that was accessible to the children.

    Corrected by Aug 13, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

    During the renewal inspection on 8/13/24, there was a hand sanitizer refill container on the floor in the Pre-K 1 room that was accessible to the children.

    Corrected by Aug 13, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.124(f) · 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.

    During the renewal inspection on 8/13/24, child #1 had emergency contact information that was last updated on 10/9/23. Emergency contact information must be updated every 6-months.

    Corrected by Aug 13, 2024

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Sep 19, 2023 — Renewal
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.76 · 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.

    During the renewal inspection on 9/19/23: 1. There was an exposed wire hanging from the wall in the outside play area. 2. There were damaged cushions on the chairs in the Discovery Room. 3. The mattresses on the changing stations in the Young Toddler Room and the Older Toddler Room.

    Corrected by Sep 27, 2023

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Oct 13, 2022 — Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 31, 2021 — Renewal
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

    On 8/31/21, during renewal inspection, proof of purchase for fire detection system as required by Act 62 of 2020, was not observed on file at the facility.

    Corrected by Sep 14, 2021

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Sep 12, 2025 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 9/12/25, the first -aid kit in the Young Toddler Room did not have tape.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Aug 13, 2024 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 8/13/24, there was a water hose hanging on the fence in the outside play area that was accessible to the children.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Sep 19, 2023 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 9/19/23: 1. There was an exposed wire hanging from the wall in the outside play area. 2. There were damaged cushions on the ch…” — what has changed since then?

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