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The Malvern School Of Lionville

101 Ruark Dr, Exton PA 19341 · License #CER-00241637 · Child Care Center

Awaiting Renewal; enrollment ACT
Capacity 145 childrenAges 0 mo – 5 yr4-Star programLast inspected Mar 10, 2026
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101 Ruark Dr, Exton PA 19341 · Directions

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Care & schedule

When they operate

Full YearWeekdays

Ages served

Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.)Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)
  • 4-Star quality rating
  • Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 145 children
6
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Pennsylvania OCDEL
7
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.9
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Mar 10, 2026 — Allocated Unannounced Monitoring
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

    3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

    During the allocated unannounced monitoring, the files for staff #2 did not contain a PQAS certified pediatric cpr/first aid certification from an approved provider /approved course.

    Corrected by Mar 27, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) · 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.

    During the allocated unannounced monitoring the file for staff #1 and staff #2 did not contain a health assessment/ physical examination.

    Corrected by Mar 27, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.31(g)/3270.31(h) · Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility persons file in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under § 3270.31(f) taken from September 30, 2016 forward satisfies this requirement. All staff persons shall complete the professional development under § 3270.31(f).

    During the allocated unannounced monitoring, the files for staff #3 did not contain the required health and safety trainings.

    Corrected by Mar 27, 2026

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Mar 10, 2026 — Complaints- Legal Location
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.113(c) · A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family.

    DURING THE FOLLOW UP OF THE SELF REPORTED NON COMPLIANCE, IT WAS CONFIRMED VIA VIDEO THAT STAFF #1 YANKED A CHILD BY THE ARM AND FORCED THE CHILD INTO A CHAIR.

    Corrected by Mar 27, 2026

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Dec 15, 2025 — Complaints- Legal Location
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.113(c)/3270.113(e) · A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

    DURING THE SELF REPORT FOLLOW UP, IT WAS CONFIRMED VIA DIRECTOR AND VIDEO THAT STAFF#1, STAFF #2 AND STAFF #3 WERE INVOLVED IN PLACING A CHILD IN THE BATHROOM AS PUNISHMENT.

    Corrected by Dec 22, 2025

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Dec 15, 2025 — Allocated Unannounced Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 10, 2025 — Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 2, 2024 — Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 20, 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 7/20/23, there was excess planter material in the infant play area.

    Corrected by Jul 25, 2023

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Sep 28, 2022 — 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 9/28/22, THE CHANGING STATION IN THE FIRST STEP ROOM HAD EXCESS PAPER AND MATERIALS UNDER THE CHANGING STATION MATTRESS AND THERE WERE EXCESS WHITE STAINS FROM DIAPER OINTMENT ON THE MATTRESS.

    Corrected by Oct 27, 2022

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Aug 27, 2021 — Renewal
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

    DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/27/21, THERE WERE NO INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTACTING THE APPRPRIATE REGIONAL CHILD CARE OFFICE.

    Corrected by Aug 27, 2021

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Mar 10, 2026 inspection noted: “During the allocated unannounced monitoring, the files for staff #2 did not contain a PQAS certified pediatric cpr/first aid certification from an approved prov…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Mar 10, 2026 inspection noted: “DURING THE FOLLOW UP OF THE SELF REPORTED NON COMPLIANCE, IT WAS CONFIRMED VIA VIDEO THAT STAFF #1 YANKED A CHILD BY THE ARM AND FORCED THE CHILD INTO A CHAIR…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Dec 15, 2025 inspection noted: “DURING THE SELF REPORT FOLLOW UP, IT WAS CONFIRMED VIA DIRECTOR AND VIDEO THAT STAFF#1, STAFF #2 AND STAFF #3 WERE INVOLVED IN PLACING A CHILD IN THE BATHROOM A…” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error