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Brandywine Childrens House
123 Great Valley Pkwy, Malvern PA 19355 · License #CER-00241438 · Child Care Center
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- (610) 640-1202
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- Address
- 123 Great Valley Pkwy, Malvern PA 19355 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Does not accept Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 238 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted 6/27/25, Peeled paint was observed on the purple walls inside of the sandpiper 2year old classroom.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted 6/27/25, the annual emergency drill log reviewed was not updated with an current annual date. Last dated 6/11/2024.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2025
- Violation
3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
On June 24, 2024 during the renewal inspection there was no updated annual verification that the operator notified local traffic authorities of their pedestrian and vehicular safe routes.
Corrected by Jun 26, 2024
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
On June 24, 2024 during the renewal inspection chip paint was observed along the half walls in the 18-24 months wolf classroom and 12month old, bear classroom. (Purple and green half walls).
Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.81 · A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a childcare space or a play space.
On June 24, 2024 during the renewal inspection a visual strip or other visual identification was not placed on the glass inside of the childcare space in the infant giraffe's room and wolf classroom/ 18-24months.
Corrected by Jun 27, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
On June 24, 2024 during the renewal inspection child #1 and #2 emergency contact did not include the work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
On June 24, 2024 during the renewal inspection the emergency contact reviewed for child #3 did not contain the child's insurance policy number.
Corrected by Jun 24, 2024
- Violation
3270.135(b) · Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.
On June 24, 2024 during the renewal inspection Staff #1 did not sanitize or change surface covering in-between changes.
Corrected by Jun 24, 2024
- Violation
3270.81 · A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.
On 06/21/2023, during the renewal inspection, a glass door in the Giraffe classroom did not have a visual identification or visual strip on it.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2023
- Violation
3270.102(a) · 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.
On 06/21/2023, during the renewal inspection, the white walker with musical notes and the white walker with the insects on it were stained and dirty on the tray areas.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2023
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
On 06/21/2023, during the renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations when an emergency arises that effects the childcare facility.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2023
- Violation
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
On 06/21/2023, during the renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not address the method that facility persons will use to contact parents when an emergency arises and the method that facility persons will use to contact parents when an emergency has ended with instructions as to how parents can safely reunite with their children.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · 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. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
On 06/21/2023, during the renewal inspection, the file for staff person #1 did not contain the required out of state clearances for the State of New York and two charges on their FBI RAP sheet did not have outcomes listed.
Corrected by Jul 5, 2023
- 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.
On 06/21/2023, during the renewal inspection, the following was observed in the classrooms: Bear Classroom - hand sanitizer was observed sitting on the half-wall located in the middle of the childcare space. Elephant Classroom - hand sanitizer was observed sitting middle shelving unit accessible to the children
Corrected by Jun 22, 2023
- Violation
3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.
On 06/21/2023, during the renewal inspection. emergency phone numbers were not posted by the phone located in the Fox classroom.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2023
- Violation
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
On 06/21/2023, during the renewal inspection, the first aid kit book bag was present on the floor by the door and accessible to the children in the Lion classroom. The first aid kit located in the book bag in the Elephant classroom was on the table by the door and accessible to the children.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2023
- 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.
On 06/21/2023, during the renewal inspection, the following was observed in the facility: Giraffe Classroom - area under the changing mat of the changing table is very dirty; window frames in the classroom are dirty and cobb webs are present. Bear Classroom - Purple half walls are heavily stained Wolf Classroom - Area under the changing table pad is dirty; a hole is preset on the half- wall where the colored tiles are present; the green half wall is stained; gray wall board by the back wall is not secured to the wall Front Bathroom - parameter of the bathroom is dirty especially behind the toilets. Cougar classroom - bottom of window area by the back door near the cubby are is dirty; cobb webs are present around the windows; the floor area behind shelving/cubbies and toys in the rooms was dirty and dusty; a playtable located in the classroom is stained with black circles on top of it. Back bathroom A - parameter of the bathroom floor is dirty especially the around the toilet area. Back bathroom B - vent over the toilet area is dusty; tan cove base molding is loose from the wall in the middle toilet stall. Sand Piper Classroom - Gray shelving unit is not anchored causing a potential tipping hazard; bottom of window frames in the classroom is dusty and dirty Elephant Classroom - a cracked floor tile is present near side wall closer to entrance of the classroom.
Corrected by Jul 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
On 06/21/2023, during the renewal inspection, chipping paint is present on the lower cabinet of the classroom sink in the Bear classroom. Chipping paint is present on the back green wall in the Wolf classroom. Chipping paint is present on the lower cabinet of the classroom sink in the Elephant classroom.
Corrected by Jul 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
On 06/21/2023, during the renewal inspection, a plastic bag of cotton balls was present on the back table by the rest equipment, a plastic bag containing two Fig Newton cookies was on the back table by the rest equipment accessible to the children. and a white plastic bag filled with stuff animals was present in the childcare space by the rest equipment. The outside playspace designated for the toddler children had small pieces of mulch present in the space.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2023
- Violation
3270.107 · 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.
On 06/21/2023, during the renewal inspection, the refrigerator used to hold food for special events is dirty inside.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
On 06/21/2023, during the renewal inspection, emergency contact information for Child #1 was not present in the childcare space where child was receiving care.
Corrected by Jun 23, 2023
- Violation
3270.133(4) · Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.
On 06/21/2023, during the renewal inspection, the following was observed: Cougar Classroom - Diaper cream was located in cubbies and accessible to the children. Elephant Classroom - An Eppi Pen and Asthma medicine was present in the first aid bag, located on the table by the classroom door accessible to the children.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2023
- Violation
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
On 06/21/2023, during the renewal inspection, the children in the Bear classroom did not wash their hands prior to eating their lunch. Instead. staff was observed using wipes to clean the children's hands prior to them eating lunch.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2023
- Violation
3270.151(c)(2) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.
On 06/21/2023, during the renewal inspection, the health assessment for Staff person #3 did not list the date that the TB test was administered.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2023
- Violation
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
On 06/21/2023, during the renewal inspection, the file for Staff person #2 and Staff person #4 contained foreign education documents that were not evaluated and translated in order to determine their qualifications.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2023
- Violation
3270.192(5) · 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.
On 06/21/2023, during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff person #4 did not contain 2 non-family written references attesting to the person's suitability.
Corrected by Jul 17, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · 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. Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection the file of Staff 2 did not include an out of state sex offender clearances required by the CPSL.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
During the renewal inspection Staff 1 did not wash a child's hands after changing the child's diaper.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
During the renewal inspection Staff 1 sat a soiled diaper on the changing table next to the child and then sat it in the sink.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jun 27, 2025 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection conducted 6/27/25, Peeled paint was observed on the purple walls inside of the sandpiper 2year old classroom.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jun 24, 2024 inspection noted: “On June 24, 2024 during the renewal inspection there was no updated annual verification that the operator notified local traffic authorities of their pedestrian…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jun 21, 2023 inspection noted: “On 06/21/2023, during the renewal inspection, a glass door in the Giraffe classroom did not have a visual identification or visual strip on it.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error