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International Montessori Schools
315 Central Ave, Malvern PA 19355 · License #CER-00247189 · Child Care Center
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- 1-Star quality rating
- Does not accept Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 39 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
During the renewal inspection conducted 11/5/2024, there were 10 children in the toddler room. Staff #1 named 4 children, staff #2 named 2 children and staff #3 was only able to name 2 out of the 4 children she was responsible for.
Corrected by Nov 7, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.
During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 8, 2024, Staff person #1 emergency plan training was not updated in a 12-month period. The last plan reviewed was on 3/30/2023. There was no evidence produced or on file indicating that Facility person #3 and #4 (volunteers) were trained in the facilities emergency plan.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 8, 2024, the record reviewed for staff person #1 did not include updated fire safety training within a 12-month period. There was no evidence produced showing verification that facility person #3 and #4 (volunteers) received any training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #3 and #4 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. 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.
During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 8, 2024 the file reviewed for facility person #3, (volunteer) (Hire date/ see code sheet) did not contain a completed child abuse Clerance, DHS required FBI Clerance, National Sex Offenders Clerance or a signed disclosure statement. Facility person #4 (volunteer) (Hire date/ see code sheet) did not have a file at all. Did not contain a completed child abuse Clerance, State Police Criminal Background Clerance, DHS required FBI Clerance, National Sex Offenders Clerance or a signed disclosure statement.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.33(c) · A volunteer shall be supervised by a staff person who is qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.
During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 8, 2024 Facility person #4 (volunteer) was observed alone, supervising one child as they slept in the infant room. Facility person #4 was not in the vicinity of a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 8, 2024 there was no protective cover in one of the outlets in the front main childcare space near the restroom.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
- 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 allocated unannounced inspection on July 8, 2024 the facilities outdoor play space was observed under construction. The floor turf was pulled up in some areas of the play space. There were wooden poles, a detached sliding board and swings from the broken-down play equipment observed laying on the ground.
Corrected by Aug 16, 2024
- Violation
3270.92(a) · Portable space heaters are not permitted.
During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 8, 2024 a Honeywell space heater was observed on the floor in the lower-level childcare space.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times.
During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 8, 2024 Facility person #4 (volunteer) was observed alone, supervising one child as they slept in the infant room. Facility person #4 was identified as a volunteer and was not supervised at all times by a staff person.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.
During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 8, 2024 the record reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain an updated health assessment within a 24-month period. Previous heath assessment was dated 12/22/21.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 8, 2024 there was no file available for review for Facility person #4. (Volunteer)
Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 8, 2024 the fire drill log presented and reviewed was not updated with in a 60day time period. The last noted date that a drill was conducted was on 9/20/23.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 8, 2024 the written record presented and reviewed for the fire alarm system testing was not updated with in a 30day time period. The last noted date that the system was tested was on 11/ 8/2023
Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e)(1)(iv) · Training conducted with audio-visual materials recognized by child care professionals is acceptable and may count toward the annual requirement for 12 clock hours of child care training.
On 11/21/23, at time of renewal, Staff #3 file contained only 7 hours of annual childcare training.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
On 11/21/23, at time of renewal, Staff #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 9/22/18.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 & 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
On 11/21/23, at time of renewal, Staff #1 file did not contain a completed PA Criminal Clearance and NSOR Clearance as required by CPSL. Additionally, Staff #2 file contained a Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Clearance dated more than 60 months.
Corrected by Dec 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55.
On 11/21/23, at time of renewal, Staff #3 was observed out of ratio with 10 children. The youngest children were young toddlers.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2023
- Violation
3270.66(a)/3270.82(i) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
On 11/21/23, at time of renewal, laundry detergent instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed on the floor of the toddler bathroom. Additionally, an unlidded waste receptacle was observed in the PK bathroom.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2023
- Violation
3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.
On 11/21/23, at time of renewal, the toddler classroom's cots were observed stacked partially obstructing the means of egress serving as an exit in case of an emergency.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.
On 11/21/23, at time of renewal, Child #1 has been enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days. Child #1 immunization record did not contain evidence of annual influenza vaccine recommended by the ACIP.
Corrected by Nov 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.134(a)/3270.152 · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
On 11/21/23, at time of renewal, Staff #3 was observed changing a diaper in the Toddler Room. Staff #3 instructed the child to wash their hands after diapering, however, Staff #3 did not ensure the child's hands were washed with soap. Additionally, Staff #3 did not wash their own hands after diapering the child.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2023
- Violation
3270.166(6) · Neither an infant nor a toddler is permitted to sleep with a bottle in his mouth.
On 11/21/23, at time of renewal, four toddlers were observed on their rest cots with bottles in their mouths.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2023
- Violation
3270.181(d)/3270.181(e) · Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.
On 11/21/23, at time of renewal, emergency contact information in the childcare spaces where children were receiving care was not updated at least once every six months with an affixed dated signature. (Emergency contact information was updated in the master files).
Corrected by Nov 22, 2023
- Violation
3270.35(b)(4)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A group supervisor shall have an associate's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023 observed staff person #2's file did not include verification of evaluation of education and training prior to service at the facility for U.S equivalency.
Corrected by Jan 19, 2023
- Violation
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of evaluation of education and training prior to service at the facility for U.S equivalency.
Corrected by Jan 19, 2023
- Violation
3270.72(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023 observed the windows next to the door in the 2nd floor Toddler room opened more than 6 inches opening all the way.
Corrected by Jan 19, 2023
- Violation
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023 observed the sink in the Primary room did not have a hand washing sign above the sink.
Corrected by Jan 19, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023 observed child #1, #2 and #3's agreement did not include services to be provided to the family and the child.
Corrected by Jan 19, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023 observed child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5's record dd not contain the date of admission.
Corrected by Jan 19, 2023
- 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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023 observed child #2, #4 and #5's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage. Observed child #1 and #3's emergency contact information did not include health insurance policy number.
Corrected by Jan 19, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023 observed child #5's health report did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected by Jan 19, 2023
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023 observed the bottles in the infant room were not labeled with the child's name.
Corrected by Jan 19, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
During the renewal inspection the files of Staff 1 (Hired 1/26/16), Staff 2 (Hired 12/14/20) and Staff 3 (Hired 1/2/19) did not include valid documentation verifying annual fire safety training.
Corrected by Mar 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During the renewal inspection the file of Staff 4 (Hired 1/3/22) did not include verification of education to meet the applicable staff qualification for the position in which the person is performing.
Corrected by Mar 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
During the renewal inspection the file of Staff 3 (Hired 1/2/19) did not include documentation verifying current pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Nov 5, 2024 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection conducted 11/5/2024, there were 10 children in the toddler room. Staff #1 named 4 children, staff #2 named 2 children and staff #3…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jul 8, 2024 inspection noted: “During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 8, 2024, Staff person #1 emergency plan training was not updated in a 12-month period. The last plan reviewe…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Nov 21, 2023 inspection noted: “On 11/21/23, at time of renewal, Staff #3 file contained only 7 hours of annual childcare training.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error