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Malvern Academy Llc
17 Ravine Rd, Malvern PA 19355 · License #CER-00254872 · Child Care Center
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- 17 Ravine Rd, Malvern PA 19355 · Directions
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When they operate
Ages served
- 2-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 113 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- 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 complaint investigation conducted 5/12/26, the record reviewed for staff #1 and #2 did not include verification of childcare experience for the position performing (Assistant Group Supervisor).
Corrected by May 18, 2026
- Violation
3270.52 · 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).
During the complaint investigation conducted 5/12/26, staff persons #2, #3, #4 and #5 were observed grouped together with 24 children and exceeding the maximum group size in the outdoor play space with the youngest child being a young toddler and the oldest child being prekindergarten age.
Corrected by May 18, 2026
- Violation
3270.62(b)(2) · The minimum outdoor or indoor play space required per young or older toddler is 50 square feet.
During the complaint investigation conducted 5/12/26, there were 24 children present in the outdoor play space with staff person #2, # 3, #4 and #5, exceeding the capacity of the play space which is 19.
Corrected by May 18, 2026
- 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 conducted 4/1/26, Staff person #1 did not ensure the child that was getting their diaper changed, washed their hands after being diapered.
Corrected by Apr 17, 2026
- 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.
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/1/26, the continuity of operations reviewed did not include backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster
Corrected by Apr 17, 2026
- 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 conducted 4/1/26, Bleach and water spray, sanitizing spray and diaper rash cream was observed in an open unlocked closet underneath the changing table in the toddler room.
Corrected by Apr 10, 2026
- 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 conducted 4/1/26, the first aid kit reviewed in the second-floor preschool room did not include scissors. The first aid kit reviewed in the PreK 1 and 2 childcare spaces on the second floor did not include disposable gloves, soap or scissors.
Corrected by Apr 17, 2026
- 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 4/1/26, chip paint was observed on the gray wall near the sink in the 2-year-old bathroom. Chip paint was also observed on the corner of the walls near the infant crib in the Infant 2 childcare space. Chip paint was observed on the purple wall in the PreK 1 room, on the second floor and also on the mint green wall in the PreK 2 classroom on the second floor.
Corrected by Apr 17, 2026
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/1/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected by Apr 17, 2026
- Violation
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/1/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 did not include the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Apr 17, 2026
- Violation
3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/1/26, Staff person #1 did not wash their hands after changing a child's diaper.
Corrected by Apr 17, 2026
- Violation
3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.
Durning the unannounced inspection conducted 1/21/26, it was found that staff #1 was left alone with 12 older toddlers during nap when an incident occurred where child # 1 was injured. (One child was up actively moving around and roaming the classroom when child #1 was injured while laying on their cot).
Corrected by Jan 22, 2026
- 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.
Durning the unannounced inspection conducted 1/21/26, It was observed that staff person # 1 was not supervising the children in her assigned group at all times when child # 1 was injured. Staff person # 1 was observed via footage reviewed, to be looking at her cellular phone at the time of the incident.
Corrected by Jan 7, 2026
- Violation
3270.20(a)(1) · The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment.
During the complaint investigation conducted 9/29/25, it was found that the operator did not notify the regional office within 24 hours of an incident that occurred on 8/21/25 in which child # 1 sustained an injury at the facility while playing on the outdoor play area equipment (seesaw) which required emergency treatment.
Corrected by Sep 29, 2025
- 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.
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/2/25, the emergency plan reviewed did not include a continuity of operations.
Corrected by Apr 21, 2025
- 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 renewal inspection conducted 4/2/25, upon request the emergency plan training verification reviewed for staff person #1, #3 and #4 were not updated on an annual basis. Staff person #1 and #3 last dated 5/12/23, staff person #4 last dated 3/4/24. Staff person #2 did not have emergency plan training verification available for review.
Corrected by Apr 21, 2025
- 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 # 1-- 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. Facility person #4 must complete the required mandated reporter training and must be supervised at all times by an assistant group supervisor, primary staff person or higher who has completed the required mandated reporter training.
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/2/25, the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include an out of state criminal history or national sex offender's registry. The mandated reporter training reviewed for staff person #4 was not an acceptable training. (See code sheets for hire date).
Corrected by Apr 10, 2025
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/2/25, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify staff person #3 and #4 received a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months (see code sheet for hire date).
Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
- 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 conducted 4/2/25, water stains were observed on the ceiling tile in the prekindergarten and school-age childcare space on the 3rd floor.
Corrected by Apr 20, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/2/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Corrected by Apr 2, 2025
- 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 conducted 4/2/25, staff person #5 did not wash child #1 hands after diapering.
Corrected by Apr 3, 2025
- Violation
3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/2/25, Staff person #5 did not was their hands after changing child #1 diaper.
Corrected by Apr 4, 2025
- Violation
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/2/25, written notification of safe routes was not posted in a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.
Corrected by Apr 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/2/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected by Apr 2, 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 4/2/25, upon request there was no emergency drill log available for review to verify the facility conducts annual emergency drills.
Corrected by Apr 28, 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.
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/2/25, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility notified 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 childcare facility.
Corrected by Apr 21, 2025
- 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.
During renewal inspection on April 15, 2024, the facility emergency plan did not address Continuity of Operations.
Corrected by May 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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.
During renewal inspection on April 15, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain Delaware clearances as required under the CPSL, the record of staff #2 contained a Volunteer State Police clearance, the record of staff #4 and #5 did not contain mandated reporter training, and the record of staff #6 did not include a receipt for submission of the Child Abuse clearance.
Corrected by May 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.52 · 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).
During renewal inspection on April 15, 2024, certification representative observed 19 children outside with 3 staff (10 older toddlers and 9 preschool).
Corrected by Apr 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 renewal inspection on April 15, 2024, certification representative observed stained ceiling tiles in room 7 and in the infant room, and a hole in the wall in the young toddler room.
Corrected by May 10, 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.
During renewal inspection on April 15, 2024, Certification representative observed chipped paint in the older toddler room, young toddler room, and room 9.
Corrected by May 10, 2024
- 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.
During renewal inspection on April 15, 2024, the thermometer in the refrigerator in the older toddler room measured at 51°F.
Corrected by Apr 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · 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. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
During renewal inspection on April 17, 2024, the emergency contact information of child #2 was not updated at least once in a 6 month period, and the financial agreements of children #1, 2, and 3 were not updated at least once in a 6 month period.
Corrected by May 2, 2024
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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. 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 renewal inspection on April 15, 2024, the record of staff #7 did not contain a health assessment or Tb test.
Corrected by May 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
During renewal inspection on April 15, 2024, the health assessment of staff #3 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that exam, or the physician or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.
Corrected by May 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.61/3270.101(a) · Measurement and use of inodoor child care space. Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.
During renewal inspection on April 15, 2024, rooms 7, 8 and 9 were not set up for childcare with sufficient materials.
Corrected by Apr 18, 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 renewal inspection on April 15, 2024, the fire drill log indicated that the most recent fire drill was conducted on 1-22-24.
Corrected by Apr 22, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
During renewal inspection on April 17, 2024, the record of child #2 did not contain a health assessment (contained a health summary with immunizations only).
Corrected by May 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
During the initial inspection dated 11/22/2023, certification representative observed in room #10 that one electrical outlet did not have a protective cover on it.
Corrected by Nov 22, 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.
During the initial inspection dated 11/22/2023, certification representative observed that there was chipped paint on the back wall of the infant room downstairs.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2023
- Violation
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
During the initial inspection dated 11/22/2023, certification representative observed that in rooms #1, #3, #5, #8, #9, #10, the child cubbies and bookcases were not secured to the wall and presented as a safety hazard for the children.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2023
- 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 initial inspection dated 11/22/2023, certification representative reviewed staff persons #1, #2, and #3 personnel files and they had expired Health assessments that were not completed within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. (See code sheet for HA expiration dates)
Corrected by Dec 6, 2023
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The May 12, 2026 inspection noted: “During the complaint investigation conducted 5/12/26, the record reviewed for staff #1 and #2 did not include verification of childcare experience for the posit…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Apr 1, 2026 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection conducted 4/1/26, Staff person #1 did not ensure the child that was getting their diaper changed, washed their hands after being d…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jan 21, 2026 inspection noted: “Durning the unannounced inspection conducted 1/21/26, it was found that staff #1 was left alone with 12 older toddlers during nap when an incident occurred wher…” — what has changed since then?
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