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Shantighar
75 Lancaster Ave, Malvern PA 19355 · License #CER-00240607 · Child Care Center
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- (610) 864-0796
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- 75 Lancaster Ave, Malvern PA 19355 · Directions
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 36 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · 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.
During the renewal inspection conducted 6/1/26, staff person #1 has not completed pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 8/30/25. Documentation of updated pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.
Corrected by Jun 1, 2026
- Violation
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
During the renewal inspection conducted 6/1/26, the health assessment reviewed for child #2 was not updated within a 6month period, last dated 4/29/25.
Corrected by Jun 11, 2026
- Violation
3270.131(d)(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's health history.
During the renewal inspection conducted 6/1/26, the health assessment reviewed for child #3 did not include a review of the child's health history.
Corrected by Jun 11, 2026
- Violation
3270.131(d)(2) · A health report shall include a list of the child's allergies.
During the renewal inspection conducted 6/1/26, the health assessment reviewed for child #3 did not include a list of the child's allergies.
Corrected by Jun 11, 2026
- Violation
3270.131(d)(3) · A health report shall include a list of the child's current medication and the reason for the medication.
During the renewal inspection conducted 6/1/26, the health assessment reviewed for child #3 did not include a list of the child's current medication and the reason for the medication.
Corrected by Jun 11, 2026
- Violation
3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
During the renewal inspection conducted 6/1/26, the health assessment reviewed for child #3 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected by Jun 11, 2026
- Violation
3270.133(7) · An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.
During the renewal inspection conducted 6/1/26, Children's cold medicine, epinephrine injection and an albuterol inhaler were observed for child #1 without a completed medication log from the parent.
Corrected by Jun 9, 2026
- Violation
3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
During the renewal inspection conducted 6/1/26, upon request there was no written statement about giving formula or feeding schedule available for review for child #2 and #4 obtained from the parent.
Corrected by Jun 1, 2026
- 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 childcare facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted 6/1/26, 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 Jun 10, 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 unannounced inspection conducted 12/22/25, staff person #1 and #2 was observed caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following preservice trainings required prior to caring for children unsupervised, Pediatric First Aid and CPR or the required Health and Safety training. Staff person #2 has not completed the following preservice trainings required prior to caring for children unsupervised, Pediatric First Aid and CPR.
Corrected by Dec 22, 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 unannounced inspection conducted 12/22/25, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify staff person #1 completed emergency plan training at the time of initial employment.
Corrected by Dec 22, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
During the unannounced inspection conducted 12/22/25, staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire, Pediatric First Aid and CPR (See code sheet for hire date).
Corrected by Dec 22, 2025
- 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 unannounced inspection conducted 12/22/25, the record reviewed for staff #1 did not include Verification of childcare experience to qualify them for the position performing (Assistant Group Supervisor).
Corrected by Jan 25, 2026
- 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 unannounced inspection conducted 12/22/25, the record reviewed for staff #1 did not include an initial health assessment.
Corrected by Jan 22, 2026
- 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.
During the unannounced inspection conducted 12/22/25, the record reviewed for staff #1 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2026
- 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 6/2/2025, the outdoor porch ceiling and ground surface leading into the outdoor children's play space was observed damaged with peeling, chipped and hanging paint.
Corrected by Jun 7, 2025
- Violation
3270.73 · A facility shall have an operable telephone and a published telephone number.
During the initial inspection conducted on 2/20/2025, a telephone was not present on site.
Corrected by Feb 20, 2025
- Violation
3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During the initial inspection conducted on 2/20/25, the record reviewed for staff person # 1 did not include verification of childcare experience to qualify the staff person for the position they are performing. (Director)
Corrected by Feb 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.36(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year 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 initial inspection conducted on 2/20/25, the record reviewed for staff person # 2 did not include verification of childcare experience to qualify the staff person for the position they are performing. (AGS)
Corrected by Feb 21, 2025
- 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 conducted on 2/20/25, protective covers were not placed in the outlets in the 2nd-floor toddler classroom bathroom and the first-floor primary room # 1 bathroom above the sink on the side of the mirror.
Corrected by Feb 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.66(d) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
During the initial inspection conducted on 2/20/2025, there were toxic plants on shelves accessible to children in the toddler classroom, and the primary #1 classroom. Plants identified are (Foliage snake, Dracaena, and Pothos Epipremnum).
Corrected by Feb 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.71 · Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.
During the initial inspection conducted on 2/20/2025, the fixed wall heater in the toddler bathroom accessible to children was not equipped with protective guards or insulated. The heater was hot to touch.
Corrected by Feb 23, 2025
- 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 initial inspection conducted on 2/20/2025, the above-ground windows throughout the upstairs toddler classroom were not modified to limit openings to under 6 inches.
Corrected by Feb 20, 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 initial inspection conducted on 2/20/2025, the outdoor infant play space area was unsafe, contained rocks, and exposed nails.
Corrected by Feb 23, 2025
- 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 initial inspection conducted on 2/20/2025, handwashing signs with written requirements were not posted at each sink and toilet throughout the facility.
Corrected by Feb 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.102(e)/3270.103 · Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. 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.
During the initial inspection conducted on 2/20/2025, the outdoor infant play space area contained small pebbles less than one inch in diameter.
Corrected by Feb 23, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · 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. 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 initial inspection conducted on 2/20/2025, the health assessment reviewed for staff person #2, did not include an updated tuberculosis skin test. (Tuberculosis skin test in record 2/2/2020)
Corrected by Feb 23, 2025
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jun 1, 2026 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection conducted 6/1/26, staff person #1 has not completed pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most curre…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Dec 22, 2025 inspection noted: “During the unannounced inspection conducted 12/22/25, staff person #1 and #2 was observed caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed th…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jun 2, 2025 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection conducted 6/2/2025, the outdoor porch ceiling and ground surface leading into the outdoor children's play space was observed damag…” — what has changed since then?
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