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The Goddard School Of Malvern
250 Lancaster Ave, Malvern PA 19355 · License #CER-00249211 · Child Care Center
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- 250 Lancaster Ave, Malvern PA 19355 · Directions
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When they operate
Ages served
- 2-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 115 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- 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 11/25/25, the staff evaluation reviewed for staff #1 was not annually updated. Lasted dated 10/4/24.
Corrected by Dec 4, 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 renewal inspection conducted 11/25/25, the record reviewed for staff #2 did not include verification of childcare experience for the position performing (Assistant group supervisor).
Corrected by Dec 12, 2025
- Violation
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
During the renewal inspection conducted 11/25/25, child #1, #2 and #3 were observed sleeping in cribs with less than 2 feet of space on three sides.
Corrected by Dec 4, 2025
- 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 11/25/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #4 and #5 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Dec 4, 2025
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
During the complaint investigation conducted 12/17/2024 It was found that an incident occurred on 11/8/2024 where staff person #1 forcefully sat child #1 down on the concreate causing the child to hit their head. It was also found that staff person #1 grabs children and slams them down into chairs.
Corrected by Jan 10, 2025
- 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 complaint investigation conducted 12/17/2024 It was found that staff person #1 gets into arguments and disagreements with different parents of enrolled children at the facility.
Corrected by Jan 6, 2025
- Violation
3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
During the complaint investigation conducted 12/17/2024 It was found that staff person #1 used a harsh tone with child #1. It was also found that staff person #1 often screams at children during different incidents.
Corrected by Nov 8, 2024
- Violation
3270.182(7) · A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.
During the complaint investigation conducted 12/17/2024 It was found that the facility did not record an accident, injury report involving an incident where child #1 hit their head.
Corrected by Jan 7, 2025
- 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 11/27/2024, peeled paint was observed in the 2-3-year-old bathroom.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2024
- 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 11/27/2024, the first aid kit reviewed in the 2-yr old room did not include scissors.
Corrected by Nov 27, 2024
- 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 11/27/2024, the emergency plan reviewed did not address the facilities continuity of operations. Upon request there was no continuity of operations policy or plan available for review.
Corrected by Dec 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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 following the outset of service at the facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, the record reviewed for staff #4 did not include proof of education or experience to qualify them for the position performing. (Assistant Group Supervisor).
Corrected by Jan 6, 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 renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, the sink in the 2yr old room did not include a hand washing sign.
Corrected by Nov 27, 2024
- Violation
3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, the rest equipment (Cots) throughout the facility were not labeled for the use of a specific child.
Corrected by Dec 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, there were no daily schedules posed in each group space.
Corrected by Nov 27, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, the agreement reviewed for child #4 and #5 did not include the fee amount.
Corrected by Dec 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #5, #6 and #7 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected by Dec 12, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During the renewal inspection conducted 11/17/2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #6 did not include telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Dec 12, 2024
- 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 11/27/2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1, #3, #4 and #6 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Dec 12, 2024
- 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 renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, the record reviewed for Staff #4 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Jan 6, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, the pediatric first aid and CPR certificate reviewed for staff #1 was an online training only. Online training is not an acceptable training.
Corrected by Jan 6, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, 12 clock hours of childcare training was not available for review for staff #2, and #3. (see start dates on conde sheet).
Corrected by Dec 16, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
On May 22, 2024 during the complaint investigation it was found that on 4/16/24 staff persons #1 grabbed child #1 by the arms and placed the child on the ground roughly.
Corrected by May 23, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
On May 22, 2024 during the complaint investigation it was found that staff persons #1 and #2 scream and yell at children.
Corrected by May 23, 2024
- 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 May 22, 2024 during the unannounced inspection there were toxics (Destine, Butt Paste diaper cream and sanitizer spray) on a shelf under the unlocked changing table that was in reach and accessible to children in the 11--18-month-old classroom.
Corrected by May 22, 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 May 22, 2024 during the unannounced inspection there was chipped paint observed along the window sills in the 18- to 24-month-old classroom. (Choo- Choo's)
Corrected by Jun 14, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff person #7 will have until 1/27/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the correction is implemented, staff person #7 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there no staff available to supervise staff person #7, staff person #7 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #7 did not include verification that staff person #7 has completed Pediatric First Aid/CPR from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS approved curriculum within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected by Feb 20, 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 #7 may not work in a child care 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. Staff Person #1, , #2, #3, #4, #6, #7, #9, #10 must be removed from child care position by close of business. Clearances must be obtained before staff may resume a child care position.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff persons #1 and #4 did not include child abuse clearance from the state of New Jersey in which staff #1 and #4 resided within the previous five-year period. FBI clearance of staff persons #1 and #4 were from Department of Education which are not acceptable. Staff person #1 and #4 provisional hire period ended on 10/15/23. File of staff persons #2 and #6 did not include FBI clearance required by DHS. Provisional hire period of staff person #2 ended on 10/20/23, provisional hired period ended on 11/2/23. File of staff person #3 did not include NSOR certificate. Staff person #3 provisional hired period ended on 10/11/23. Staff person #7 did not include a completed PSP criminal history clearance and PA child abuse clearance. Provisional hire period expired on 11/10/23. DHS required FBI clearance of staff person #9 did not include a rap sheet. File of staff person #10 did not include NSOR certificate.
Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.35(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A group supervisor shall have a bachelor'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 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.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #8 did not include verification of classes taken that would qualify staff person #8 for a position of a group supervisor.
Corrected by Feb 8, 2024
- Violation
3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
At the time of renewal inspection, observed a trash can without a lid in a toilet area located in Room 5.
Corrected by Jan 12, 2024
- 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.
At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact form of children #1 and #2 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Jan 22, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
At the time of renewal inspection, health report of child #3 was from 10/10/22 and had to be update at least every 12 months.
Corrected by Jan 23, 2024
- Violation
3270.181(e) · If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.
At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency contact forms were updated in a master file, but not updated accordingly in each childcare space.
Corrected by Jan 12, 2024
- Violation
3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
At the time of renewal inspection file of staff person #3, #5, #7 did not include verification of education.
Corrected by Jan 26, 2024
- 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.
At the time of renewal inspection record of staff person #2, #3 did not include two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. File of staff person #7 included only 1 non-family reference.
Corrected by Jan 26, 2024
- 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 initial inspection, the Certification Representative conducted a facility walk through and inspected Classroom #8 First Aid Kit. Tweezers were missing from the First Aid Kit.
Corrected by Jan 23, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
During the initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #2, and Staff 3 files. Staff #2, Staff #3 did not provide a Health and Safety professional development training within 90 days of hire.
Corrected by Jan 26, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A copy of the disclosure statement is required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During the initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #1 file. Staff #1 Disclosure Statement was missing a date and witness signature by operator. (Corrected on Site).
Corrected by Jan 23, 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.
During the initial inspection, the Certification Representative conducted a facility walk through and inspected Classroom #6 and noticed two small holes on the left side of the room underneath the window.
Corrected by Jan 28, 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, the Certification Representative conducted a walk through and inspected Classroom #3 and noticed peeled paint /plastered by the black gate in the center of the room. The Certification Representative also noticed peeled paint in Classroom #7 by the back window near the block area.
Corrected by Jan 28, 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 initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed. Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 files. Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 did not have an updated 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.
Corrected by Feb 3, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
During the initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Child #4 file. Child #4 Fee Agreement the person's designated by a parent to whom a child may be released to was not completed.
Corrected by Jan 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During the initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Child #6 emergency contact form. Child #6 Emergency Contact form is missing the work numbers and work addresses by the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Jan 23, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
During the initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #2 file. Staff # 2 did not provide a professional development in Pediatrics First Aid within 90 days of hire.
Corrected by Feb 20, 2023
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Nov 25, 2025 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection conducted 11/25/25, the staff evaluation reviewed for staff #1 was not annually updated. Lasted dated 10/4/24.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Dec 17, 2024 inspection noted: “During the complaint investigation conducted 12/17/2024 It was found that an incident occurred on 11/8/2024 where staff person #1 forcefully sat child #1 down o…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Nov 27, 2024 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, peeled paint was observed in the 2-3-year-old bathroom.” — what has changed since then?
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