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The Malvern School

250 Paoli Pike, Malvern PA 19355 · License #CER-00244578 · Child Care Center

Granted; enrollment ACT
Capacity 134 childrenAges 13 mo – 10 yr4-Star programLast inspected Jan 21, 2026
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250 Paoli Pike, Malvern PA 19355 · Directions

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Care & schedule

When they operate

School District HolidaysEarly Dismissal School DaysSchool District Snow DaysBefore SchoolAfter SchoolFull YearFlexible Schedule

Ages served

Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)
  • 4-Star quality rating
  • Does not accept Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 134 children
9
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Pennsylvania OCDEL
7
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
1.3
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Jan 21, 2026 — Self-Reported Non Compliance
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • 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.

    During the unannounced inspection conducted 1/21/26, It was found that during an incident that occurred on 1/14/26 staff #2 left the classroom leaving staff person # 1 alone with seven two-year-old, older toddlers. Staff # 2 left the room to locate child # 1 who was missing from the group.

    Corrected by Jan 22, 2026

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  • 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 unannounced inspection conducted 1/21/26, It was found that during an incident that occurred 1/14/26, staff #1 and #2 were unaware of child #1 whereabouts for 17mins per the video footage reviewed.

    Corrected by Jan 22, 2026

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  • 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 unannounced inspection conducted 1/21/26, it was found that during an incident that occurred on 1/14/26, where child # 1 was not being supervised by a staff person at all times, a staff person was not assigned the responsibility of supervision for child # 1.

    Corrected by Jan 22, 2026

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Nov 10, 2025 — Complaints- Legal Location
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

    During the complaint investigation conducted 11/10/25, the fire drill log reviewed was not updated within a 60-day period. Last dated 9/5/25.

    Corrected by Jan 26, 2026

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Oct 15, 2025 — Allocated Unannounced Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 10, 2025 — Renewal
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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 9/10/25, 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 Sep 15, 2025

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Feb 19, 2025 — Complaints- Legal Location
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

    During the complaint investigation conducted 2/19/25, it was found that staff #1 pulled child #1 by the hair and forcefully sat child down into a chair.

    Corrected by Mar 10, 2025

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Sep 11, 2024 — Renewal
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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 9/11/2024 the emergency contacts reviewed for child #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not include the work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

    Corrected by Sep 25, 2024

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Oct 20, 2023 — Renewal
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • 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 #1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

    At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1, who is not a provisional hire, did not include NSOR certificate. File of staff person #2, who is not a provisional hire, did not include a current child abuse and neglect registry check from the state of Delaware in which staff resided within the last 5 years.

    Corrected by Nov 6, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.151(c)(5) · 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, health assessment of staff person #1 didn't include information whether a staff person is suitable to provide child care.

    Corrected by Oct 23, 2023

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Feb 2, 2023 — Complaints- Legal Location
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

    On 2/2/2023 Staff person #1 was observed by the OCDEL certification representative placing their hand on the back of the head of child #1 and pushing the child's head down towards the naptime mat. Requested review of video of the naptime period prior to this incident on 2/2/23 revealed that staff person #1 pushed the child's head down towards the mat several times and also pulled the child by the legs back onto the mat when the child attempted to crawl off the mat and covered the child with the blanket over their head.

    Corrected by Mar 6, 2023

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Dec 20, 2022 — Complaints- Legal Location
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    3270.21/3270.113(b) · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

    During an inspection on 12/20/22, a review of video tape footage from 12/16/22, revealed that Staff person. #1 removed child #1, from a group of children, by aggressively lifting and pulling child #1 by one arm. (The child's feet lifted off of the floor). This action was repeated a second time and caused injury to the arm of child #1.

    Corrected by Jan 11, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Staff at the facility must complete a two-hour training surrounding Positive Guidance, Behavior Management (2 Hour)

    During an inspection on 12/20/22, a review of video tape footage from 12/16/22, revealed that Staff person. #1 removed child #1, from a group of children, by aggressively lifting and pulling child #1 by one arm. (The child's feet lifted off of the floor). This action was repeated a second time and caused injury to the arm of child #1.

    Corrected by Jan 11, 2023

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Dec 20, 2022 — Renewal
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Violation

    3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

    During the inspection on 12/21/2022 the center room on the upper level had a broken lock on the cabinet under the sink that was accessible to the children. Suntan lotion and rubber gloves were observed in the unlocked cabinet.

    Corrected by Dec 22, 2022

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  • 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 inspection on 12/20/22 a review of video footage from 12/16/2022 staff person #1 was observed changing diapers. Staff person #1 did not was hands for Child #1 #2 #3 and #4. Staff person #1 also failed to wash their hands between each diaper change.

    Corrected by Dec 22, 2022

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  • 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.

    During the renewal inspection on 12/21/22 a basketball and several kick balls that were deflated were observed on the back playground.

    Corrected by Dec 22, 2022

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  • 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 inspection on 12/20/22 a review of video footage from 12/16/2022 staff person #1 was observed changing diapers. Staff person #1 did not was hands for Child #1 #2 #3 and #4. Staff person #1 also failed to wash their hands between each diaper change.

    Corrected by Dec 22, 2022

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Dec 8, 2021 — Renewal
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

    During the Renewal inspection the provider did not have a copy of the proof of purchase for the fire detection system.

    Corrected by Dec 7, 2021

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jan 21, 2026 inspection noted: “During the unannounced inspection conducted 1/21/26, It was found that during an incident that occurred on 1/14/26 staff #2 left the classroom leaving staff per…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Nov 10, 2025 inspection noted: “During the complaint investigation conducted 11/10/25, the fire drill log reviewed was not updated within a 60-day period. Last dated 9/5/25.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Sep 10, 2025 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection conducted 9/10/25, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility notified local traffic safet…” — what has changed since then?

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