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The Willowstone School Llc
340 Central Ave, Malvern PA 19355 · License #CER-00245749 · Child Care Center
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- (610) 456-7086
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- 340 Central 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 138 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- 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 10/1/25, the health assessment reviewed for child #1 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 Oct 8, 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 unannounced inspection conducted 7/8/25, three infants were observed sleeping in cribs inside of the infant room childcare space without having at least 2 feet of space between each crib. Four cribs were observed close together in a row with three out of the four cribs being occupied by sleeping infants.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2025
- 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 7/8/25, it was found that child #1 was seen at an urgent care physician's office to receive medical treatment for an injury that occurred at the facility during a fire evacuation. The operator did not telephone notice the appropriate regional office within 24 hours.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2025
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
During the complaint investigation conducted 7/8/25, it was found that child #1 was seen at an urgent care physician's office to receive medical treatment to the foot for an injury that occurred at the facility during a fire evacuation.
Corrected by Jul 8, 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 5/7/25, it was found that staff person #1 was observed aggressively approaching staff person #2 and communicating in a harsh manner, in the presence of 5 pre-k children and one young toddler.
Corrected by May 2, 2025
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
During the complaint investigation conducted 4/8/25, it was found that hot beverages are often left around classrooms where children have access to them.
Corrected by May 8, 2025
- 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. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.
During the complaint investigation conducted 4/8/25, it was found that staff are often on cell phones and not supervising children.
Corrected by May 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.113(e) · A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.
During the complaint investigation conducted 4/8/25, it was found that, children are often strapped down in child size chairs with t-straps for extended times after am snack, lunch and pm snack.
Corrected by May 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.134(b) · Cloth towels and washcloths shall be labeled with the child's name, used by only the named child and laundered weekly. The director shall arrange a laundry schedule with the parent.
During the complaint investigation conducted 4/8/25, It was found that rags for cleaning surfaces and cleaning children were being used without being labeled. Cloth rags that are used for cleaning surfaces are also being used to wash children's hands and nose. The same rags are used for multiple purposes and are not labeled for use of specific children.
Corrected by May 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.153 · A facility person with symptoms of a communicable disease or infection that can be transmitted directly or indirectly and which may threaten the health of children in care shall be excluded from attendance until the facility operator receives notification from a physician or CRNP that the person is no longer considered a threat to the health of others. The notification shall be retained in the facility person's file. Exclusion from the facility is required for diseases and conditions specified in 28 Pa. Code Chapter 27 (relating to communicable and noncommunicable diseases).
During the complaint investigation conducted 4/8/25, It was found that staff have been allowed to work while sick with a contagious illness while the facility was made aware.
Corrected by May 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.61(a) · A facility shall provide indoor child care space for individual and group small muscle activity.
During the unannounced inspection conducted 4/8/2025, the third-floor school age childcare space was being utilized as a storage space. There were tools, boxes, shelves, large cushions, extra toys and a vacuum cleaner being stored.
Corrected by Apr 23, 2025
- 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 unannounced inspection conducted 4/8/2025, pot and pan sanitizer, re-Juv-Nal disinfect, and top clean soap were observed on a low shelf in the school age 3rd floor bathroom.
Corrected by Apr 23, 2025
- 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.
During the unannounced inspection conducted 4/8/2025, the back hall space exit, before entering the preschool room was observed obstructed with boxes, plastic storage containers, a table, chairs, tarp and a garden wheelbarrow.
Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
- 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 renewal inspection conducted 9/16/2024 upon request, there was no evidence produced verifying that the facility tested their fire detection system every 30days.
Corrected by Sep 16, 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.
Staff person #6 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #6 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first Aid-CPR
Corrected by Dec 1, 2023
- 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.
File Record for Staff #3 did not include New Jersey Criminal History Request, New Jersey Sex Offender Registry Request, New Jersey Child Abuse and Neglect Registry or Mandated Reporter Training File Record for Staff #2 did not include PA State Police Clearance, PA child Abuse Clearance, DHs FBI Clearance and Mandated Reporter Training
Corrected by Dec 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.63 · If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.
Certification Representative observed a metal/steel post end protruding out of the ground in the outdoor playspace
Corrected by Dec 1, 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.
Certification Representative observed Play equipment in the outdoor playspace in need of cleaning
Corrected by Dec 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
Certification Representative observed a toilet in need of repair in the "One's" classroom
Corrected by Dec 6, 2023
- 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.
File record for Staff #6 included Health assessment that did not include a ststement speaking to suitability and them being free from communicable disease
Corrected by Dec 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). CORRECTION OF NON-COMPLIANCE IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE.
On date of Initial inspection, staff person #1 did not have a NSOR and an FBI Clearance on file.
Corrected by May 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.102(g) · Children's toys and equipment, including furniture and rest equipment, described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission may not be used by children at the facility and may not be on the premises at the facility. At the time of inspection, the operator shall submit to the Department written affirmation on a form provided by the Department stating that the facility is in compliance with this requirement. CORRECTION OF NON-COMPLIANCE IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE.
On date of Initial inspection, the Foundations cribs to be used by children according to the federal guidelines must be replaced by December-2012.
Corrected by May 31, 2023
- 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)). CORRECTION OF NON-COMPLIANCE IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE.
On date of Initial inspection, the fire detection system was not in compliance.
Corrected by May 24, 2023
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Oct 1, 2025 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection conducted 10/1/25, the health assessment reviewed for child #1 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate i…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jul 8, 2025 inspection noted: “During the unannounced inspection conducted 7/8/25, three infants were observed sleeping in cribs inside of the infant room childcare space without having at le…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jul 8, 2025 inspection noted: “During the complaint investigation conducted 7/8/25, it was found that child #1 was seen at an urgent care physician's office to receive medical treatment for a…” — what has changed since then?
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