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The Malvern School
1023 Egypt Rd, Phoenixville PA 19460 · License #CER-00250774 · Child Care Center
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- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 136 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).s 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.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 did not include the FBI clearance which was requested on 10-31-25. The file for staff member #2 did not include the PA Child Abuse clearance which was required to be submitted prior to beginning to work provisional.
Corrected by Dec 22, 2025
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
At the time of inspection, the wood cabinet of the sink in the Preschool 1 classroom was observed with water damage.
Corrected by Dec 22, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
At the time of inspection, the health insurance policy number had not been included on the emergency contact form for child #2.
Corrected by Jan 26, 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.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom they may be released.
Corrected by Jan 26, 2026
- Violation
3270.133(7) · An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.
At the time of inspection, the facility did not have medication logs for the following children's medications: child #4, child #5, child #6, and child #7.
Corrected by Jan 26, 2026
- Violation
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
At the time of inspection, the file for child #3, enrolled more than 60 days; did not contain an initial health assessment.
Corrected by Jan 26, 2026
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The operator, staff person #1, self-reported to OCDEL on 10/27/2025 that staff person #2 lifted an infant by one arm to move the infant from the carpeted area over to an activity mat.
Corrected by Nov 28, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) · 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 administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for children #1 and #2 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility person. The parent used their initials instead of their signature.
Corrected by Dec 4, 2023
- 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 inspection, the health assessment observed for child #3, D.O.B 3/13/20 was dated 9/2/22.
Corrected by Dec 11, 2023
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
A review of the classroom video footage (snack and play) from 2/2/23 revealed that staff person #1 uses the broom to sweep the floor and then uses the same broom to sweep off the table where child #1 is still sitting and eating snack. Staff person #1 then takes the broom and sweeps off a second table where child #4 is sitting and eating snack.
Corrected by Feb 23, 2023
- Violation
3270.66(c) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children.
A review of the classroom video footage (snack and play) from 2/2/23 revealed that staff person #1 uses a spray bottle with cleaning solution and sprays off the table where child #1 is still sitting and eating snack. Staff person #1 then takes spray bottle of cleaning solution and sprays a second table where child #4 is sitting and eating snack.
Corrected by Feb 23, 2023
- 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.
A review of the classroom video footage (snack and play) from 2/2/23 revealed that staff person #1 did not wash the hands of child #3 after changing his diaper and child #3 then begins eating snack.
Corrected by Feb 23, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(b)/3270.113(c) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. 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.
A review of the classroom video footage (snack and play) from 2/2/23 revealed that Child #3 threw their snack carrots on the floor. Staff person #1 removes child #3 from their chair at the table and begins yelling, "pick up the carrots". Staff person #1 then sits in the child's chair eating a bag of carrots while continuing to tell him to pick up the carrots. Staff person #2 carries over a large foot pedal trash can for the child to throw the carrots into. Child #3 is forced to pick up carrots for approximately 6 minutes. A review of the classroom video footage (snack and play) from 2/2/23 revealed that staff person #1 comes up behind child #3 and yells at a high volume directly into his ear, "No food - go to carpet". (This action startled Child #3 causing the child flinch) Staff person #1 then takes a plastic dustpan and places it against the arm and shoulder of child #3 to move him away from the table because child #3 is eating the snack that belonged to another child. Staff person #1 then takes child #3 by one arm and pulls him from the table to the carpet area where child #3 falls to the floor. A review of the classroom video footage (snack and play) from 2/2/23 revealed that Staff person #1 asked child #3 to put on his jacket as the class was lining up to go outside. When child #3 responded "no" to putting on the jacket staff person #1 told the child they "would stay inside by yourself" Staff person #1 stated to the entire class, "we will go outside and look for kitty cats and then stated, " Child #3 wont, he will be staying inside by himself". Staff person #1 then took Child #3 by one arm and sat the child down against the wall and stated, " No you don't want to go, I'm not fighting with you, see you later". A review of the playground video footage from 2/2/23 reveals that staff person #1 picks up child #3 by one arm and removes from the toy box area across the yard onto the rubber surface. This action of grabbing the child by one arm caused the child's feet to lift from the ground. A review of the classroom play video footage reveals that during circle time Staff person #2 is trying to get Child #3 to sit at circle time. staff person #1 reaches across the floor and pulls child #3 by the ankles across the rug. Child #1 is laying on his back and side when he pulled by the ankles.
Corrected by Feb 23, 2023
- 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.
During the renewal inspeciton on 10/21/2022 a review of staff files revealed Staff person's #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 have all completed pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation - however the trainer was not PQUAS certified. Staff person #8 has not completed pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation .
Corrected by Nov 2, 2022
- 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: Staff Person # 9 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. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection 10/21/2022 staff person #9 did not have a child abuse clearance on file at the facility.
Corrected by Oct 26, 2022
- 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 10/21/2022 a stroller and pull wagon that were dirty and had missing buckles were observed being stored on the infant playground. The changing pad in the infant room had areas were the plastic liner was torn.
Corrected by Oct 21, 2022
- 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 the renewal inspection on 10/21/2022 the refrigerator in the kitchen measured 65 F.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
During the renewal inspection on 10/21/2022 bottles for child #1 were observed without being labeled with the child's name.
Corrected by Oct 25, 2022
- 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: Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the FBI NSOR 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.
During the renewal inspection on 11/18/2021 the file for staff person #1 did not contain a DHS FBI clearance.
Corrected by Nov 29, 2021
- 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 on 11/18/2021 the operator did not have proof of purchase of the fire detection system.
Corrected by Dec 9, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Dec 16, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 did not include the FBI clearance which was requested on 10-31-25. The file for staff member #2 did not…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Nov 6, 2025 inspection noted: “The operator, staff person #1, self-reported to OCDEL on 10/27/2025 that staff person #2 lifted an infant by one arm to move the infant from the carpeted area o…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Oct 30, 2023 inspection noted: “At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for children #1 and #2 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and consent for…” — what has changed since then?
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