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Malvern School Of Westtown
5 E Pleasant Grove Rd, West Chester PA 19382 · License #CER-00236433 · Child Care Center
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- 5 E Pleasant Grove Rd, West Chester PA 19382 · Directions
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- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 189 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- 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.
As a result of the Complaint Investigation conducted on 05/08/2026, it was determined that Staff Person #1 has been falling asleep while assigned the responsibility of supervising specific children.
Corrected by May 21, 2026
- 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 renewal inspection conducted 4/13/26, Aquaphor, Butt Paste and Desitin creams were observed on a low shelf in the preschool 1 bathroom.
Corrected by Apr 14, 2026
- 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 4/13/26, chip paint was observed on the rim of the door in the infant classroom. Chip paint was also observed on the white wall, below the rear window in the young toddler's classroom. In the preschool 1 bathroom, chip paint was observed near the trash can. In the preschool 2 classroom, chip paint was observed in the building center. In the pre-k 1 classroom chip paint was observed on the wall near the sink area.
Corrected by May 21, 2026
- 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 4/13/26, there were no handwashing signs over the toilets in the children's bathrooms throughout the facility that read an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating.
Corrected by May 21, 2026
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/13/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected by May 21, 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.
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/13/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by May 21, 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 4/13/26, the health assessment reviewed for child #2 and #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 May 21, 2026
- Violation
3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/13/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include the signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Corrected by May 21, 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 allocated unannounced inspection, the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #9 was missing a one-hour update in the file.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a) · 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 #4,#10 and #14 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.
During the allocated unannounced inspection, the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #4 was missing an FBI clearance in the file. Staff #10 was missing and NSOR clearance in the file. Staff #14 was also missing a child abuse clearance in the file.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2025
- 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 allocated unannounced inspection, the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #13 was missing a current physical in the file the last physical is dated 4/19/23.
Corrected by Oct 24, 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 complaint investigation the certification representative conducted an allocated unannounced inspection and observed staff #1 missing a CPR in the file.
Corrected by Jul 6, 2025
- 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 the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed tweezers missing from the first aid kit.
Corrected by Apr 6, 2025
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the childcare facility.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed peeling paint in the First Step room.
Corrected by Apr 6, 2025
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
During the complaint investigation, the certification observed on camera staff #1 roughly placing a child from the computer table to book nook bench right behind the computer area.
Corrected by Jun 20, 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 renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 was missing the emergency plan training certificate in the file.
Corrected by Apr 2, 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 the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed the first aid kit in the pre-k 2 classroom missing tape.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed the older toddler room and a pre k classroom missing the posted daily schedule.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's file child # 1 emergency contact was not updated every 6 months from the last date that was on the emergency contact form last that last date was 8/21/23 and the new date was 3/6/24.
Corrected by Apr 1, 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 renewal inspection the certification representative observed a child incident report in the room in a folder however when reviewing the child's file, the incident report was not included in the child's file.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
staff #1 used physical punishment to discipline their child in front of other children in the program due to the child not listening and turning over a chair.
Corrected by Feb 16, 2024
- Violation
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/11/23, child #1 had a bottle of Benadryl with an expiration date of 11/2020.
Corrected by Jul 11, 2023
- 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 4/28/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED TOXIC MATERIALS (LYSOL AND VARIOUS COMMERCIAL CLEANING MATERIALS) UNDER THE GET SET HAND WASHING SINK. THE CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED THAT THE LOCK WAS BROKEN.
Corrected by Apr 28, 2022
- 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.
ON 4/28/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WERE NO HANDWASHING SIGNS IN THE FIRST STEP CLASSROOM.
Corrected by Apr 28, 2022
- 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 an unannounced monitoring visit on 12/9/21, staff person #1 could not identify any of the children they were supervising in their assigned group in the Get Set room.
Corrected by Dec 14, 2021
- Violation
3270.19(a)/3270.19(b) · An operator or a staff person who has reason to believe that a child enrolled in the facility has been abused is required to report suspected child abuse to ChildLine as mandated by the CPSL.A facility person who has reasonable cause to suspect that a child is a victim of child abuse shall immediately make a report of suspected child abuse to ChildLine through the hotline at (800) 932-0313, online, or any other method as prescribed by the Department.
During a complaint investigation on 10/6/21, it was reported by staff members 2 and 4 that they knew of children being mistreated in this center since August, 2021. Staff #2 acknowledged that they did not call ChildLine. Staff Person #5 was witnessed by staff taking a child off of a changing table by the wrists, then pushed her against a window and said, "I am fucking tired of this." In another incident, staff person witnessed Staff Person #5 slam a young child into her chair to eat her lunch.
Corrected by Dec 15, 2021
- Violation
3270.113(b) · The Legal Entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of 2 hours of training regarding supervision and safety of children through the ELRC. The Southeast Regional OCDEL office will make the referral to the ELRC.
During a complaint investigation on 10/6/21, Staff persons #2 and 3 observed Staff Person #5 being physically forceful with children by slamming them down on the ground, lifting them by the wrists and slamming them up against windows and slamming children on to diaper changing stations. Staff person #5 was holding a child by the stomach under their arm and when made a quick turn, banged the child's head on a door.
Corrected by Dec 15, 2021
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
During a complaint investigation on 10/6/21, Staff persons #2 and 3 observed Staff Person #5 being physically forceful with children by slamming them down on the ground, lifting them by the wrists and slamming them up against windows and slamming children on to diaper changing stations. Staff person #5 was holding a child by the stomach under their arm and when made a quick turn, banged the child's head on a door.
Corrected by Dec 3, 2021
- Violation
3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) · 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 facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
During a complaint investigation on 10/6/21, staff persons 2, 3 and 4 observed a former staff person #5 yelling and cursing at the children under their care. "I told you to stop fucking crying and shut the fuck up" are two examples reported. The staff person #5 also used the words "shit" and "bitch" when communicating with the children. Staff person #5 used high volume communication (yelling) at the children in another incident where she slammed two children on the floor and screamed at them stating, "You can scream at each other because I am done listening to it."
Corrected by Dec 3, 2021
- 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 a complaint investigation on 10/6/21, it was reported that a former staff person was holding children down on a diaper changing table with such force that the staff person's hand turned red.
Corrected by Dec 3, 2021
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The May 8, 2026 inspection noted: “As a result of the Complaint Investigation conducted on 05/08/2026, it was determined that Staff Person #1 has been falling asleep while assigned the responsibi…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Apr 13, 2026 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection conducted 4/13/26, Aquaphor, Butt Paste and Desitin creams were observed on a low shelf in the preschool 1 bathroom.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Sep 24, 2025 inspection noted: “During the allocated unannounced inspection, the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #9 was missing a one-hour update in the file.” — what has changed since then?
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