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Home › PA › West Norriton › The Malvern School Of West Norriton
490 N Trooper Rd, West Norriton PA 19403 · License #CER-00242789 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 on 5/13/26 a bin filled with suntan lotion was in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the preschool bathroom.
Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
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 renewal inspection the unitary play surface under the embedded equipment on the preschool playground had several damaged areas including holes and separation in seems, the toddler playground had a hole in the ground near the play climber. The sandbox tarp was partially attached and covered with debris while children were playing in the sandbox.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 on 5/13/26 peeling/damaged paint was observed in the preschool classrooms, on the outside red sprinkler room door located in the preschool playground and water damaged area by the infant room sink.
Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the renewal inspection on 5/13/26 staff persons #1 #2 and #3 had not obtained 12 annual clock hours of childcare training. (Staff #1 and #2 need 11 additional hours Staff person #3 needs 8 additional hours).
Corrected Corrected by Jun 19, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On 6/25/25 individual #1 reported to staff person #1 that they allegedly witnessed staff person#2 grab child #2 by the arm/hand and pull child #2 around with them in the classroom. Staff person #1 did not report to ChildLine until October 27th, 2025.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
Individual #4 reported to staff person #1 that staff person #2 was observed using harsh tones with child #3 for throwing blocks in the classroom on 10/20/25. Staff person #3 confirmed that staff person #2 uses a harsh/stern voice with the children.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.115(a)(6) · When children are swimming, supervision shall include one person certified in lifeguard training, as described in § 3270.31(e)(4)(iii) (relating to age and training).
During an inspection on 7/25/25 it was confirmed that on 6/24/25 children at the facility went swimming. Staff person #1, served as the facility lifeguard but did not have a current lifeguard certificate. The lifeguard certificate for staff person #1 expired on 5/20/25.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(iv)/3270.115(a)(8) · Competence in water safety instruction is demonstrated by the completion of basic instruction in water safety from a certified lifeguard. A facility person who is counted in the staff-child swimming ratio shall annually complete water safety instruction.
During an inspection on 7/25/25 it was verified that staff persons #2 #3 #4 and #5 were counted in the staff-child swimming ratio. The water safety on file for staff persons #2 #3 #4 and #5 was dated 6/5/25. Staff person #1 conducted the training. The lifeguard certificate for staff person #1 expired on 5/20/25.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 the renewal inspection on 6/13/25 the health assessment for staff person #2 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. During the inspection on the health assessment for staff person #2 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. This continued noncompliance was transferred from SIN-00267982
Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
During the renewal inspection on 6/13/25 staff person #2 did not have verification of fire safety training for over a one-year period.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person #2 must be supervised at all times by an AGS or GS who has completed Health and Safety Part 1 and Part 2 are completed by staff person #2.
Staff person #2 did not have verification of taking the required health and safety training on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 renewal inspection on 6/13/25 damaged plaster was observed in the preschool bathroom area and the bathroom in the 3-year-old room.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 27, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 renewal inspection on 6/13/25 child #3 was observed sleeping with a weighted blanket. The facility did not have and IEP or physician's note on file for adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.115(a)(6)/3270.191 · When children are swimming, supervision shall include one person certified in lifeguard training, as described in § 3270.31(e)(4)(iii) (relating to age and training). An individual record is required for each facility person.
During the renewal inspection on 6/13/25 the operator did not have a file at the facility for the lifeguard who was on duty for the 2024 swim season. (Last Summer). (Noncompliance transferred to SIN-00270215)
Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.115(a)(8) · A facility person who is counted in the staff-child swimming ratio shall annually complete water safety instruction.
During the renewal inspection the operator did not have verification of water safety instruction on file for staff who were counted in the staff-child swimming ration form 2024 swim season. (Noncompliance transferred to SIN-00270715)
Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
During the renewal inspection on 6/13/25 child #1 and #2 did not have a current health assessment on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.135(e) · A staff person shall check a child's diaper at least every 2 hours and whenever the child indicates discomfort or exhibits behavior that suggests a soiled diaper. A staff person shall change a child's diaper when the diaper is soiled.
During the renewal inspection on 6/13/25 staff in the young toddler classroom did not do a diaper change/check every 2 hours. Staff in the classroom stated they did a diaper change around 10:45AM/11:00AM but did not have a chance to change diapers before laying the children down for nap at 1:00PM.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 the renewal inspection on 6/13/25 the health assessment for staff person #2 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff person #4 must be supervised at all times by and AGS or GS who has completed all health and safety trainings including pediatric first aid and Pediatric CPR.
During the renewal inspection on 6/13/25 staff person #4 did not have verification of current Pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.
During the inspection on 3/5/25 Staff person #1and #3 did not have verification of current certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff person #2 did not have verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
During the inspection on 3/5/25 the file for staff person #1 did not contain a current Mandated Reporter's Training.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 inspection on 3/4/25 a hole was observed on the toddler playground near the protective play surface. The hole was several inches deep and wide (Large enough to cause a tripping hazard). Toddlers were observed playing near the hole during the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
5/10/24 During the renewal inspection on the grass area on the back playground had a low area with standing water. The pour surface under the embedded play structures had areas where the surface was damaged leaving small holes that could cause tripping hazards.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(1) · A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received.
During the renewal inspection on 5/10/24 medication for child #1 was observed at the facility and was not in the original box.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 1, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.112 · Infants and toddlers shall be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried.
On 4/3/24 staff person #1 was observed abruptly placing child #1 (who was crying) from a standing position to a lying down position on the floor and abruptly placing a pacifier in their mouth and walking away from the child.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 18, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) · The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.
During a renewal inspection on 05/10/2023, the file for child #1 did not contain record of a current influenza vaccination.
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Duirng a renewal inspection on 05/10/2023, the file for staff person #1 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected Corrected by May 24, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
During a renewal inspection on 05/10/2023, the file for staff person #1 did not contain verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training.
Corrected Corrected by May 25, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
During a renewal inspection on 05/25/2022, the files for staff person #1and staff person #2 did not contain a National Sex Offender Registry Clearance. For both employees the file contained a request dated 5/22/2022.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 2, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.