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Malave Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 72
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Malave Child Care Center
Malave Child Care Center is a child care center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 72 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion, Montessori and Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and special-needs / inclusion care. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 30 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMBilingual program
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 72 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and toddler care |
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion (Spanish immersion; Spanish and English), Montessori, Play-based |
| Staff | Train our staff regularly in inclusive practice |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Parents pack food; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Licensed capacity | 72 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Malave Child Care Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Malave Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 72 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00256993
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 17, 2026: 15 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 30 rules in all · 29 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Safety and hazards 6
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Records and paperwork 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Background checks 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Transportation 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Mar 17, 2026Inspection15 rules cited
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the inspection, the jungle group was combined in the space classroom. The emergency contact forms for the Jungle group was not available in the Space classroom. Corrected on site by placing the jungle go-bag in the space room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Work address and phone number for enrolling parent of child #3 was not available on the emergency contact form. Work address and phone number for enrolling parent of child #4 was not available on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“Arrival and departure times were not available for Child #1. Corrected on site by adding the information to the financial agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Documentation showed that staff #1 had completed CPR/first aid training on 5/6/25 and previously on 4/17/23, exceeding the requirement that training be completed by the expiration date of the previous certificate. Staff reportedly supervised at all times during the lapse. Documentation showed staff #6 completed CPR/first aid training 2/10/26, which was more than 90 days after date of hire. Staff reportedly supervised at all times.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Documentation showed that staff #1 completed mandated reporter training 3/14/24, which was more than 90 days after their date of hire. See LIS for date of hire. Documentation showed that Staff #2 has an NSOR clearance dated 3/3/25 and a previous NSOR clearance dated 12/23/19, exceeding the requirement that clearances be renewed within 60 months of the previous clearance. Documentation showed that Staff #3 has an NSOR clearance dated 3/3/25 and a previous NSOR clearance dated 12/23/19, exceeding the requirement that clearances be renewed within 60 months of the previous clearance. Documentation showed that Staff #4 has an NSOR clearance dated 3/3/25 and a previous NSOR clearance dated 12/23/19, exceeding the requirement that clearances be renewed within 60 months of the previous clearance. Documentation showed that Staff #5 has an NSOR clearance dated 3/3/25 and a previous NSOR clearance dated 12/23/19, exceeding the requirement that clearances be renewed within 60 months of the previous clearance. Documentation showed that staff #7 has an NSOR clearance dated 3/24/20. This clearance has not been updated. Staff #7 is a facility person with no routine interactions with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters
“Evaluation of foreign degree for staff #9 was not available.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026
3270.66(b) Original container
“Content labels were not available on the cleaning supplies in the Space classroom. Corrected on site by labeling the bottles.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The Lego table in the Space classroom was observed to have multiple areas of dirt, dried on substances, and hair.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Two written nonfamily references were not available for staff #7.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Documentation that financial agreements were updated within 6 months was not available for child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5. The provider reported throwing away previous copies of financial agreements.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Documentation showed staff #8 had a Health assessment dated 9/15/25 and a previous health assessment dated 8/15/23, which exceeds the requirement that health assessments be conducted evert 24 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“The hand's free mechanism on the trash can in the diaper area in the infant room was observed to be broken. Corrected on site by replacing the trash can.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“A staff member was observed wiping a child's hands with a wipe after a diaper change instead of washing their hands. Corrected on site by asking the child to wash their hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“A 6 month health assessment for child #3 (an infant) was not available at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Release person's address was not available for child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
Nov 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Upon inspection of fire safety logs, it was found that the audible testing of the smoke detector system included the following dates, which exceeded the maximum of 30-days between required tests: 9.15.25-10.20.25 [35 days].”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
Mar 9, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.166(1) Written statement
“Upon inspection of each childcare space, in the infant room it was found that the facility did not have a written statement from each parent giving the formula and feeding schedule for each child in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that the health assessment on file for Child #3, dated 3.29.24, expired on 9.30.24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Upon inspection of each childcare space, it was found that two ceiling tiles were damaged in the two-year-old space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 3.1.20. Staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 3.1.20. Staff person #3 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 12.13.19. Staff person #4 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 10.25.19. Staff person #5 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 2.19.19.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan letter to parents, it was found that the letter lacked general descriptions of emergency procedures for a lock-down type emergency, specific methods of communication and any applicable steps taken to accommodate special/medical needs and children who cannot walk independently.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025
Oct 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“Upon inspection of the file for Child #1, it was found that the most current health assessment on file was dated 1.23.23 and would have therefore expired on 1.23.24.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024
Apr 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 1. Pediatric First Aid/CPR [unapproved course/format on file].”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2024
Mar 12, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.63/3270.103 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space/Small Toys and Objects
“Upon inspection of the physical outdoor play area, it was found that many small acorn pieces were all over the area used for the infants and young toddlers to play due to a recent storm in the area. No children of this age were observed in the area during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“It was found during inspection that the operator did not 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 childcare facility within the past one year.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Upon inspection of the facility fire safety logs, it was found that the 30-day threshold was exceeded on the following dates: 7.11.23 -- 8.11.23; 8.11.23 -- 9.11.23; 10.10.23 -- 11.11.23.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“Upon inspection of the facility letter to parents regarding emergency procedures, it was found that specifics for lockdowns and accommodations for infants & toddlers, children with medical conditions and disabilities was not included.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Upon inspection of the facility fire drill logs, it was found that the maximum 60-day threshold was exceeded on the following dates: 10.20.23-12.20.23 AND 12.20.23 - 2.20.24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 1. Pediatric First Aid/CPR [unapproved course/format on file]; 2. Mandated Reporter training [unapproved course for CA on file].”
Mar 6, 2023Inspection16 rules cited
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“Upon inspection of each childcare space, it was observed that that staff person #2 did wipe one child's runny nose and did not wash their hands prior to engaging with other children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Exp, educ., training at facility
“Upon inspection of staff personnel files, it was found that prior childcare experience and/or childcare experience after initial hire were not documented for staff person #3 and #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that staff person #3 [4 hours] and #5 [4 hours] had not completed the required 12 clock hours of annual childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid & CPR, CCDBG 2022 health and safety training update and facility emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that staff person #3 had no documented emergency plan training since 1.4.21.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that staff person #3 had no record of either initial or annual fire safety training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of facility person #3 does not contain a completed current child abuse [expired 3.14.23], current DHS required FBI clearance [expired 3.24.23] AND a Pennsylvania Criminal Clearance [expired 2.26.23]. The file does not contain copies of request(s) for the updated clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2023
3270.134(c) Paper towels discarded
“Upon inspection of the physical site area, it was found that there were no paper or clothe towels available in both restrooms at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Upon inspection of the physical site, it was found that there was peeling paint in the Young Toddler room on the far wall from the door near the base of the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“Upon inspection of the physical site area, it was found that one child use toilet had no toilet set installed.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“Upon inspection of the physical site area, it was found that there was no lidded waste receptacle in one of the child-use restrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid & CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“Upon inspection of each child care space, it was found that: Preschool room #1 had 16 emergency contact forms passed the 6-month review period; 2 year old room had 4 emergency contact forms passed the 6-month review period; Preschool room #2 had 6 emergency contact forms passed the 6-month review period; and the young toddler room had 9 emergency contact forms passed the 6-month review period.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Upon inspection of the children's files, the following deficiencies were found: child #1 has no record of immunizations for influenza, MMR, Varicella and Hepatitis A; child #2 has no record of immunizations for Varicella and Hepatitis A; child #5 has no record of immunizations for influenza, Varicella or Hepatitis A; child #6 has no record of immunizations for Varicella and the influenza immunizations is dated 2021.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“Upon inspection of children's records, it was found that a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease was not included in the health assessment on file for child #1 and #6.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2023
3270.34(d) Director/Group Sup - 45 children
“Upon the onsite inspection of the childcare facility, it was observed that staff person #1 was in a direct child care role, which was confirmed to be occurring every day, but who was also designated as the facility director. The current child population of the facility was confirmed to be 55.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
May 3, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the performance of an unannounced inspection of the facility, it was found that a policy and procedure for the identification and the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment was not developed. It was also found that staff person #1 completed the Health & Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification on 1.8.19 AND staff person #2 completed the Health & Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification on 9.15.16 AND also that staff person #2 had last completed Mandated Reporter Training on 12.12.14.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2022
Mar 16, 2022Inspection12 rules cited
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency lock-down situation were not developed.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“Upon inspection of the facility's posted documents, it was found that a copy of the expired Certificate of Compliance was posted inside the entry way to the facility. An updated copy was not found.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Upon inspection of each of the childcare spaces within the facility, it was directly observed within the 1 year old space that plastic shopping bags were present and within accessibility to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Upon inspection of the staff files for facility person #1, #2 and #3, it was found that a first aid/CPR course had been completed on 2.25.22, but it was not classified as pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2022
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that child #1 had a influenza vaccination last recorded in 2020 AND child #3, #4 and #5 had no record of having been administered an influenza vaccination.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that accommodations for children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions was not included.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Upon inspection of the facility fire drill logs, it was found that drills were conducted on the following dates: 1.21.21, 3.22.21, 5.17.21, 7.20.21, 9.27.21, 11.17.21, 1.21.22. As evidenced by these dates, greater than 60 days elapsed between multiple drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“Upon inspection of the documentation of testing of the fire detection system, it was found that testing occurred on 1.21.21, 2.26.21, 3.1.21, 4.8.21, 5.17.21, 6.15.21, 7.19.21, 8.26.21, 9.26.21, 10.14.21, 11.17.21, 12.17.21, 1.17.22, 2.24.22. As evidenced by these dates, greater than 30 days elapsed between multiple tests.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022
3270.27(a)(3) Contact when arises
“Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that a method of contacting parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises was not included.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children was not included.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Upon inspection of the staff files, it was found that facility person #1 and #2 did not have a record of the completion of fire safety training within the first year of employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022
3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP
“Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that child #2 did not have an initial health report written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Malave Child Care Center
Is Malave Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. Malave Child Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Malave Child Care Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 17, 2026, with 15 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Malave Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 29 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Malave Child Care Center care for?
72, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Malave Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Malave Child Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Malave Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 295-1002 to ask.
What is Malave Child Care Center's phone number?
(717) 295-1002.
Where is Malave Child Care Center?
1714 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA 17602. The nearest other daycare we list is U-Gro Learning Centres, 0.4 miles away.