Building Blocks Learning Child Dev Ctr
9 S Bacton Hill Rd, Malvern, PA
4.1· 8 reviews
Malvern Academy
- licensed capacity
- 113
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Malvern Academy
Malvern Academy is a child care center in Malvern, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 113 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 42 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 113 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 113 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Malvern Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 113 children
- License number
- #CER-00254872
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 12, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 42 rules in all · 42 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 12
- Building, equipment and play areas 8
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Background checks 2
- Transportation 1
- Food and nutrition 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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May 12, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the complaint investigation conducted 5/12/26, the record reviewed for staff #1 and #2 did not include verification of childcare experience for the position performing (Assistant Group Supervisor).”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During the complaint investigation conducted 5/12/26, staff persons #2, #3, #4 and #5 were observed grouped together with 24 children and exceeding the maximum group size in the outdoor play space with the youngest child being a young toddler and the oldest child being prekindergarten age.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
3270.62(b)(2) Toddler - 50 sq ft/child
“During the complaint investigation conducted 5/12/26, there were 24 children present in the outdoor play space with staff person #2, # 3, #4 and #5, exceeding the capacity of the play space which is 19.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
Apr 1, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During the renewal inspection conducted 4/1/26, Staff person #1 did not ensure the child that was getting their diaper changed, washed their hands after being diapered.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection conducted 4/1/26, Bleach and water spray, sanitizing spray and diaper rash cream was observed in an open unlocked closet underneath the changing table in the toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection conducted 4/1/26, the first aid kit reviewed in the second-floor preschool room did not include scissors. The first aid kit reviewed in the PreK 1 and 2 childcare spaces on the second floor did not include disposable gloves, soap or scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection conducted 4/1/26, chip paint was observed on the gray wall near the sink in the 2-year-old bathroom. Chip paint was also observed on the corner of the walls near the infant crib in the Infant 2 childcare space. Chip paint was observed on the purple wall in the PreK 1 room, on the second floor and also on the mint green wall in the PreK 2 classroom on the second floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection conducted 4/1/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection conducted 4/1/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 did not include the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection conducted 4/1/26, the continuity of operations reviewed did not include backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“During the renewal inspection conducted 4/1/26, Staff person #1 did not wash their hands after changing a child's diaper.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026
Jan 21, 2026Visit2 rules cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“Durning the unannounced inspection conducted 1/21/26, it was found that staff #1 was left alone with 12 older toddlers during nap when an incident occurred where child # 1 was injured. (One child was up actively moving around and roaming the classroom when child #1 was injured while laying on their cot).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Durning the unannounced inspection conducted 1/21/26, It was observed that staff person # 1 was not supervising the children in her assigned group at all times when child # 1 was injured. Staff person # 1 was observed via footage reviewed, to be looking at her cellular phone at the time of the incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026
Sep 29, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“During the complaint investigation conducted 9/29/25, it was found that the operator did not notify the regional office within 24 hours of an incident that occurred on 8/21/25 in which child # 1 sustained an injury at the facility while playing on the outdoor play area equipment (seesaw) which required emergency treatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2025
Apr 2, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted 4/2/25, upon request there was no emergency drill log available for review to verify the facility conducts annual emergency drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection conducted 4/2/25, the emergency plan reviewed did not include a continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection conducted 4/2/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection conducted 4/2/25, the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include an out of state criminal history or national sex offender's registry. The mandated reporter training reviewed for staff person #4 was not an acceptable training. (See code sheets for hire date).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted 4/2/25, upon request the emergency plan training verification reviewed for staff person #1, #3 and #4 were not updated on an annual basis. Staff person #1 and #3 last dated 5/12/23, staff person #4 last dated 3/4/24. Staff person #2 did not have emergency plan training verification available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During the renewal inspection conducted 4/2/25, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility notified 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection conducted 4/2/25, water stains were observed on the ceiling tile in the prekindergarten and school-age childcare space on the 3rd floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection conducted 4/2/25, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify staff person #3 and #4 received a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months (see code sheet for hire date).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“During the renewal inspection conducted 4/2/25, written notification of safe routes was not posted in a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“During the renewal inspection conducted 4/2/25, Staff person #5 did not was their hands after changing child #1 diaper.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection conducted 4/2/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During the renewal inspection conducted 4/2/25, staff person #5 did not wash child #1 hands after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025
Apr 15, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection on April 15, 2024, the facility emergency plan did not address Continuity of Operations.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
3270.61/3270.101(a) Measurement and use of indoor child care space/Age appropriate
“During renewal inspection on April 15, 2024, rooms 7, 8 and 9 were not set up for childcare with sufficient materials.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During renewal inspection on April 15, 2024, certification representative observed 19 children outside with 3 staff (10 older toddlers and 9 preschool).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During renewal inspection on April 17, 2024, the emergency contact information of child #2 was not updated at least once in a 6 month period, and the financial agreements of children #1, 2, and 3 were not updated at least once in a 6 month period.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection on April 15, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain Delaware clearances as required under the CPSL, the record of staff #2 contained a Volunteer State Police clearance, the record of staff #4 and #5 did not contain mandated reporter training, and the record of staff #6 did not include a receipt for submission of the Child Abuse clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“During renewal inspection on April 15, 2024, the health assessment of staff #3 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that exam, or the physician or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During renewal inspection on April 15, 2024, the record of staff #7 did not contain a health assessment or Tb test.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During renewal inspection on April 15, 2024, the fire drill log indicated that the most recent fire drill was conducted on 1-22-24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During renewal inspection on April 15, 2024, the thermometer in the refrigerator in the older toddler room measured at 51°F.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on April 15, 2024, Certification representative observed chipped paint in the older toddler room, young toddler room, and room 9.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During renewal inspection on April 15, 2024, certification representative observed stained ceiling tiles in room 7 and in the infant room, and a hole in the wall in the young toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.131(a) Health information
“During renewal inspection on April 17, 2024, the record of child #2 did not contain a health assessment (contained a health summary with immunizations only).”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
Nov 22, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the initial inspection dated 11/22/2023, certification representative observed in room #10 that one electrical outlet did not have a protective cover on it.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the initial inspection dated 11/22/2023, certification representative observed that there was chipped paint on the back wall of the infant room downstairs.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During the initial inspection dated 11/22/2023, certification representative observed that in rooms #1, #3, #5, #8, #9, #10, the child cubbies and bookcases were not secured to the wall and presented as a safety hazard for the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During initial inspection dated 11/22/2023, certification representative reviewed staff persons #1, #2, and #3 personnel files and they had expired Health assessments that were not completed within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. (See code sheet for HA expiration dates)”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Malvern Academy
Is Malvern Academy licensed?
Yes. Malvern Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Malvern Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 12, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Malvern Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 42 rules across 7 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 42 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 Malvern Academy care for?
113, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Malvern Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Malvern Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Malvern Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 329-7758 to ask.
What is Malvern Academy's phone number?
(484) 329-7758.
Where is Malvern Academy?
17 Ravine Rd, Malvern, PA 19355. The nearest other daycare we list is Building Blocks Learning Child Dev Ctr, 0.8 miles away.