The Malvern School
1023 Egypt Rd, Phoenixville, PA
4.8· 24 reviews
Primrose School of Oaks
- licensed capacity
- 214
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Primrose School of Oaks
Primrose School of Oaks is a child care center in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 214 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 32 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 214 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 214 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Primrose School of Oaks
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 214 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00254485
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 12 of 14 visits · 32 rules in all · 29 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Background checks 3
- Records and paperwork 2
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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Aug 25, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Certification representative conducted a follow-up from a previous unannounced monitoring visit. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 in the older toddler (2yr old) classroom or staff person #3 and #4 from the prek (4yr old) classroom did not have designated primary care groups. In addition, when asked the name the children, staff person #3 did not know the children names.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) No physical punishment /No harsh language
“Certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. After interviewing staff reviewing statements and other relevant information, it was determined that Staff Person #1 responded to being struck in the face by a toy/object by grabbing the child and yanking the child causing him to fall to the floor. According to an eyewitness, staff Person #1 was subsequently observed yelling at the child, stating, "Does your mother hit you like this at home? Does your father hit you like this?" in a frustrated yet harsh tone.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
3270.113(c)/3270.135(e) No ridicule or threaten harm/2 hour diaper check
“Certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. After reviewing statements and gathering relevant information, it was determined that Staff Person #1 was observed singling out specific children in the classroom and failing to change their diapers in a timely manner without an identified or documented reason.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. The investigation determined that staff practices and interactions with children created conditions that posed a potential threat to the health and safety of the children in care. Specifically, Staff Person #1 was found to have engaged in inappropriate handling of a child and failed to consistently meet the child's diapering needs. These actions demonstrated a failure to maintain safe, appropriate, and responsive care practices.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
Aug 25, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Certification representative conducted a follow-up from a previous unannounced monitoring visit. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 in the older toddler (2yr old) classroom or staff person #3 and #4 from the prek (4yr old) classroom did not have designated primary care groups. In addition, when asked the name the children, staff person #3 did not know the children names.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) No physical punishment /No harsh language
“Certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. After interviewing staff reviewing statements and other relevant information, it was determined that Staff Person #1 responded to being struck in the face by a toy/object by grabbing the child and yanking the child causing him to fall to the floor. According to an eyewitness, staff Person #1 was subsequently observed yelling at the child, stating, "Does your mother hit you like this at home? Does your father hit you like this?" in a frustrated yet harsh tone.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
3270.113(c)/3270.135(e) No ridicule or threaten harm/2 hour diaper check
“Certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. After reviewing statements and gathering relevant information, it was determined that Staff Person #1 was observed singling out specific children in the classroom and failing to change their diapers in a timely manner without an identified or documented reason.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. The investigation determined that staff practices and interactions with children created conditions that posed a potential threat to the health and safety of the children in care. Specifically, Staff Person #1 was found to have engaged in inappropriate handling of a child and failed to consistently meet the child's diapering needs. These actions demonstrated a failure to maintain safe, appropriate, and responsive care practices.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
Jul 23, 2026Visit3 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Certification representative conducted an unannounced monitoring visit. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 in the Infant 1 classroom, and Staff Person #3 and Staff Person #4 in the Younger Toddler 7 classroom, did not have designated primary care groups identifying responsibility for individual children in the event of an emergency.”
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“Certification representative conducted a self-report non-compliance. After reviewing all statements and conducting interviews, it was determined that staff person #1 inappropriately instructed a child to step on another child while physically holding him in place.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Certification representative conducted a self-report non-compliance. After reviewing all statements and conducting interviews, it was determined that staff person #1 used inappropriate physical intervention with the child which constitutes a prohibited form of physical punishment.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2026
Jul 23, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Certification representative conducted an unannounced monitoring visit. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 in the Infant 1 classroom, and Staff Person #3 and Staff Person #4 in the Younger Toddler 7 classroom, did not have designated primary care groups identifying responsibility for individual children in the event of an emergency.”
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“Certification representative conducted a self-report non-compliance. After reviewing all statements and conducting interviews, it was determined that staff person #1 inappropriately instructed a child to step on another child while physically holding him in place.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Certification representative conducted a self-report non-compliance. After reviewing all statements and conducting interviews, it was determined that staff person #1 used inappropriate physical intervention with the child which constitutes a prohibited form of physical punishment.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2026
Jun 3, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1, hired as an assistant group supervisor; was missing one year (1250 hours) of verified experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
Mar 24, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #3 did not contain the parent's signature for consent of emergency medical care and minor first-sid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“At the time of inspection, the enrollment agreement form for child #2 and child #5 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“At the time of inspection, the facility did not have Child Service Reports signed by the parent of child #1, #3, and #4 which were completed in the last six months.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid
“At the time of inspection, the agreement form for child #2 did not specify the fee amount and the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of inspection, the ceiling in the gym was missing a ceiling tile.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“At the time of inspection, the files for staff members #4 and #5 contained TB results dated over 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of inspection, the files for staff member #1, #2 and #3 contained an initial health assessment with TB results dated over 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. g.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026
Jan 28, 2026Visit1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“The facility reported that a two-year-old child was left in classroom for less than two minutes unsupervised, as the children along with staff transitioned out of the room and entered the gym across the hall.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026
Nov 21, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Staff member #1 admitted pulling a toddler child by the arm to stop the child from playing in water at the sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025
Sep 10, 2025Complaint investigation7 rules cited
3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(iii) 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility
“At the time of inspection, the file to staff member #3 included a diploma and degree from institutions outside of the United States which did not include professional evaluations indicating the equivalency to United States educational standards.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 did not contain the out of state clearances, as required under the CPSL. The file for staff member #2 was missing the PA State Police, PA Child Abuse and NSOR clearances, as required under the CPSL. The file for staff member #3 was missing the FBI clearance. The file for staff member #4 was missing the NSOR clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At time of inspection, the file for staff member #3 did not include an initial health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of the inspection, the hallway, the early preschool room, infant room and gym had areas damaged by water.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025
3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level
“During the inspection, the interim director confirmed noncompliance with the staff: child ratios.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025
3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of inspection, the file to staff member #3 included a diploma and degree from institutions outside of the United States which did not include professional evaluations indicating the equivalency to United States educational standards.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 did not contain the out of state clearances, as required under the CPSL. The file for staff member #2 was missing the PA State Police, PA Child Abuse and NSOR clearances, as required under the CPSL. The file for staff member #3 was missing the FBI clearance. The file for staff member #4 was missing the NSOR clearance.”
Sep 10, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(iii) 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility
“At the time of inspection, the file to staff member #3 included a diploma and degree from institutions outside of the United States which did not include professional evaluations indicating the equivalency to United States educational standards.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 did not contain the out of state clearances, as required under the CPSL. The file for staff member #2 was missing the PA State Police, PA Child Abuse and NSOR clearances, as required under the CPSL. The file for staff member #3 was missing the FBI clearance. The file for staff member #4 was missing the NSOR clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At time of inspection, the file for staff member #3 did not include an initial health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of the inspection, the hallway, the early preschool room, infant room and gym had areas damaged by water.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025
3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level
“During the inspection, the interim director confirmed noncompliance with the staff: child ratios.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025
3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of inspection, the file to staff member #3 included a diploma and degree from institutions outside of the United States which did not include professional evaluations indicating the equivalency to United States educational standards.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 did not contain the out of state clearances, as required under the CPSL. The file for staff member #2 was missing the PA State Police, PA Child Abuse and NSOR clearances, as required under the CPSL. The file for staff member #3 was missing the FBI clearance. The file for staff member #4 was missing the NSOR clearance.”
Show 4 earlier visits
- Aug 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.55(b) Other staff on premises
“At the time of inspection, staff members who were on duty but not providing child care during naptime were allowed to leave the facility premises.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2025
Mar 19, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1, hired more than 45 days; did not contain the completed National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) for Pennsylvania, as required under the CPSL. Staff member #1's file was also missing the Out of State clearances from the state in which the person lived in the last five years, as required under the CPSL. The file for staff member #3, hired provisionally within 45 days; did not contain a receipt verifying a request for a FBI clearance or the completed FBI clearance, as required under the CPSL. The file for staff member #4, hired provisionally within 45 days; did not contain a receipt verifying a request for the PA State Police Clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“At time of inspection, staff member #5 did not have verification of completion of the required Pediatric first aid/ CPR training within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
3270.151(c)(4)/3270.151(c)(5) Information re: medical problems/Physician/CRNP assessment
“At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 contained a health assessment which did not include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. Also, staff member #1's health assessment did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #4 did not contain a completed health assessment with TB results.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
3270.37(b)(1) HS/GED
“At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #5, hired as an aide; did not contain verification of education necessary to qualify as an aide.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #2 hired as assistant group supervisors did not include a high school diploma or GED, nor did it include the two years of verified experience working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
3270.133(7)(v) Date of administration
“At the time of inspection, the medication log for child #1 was missing the dates of administration.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
- Oct 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Primrose School of Oaks
Is Primrose School of Oaks licensed?
Yes. Primrose School of Oaks is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Primrose School of Oaks last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Primrose School of Oaks had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 12 of 14 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 Primrose School of Oaks care for?
214, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Primrose School of Oaks accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Primrose School of Oaks' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Primrose School of Oaks cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 924-8157 to ask.
What is Primrose School of Oaks' phone number?
(484) 924-8157.
Where is Primrose School of Oaks?
711 Hollow Rd, Phoenixville, PA 19460. The nearest other daycare we list is The Malvern School, 0.9 miles away.