The Goddard School of Malvern
250 Lancaster Ave, Malvern, PA
5.0· 21 reviews
Shantighar
- licensed capacity
- 36
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Shantighar
Shantighar is a child care center in Malvern, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 36 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 4 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
- 36 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Shantighar has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Shantighar
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 36 children
- License number
- #CER-00257278
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 1, 2026: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 27 rules in all · 27 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 9
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Safety and hazards 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Transportation 1
- Records and paperwork 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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Jun 1, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During the renewal inspection conducted 6/1/26, the health assessment reviewed for child #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.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3270.131(d)(3) Current medication and reason
“During the renewal inspection conducted 6/1/26, the health assessment reviewed for child #3 did not include a list of the child's current medication and the reason for the medication.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3270.131(d)(2) Child's allergies
“During the renewal inspection conducted 6/1/26, the health assessment reviewed for child #3 did not include a list of the child's allergies.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3270.131(d)(1) Child's health history
“During the renewal inspection conducted 6/1/26, the health assessment reviewed for child #3 did not include a review of the child's health history.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During the renewal inspection conducted 6/1/26, the health assessment reviewed for child #2 was not updated within a 6month period, last dated 4/29/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection conducted 6/1/26, staff person #1 has not completed pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 8/30/25. Documentation of updated pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During the renewal inspection conducted 6/1/26, 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: Jun 10, 2026
3270.133(7) Medication log
“During the renewal inspection conducted 6/1/26, Children's cold medicine, epinephrine injection and an albuterol inhaler were observed for child #1 without a completed medication log from the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026
3270.166(1) Written statement
“During the renewal inspection conducted 6/1/26, upon request there was no written statement about giving formula or feeding schedule available for review for child #2 and #4 obtained from the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026
Dec 22, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 12/22/25, the record reviewed for staff #1 did not include Verification of childcare experience to qualify them for the position performing (Assistant Group Supervisor).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 12/22/25, the record reviewed for staff #1 did not include an initial health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 12/22/25, staff person #1 and #2 was observed caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following preservice trainings required prior to caring for children unsupervised, Pediatric First Aid and CPR or the required Health and Safety training. Staff person #2 has not completed the following preservice trainings required prior to caring for children unsupervised, Pediatric First Aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 12/22/25, staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire, Pediatric First Aid and CPR (See code sheet for hire date).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 12/22/25, the record reviewed for staff #1 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 12/22/25, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify staff person #1 completed emergency plan training at the time of initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025
Jun 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection conducted 6/2/2025, the outdoor porch ceiling and ground surface leading into the outdoor children's play space was observed damaged with peeling, chipped and hanging paint.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2025
Feb 20, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
3270.73 Telephone
“During the initial inspection conducted on 2/20/2025, a telephone was not present on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“During the initial inspection conducted on 2/20/2025, the above-ground windows throughout the upstairs toddler classroom were not modified to limit openings to under 6 inches.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
3270.71 Heat Source
“During the initial inspection conducted on 2/20/2025, the fixed wall heater in the toddler bathroom accessible to children was not equipped with protective guards or insulated. The heater was hot to touch.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2025
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“During the initial inspection conducted on 2/20/2025, there were toxic plants on shelves accessible to children in the toddler classroom, and the primary #1 classroom. Plants identified are (Foliage snake, Dracaena, and Pothos Epipremnum).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the initial inspection conducted on 2/20/25, protective covers were not placed in the outlets in the 2nd-floor toddler classroom bathroom and the first-floor primary room # 1 bathroom above the sink on the side of the mirror.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
3270.36(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the initial inspection conducted on 2/20/25, the record reviewed for staff person # 2 did not include verification of childcare experience to qualify the staff person for the position they are performing. (AGS)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the initial inspection conducted on 2/20/25, the record reviewed for staff person # 1 did not include verification of childcare experience to qualify the staff person for the position they are performing. (Director)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the initial inspection conducted on 2/20/2025, the outdoor infant play space area was unsafe, contained rocks, and exposed nails.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2025
3270.102(e)/3270.103 Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch/Small Toys and Objects
“During the initial inspection conducted on 2/20/2025, the outdoor infant play space area contained small pebbles less than one inch in diameter.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2025
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“During the initial inspection conducted on 2/20/2025, the health assessment reviewed for staff person #2, did not include an updated tuberculosis skin test. (Tuberculosis skin test in record 2/2/2020)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During the initial inspection conducted on 2/20/2025, handwashing signs with written requirements were not posted at each sink and toilet throughout the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Shantighar
Is Shantighar licensed?
Yes. Shantighar is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Shantighar last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 1, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Shantighar had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 27 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 Shantighar care for?
36, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Shantighar accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Shantighar's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Shantighar cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 864-0796 to ask.
What is Shantighar's phone number?
(610) 864-0796.
Where is Shantighar?
75 Lancaster Ave, Malvern, PA 19355. The nearest other daycare we list is The Goddard School of Malvern, 0.8 miles away.