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The Malvern School

1844 Collegeville Rd, Collegeville, PA 194264.5· 31 reviews
licensed capacity
136
open each week
5 days

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About The Malvern School

The Malvern School is a child care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 136 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
136 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity136 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Malvern School has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Malvern School

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
136 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00248473
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 14, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Background checks 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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  1. Nov 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(1) Signed /Amount of fee

      “During Renewal Inspection on 11/14/2025, Certification Staff observed that the Fee Agreement Forms for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 did not include a fee amount. The Fee Agreement Form for Child #3 was not signed by the operator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025

  2. Apr 7, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “During the investigation of the complaint, video footage was reviewed. The footage showed Staff 1 forcefully grabbing the child by their arm.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025

  3. Nov 12, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in the following rooms: infants and the bathroom between prek 1 and prek 2”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing 2 references”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “During renewal inspection certification rep observed missing handwashing sign in Get Set. Corrected on site.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024

    • Transportation

      3270.124(d)/3270.178 Excursions/Transportation First Aid Kit

      “During renewal inspection certification rep was unable to inspect the van used to transport children. The van was not on site at the time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(1)/3270.133(7) Original container/Medication log

      “During renewal inspection certification rep observed an infant Tylenol out of the box in prek 1. The infant Tylenol was for a 4 year old.During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed medications. Child 1,2,3,4 and 5 were missing medication logs.:”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024

  4. Dec 6, 2023Inspection16 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “During renewal inspection certification rep checked emergency drill log. Last emergency drill was on 9-20-22”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 had 1 reference letter from a family member.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Experience for staff 3 was not verified.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing date TB was read”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. The file of child 3,4,5,6, and 8, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of an influenza vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 1 was missing 12 month health assessment, Child 2 was missing 18 month health assessment, Child 3 health assessment was expired (11-14-22), Child 4 health assessment was expired (8-3-22), Child 6 health assessment was expired (6-10-21), Child 7 health assessment was expired (6-21-21),”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 3 and 7 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 5 and 9 were missing arrival and departure times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “During renewal inspection, certification rep saw a ripped soft chair in Preschool 1 (blue chair) and Preschool 2 exposing the soft foam (yellow chair)”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “During renewal inspection certification rep observed missing handwashing signs above the toilets in Prek 2, on the second-floor bathroom, Get Set, Preschool 1 and Preschhol”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in first step and preschool 2”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 4 was missing NSOR. Staff 4 date of hire was 7-31-23”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing 1st aid CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 and 6 did not sign emergency plan training. Staff 5 was missing emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan. The emergency plan was missing continuity of operations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 4 was missing 1 hour updated health and safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023

  5. Nov 9, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “During the renewal inspection on 11/9/2022 staff person #4 did not have a health assessment with TB testing dates.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “During the renewal inspection on 11/9/2024 Staff person #1 did not have verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “During the renewal inspection on 11/9/2022 child #1 was observed sleeping on rest equipment that was not age -appropriate.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During the renewal inspection on 11/9/2022 the file for staff person #3 had a college degree obtained outside of the US. The degree had not been evaluated for US equivalency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022

  6. Jan 3, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “During the renewal inspection the facility did not have proof of purchase of the fire detection system as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “The toilet area had an exposed bolt on the where the toilet was mounted to the floor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the renewal inspection the file for staff person #1 contained a Mandated reporter's training that was not conducted by and approved trainer listed on Keep Kids Safe.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about The Malvern School

Is The Malvern School licensed?

Yes. The Malvern School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was The Malvern School last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 14, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Malvern School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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 The Malvern School care for?

136, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does The Malvern School accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are The Malvern School's 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 The Malvern School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 831-8700 to ask.

What is The Malvern School's phone number?

(610) 831-8700.

Where is The Malvern School?

1844 Collegeville Rd, Collegeville, PA 19426. The nearest other daycare we list is Tot Spot Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).