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The Malvern School
- licensed capacity
- 232
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Malvern School
The Malvern School is a child care center in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 232 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 6 weeks through 8 years old
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 232 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 weeks through 8 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based, STEM / STEAM |
| Staff | College-educated in early childhood or elementary education |
| Daily life | Potty training: Self-feeding, dressing, potty training |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Discounts | Standard 10% U.S. military discount for active duty families |
| Languages | ASL |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| More | Founded 1999 |
| Licensed capacity | 232 childrenFrom the state license |
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
- 232 children
- License number
- #CER-00250918
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 17, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Nov 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 07/25/25, during the unannounced allocated monitoring, the changing lock on the cabinet below the changing table was not engaged, leaving the diaper creams accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“On 07/25/25, during the allocated unannounced monitoring, the first aid kit in the infant room did not contain tweezers or gloves. The first aid kit in the young toddler room did not contain scissors. The first aid kit in the pre-k1 classroom did not contain adhesive bandages.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025
Dec 17, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Teacher swatted/tapped a child to encourage them to move to the area where the child was asked to take a nap”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
Nov 19, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Staff #1 was observed by "flicking" a child and swatting the child's arm as redirection”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2024
Oct 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“File record for Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024
Dec 6, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At the time of the inspection the new staff in the preschool staff had not yet been assigned to the primary care group.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 was lacking a current valid health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“At the time of the inspection several of the bathrooms at the facility had unlidded waste receptacles or none at all.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“At the time of the inspection when the children from the LEAP room went to the computer lab, staff took all of the emergency contact information with them.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023
Dec 5, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 has pediatric 1st Aid training that expired on 3/15/2022, and they have not completed the update for the required training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2023
Nov 15, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person # 1, date of hire 8/3/21, has a volunteer State Police clearance and a criminal history that has not been submitted to OCDEL for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2021
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FAQ
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 17, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Malvern School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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?
232, the licensed capacity on the state record.
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. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Malvern School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 558-3881 to ask.
What is The Malvern School's phone number?
(610) 558-3881.
Where is The Malvern School?
20 Creek Rd, Glen Mills, PA 19342. The nearest other daycare we list is Celebree School of Glen Mills, 1.8 miles away.