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The Malvern School

294 Wissahickon Ave, North Wales, PA 194544.8· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
137
open each week
5 days

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About

About The Malvern School

The Malvern School is a child care center in North Wales, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 137 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 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.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks through 8 years old
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
137 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 licenseHours it lists: “Open 7:00 am - 6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks through 8 years old
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based, STEM / STEAM
StaffCollege-educated in early childhood or elementary education, adhere to NAEYC standards
Daily lifePotty training: Toddler program supports potty training
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
DiscountsStandard 10% U.S. military discount for active duty families
Licensed capacity137 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
137 children
License number
#CER-00250328
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 9, 2025: 6 rules cited

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

  • Staff training and qualifications 12
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Dec 9, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/9/25, it was observed that the fire safety training in the records of Staff person #3 had expired. Fire safety training dated 1/15/2024”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/9/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include Pediatric First Aid & CPR training. Staff person #2 did not include an acceptable Pediatric First Aid & CPR training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/9/25, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2, child #3 and child #4 did not include the child's arrival and departure times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/9/25, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #4 did not include consents for emergency medical care and minor first aid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/9/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not contain an acceptable Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI0 clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/9/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 and staff person #3 did not contain an updated health assessment. Documents submitted dated 9/19/2023 and 5/31/2023 respectively.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025

  2. Jan 2, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “During the renewal inspection on 1/2/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not contain an updated annual evaluation”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “During the renewal inspection on 1/2/25, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #2 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2025

  3. Aug 7, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “During the unannounced inspection on 8/8/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not include an acceptable Child Abuse (volunteer) for an AGS, and Federal Bureau of Investigations clearance. The records of staff person #4 did not include the National sex Offender Registry certificate and the disclosure statement as required by the CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “During the unannounced inspection on 8/8/24, it was observed that there was no annual evaluation for staff person #5. Document dated 10/16/20.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the unannounced inspection on 8/8/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #3 did not include 2 written non-family references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During the unannounced inspection on 8/8/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #2, staff person #3, and staff person #4 did not include verification of experience prior to service at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024

  4. Jan 4, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “During the renewal inspection on 1/4/23 it was observed that the records of staff person #2 and staff person #7 did not include an updated fire safety training. Trainings dated 3/8/22 and 3/17/21 respectively.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During the renewal inspection on 1/4/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #3, staff person #5 and staff person #6 did not include verification of childcare experience, prior to service at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During the renewal inspection on 1/4/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #7 did not include updated training by a professional in the field of Pediatric first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Training dated 4/17/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During the renewal inspection on 1/4/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 ,staff person #2,and staff person #7 did not include training regarding the emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During the renewal inspection on 1/4/24 it was observed that Staff person #5 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #5 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (Pediatric First Aid/CPR).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.31(f) Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Health and Safety Training

      “During the renewal inspection on 1/4/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not include the Health and safety training and/or the health and safety 1-hr update training as required by the CCDBG.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record

      “During the renewal inspection on 1/4/24, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #3, child #4, and child #5 did not include an updated influenza vaccine or an exemption letter as recommended by the ACIP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “During the renewal inspection on 1/4/23, it was observed that the records of child #3, child #4, and child #5 did not include an updated health report. Health reports dated 11/3/22,11/15/22 and 7/26/22 respectively.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “During the renewal inspection on 1/4/24, it was observed that the records of child #2 did not include an initial health report.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During the renewal inspection on 1/4/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #5 did not include acceptable verification of education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the renewal inspection on 1/4/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 and staff person #4 did not include two written, nonfamily references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024

  5. Apr 26, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “At the time of investigation infant room and other classroom were out of ratio.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “At the time of investigation facility person #1 was physical was child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2023

  6. Apr 26, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “At the time of investigation infant room and other classroom were out of ratio.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “At the time of investigation facility person #1 was physical was child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2023

  7. Nov 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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 December 9, 2025, with 6 rules 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?

137, 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. 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 (215) 699-0909 to ask.

What is The Malvern School's phone number?

(215) 699-0909.

Where is The Malvern School?

294 Wissahickon Ave, North Wales, PA 19454. The nearest other daycare we list is The Learning Experience - Lansdale, 0.2 miles away.

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