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The Malvern School of Horsham
- licensed capacity
- 144
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Malvern School of Horsham
The Malvern School of Horsham is a child care center in Ambler, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 144 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 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 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 144 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks through 12 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 |
| Licensed capacity | 144 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Malvern School of Horsham has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Malvern School of Horsham
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 144 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00252805
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Jul 9, 2026Visit1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the complaint investigation on 7/9/26 it was confirmed that a staff person #1 did not properly supervise child when child was using the bathroom. Child left out of bathroom and went into another classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2026
Feb 2, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.124(c)/3270.124(f) Each child care space/Updated every 6 months
“The emergency contact information in the file for facility children #1 and #2 was not dated to ensure the six-month requirement by OCDEL regulation.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“There was written proof of a recent physical in the file for facility child #3 at the time of inspection on 2/2/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2026
- Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 31, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“This is self reportted. Per the report: Staff #1 told Child #13 times to go wash her hands. When child #1did not listen, staff #1 grabbed hcild #1 right upper arm and pulled them up directing them towards the sink. The directors were notified after the incident occurred. The directors watched camera footage. Staff #1 was asked to leave the building.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
- Dec 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 8, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was a small rip (hole) on the playground surface at the foot of the slide at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
Nov 2, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have two non-family references documented in their record as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“At time of inspection, Child # 1 did not have updated influenza immunization documented in her record and/or a signed immunization form completed by the parent documented in the child's record.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
Jun 16, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Staff person #1 was observed using a form of physical punishment by forcefully pushing an enrolled child in their care to the ground/grass.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
Apr 1, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“At time of inspection, staff person #1 named in complaint was out on administrative leave pending completion of investigation. Director stated staff person #1 stated that the only physical contact she had with child's ear was when she was putting an earring back in her ear that came out. The squeeze of the ear to put the earring back in the child's ear may have been perceived by the child as too harsh and/or a form of punishment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
- Nov 10, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Malvern School of Horsham
Is The Malvern School of Horsham licensed?
Yes. The Malvern School of Horsham is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Malvern School of Horsham last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 9, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Malvern School of Horsham had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 of Horsham care for?
144, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does The Malvern School of Horsham accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Malvern School of Horsham's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Malvern School of Horsham cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 918-0200 to ask.
What is The Malvern School of Horsham's phone number?
(215) 918-0200.
Where is The Malvern School of Horsham?
101 Lower State Rd, Ambler, PA 19002. The nearest other daycare we list is GPY Ambler BASE, 0.9 miles away.