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The Malvern School of King of Prussia

747 S Gulph Rd, King Of Prussia, PA 194064.7· 31 reviews
licensed capacity
137
open each week
5 days

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About The Malvern School of King of Prussia

The Malvern School of King of Prussia is a child care center in King Of Prussia, 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 6 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
Infancy to Kindergarten readiness
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 - 5:30 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfancy to Kindergarten readiness
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based, STEM / STEAM
StaffCollege-educated in early childhood or elementary education, experienced
Daily lifePotty training: Toddler program supports potty training
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Discounts10% U.S. military discount
MoreFounded 2004
Licensed capacity137 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Malvern School of King of Prussia has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Malvern School of King of Prussia

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
137 children
License number
#CER-00242779
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 10
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Jul 16, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 07/29/2026, the file for Staff Person #2 hired 03/09/2026 did not contain verification of the completion of the required Health and Safety Trainings for Centers and Groups. The Health and Safety trainings on file were for Family Child Care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 07/29/2026, Staff Person #1 did not wash Child #1's hands after being diapered and Staff Person #1 did not wash their hands after changing Child #1's diaper.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2026

  2. Jul 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 07/17/2025, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain two written, nonfamily reference letters.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025

  3. Sep 30, 2024Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “At the time of the Unannounced Inspection on 09/30/2024, the individual record for Staff Person #2 did not contain verification of the completion of the required Pediatric First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “At the time of the Unannounced Inspection on 09/30/2024, the individual record for Staff Person #2 did not contain a completed Child Abuse Clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “At the time of the Unannounced Inspection on 09/30/2024, the individual record for Staff Person #1 did not contain an annual staff evaluation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “At the time of the Unannounced Inspection on 09/30/2024, the individual record for Staff #2and Staff #3 did not contain verification of Emergency Plan Training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited

      “At the time of the complaint investigation on 09/30/2024, Staff Person #1 prevented Child #1 from leaving the book nook area by wrapping his arms around her torso, and using arm to block Child #1 from leaving book nook area”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

  4. Sep 30, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “At the time of the Unannounced Inspection on 09/30/2024, the individual record for Staff Person #2 did not contain verification of the completion of the required Pediatric First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “At the time of the Unannounced Inspection on 09/30/2024, the individual record for Staff Person #2 did not contain a completed Child Abuse Clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “At the time of the Unannounced Inspection on 09/30/2024, the individual record for Staff Person #1 did not contain an annual staff evaluation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “At the time of the Unannounced Inspection on 09/30/2024, the individual record for Staff #2and Staff #3 did not contain verification of Emergency Plan Training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited

      “At the time of the complaint investigation on 09/30/2024, Staff Person #1 prevented Child #1 from leaving the book nook area by wrapping his arms around her torso, and using arm to block Child #1 from leaving book nook area”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

  5. Jun 27, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 06/27/2024 during the observation of nap time in the Pre School room, children were not 2 feet apart on three sides while the rest equipment was in use.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 06/27/2024 the answers to Questions #2 and 3 on the Staff Health Assessment pertaining to Communicable diseases and Ability to care for children were left blank for Staff Person #3.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 06/27/2024 what appeared to be dirt, food debris and other particles were observed under the mat on the diaper changing table in the First Steps classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 06/27/2024 the files for Staff Person's #2 and #6 were missing verification of the facility's Emergency Plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a)/3270.66(e) Locked or inaccessible/Arts and crafts non-toxic

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 06/27/2024 a container of a toxic material, Mode Podge was observed in the Discovery Room, in an open bin on the floor in an area accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 06/27/2024 the files for Staff Person's #1, #2, #4, #5 and #6 were missing verification of 12-clock hours of completed childcare professional development and training”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 06/27/2024 a copy of the Facility's emergency plan was not sent to the Emergency Management Agency and County.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c)/3270.182(8) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 06/27/2024 the files for Children #1, #2, and #3 contained Agreement forms that had not been reviewed and/or updated by the children's parents in the required 6-month interval”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 06/27/2024 An Echeveria Plant, classified as toxic was observed in the windowsill of the Preschool Classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 06/27/2024 the First Aid Kit in the Get Set 2 Room was missing Gauze and Tape.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 06/27/2024 peeling paint was observed in the PreK 2 room under the rear window on the left side of the room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 06/27/2024 the most recent Child Service Report on file for Child #2 was dated for 10/19/2023 the report had not been updated in the required 6-month interval”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2024

  6. Feb 12, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “During unannounced inspection 02/12/2024, file of staff person #2 contained an incomplete PA State Police Clearance; clearance on file stated "Request Under Review"; file of staff person #3 did not contain completed PA DHS FBI Clearance; file of staff person #3 contained receipts for fingerprinting .”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate

      “During unannounced inspection 02/12/2024, files of staff persons #1 and #2 did not have verification that PA Health and Safety training had been completed within 90 days of hire. Staff persons #1 and #2 had been observed working alone with children at the time of the unannounced inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “During unannounced inspection 02/12/2024, files of staff persons #2 and #3 did not contain verification that Pediatric Frist Aid and CPR had been completed within 90 days of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During unannounced inspection 02/12/2024, files of staff persons #1 and #3 did not contain 2 written non family references attesting to staff person's suitability. File of staff person #1 contained one reference; file of staff person #3 did not contain any references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024

  7. Jul 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 3, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “On 5/3/23 during the compliant investigation visit Certification Representative viewed a video of staff person # 1 pushing a shoe on the child's foot aggressively.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2023

  9. Aug 17, 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 of King of Prussia

Is The Malvern School of King of Prussia licensed?

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

When was The Malvern School of King of Prussia last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Malvern School of King of Prussia had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 King of Prussia care for?

137, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does The Malvern School of King of Prussia accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Malvern School of King of Prussia'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 of King of Prussia cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 265-8800 to ask.

What is The Malvern School of King of Prussia's phone number?

(610) 265-8800.

Where is The Malvern School of King of Prussia?

747 S Gulph Rd, King Of Prussia, PA 19406. The nearest other daycare we list is Ras at Gulph Elementary School, 0.2 miles away.

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