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The Malvern School of West Norriton

490 N Trooper Rd, West Norriton, PA 194034.5· 35 reviews
licensed capacity
138
open each week
5 days

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About The Malvern School of West Norriton

The Malvern School of West Norriton is a child care center in West Norriton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 138 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
138 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: “7:00 am - 6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
StaffCollege-educated in early childhood or elementary education
Daily lifePotty training: Supporting independence (self-feeding, dressing, potty training)
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
DiscountsStandard 10% U.S. military discount
LanguagesASL (American Sign Language)
MoreFounded 2003
Licensed capacity138 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for The Malvern School of West Norriton

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
138 children
License number
#CER-00258996
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 8 of 9 visits · 26 rules in all · 23 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Discipline and child guidance 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Aug 25, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “A complaint investigation on 8/25/26 revealed that on classroom video from 8/19/26 staff person #1 slapped child #1 on the hand/wrist area and could be heard stating, "I didn't mean to do it that hard".”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026

  2. May 13, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During the renewal inspection on 5/13/26 staff persons #1 #2 and #3 had not obtained 12 annual clock hours of childcare training. (Staff #1 and #2 need 11 additional hours Staff person #3 needs 8 additional hours).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection the unitary play surface under the embedded equipment on the preschool playground had several damaged areas including holes and separation in seams, the toddler playground had a hole in the ground near the play climber. The sandbox tarp was partially attached and covered with debris while children were playing in the sandbox.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the renewal inspection on 5/13/26 peeling/damaged paint was observed in the preschool classrooms, on the outside red sprinkler room door located in the preschool playground and water damaged area by the infant room sink.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “During the renewal inspection on 5/13/26 a bin filled with suntan lotion was in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the preschool bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026

  3. Jan 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 13, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.19(a)/3270.19(b) Required to report/Child abuse reporting

      “On 6/25/25 individual #1 reported to staff person #1 that they allegedly witnessed staff person#2 grab child #2 by the arm/hand and pull child #2 around with them in the classroom. Staff person #1 did not report to ChildLine until October 27th, 2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(d) No harsh language

      “Individual #4 reported to staff person #1 that staff person #2 was observed using harsh tones with child #3 for throwing blocks in the classroom on 10/20/25. Staff person #3 confirmed that staff person #2 uses a harsh/stern voice with the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2025

  5. Jul 25, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(iv)/3270.115(a)(8) Water safety/Included in ratio/annual training

      “During an inspection on 7/25/25 it was verified that staff persons #2 #3 #4 and #5 were counted in the staff-child swimming ratio. The water safety on file for staff persons #2 #3 #4 and #5 was dated 6/5/25. Staff person #1 conducted the training. The lifeguard certificate for staff person #1 expired on 5/20/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment

      “During the renewal inspection on 6/13/25 the health assessment for staff person #2 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. During the inspection on the health assessment for staff person #2 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. This continued noncompliance was transferred from SIN-00267982”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.115(a)(6) Lifeguard training/supervision

      “During an inspection on 7/25/25 it was confirmed that on 6/24/25 children at the facility went swimming. Staff person #1, served as the facility lifeguard but did not have a current lifeguard certificate. The lifeguard certificate for staff person #1 expired on 5/20/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2025

  6. Jun 13, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.115(a)(6)/3270.191 Lifeguard training/supervision/Individual Records

      “During the renewal inspection on 6/13/25 the operator did not have a file at the facility for the lifeguard who was on duty for the 2024 swim season. (Last Summer). (Noncompliance transferred to SIN-00270215)”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited

      “During the renewal inspection on 6/13/25 child #3 was observed sleeping with a weighted blanket. The facility did not have and IEP or physician's note on file for adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “During the renewal inspection on 6/13/25 staff person #2 did not have verification of fire safety training for over a one-year period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “During the renewal inspection on 6/13/25 child #1 and #2 did not have a current health assessment on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(e) 2 hour diaper check

      “During the renewal inspection on 6/13/25 staff in the young toddler classroom did not do a diaper change/check every 2 hours. Staff in the classroom stated they did a diaper change around 10:45AM/11:00AM but did not have a chance to change diapers before laying the children down for nap at 1:00PM.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment

      “During the renewal inspection on 6/13/25 the health assessment for staff person #2 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During the renewal inspection on 6/13/25 staff person #4 did not have verification of current Pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.115(a)(8) Included in ratio/annual training

      “During the renewal inspection the operator did not have verification of water safety instruction on file for staff who were counted in the staff-child swimming ration form 2024 swim season. (Noncompliance transferred to SIN-00270715)”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #2 did not have verification of taking the required health and safety training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection on 6/13/25 damaged plaster was observed in the preschool bathroom area and the bathroom in the 3-year-old room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2025

  7. Mar 4, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the inspection on 3/4/25 a hole was observed on the toddler playground near the protective play surface. The hole was several inches deep and wide (Large enough to cause a tripping hazard). Toddlers were observed playing near the hole during the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During the inspection on 3/5/25 Staff person #1and #3 did not have verification of current certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff person #2 did not have verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “During the inspection on 3/5/25 the file for staff person #1 did not contain a current Mandated Reporter's Training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025

  8. May 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “5/10/24 During the renewal inspection on the grass area on the back playground had a low area with standing water. The pour surface under the embedded play structures had areas where the surface was damaged leaving small holes that could cause tripping hazards.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(1) Original container

      “During the renewal inspection on 5/10/24 medication for child #1 was observed at the facility and was not in the original box.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2024

  9. Apr 12, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.112 Infant/Toddler Stimulation

      “On 4/3/24 staff person #1 was observed abruptly placing child #1 (who was crying) from a standing position to a lying down position on the floor and abruptly placing a pacifier in their mouth and walking away from the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024

  10. May 10, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Duirng a renewal inspection on 05/10/2023, the file for staff person #1 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “During a renewal inspection on 05/10/2023, the file for child #1 did not contain record of a current influenza vaccination.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During a renewal inspection on 05/10/2023, the file for staff person #1 did not contain verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2023

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  1. May 25, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

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

      “During a renewal inspection on 05/25/2022, the files for staff person #1and staff person #2 did not contain a National Sex Offender Registry Clearance. For both employees the file contained a request dated 5/22/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 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 of West Norriton

Is The Malvern School of West Norriton licensed?

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

When was The Malvern School of West Norriton last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Malvern School of West Norriton had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 8 of 9 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 of West Norriton care for?

138, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does The Malvern School of West Norriton accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Malvern School of West Norriton'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 West Norriton cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 635-1700 to ask.

What is The Malvern School of West Norriton's phone number?

(610) 635-1700.

Where is The Malvern School of West Norriton?

490 N Trooper Rd, West Norriton, PA 19403. The nearest other daycare we list is Chatter Splatter Daycare, 0.3 miles away.

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