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The Malvern School

2281 Shetland Dr, Warrington, PA 189765.0· 19 reviews
licensed capacity
136
open each week
5 days

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About

About The Malvern School

The Malvern School is a child care center in Warrington, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 136 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 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
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
136 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 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
SundayTodayNot 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
CurriculumBeeCurious Curriculum
StaffTeachers are college-educated in early childhood or elementary education
Daily lifePotty training: Supporting independence (self-feeding, dressing, potty training)
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
DiscountsStandard 10% U.S. military discount for active duty families
MoreFounded 2009
Licensed capacity136 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
136 children
License number
#CER-00258452
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 14, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • 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. Jul 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 25, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “Staff person # 1 left a child unattended for several minutes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025

  4. Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 6, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 and staff person #2 was lacking the verification of child care experience to qualify them for the position they have been identified to serve the facility as.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 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

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 July 14, 2026, 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 1 rule across 1 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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?

136, 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) 918-2228 to ask.

What is The Malvern School's phone number?

(215) 918-2228.

Where is The Malvern School?

2281 Shetland Dr, Warrington, PA 18976. The nearest other daycare we list is The Discovery Preschool of Warrington, 0.1 miles away.

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