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20 Devon Road, Malvern, PA
The Willowstone School
- licensed capacity
- 138
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Willowstone School
The Willowstone School is a child care center in Malvern, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 138 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Reggio Emilia approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 138 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Approach | Reggio Emilia |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Procare) |
| Licensed capacity | 138 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Willowstone School has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Willowstone School
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 138 children
- License number
- #CER-00245749
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 10 of 11 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Safety and hazards 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Sep 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection conducted 9/9/26, peeled paint was observed on the walls inside of the preschool classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026
Jun 10, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the complaint investigation conducted 6/10/26, there were 16 children (the youngest child in the group was an infant age child) present in the infant classroom with staff person # 1, # 2, # 3, # 4, and # 5, which exceeds the maximum group size for an infant.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2026
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During the complaint investigation conducted 6/10/26, it was found that 6 out of 16 infants were sleeping in cribs without at least 2 feet of space required on three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2026
Oct 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During the renewal inspection conducted 10/1/25, the health assessment reviewed for child #1 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2025
Jul 8, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 7/8/25, three infants were observed sleeping in cribs inside of the infant room childcare space without having at least 2 feet of space between each crib. Four cribs were observed close together in a row with three out of the four cribs being occupied by sleeping infants.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“During the complaint investigation conducted 7/8/25, it was found that child #1 was seen at an urgent care physician's office to receive medical treatment for an injury that occurred at the facility during a fire evacuation. The operator did not telephone notice the appropriate regional office within 24 hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“During the complaint investigation conducted 7/8/25, it was found that child #1 was seen at an urgent care physician's office to receive medical treatment to the foot for an injury that occurred at the facility during a fire evacuation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2025
Jul 8, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 7/8/25, three infants were observed sleeping in cribs inside of the infant room childcare space without having at least 2 feet of space between each crib. Four cribs were observed close together in a row with three out of the four cribs being occupied by sleeping infants.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“During the complaint investigation conducted 7/8/25, it was found that child #1 was seen at an urgent care physician's office to receive medical treatment for an injury that occurred at the facility during a fire evacuation. The operator did not telephone notice the appropriate regional office within 24 hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“During the complaint investigation conducted 7/8/25, it was found that child #1 was seen at an urgent care physician's office to receive medical treatment to the foot for an injury that occurred at the facility during a fire evacuation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2025
May 7, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During the complaint investigation conducted 5/7/25, it was found that staff person #1 was observed aggressively approaching staff person #2 and communicating in a harsh manner, in the presence of 5 pre-k children and one young toddler.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025
Apr 8, 2025Complaint investigation8 rules cited
3270.61(a) Indoor space- small muscle
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 4/8/2025, the third-floor school age childcare space was being utilized as a storage space. There were tools, boxes, shelves, large cushions, extra toys and a vacuum cleaner being stored.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 4/8/2025, the back hall space exit, before entering the preschool room was observed obstructed with boxes, plastic storage containers, a table, chairs, tarp and a garden wheelbarrow.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 4/8/2025, pot and pan sanitizer, re-Juv-Nal disinfect, and top clean soap were observed on a low shelf in the school age 3rd floor bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the complaint investigation conducted 4/8/25, it was found that staff are often on cell phones and not supervising children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2025
3270.134(b) Towels labeled and laundered
“During the complaint investigation conducted 4/8/25, It was found that rags for cleaning surfaces and cleaning children were being used without being labeled. Cloth rags that are used for cleaning surfaces are also being used to wash children's hands and nose. The same rags are used for multiple purposes and are not labeled for use of specific children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2025
3270.153 Facility Person/Symptoms of Disease
“During the complaint investigation conducted 4/8/25, It was found that staff have been allowed to work while sick with a contagious illness while the facility was made aware.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2025
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“During the complaint investigation conducted 4/8/25, it was found that, children are often strapped down in child size chairs with t-straps for extended times after am snack, lunch and pm snack.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“During the complaint investigation conducted 4/8/25, it was found that hot beverages are often left around classrooms where children have access to them.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2025
Apr 8, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.61(a) Indoor space- small muscle
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 4/8/2025, the third-floor school age childcare space was being utilized as a storage space. There were tools, boxes, shelves, large cushions, extra toys and a vacuum cleaner being stored.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 4/8/2025, the back hall space exit, before entering the preschool room was observed obstructed with boxes, plastic storage containers, a table, chairs, tarp and a garden wheelbarrow.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 4/8/2025, pot and pan sanitizer, re-Juv-Nal disinfect, and top clean soap were observed on a low shelf in the school age 3rd floor bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the complaint investigation conducted 4/8/25, it was found that staff are often on cell phones and not supervising children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2025
3270.134(b) Towels labeled and laundered
“During the complaint investigation conducted 4/8/25, It was found that rags for cleaning surfaces and cleaning children were being used without being labeled. Cloth rags that are used for cleaning surfaces are also being used to wash children's hands and nose. The same rags are used for multiple purposes and are not labeled for use of specific children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2025
3270.153 Facility Person/Symptoms of Disease
“During the complaint investigation conducted 4/8/25, It was found that staff have been allowed to work while sick with a contagious illness while the facility was made aware.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2025
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“During the complaint investigation conducted 4/8/25, it was found that, children are often strapped down in child size chairs with t-straps for extended times after am snack, lunch and pm snack.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“During the complaint investigation conducted 4/8/25, it was found that hot beverages are often left around classrooms where children have access to them.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2025
- Dec 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During the renewal inspection conducted 9/16/2024 upon request, there was no evidence produced verifying that the facility tested their fire detection system every 30days.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
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Nov 6, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #6 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #6 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: Dec 1, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“File Record for Staff #3 did not include New Jersey Criminal History Request, New Jersey Sex Offender Registry Request, New Jersey Child Abuse and Neglect Registry or Mandated Reporter Training File Record for Staff #2 did not include PA State Police Clearance, PA child Abuse Clearance, DHs FBI Clearance and Mandated Reporter Training”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“Certification Representative observed a metal/steel post end protruding out of the ground in the outdoor playspace”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Certification Representative observed Play equipment in the outdoor playspace in need of cleaning”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“Certification Representative observed a toilet in need of repair in the "One's" classroom”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“File record for Staff #6 included Health assessment that did not include a ststement speaking to suitability and them being free from communicable disease”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
May 18, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On date of Initial inspection, staff person #1 did not have a NSOR and an FBI Clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2023
3270.102(g) Hazardous toys and equipment
“On date of Initial inspection, the Foundations cribs to be used by children according to the federal guidelines must be replaced by December-2012.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“On date of Initial inspection, the fire detection system was not in compliance.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about The Willowstone School
Is The Willowstone School licensed?
Yes. The Willowstone School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Willowstone School last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Willowstone School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 10 of 11 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 Willowstone School care for?
138, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does The Willowstone School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Willowstone School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Willowstone School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 456-7086 to ask.
What is The Willowstone School's phone number?
(610) 456-7086.
Where is The Willowstone School?
340 Central Ave, Malvern, PA 19355. The nearest other daycare we list is International Montessori Schools, 0.3 miles away.