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The Malvern School

Glen Mills, PA · Delaware County
20 Creek Rd, Glen Mills, PA 19342
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Quick Facts

Type of Care
Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Kindergarten, Part-Time
Transportation
Field Trips, To/From School
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 558-3881
20 Creek Rd
Glen Mills, PA 19342
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00250918
License Issued
Jan 20, 2026
Active Through
Jan 20, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
Accreditation
NAEYC
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 15

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About the Provider

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The Malvern School of Glen Mills provides programs for Infant, Toddler, Pre-Shool, Pre-Kindergarten, After School and Summer Camp.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday-Friday
  • Open Hours7:00 am- 6:00pm

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-11-17 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-07-25 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: On 07/25/25, during the unannounced allocated monitoring, the changing lock on the cabinet below the changing table was not engaged, leaving the diaper creams accessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Engage the lock on the cabinet beneath the changing table, making the diaper cream inaccessible to children.
2025-07-25 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: On 07/25/25, during the allocated unannounced monitoring, the first aid kit in the infant room did not contain tweezers or gloves. The first aid kit in the young toddler room did not contain scissors. The first aid kit in the pre-k1 classroom did not contain adhesive bandages.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Stock the first aid kits with the necessary supplies. Order any needed supplies that are not at the facility.
2024-12-17 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: Teacher swatted/tapped a child to encourage them to move to the area where the child was asked to take a nap

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff was removed from the facility, Directors had developed a plan of action for all staff on Quality Interaction and Positive Guidance Policy; staff were trained on Quality interaction Developing positive relationships with children through Malvern School training portal (GOL training)
2024-11-19 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 was observed by "flicking" a child and swatting the child's arm as redirection

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 employment was terminated as of 11/14; Directors met with staff discussing how to redirect children and reporting things seen around the facility; traing and documents were pulled from better kid care (being Viligant for Children-Recognizing signs od abuse and Neglect
2024-10-29 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: File record for Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
File record for Staff #1 and Staff #2 were updated to include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
2023-12-06 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the new staff in the preschool staff had not yet been assigned to the primary care group.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At the time of the inspection staff was informed of the primary care group for which they were responsible.
2023-12-06 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection when the children from the LEAP room went to the computer lab, staff took all of the emergency contact information with them.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the inspection the two groups were reunited and all emergency contact forms were in the space with the children again.
2023-12-06 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 was lacking a current valid health assessment.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents of child #1 will be informed that their child is not eligible to return to the program until such a time when the produce the current valid health assessment.
2023-12-06 Renewal 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(i)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection several of the bathrooms at the facility had unlidded waste receptacles or none at all.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area were immediately equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle at the time of the inspection.
2022-12-05 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has pediatric 1st Aid training that expired on 3/15/2022, and they have not completed the update for the required training.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will complete the required pediatric 1st Aid/CPR training on 1/12/23.
2021-11-15 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 1, date of hire 8/3/21, has a volunteer State Police clearance and a criminal history that has not been submitted to OCDEL for review.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Person # 1 will not work in a child care position at the facility until clearance is received and criminal history reviewed.

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