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Ducklings Early Learning Center Great Valley

Malvern, PA · Chester County
105 Church Rd, Malvern, PA 19355
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Subsidized Program
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Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
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105 Church Rd
Malvern, PA 19355
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00259576
License Issued
Nov 3, 2026
Active Through
Nov 3, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 19

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Ducklings Early Learning Center Great Valley is a Child Care Center in Malvern PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-08-10 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2026-02-17 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-08-20 Renewal 3270.27(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 8/20/25, there was no emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will post the emergency plan along with a sign that stands out so that the emergency plan location is clearly visible. Emergency plan was previously in a binder inside of a wall file shelf.
2024-08-19 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on August 19, 2024, the record reviewed for Staff person #3 did not include two written references speaking to the staff persons suitably. Only one reference in the record spoke to the staff persons suitability to work with children. Staff person #4 record did not include two written nonfamily references.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member turned in the required documentation within 24hours of inspection date.
2024-08-19 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on August 19, 2024, there was no evidence that staff person #1 and #2 obtained 12 clock hours of childcare training within a 12-month period. (see hire dates on code sheet).

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.)
Both staff members completed the finial hours needed to make 12 total annual PD hours.
2024-08-19 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on August 19, 2024, the records reviewed for staff persons #3 and #4 did not include verification of childcare experience to qualify the staff person for the position performing. (Assistant Group Supervisor).

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Both staff members turned in the required documentation within 24hours of inspection date.
2023-09-21 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: On 9/21/23, at time of renewal, emergency contact information was not present in the outdoor childcare space where children were receiving care.

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.)
Employees have been informed and signed that they understand that the digital versions of emergency contacts on the iPads cannot be used in place of the paper emergency contacts while on the playground.
2023-09-21 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) - Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)

Description: Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record

Noncompliance Area: On 9/21/23, at time of renewal, Child #1 has been enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days. Child #1 immunization record did not contain annual influenza vaccine as recommended by the ACIP.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent will submit a flu vaccine exemption to hold the spot until the record of the flu vaccine is provider.
2023-09-21 Renewal 3270.133(1)/3270.133(3) - Original container/Name on bottle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(1)/3270.133(3)

Description: Original container/Name on bottle

Noncompliance Area: On 9/21/23, at time of inspection, an EpiPen and Benadryl belonging to Child #2 was observed in the preschool classroom. The EpiPen was not in its original container with prescription containing child's name. The Benadryl was not labeled with the child's name.

Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator spoke with the parent and the parent provided a printed copy of the prescription and wrote the child's name on the Benadryl. The child's medication was removed from his labeled personal pouch and was placed in the emergency bag using clear ziploc bag.
2023-09-21 Renewal 3270.14 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations

Noncompliance Area: On 9/21/23, at time of renewal, the facility did not have a policy on file to address Shaken Baby Syndrome/Head Trauma/Maltreatment of Children as required by OCDEL.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will create a policy addressing Shaken Baby Syndrome/Head Trauma/Maltreatment of children. The policy will be kept on file at the facility.
2023-09-21 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: On 9/21/23, at time of renewal, Staff #1, #3, #4 and #5 files did not contain the date in which results of tuberculosis testing was obtained.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff persons listed went back to their doctor to have the form dated for when the tb test was read.
2023-09-21 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: On 9/21/23, at time of renewal, Child #3 and #4 files did not contain financial agreements dated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #3 financial agreement was dated 12/20/22. Child #4 financial agreement was dated 6/26/22.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will have Child #3 and #4 financial agreements updated by the parents.
2023-09-21 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: On 9/21/23, at time of inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain 2 letters of written references.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will obtain 2 letters of written references for Staff #1.
2023-09-21 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: On 9/21/23, at time of renewal, Staff #6 has been employed at the facility more than 45 days. Staff #6 file did not contain a completed NSOR clearance required by CPSL. Staff #1 file did not contain proof of request of NSOR clearance, and a signed Disclosure Statement as required by CPSL in order to work provisionally for 45 days. Staff #2 file did not contain proof of FBI receipt as required by CPSL to work provisionally for 45 days. Additionally, Staff # 2 was observed working in the PS Classroom unsupervised by a permanent staff person.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 & #2 & #6 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 #1 & #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 and #6 have been sent home to collect their paperwork immediately. Staff #1 and #6 have continued to follow up with the state regarding their NSOR clearances by calling the phone number listed on their receipt. All provisional staff will continue to be supervised while awaiting paperwork in the mail.
2022-10-19 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 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR

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.)
Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person 1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

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