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The Malvern School

North Wales, PA · Montgomery County
294 Wissahickon Ave, North Wales, PA 19454
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Capacity
137 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, Spanish
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
1

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📞 (215) 699-0909
294 Wissahickon Ave
North Wales, PA 19454
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00250328
License Issued
Feb 6, 2026
Active Through
Feb 6, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 17

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The Malvern School of Collegeville provides programs for Infant, Toddler, Pre-Shool, Pre-Kindergarten, After School andSummer Cam

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-12-09 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/9/25, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2, child #3 and child #4 did not include the child's arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1, #2, #3, and #4 parents entered the arrival and departure times.
2025-12-09 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/9/25, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #4 did not include consents for emergency medical care and minor first aid.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 and child #4 parents signed consent for emergency medical care and minor first aid.
2025-12-09 Renewal 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(3)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/9/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 and staff person #3 did not contain an updated health assessment. Documents submitted dated 9/19/2023 and 5/31/2023 respectively.

Correction Required: 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.)
Staff member #2 and #3 obtained updated health assessment.
2025-12-09 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/9/25, it was observed that the fire safety training in the records of Staff person #3 had expired. Fire safety training dated 1/15/2024

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 has updated fire safety training.
2025-12-09 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/9/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include Pediatric First Aid & CPR training. Staff person #2 did not include an acceptable Pediatric First Aid & CPR training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #1 turned in their pediatric First Aid & CPR training certificate and it was added to their file. Staff #2 is scheduled for CPR recertification training during the holiday break 12/25/25-1/2/26.
2025-12-09 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: During the renewal inspection on 12/9/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not contain an acceptable Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI0 clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #1 went the next day to obtain acceptable FBI clearance
2025-01-02 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/2/25, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #2 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 and child #2 completed the enrollment application filling in the addresses and phone numbers of the individuals designated by the parents for pick up.
2025-01-02 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/2/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not contain an updated annual evaluation

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1's self-assessment and annual review is attached. Staff person #2 is no longer employed.
2024-08-07 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 8/8/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #2, staff person #3, and staff person #4 did not include verification of experience prior to service at the facility.

Correction Required: 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.)
Verification of experience was provided for staff person #2 on 8/9/24. Staff persons #3 and #4 are no longer employed
2024-08-07 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 8/8/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #3 did not include 2 written non-family 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 person #1's letter of recommendation is included.
2024-08-07 Unannounced Monitoring 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: During the unannounced inspection on 8/8/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not include an acceptable Child Abuse (volunteer) for an AGS, and Federal Bureau of Investigations clearance. The records of staff person #4 did not include the National sex Offender Registry certificate and the disclosure statement as required by the CPSL.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #3 &4 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 & #4 are no longer employed with the program
2024-08-07 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 8/8/24, it was observed that there was no annual evaluation for staff person #5. Document dated 10/16/20.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #5's staff evaluation was completed on 12/15/23, but not printed out and [laced in file.
2024-01-04 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Health information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/4/24, it was observed that the records of child #2 did not include an initial health report.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A health report and immunization log will be received for child #2, if it is not received by 1/26/24 care will be suspended until the report is received.
2024-01-04 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/4/23, it was observed that the records of child #3, child #4, and child #5 did not include an updated health report. Health reports dated 11/3/22,11/15/22 and 7/26/22 respectively.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Updated health reports were obtained for children #3, #4, and #5.
2024-01-04 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)

Description: Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/4/24, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #3, child #4, and child #5 did not include an updated influenza vaccine or an exemption letter 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This is no longer required
2024-01-04 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: During the renewal inspection on 1/4/24 it was observed that Staff person #5 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #5 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.)
Staff person #5 completed the pediatric first Aid and CPR on 1/22/24
2024-01-04 Renewal 3270.14/3270.31(f) - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.31(f)

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/4/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not include the Health and safety training and/or the health and safety 1-hr update training as required by the CCDBG.

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. Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 has completed the required 10-hr health and safety training or the i-hr update within 90 days of hire
2024-01-04 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/4/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #3, staff person #5 and staff person #6 did not include verification of childcare experience, prior to service at the facility.

Correction Required: 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.)
College transcripts were obtained for staff persons #3 and #5 showing they have a bachelor's degree in the field. Verification of experience for staff person #6 was obtained. She is currently short 104.48 hors and will be considered an Aide until she qualifies to be an AGS.
2024-01-04 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/4/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #5 did not include acceptable verification of education.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Education credentials (4yeaar degree in the field) were obtained for staff person #5
2024-01-04 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/4/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 and staff person #4 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.)
Two non-family references were obtained for staff persons #3 and #4
2024-01-04 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/4/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 ,staff person #2,and staff person #7 did not include training regarding the emergency plan.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons #1, #2, and #7 received training on the school's emergency preparedness plan.
2024-01-04 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/4/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #7 did not include updated training by a professional in the field of Pediatric first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Training dated 4/17/21.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A copy of staff person #7 pediatric first aid/CPR card(completed in May 2023) was obtained and placed in their file.
2024-01-04 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/4/23 it was observed that the records of staff person #2 and staff person #7 did not include an updated fire safety training. Trainings dated 3/8/22 and 3/17/21 respectively.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 completed annual fire safety training on 1/15/24. Staff person #7 obtained documentation that they completed the fire safety training on 3/17/23
2023-04-26 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: At the time of investigation facility person #1 was physical was child.

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.)
Legal entity terminated employment for facility person #1.
2023-04-26 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: At the time of investigation infant room and other classroom were out of ratio.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Legal entity will rotate teachers and children so that all classrooms are in ratio and also in compliance with mixed age level. Legal entity will monitor ratio by conducting random ratio checks and documenting each check for the next 30 days. Legal entity will submit a copy of the daily ratio monitoring to OCDEL for proof of correction.
2022-11-28 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-02-24 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized

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