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The Malvern School Of Lionville

Exton, PA · Chester County
101 Ruark Dr, Exton, PA 19341
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Quick Facts

Capacity
145 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 524-7600
101 Ruark Dr
Exton, PA 19341
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00258563
License Issued
Aug 15, 2026
Active Through
Aug 15, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 19

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About the Provider

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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 - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-05-19 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2026-03-10 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(c)

Description: No ridicule or threaten harm

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE FOLLOW UP OF THE SELF REPORTED NON COMPLIANCE, IT WAS CONFIRMED VIA VIDEO THAT STAFF #1 YANKED A CHILD BY THE ARM AND FORCED THE CHILD INTO A CHAIR.

Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF #1 WAS REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND PLACED ON LEAVE AS OF 3/6/26. UPON THE INTERNAL INVESTIGATION VIDEO FOOTAGE CONFIRMED THE ALLEGATION AND STAFF #1 WILL BE TERMINATED AS OF 3/12/26. ALL STAFF WILL BE MONITORED 3X PER WEEK VIA CCTV AND IN PERSON.
2026-03-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)

Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced monitoring the file for staff #1 and staff #2 did not contain a health assessment/ physical examination.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.)
Provider will obtain a health assessment for staff #1 and staff #2.
2026-03-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) - Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced monitoring, the files for staff #2 did not contain a PQAS certified pediatric cpr/first aid certification from an approved provider /approved course.

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. 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.)
Provider will have staff #2 trained in a PQAS certified pediatric cpr and first aid course given by a PQAS certified instructor.
2026-03-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(g)/3270.31(h) - Professional development certificate/Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(g)/3270.31(h)

Description: Professional development certificate/Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced monitoring, the files for staff #3 did not contain the required health and safety trainings.

Correction Required: Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility persons file in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under § 3270.31(f) taken from September 30, 2016 forward satisfies this requirement. All staff persons shall complete the professional development under § 3270.31(f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff #3 take the required health and safety trainings.
2025-12-15 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(c)/3270.113(e) - No ridicule or threaten harm/Restraints prohibited Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(c)/3270.113(e)

Description: No ridicule or threaten harm/Restraints prohibited

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE SELF REPORT FOLLOW UP, IT WAS CONFIRMED VIA DIRECTOR AND VIDEO THAT STAFF#1, STAFF #2 AND STAFF #3 WERE INVOLVED IN PLACING A CHILD IN THE BATHROOM AS PUNISHMENT.

Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF #1, STAFF #2 AND STAFF #3 HAVE BEEN PLACED ON ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE PENDING AN INTERNAL INVESTIGATION WITH PLANS TO TERMINATE EMPLOYMENT ON 12/22/25.
2025-12-15 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-07-10 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-08-02 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-07-20 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/20/23, there was excess planter material in the infant play area.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We removed the excess planter material from the playground
2022-09-28 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/28/22, THE CHANGING STATION IN THE FIRST STEP ROOM HAD EXCESS PAPER AND MATERIALS UNDER THE CHANGING STATION MATTRESS AND THERE WERE EXCESS WHITE STAINS FROM DIAPER OINTMENT ON THE MATTRESS.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We replaced the changing table mats with new ones, and all excess has been removed.

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