Malvern Academy LLC

During the complaint investigation conducted 9/29/25, it was found that the operator did not notify the regional office within 24 hours of an incident that occurred on 8/21/25 in which child # 1 sustained an injury at the facility while playing on the outdoor play area equipment (seesaw) which required emergency treatment.

During the renewal inspection conducted 4/2/25, the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include an out of state criminal history or national sex offender's registry. The mandated reporter training reviewed for staff person #4 was not an acceptable training. (See code sheets for hire date).

During the renewal inspection conducted 4/2/25, the emergency plan reviewed did not include a continuity of operations.

During the renewal inspection conducted 4/2/25, upon request the emergency plan training verification reviewed for staff person #1, #3 and #4 were not updated on an annual basis. Staff person #1 and #3 last dated 5/12/23, staff person #4 last dated 3/4/24. Staff person #2 did not have emergency plan training verification available for review.

During the renewal inspection conducted 4/2/25, water stains were observed on the ceiling tile in the prekindergarten and school-age childcare space on the 3rd floor.

During the renewal inspection conducted 4/2/25, staff person #5 did not wash child #1 hands after diapering.

During the renewal inspection conducted 4/2/25, Staff person #5 did not was their hands after changing child #1 diaper.

During the renewal inspection conducted 4/2/25, written notification of safe routes was not posted in a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.

During the renewal inspection conducted 4/2/25, upon request there was no emergency drill log available for review to verify the facility conducts annual emergency drills.

During the renewal inspection conducted 4/2/25, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.

During the renewal inspection conducted 4/2/25, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify staff person #3 and #4 received a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months (see code sheet for hire date).

During the renewal inspection conducted 4/2/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

During the renewal inspection conducted 4/2/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

During renewal inspection on April 15, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain Delaware clearances as required under the CPSL, the record of staff #2 contained a Volunteer State Police clearance, the record of staff #4 and #5 did not contain mandated reporter training, and the record of staff #6 did not include a receipt for submission of the Child Abuse clearance.

During renewal inspection on April 15, 2024, certification representative observed 19 children outside with 3 staff (10 older toddlers and 9 preschool).

During renewal inspection on April 15, 2024, the facility emergency plan did not address Continuity of Operations.

During renewal inspection on April 15, 2024, certification representative observed stained ceiling tiles in room 7 and in the infant room, and a hole in the wall in the young toddler room.

During renewal inspection on April 15, 2024, Certification representative observed chipped paint in the older toddler room, young toddler room, and room 9.

During renewal inspection on April 15, 2024, the thermometer in the refrigerator in the older toddler room measured at 51°F.

During renewal inspection on April 15, 2024, the record of staff #7 did not contain a health assessment or Tb test.

During renewal inspection on April 15, 2024, the health assessment of staff #3 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that exam, or the physician or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.

During renewal inspection on April 15, 2024, rooms 7, 8 and 9 were not set up for childcare with sufficient materials.

During renewal inspection on April 15, 2024, the fire drill log indicated that the most recent fire drill was conducted on 1-22-24.

During renewal inspection on April 17, 2024, the record of child #2 did not contain a health assessment (contained a health summary with immunizations only).

During renewal inspection on April 17, 2024, the emergency contact information of child #2 was not updated at least once in a 6 month period, and the financial agreements of children #1, 2, and 3 were not updated at least once in a 6 month period.

During the initial inspection dated 11/22/2023, certification representative observed in room #10 that one electrical outlet did not have a protective cover on it.

During the initial inspection dated 11/22/2023, certification representative observed that there was chipped paint on the back wall of the infant room downstairs.

During the initial inspection dated 11/22/2023, certification representative observed that in rooms #1, #3, #5, #8, #9, #10, the child cubbies and bookcases were not secured to the wall and presented as a safety hazard for the children.

During initial inspection dated 11/22/2023, certification representative reviewed staff persons #1, #2, and #3 personnel files and they had expired Health assessments that were not completed within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. (See code sheet for HA expiration dates)