The Malvern School · 1258 Welsh Rd, North Wales
The Malvern School is a certified child care center in North Wales, PA, with capacity for 137 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 5 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (2 of 5). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #5 of 14 centers in North Wales and has fewer citations per inspection than 89% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Citations, newest first
During the renewal inspection on 2/25/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include the correct federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) clearance as required by the CPSL.
During the renewal inspection on 2/25/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not contain Health and Safety training as required by the CCDBG.
During the renewal inspection on 2/25/25, it was observed that the original agreement was in the file of child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, child #5, and child #6.
During the unannounced inspection on 2/7/24 it was observed on video recording that a child was pick up off the floor by the arm, taken across the room and flung on the floor by the door.
At the time of inspection facility persons 1,2,3,4,5, and 6 did not have required 12 hours of annual training on file.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $87.53 | $65.59 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $81.06 | $60.74 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $81.06 | $60.74 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $69.28 | $51.96 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $69.28 | $51.96 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has The Malvern School had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Feb 25, 2025 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 2/25/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include the correct federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) clearance as required by the CPSL.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about The Malvern School?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is The Malvern School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective Jun 15, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does The Malvern School compare with other daycares in North Wales?
It is tied for #5 of 14 centers in North Wales by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 89% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Malvern School last inspected?
Feb 25, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does The Malvern School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $87.53 for infant, $81.06 for young toddler, $81.06 for older toddler, $69.28 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The Malvern School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The Malvern School Of Montgomeryville In.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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