The Malvern School · Phoenixville

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 did not include the FBI clearance which was requested on 10-31-25. The file for staff member #2 did not include the PA Child Abuse clearance which was required to be submitted prior to beginning to work provisional.

At the time of inspection, the wood cabinet of the sink in the Preschool 1 classroom was observed with water damage.

At the time of inspection, the facility did not have medication logs for the following children's medications: child #4, child #5, child #6, and child #7.

At the time of inspection, the file for child #3, enrolled more than 60 days; did not contain an initial health assessment.

At the time of inspection, the health insurance policy number had not been included on the emergency contact form for child #2.

At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom they may be released.

The operator, staff person #1, self-reported to OCDEL on 10/27/2025 that staff person #2 lifted an infant by one arm to move the infant from the carpeted area over to an activity mat.

At the time of inspection, the health assessment observed for child #3, D.O.B 3/13/20 was dated 9/2/22.

At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for children #1 and #2 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility person. The parent used their initials instead of their signature.

A review of the classroom video footage (snack and play) from 2/2/23 revealed that Child #3 threw their snack carrots on the floor. Staff person #1 removes child #3 from their chair at the table and begins yelling, "pick up the carrots". Staff person #1 then sits in the child's chair eating a bag of carrots while continuing to tell him to pick up the carrots. Staff person #2 carries over a large foot pedal trash can for the child to throw the carrots into. Child #3 is forced to pick up carrots for approximately 6 minutes. A review of the classroom video footage (snack and play) from 2/2/23 revealed that staff person #1 comes up behind child #3 and yells at a high volume directly into his ear, "No food - go to carpet". (This action startled Child #3 causing the child flinch) Staff person #1 then takes a plastic dustpan and places it against the arm and shoulder of child #3 to move him away from the table because child #3 is eating the snack that belonged to another child. Staff person #1 then takes child #3 by one arm and pulls him from the table to the carpet area where child #3 falls to the floor. A review of the classroom video footage (snack and play) from 2/2/23 revealed that…

A review of the classroom video footage (snack and play) from 2/2/23 revealed that staff person #1 uses the broom to sweep the floor and then uses the same broom to sweep off the table where child #1 is still sitting and eating snack. Staff person #1 then takes the broom and sweeps off a second table where child #4 is sitting and eating snack.

A review of the classroom video footage (snack and play) from 2/2/23 revealed that staff person #1 uses a spray bottle with cleaning solution and sprays off the table where child #1 is still sitting and eating snack. Staff person #1 then takes spray bottle of cleaning solution and sprays a second table where child #4 is sitting and eating snack.

A review of the classroom video footage (snack and play) from 2/2/23 revealed that staff person #1 did not wash the hands of child #3 after changing his diaper and child #3 then begins eating snack.

During the renewal inspection 10/21/2022 staff person #9 did not have a child abuse clearance on file at the facility.

During the renewal inspection on 10/21/2022 a stroller and pull wagon that were dirty and had missing buckles were observed being stored on the infant playground. The changing pad in the infant room had areas were the plastic liner was torn.

During the renewal inspection on 10/21/2022 the refrigerator in the kitchen measured 65 F.

During the renewal inspection on 10/21/2022 bottles for child #1 were observed without being labeled with the child's name.

During the renewal inspeciton on 10/21/2022 a review of staff files revealed Staff person's #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 have all completed pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation - however the trainer was not PQUAS certified. Staff person #8 has not completed pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

During the renewal inspection on 11/18/2021 the file for staff person #1 did not contain a DHS FBI clearance.

During the renewal inspection on 11/18/2021 the operator did not have proof of purchase of the fire detection system.