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The Malvern School · Blue Bell

475 Norristown Rd, Blue Bell, PA 19422 · Montgomery County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months 1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4 (accredited)

The Malvern School is a certified child care center in Blue Bell, PA, with capacity for 237 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 15 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (5 of 15). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 14 centers in Blue Bell and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 66% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#5 of 14 centers in Blue Bell
2 Core-safety citations
13 Other citations
5 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
15 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Oct 21, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Oct 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Oct 2, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Oct 1, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found May 8, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Sep 12, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Aug 30, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Oct 20, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 5
Health & medication 3
Building & playground safety 3
Training & qualifications 2
Background checks 1
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Oct 21, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1, who has lived outside of Pennsylvania in the last five years; did not include out of state clearance, as required under the CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “Staff member #1 will not work in a child care position at the facility until the out of state clearances have been submitted to the facility files. The director will ensure staff member #1 obtains the out of state clearances in compliance with the CPSL.”
Citation Oct 21, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
At the time of inspection, both the file for staff member #2 and staff member #3 were missing the individual's updated health assessment conducted within less than 24 months from the date of the medical provider's signature.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “The director will provide the staff members listed with a Child Care Staff Health Assessment form. The staff members will immediately request to have a medical professional complete the form reflecting a physical exam completed within the last 24 months.”
Citation Oct 21, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5)
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact forms for child #1 and child #2 did not contain the parent's signature for consent of emergency medical nor minor first-aid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “The director will contact the parents of the children listed to obtain the parents' signature for consent of emergency medical and minor first-aid procedures on the child's emergency contact form.”
Citation Oct 21, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
At the time of inspection, the health insurance policy number had not been included on the emergency contact form for child #3.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “The director will contact the parent of the child listed to obtain the missing health insurance information. Health insurance policy number will be added to the file for child #3.”
Citation Oct 2, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
At the time of inspection, a water-stained ceiling tile was observed in the bathroom of the Older Toddler Classroom. Also, the diaper changing tables in the facility were observed with dust and debris under the changing table mats which are on the surface of the tables.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2024): “The director will ensure the water-stained ceiling is replaced with a new ceiling tile, without any disrepair. The staff members will clean the surface under the diaper changing mats located on the diaper changing tables, as soon as possible.”
Citation Oct 2, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
At the time of inspection, the files for preschool children #3, #4, and #5 did not contain a health report dated within the last 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2024): “The director will contact the parent of the children listed to obtain an updated health report for the child.”
Citation Oct 2, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 hired as assistant group supervisors did not include the two years of verified experience working with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2024): “The director will require staff member #1 to immediately submit verification of 2 years of experience working with children to qualify for the position of assistant group supervisor. To obtain the verification of experience for staff members #1 the director will provide the staff member with the…”
Citation Oct 2, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5)
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact forms for children #1, #4, #5, #6 and #7 did not have the parent's signed signature for consent of emergency medical and minor first-aid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2024): “The director will contact the parents of the child to obtain the parents' signature for consent of emergency medical and minor first-aid procedures on the child's emergency contact form.”
Citation Oct 2, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
At the time of inspection, the health insurance policy information had not been included on the emergency contact form for child #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2024): “The director will contact the parents of the child listed to obtain the missing health insurance information. The health insurance policy name and number will be added to the file for child #2.”
Citation Oct 2, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 only contained one written nonfamily reference letters from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2024): “As soon as possible, staff member #1 will submit one written, nonfamily reference from an individual attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The director will ensure that staff member #3's submitted nonfamily reference is maintained in the person's file at the facility…”
Citation Oct 1, 2024 Complaint investigation Health & medication
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
A staff member aware of a child's allergy to eggs gave the child a cupcake containing eggs which caused the child to have an allergic reaction requiring medical attention.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 24, 2024): “The staff will not give a child any food known to be an allergen. The staff will check the ingredients of a food product before giving it to any child with a known food allergy. A list identifying the names of children with known food allergies will be present in each classroom. The director will…”
Core safety May 8, 2024 Self-reported violation Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
Staff members 1 and 2 were unaware of the whereabouts of a 1-year child assigned to their group for a few minutes when the class was outside on a nature walk.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 31, 2024): “Staff members #1 and #2 were relieved of their positions and their employment was terminated due to not properly supervising a child. The administration has prohibited all staff members from taking children on walking field trips around the facility. Staff and children are restricted to the fenced…”
Citation Aug 30, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
During the renewal inspection on 8/30/2022 the bolt that secures the toilet to the floor in the toddler classroom (front of building) was missing the protective bolt cap/cover.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2022): “The bolt/cover cap will be repaired/replaced on the toilets.”
Citation Aug 30, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)
During the renewal inspection on 8/30/2022 Staff persons #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 and #6 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 4, 2022): “Staff persons #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 will complete pediatric first aid and CPR by Sept. 14 2022 and will work under the supervision of an AGS or GS that has current pediatric first aid and CPR until it is complete.”
Citation Oct 20, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
During the renewal inspection on 10/20/2021 the operator did not have proof of purchase of the fire detection system as required in Act 62.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2021): “The provider will confirm in a written attestation that the facilities fire detection device or system is operable and properly maintained at all times in compliance with act ofApril 27, 1 027 (PL 456, Ni. 299), referred to as the "Fire and Panic Act", the act of November 10,1999 (P.L.491, No 45)…”

“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

Violation found Oct 1, 2024 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found May 8, 2024 Self-reported violation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

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.

About this center

Capacity 237 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Nov 20, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 4 (accredited)
since Sep 19, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator The Malvern School
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00247733
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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 Oct 21, 2025 (background checks): “At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1, who has lived outside of Pennsylvania in the last five years; did not include out of state clearance, as required under 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 Sep 19, 2025. 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 Blue Bell?

It is #5 of 14 centers in Blue Bell by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was The Malvern School last inspected?

Oct 21, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs The Malvern School?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The Malvern School.

Certified centers nearby

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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