The Malvern School · Blue Bell
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
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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.
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.
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.
At the time of inspection, the health insurance policy number had not been included on the emergency contact form for child #3.
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.
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.
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.
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.
At the time of inspection, the health insurance policy information had not been included on the emergency contact form for child #2.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
“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.
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 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.
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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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