Pennsylvania · Collegeville · 19426

The Malvern School · Collegeville

1844 Collegeville Rd, Collegeville, PA 19426 · Montgomery County

1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4 (accredited)

Part of The Malvern School · 19 Pennsylvania locations

The Malvern School is a certified child care center in Collegeville, PA, with capacity for 136 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 30 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #8 of 16 centers in Collegeville and has more citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 65% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most

#8 of 16 centers in Collegeville

2 Core-safety citations

28 Other citations

5 Inspections

1 Complaint investigations that found violations

30 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 14, 2025

Every state visit

Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 7

Building & playground safety 7

Health & medication 6

Training & qualifications 4

Emergency preparedness 3

Caregiver conduct 1

Transportation 1

Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Nov 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Signed /Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(1)

During Renewal Inspection on 11/14/2025, Certification Staff observed that the Fee Agreement Forms for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 did not include a fee amount. The Fee Agreement Form for Child #3 was not signed by the operator.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2025): “Operator will ensure that the Fee Agreement Forms for all children enrolled at the facility include a fee amount and are signed by the enrolling parent and operator.”

Core safety Apr 7, 2025 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct

No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)

During the investigation of the complaint, video footage was reviewed. The footage showed Staff 1 forcefully grabbing the child by their arm.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2025): “Immediately following the interaction being shared with the director, team, staff member 1 was placed on administrative leave. An internal investigation was completed that resulted in the termination of staff 1.”

Citation Nov 12, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)

During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in the following rooms: infants and the bathroom between prek 1 and prek 2

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2024): “A work order was placed with our maintenance team and the chipped was sanded and repainted”

Citation Nov 12, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)

During renewal inspection certification rep observed missing handwashing sign in Get Set. Corrected on site.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2024): “The handwashing sign was hung on the day of the inspection”

Citation Nov 12, 2024 Inspection Transportation

Excursions/Transportation First Aid Kit 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(d)/3270.178

During renewal inspection certification rep was unable to inspect the van used to transport children. The van was not on site at the time of inspection.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2024): “The van will return to the school location for an inspection to take place. Van was on a van run during both pop-up inspections”

Citation Nov 12, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

Original container/Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(1)/3270.133(7)

During renewal inspection certification rep observed an infant Tylenol out of the box in prek 1. The infant Tylenol was for a 4 year old.During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed medications. Child 1,2,3,4 and 5 were missing medication logs.:

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2025): “Family has been contacted, and the Tylenol has been updated from infant Tylenol to children's Tylenol for child 5. Child 1,2,3,4 and 5 all have signed medication logs attached to their action plans. The email was sent on 11-21-24.”

Citation Nov 12, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing 2 references

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2024): “Both written references were obtained for staff person 1 and placed in their file. Sent email with correction on 11-20-24. Verbal and written references are now place in their file.”

Core safety Dec 6, 2023 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 4 was missing NSOR. Staff 4 date of hire was 7-31-23

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2024): “Staff person #4 NSOR clearance was not in her file but was completed on 9-25-23. Clearance was placed in the employee's licensing file.”

Citation Dec 6, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan. The emergency plan was missing continuity of operations.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2024): “WE will be updating the continuity plan section to include how staff will be paid if there is a long closure due to a fire or disaster”

Citation Dec 6, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 and 6 did not sign emergency plan training. Staff 5 was missing emergency plan training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2024): “Staff person 1 and 6 have signed their emergency plan. Staff 5 has been trained in the emergency preparedness plan 9-1-23”

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Citation Dec 6, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety

No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)

During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in first step and preschool 2

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2024): “Any areas of chipped paint at a child's level will be covered until corrected.”

Citation Dec 6, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety

Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)

During renewal inspection certification rep observed missing handwashing signs above the toilets in Prek 2, on the second-floor bathroom, Get Set, Preschool 1 and Preschhol

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2024): “All handwashing signs were hung on the day of inspection over the bathroom toilets. Photo's were taken and sent via email on 12-7-23”

Citation Dec 6, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety

Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)

During renewal inspection, certification rep saw a ripped soft chair in Preschool 1 (blue chair) and Preschool 2 exposing the soft foam (yellow chair)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2024): “The ripped chairs were corrected with duct tape and new chairs were ordered. Photos of this corrections were sent on 12-7-23 via email. We will discard old chairs when new ones arrives.”

Citation Dec 6, 2023 Inspection Health & medication

Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 1 was missing 12 month health assessment, Child 2 was missing 18 month health assessment, Child 3 health assessment was expired (11-14-22), Child 4 health assessment was expired (8-3-22), Child 6 health assessment was expired (6-10-21), Child 7 health assessment was expired (6-21-21),

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2024): “Children 1,2,3,4,6,7 health reports hace been updated as 12-21-23. Sent via email”

Citation Dec 6, 2023 Inspection Health & medication

Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. The file of child 3,4,5,6, and 8, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of an influenza vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2024): “Guardians of child 3,4,5,6 and 8 were contacted regarding the influenza vaccination. Proper documentation has been added to each child's file as of 12-21-23. Sent via email.”

Citation Dec 6, 2023 Inspection Health & medication

Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing date TB was read

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2024): “Staff person 1 doctor was notified that he had to write a letter regarding the TB shot placement and reading on health report. Letter was sent to school stating administration date. Information as sent on 12-7-23 indicating the correction”

Citation Dec 6, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)

During renewal inspection certification rep checked emergency drill log. Last emergency drill was on 9-20-22

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2024): “We have updated our form to represent the fire drill log along with the lockdown drill to have formal sections to indicate which drill is being administered.”

Citation Dec 6, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing 1st aid CPR.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2024): “Staff person 2 was trained on 10-17-23. This certification was placed in her file 12-7-23. from her red file. Was sent in updated email”

Citation Dec 6, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 4 was missing 1 hour updated health and safety training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2024): “Corrected on 12-6-23. Staff person 4 completed the required training.”

Citation Dec 6, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 5 and 9 were missing arrival and departure times.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2024): “Arrival and departure dates for children 5 and 9 were added to their enrollment agreement on 12-7-23. Sent via email.”

Citation Dec 6, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 3 and 7 did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2024): “Original enrollment dates were added to the enrollment agreements for children 3 and 7 on 12-7-23 sent via email.”

Citation Dec 6, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Experience for staff 3 was not verified.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2024): “Written references were obtained regarding staff member 3. Verifying their experience with children.”

Citation Dec 6, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 had 1 reference letter from a family member.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2024): “A written reference was obtain on 12-7-23 by a non-family member for staff person 1. Sent via email.”

Citation Nov 9, 2022 Inspection Health & medication

Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)

During the renewal inspection on 11/9/2022 child #1 was observed sleeping on rest equipment that was not age -appropriate.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 6, 2022): “Child #1 will only sleep in age- appropriate equipment (crib with no additional items). This crib is labeled with his name and is only used by child #1.”

Citation Nov 9, 2022 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)

During the renewal inspection on 11/9/2022 staff person #4 did not have a health assessment with TB testing dates.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2022): “Staff person #4 will have her health assessment updated by the doctor to include his/her signature.”

Citation Nov 9, 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 11/9/2024 Staff person #1 did not have verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2022): “Staff persons #1 and #2 shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation from an approved curriculum as required. Staff persons #1 and #2 will be supervised at all times by an AGS or GS who have completed pediatric first aid and pediatric…”

Citation Nov 9, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)

During the renewal inspection on 11/9/2022 the file for staff person #3 had a college degree obtained outside of the US. The degree had not been evaluated for US equivalency.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 12, 2022): “Staff person #3 has submitted her transcript to a translation service so it can be evaluated for US equivalency.”

Citation Jan 3, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety

Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)

The toilet area had an exposed bolt on the where the toilet was mounted to the floor.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 20, 2022): “The provider had the exposed bolt on the toilet covered with the protective cap.”

Citation Jan 3, 2022 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 the facility did not have proof of purchase of the fire detection system as required.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2022): “The provider will confirm in a written attestation that the facility's fire detection device or system that is operable and properly maintained at all times in compliance with the "Fire and Panic Act" and applicable regulations.”

Citation Jan 3, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

During the renewal inspection the file for staff person #1 contained a Mandated reporter's training that was not conducted by and approved trainer listed on Keep Kids Safe.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 7, 2022): “Staff person #1 completed mandated reporter training from an approved trainer, noted on keep kids safe.”

“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 Apr 7, 2025 Complaint investigation

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.

Daily rates

Age group	Full time, per day	Part time, per day
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.)	$93.07	$69.75
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)	$89.84	$67.67
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)	$89.84	$67.67
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)	$77.83	$58.43

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

Capacity 136 children

Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)

Certificate valid through Jan 30, 2027

Keystone STARS STAR 4 (accredited)
since Aug 25, 2026 · what STARS means

Operator The Malvern School Of Collegeville

Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare

Phone (610) 831-8700

State certificate # CER-00248473

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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 Apr 7, 2025 (caregiver conduct): “During the investigation of the complaint, video footage was reviewed. The footage showed Staff 1 forcefully grabbing the child by their arm.” 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 Aug 25, 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 Collegeville?

It is #8 of 16 centers in Collegeville by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was The Malvern School last inspected?

Nov 14, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does The Malvern School cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $93.07 for infant, $89.84 for young toddler, $89.84 for older toddler, $77.83 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 Collegeville.

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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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