The Malvern School · 383 Lancaster Ave, Malvern
The Malvern School is a certified child care center in Malvern, PA, with capacity for 129 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 8 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (3 of 8). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #1 of 12 centers in Malvern and has fewer citations per inspection than 78% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the complaint investigation conducted 11/26/25, it was found that child #1 found a marijuana pen within the facility that was accidently dropped by staff person # 1. The child was in possession of the pen for an approximate 20 second period before a staff person was aware.
During the complaint investigation conducted 11/26/25, it was found that child #1 found a marijuana pen within the facility that was accidently dropped by staff person # 1. The child was in possession of the pen and was able to place the substance in their mouth within an approximate 20 second period before a staff person was aware.
During the compliant investigation it was found that child #1 was not being changed or checked at least every 2 hours.
At the time of the inspection the rest equipment of child #1 was not labeled.
At the time of the inspection the record of child #2 was lacking a current health assessment.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 did not have an acceptable verification of experience, in the form of verification of educational level.
Staff person #1 placed child on seat cushion in library area and then threw a bag of clothes at child
During the renewal inspection the file of Staff 1 did not include out of state clearances required by the Child Protective Services Law.
“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.) | $98.00 | $70.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $95.00 | $69.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $95.00 | $69.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $81.00 | $58.00 |
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 3 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 Nov 26, 2025 (supervision): “During the complaint investigation conducted 11/26/25, it was found that child #1 found a marijuana pen within the facility that was accidently dropped by staff person # 1. The child was in possession of the pen for an…” 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 2 complaint investigations 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 Mar 29, 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 Malvern?
It is #1 of 12 centers in Malvern by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 78% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Malvern School last inspected?
Oct 27, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does The Malvern School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $98.00 for infant, $95.00 for young toddler, $95.00 for older toddler, $81.00 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 Frazer.
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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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