The Malvern School of King of Prussia
The Malvern School of King of Prussia is a certified child care center in King of Prussia, PA, with capacity for 137 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 25 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (6 of 25). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #9 of 16 centers in King of Prussia and has fewer citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 07/29/2026, Staff Person #1 did not wash Child #1's hands after being diapered and Staff Person #1 did not wash their hands after changing Child #1's diaper.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 07/29/2026, the file for Staff Person #2 hired 03/09/2026 did not contain verification of the completion of the required Health and Safety Trainings for Centers and Groups. The Health and Safety trainings on file were for Family Child Care.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 07/17/2025, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain two written, nonfamily reference letters.
At the time of the complaint investigation on 09/30/2024, Staff Person #1 prevented Child #1 from leaving the book nook area by wrapping his arms around her torso, and using arm to block Child #1 from leaving book nook area
At the time of the Unannounced Inspection on 09/30/2024, the individual record for Staff Person #2 did not contain a completed Child Abuse Clearance.
At the time of the Unannounced Inspection on 09/30/2024, the individual record for Staff #2and Staff #3 did not contain verification of Emergency Plan Training.
At the time of the Unannounced Inspection on 09/30/2024, the individual record for Staff Person #2 did not contain verification of the completion of the required Pediatric First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation training.
At the time of the Unannounced Inspection on 09/30/2024, the individual record for Staff Person #1 did not contain an annual staff evaluation.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 06/27/2024 the files for Staff Person's #2 and #6 were missing verification of the facility's Emergency Plan training.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 06/27/2024 a container of a toxic material, Mode Podge was observed in the Discovery Room, in an open bin on the floor in an area accessible to children.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 06/27/2024 An Echeveria Plant, classified as toxic was observed in the windowsill of the Preschool Classroom.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 06/27/2024 the First Aid Kit in the Get Set 2 Room was missing Gauze and Tape.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 06/27/2024 peeling paint was observed in the PreK 2 room under the rear window on the left side of the room.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 06/27/2024 what appeared to be dirt, food debris and other particles were observed under the mat on the diaper changing table in the First Steps classroom.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 06/27/2024 during the observation of nap time in the Pre School room, children were not 2 feet apart on three sides while the rest equipment was in use.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 06/27/2024 the answers to Questions #2 and 3 on the Staff Health Assessment pertaining to Communicable diseases and Ability to care for children were left blank for Staff Person #3.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 06/27/2024 a copy of the Facility's emergency plan was not sent to the Emergency Management Agency and County.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 06/27/2024 the most recent Child Service Report on file for Child #2 was dated for 10/19/2023 the report had not been updated in the required 6-month interval
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 06/27/2024 the files for Children #1, #2, and #3 contained Agreement forms that had not been reviewed and/or updated by the children's parents in the required 6-month interval
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 06/27/2024 the files for Staff Person's #1, #2, #4, #5 and #6 were missing verification of 12-clock hours of completed childcare professional development and training
During unannounced inspection 02/12/2024, file of staff person #2 contained an incomplete PA State Police Clearance; clearance on file stated "Request Under Review"; file of staff person #3 did not contain completed PA DHS FBI Clearance; file of staff person #3 contained receipts for fingerprinting.
During unannounced inspection 02/12/2024, files of staff persons #2 and #3 did not contain verification that Pediatric Frist Aid and CPR had been completed within 90 days of hire.
During unannounced inspection 02/12/2024, files of staff persons #1 and #2 did not have verification that PA Health and Safety training had been completed within 90 days of hire. Staff persons #1 and #2 had been observed working alone with children at the time of the unannounced inspection.
During unannounced inspection 02/12/2024, files of staff persons #1 and #3 did not contain 2 written non family references attesting to staff person's suitability. File of staff person #1 contained one reference; file of staff person #3 did not contain any references.
On 5/3/23 during the compliant investigation visit Certification Representative viewed a video of staff person # 1 pushing a shoe on the child's foot aggressively.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $89.08 | $66.92 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $89.08 | $66.92 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $86.31 | $46.62 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $86.31 | $64.85 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $72.46 | $54.46 |
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 of King of Prussia had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Sep 30, 2024 (caregiver conduct): “At the time of the complaint investigation on 09/30/2024, Staff Person #1 prevented Child #1 from leaving the book nook area by wrapping his arms around her torso, and using arm to block Child #1 from leaving book nook…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about The Malvern School of King of Prussia?
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 of King of Prussia’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective May 10, 2019. 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 of King of Prussia compare with other daycares in King of Prussia?
It is #9 of 16 centers in King of Prussia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Malvern School of King of Prussia last inspected?
Jul 16, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does The Malvern School of King of Prussia cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $89.08 for newborn, $89.08 for infant, $86.31 for young toddler, $86.31 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The Malvern School of King of Prussia?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The Malvern School Of King Of Prussia.
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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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