THE MALVERN SCHOOL

Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

On 07/25/25, during the unannounced allocated monitoring, the changing lock on the cabinet below the changing table was not engaged, leaving the diaper creams accessible to children. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: Engage the lock on the cabinet beneath the changing table, making the diaper cream inaccessible to children. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Has all items (3270.75(c))

On 07/25/25, during the allocated unannounced monitoring, the first aid kit in the infant room did not contain tweezers or gloves. The first aid kit in the young toddler room did not contain scissors. The first aid kit in the pre-k1 classroom did not contain adhesive bandages. Requirement: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. Correction: Stock the first aid kits with the necessary supplies. Order any needed supplies that are not at the facility. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No physical punishment (3270.113(b))

Teacher swatted/tapped a child to encourage them to move to the area where the child was asked to take a nap Requirement: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Correction: Staff was removed from the facility, Directors had developed a plan of action for all staff on Quality Interaction and Positive Guidance Policy; staff were trained on Quality interaction Developing positive relationships with children through Malvern School training portal (GOL training) Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No physical punishment (3270.113(b))

Staff #1 was observed by "flicking" a child and swatting the child's arm as redirection Requirement: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Correction: Staff #1 employment was terminated as of 11/14; Directors met with staff discussing how to redirect children and reporting things seen around the facility; traing and documents were pulled from better kid care (being Viligant for Children-Recognizing signs od abuse and Neglect Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age and Training (3270.31(e))

File record for Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction: File record for Staff #1 and Staff #2 were updated to include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).