WARWICK CHILD CARE CENTER
MALVERN, PA·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address11 CHURCH RD, MALVERN, PA, 19355
CountyChester
Phone(610) 647-1078
Operating details
Capacity55
SubsidiesY
License dateMarch 10, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/17/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High13
- Medium8
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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11 CHURCH RD, MALVERN, PA, 19355, MALVERN, PA 19355
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/17/2025
- High1
- Medium-High13
- Medium8
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High risk12/17/2025
Emergency plan (3270.27(f))
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/17/25, upon request there was no emergency plan delivery log available for review to verify the facility sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Requirement: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Correction: Provider filled out a delivery log with an updated date re-delivered emergency plan. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 1/19/2026 - Medium risk12/17/2025
Staff evaluations (3270.34(a)(6))
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/17/25, there was no updated staff evaluation available for review for staff person #1, last dated 4/4/24. Upon request there were no staff evaluations available for review for staff person, #2, #3, and #4 to verify staff received a written evaluation at a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. Requirement: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. Correction: Saff evaluations were completed for all staff. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 12/31/2025 - Medium risk12/17/2025
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3270.65)
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/17/25, there were no protective receptacle covers placed in electrical outlet surges in PreK 2 and PreK 3 childcare spaces. Requirement: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction: Protective receptacle covers were placed on all electrical outlets in every classroom. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 12/17/2025 - Medium-High risk12/17/2025
Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/17/25, Clorox wipes were observed in a low unlocked cabinet in the PreK 1 classroom. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: Safety lock was replaced and will remain in use at all times. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 12/17/2025 - Medium-High risk12/17/2025
Building Surfaces (3270.76)
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/17/25, water stains were observed in the ceiling hallway near the infant and toddler childcare space. Requirement: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Correction: Maintenance came out and replaced the ceiling tile. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 1/13/2026 - Medium risk12/17/2025
No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/17/25, chip paint was observed in the PreK 1 bathroom on the wall. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: Maintenance came and repaired the chip paint. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 1/13/2026 - Medium-High risk12/17/2025
Refrigerator (3270.107)
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/17/25, the refrigerator inside of the toddler room did not include a thermometer. Requirement: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. Correction: Thermometer was put in the refrigerator in the toddler room. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 12/19/2025 - Medium-Low risk12/17/2025
Written plan (3270.111(a))
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/17/25, there was no written plan of daily activities and routine schedule, including a time for free play observed in the pre-k 2 classroom. Requirement: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. Correction: upon mentioning that schedules were missing they were replaced by the end of the week. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 12/19/2025 - High risk12/17/2025
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission (3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3))
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/17/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #3 did not contain the consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: Director and parent signed the line for providing emergency care. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 1/13/2026 - Medium-High risk12/17/2025
Insurance coverage information (3270.124(b)(6))
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/17/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Correction: Director asked parents to provide health insurance. Parent updated the emergency contact with the health insurance information. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 1/13/2026 - Medium-High risk12/17/2025
Name/address/phone release person (3270.124(b)(7))
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/17/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction: Director had parent update emergency contact form to include the address for the designated individuals listed for pick up. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 1/13/2026 - Medium-Low risk12/17/2025
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months (3270.131(b)(2))
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/17/25, the health assessment reviewed for child #4 was not subsequently updated. Last dated 9/28/24. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. Correction: Director had the parents provide an updated physical form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 1/14/2026 - Medium risk12/17/2025
Free from contagious/communicable disease (3270.131(d)(7))
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/17/25, the health assessment reviewed for child #2 and #4 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Requirement: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction: Director spoke with the parents of child #2 and #4 to have them provide physicals that state each child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. New physicals have been obtained. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 1/14/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 1212/17/2025
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter (3270.151(a))
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/17/25, the health assessment reviewed for staff person #1 was not updated within a 24month period. Last dated 6/4/23. There was no subsequent health assessment available for review. Requirement: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. Correction: Director obtained updated physical form for staff #1. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 1/15/2026 - Medium-High risk12/17/2025
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission (3270.182(5))
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/17/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #3 did not contain the signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Requirement: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: Director had parent sign form for administration of minor first aid procedures. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 1/14/2026 - Medium risk12/17/2025
Two written references (3270.192(5))
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/17/25, the record reviewed for staff #5 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Requirement: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction: Staff #5 provided the director with 2 nonfamily references. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 12/19/2025
2024
- Medium risk12/23/2024
Age and Training (3270.31(e))
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/23/2024, upon request, 12 hours of childcare training was not available for review for staff #1. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction: Worked on trainings after the inspector left. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 12/26/2024 - Medium-Low risk12/23/2024
Pick-up and drop-off points (3270.171(a))
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/23/2024, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility. Requirement: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility. Correction: Making sure that the local traffic safety authorities were contacted and that the annual writing of the location has been updated. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 1/3/2025 - Medium-High risk12/23/2024
Emergency plan (3270.27(a)(6))
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/23/2024, upon request there was no annual emergency drill log available for review to verify the facility conducts annual emergency drills. Requirement: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Correction: Did an emergency drill with staff and children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 12/26/2024 - Medium-High risk12/23/2024
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety (3270.14/3270.21)
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/23/2024, the shaken baby syndrome policy reviewed did not include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. Requirement: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: Found the updated policy and posted in the lobby. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 1/3/2025 - Medium-High risk12/23/2024
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety (3270.14/3270.21)
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/23/2024, upon request the emergency plan reviewed did not include a continuity operation. Requirement: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: Was able to get the continuity plan and hung it up with the emergency plan. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 1/8/2025 - Medium-High risk12/23/2024
Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/23/2024, Persil stain fighter and ultra fresh laundry detergent were observed on the floor in the toddler room bathroom on the first floor. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: The laundry detergent and Persil was removed after the inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 12/26/2024 - Medium-High risk12/23/2024
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.124(f)/3270.181(c))
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/23/2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1, #2, #4 and #5 were not updated with in a 6-month period. The agreement reviewed for child #4 was not updated within a 6month period. Requirement: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Correction: Had the parent sign and check if all their information was correct. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 12/23/2024 - Medium risk12/23/2024
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months (3270.131(b)(2))
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/23/2024, the health assessment reviewed for child #3 was not updated within a 12-month period. (Last dated 10/27/23). Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. Correction: I made sure to have parents get an updated health assessment for child. Also the program the child was in was closed from 12/23/24-1/6/25 and then the child went on vacation for two weeks. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 1/6/2025 - Medium risk12/23/2024
Child's health history (3270.131(d)(1))
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/23/2024, the health assessment reviewed for child #4 did not include a review of the child's health history. Requirement: A health report shall include a review of the child's health history. Correction: Made sure the child has an updated health assessment. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 1/10/2025
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,021/month
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About this daycare
- Location: MALVERN, Chester County
- Capacity: 55
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 0
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