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Conveniently nestled on Ruark Road off Eagleview Boulevard in Exton, The Malvern School of Lionville has been proudly serving the Lionville/Exton community since 2001. As an NAEYC Accredited school since 2010, we are committed to providing exceptional early childhood education programs for children aged 6 weeks through 8 years old.
NAEYC Accreditation
Since 2010, The Malvern School of Lionville has maintained accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the nation's largest early childhood accrediting organization. This prestigious accreditation highlights our dedication to meeting and exceeding the highest standards in early
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101 Ruark Road Exton, Pennsylvania 19341
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Center Programs
Infant (6 Weeks - 18 Months)
Our infant program provides a warm, nurturing environment where caregivers form close bonds with babies, ensuring a secure and trusting relationship. Each infant follows their own schedule, with individualized care routines for feeding, sleeping, and play. Our educators support early development through sensory exploration, attachment-based play, and language-rich interactions, including the introduction of basic American Sign Language (ASL).
Key Focus Areas:
- Building secure attachments with primary caregivers
- Encouraging free exploration and movement
- Facilitating play that supports sensory and cognitive development
- Respecting each infant’s natural rhythms and routines
Toddler (18 Months - 3 Years)
Toddlers are naturally curious, energetic, and eager to explore. Our toddler program fosters independence while encouraging language development and social-emotional growth. Through hands-on activities, play-based learning, and structured routines, toddlers gain foundational skills for future learning.
Key Focus Areas:
- Supporting independence (self-feeding, dressing, potty training)
- Expanding language and communication through ASL and verbal expression
- Encouraging social-emotional growth through cooperative play
- Sensory experiences, music, and movement to enhance cognitive development
Preschool (3-4 Years)
Preschoolers are eager learners, exploring their world with curiosity and excitement. Our preschool program builds upon their natural interests, incorporating early literacy, math, science, and creative expression into their daily routines. Play-based learning helps children develop problem-solving skills, creativity, and social connections.
Key Focus Areas:
- Developing early literacy and numeracy skills
- Encouraging creative expression through art, music, and dramatic play
- Building independence and confidence in learning
- Enhancing social and problem-solving skills through group activities
Pre-K (4-5 Years)
The pre-K program prepares children for kindergarten through hands-on, inquiry-based learning experiences. Children develop literacy and math skills, engage in STEM activities, and practice self-regulation and collaboration. Our play-based approach ensures learning remains joyful and meaningful.
Key Focus Areas:
- Strengthening pre-reading, writing, and numeracy skills
- Hands-on STEM exploration (science, technology, engineering, and math)
- Fostering independence, confidence, and self-regulation
- Encouraging social responsibility and problem-solving skills
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Parent Participation
NAEYC Accreditation
Health & Safety Commitment
Experienced Staff & Faculty
Specialty Rooms
Military Discount
Busy Bees Perks
Employer Partnerships
The Malvern School offers timely, informative communication tailored to family needs, including daily updates on lessons, activities, and your child's progress.
The Malvern School curriculum is designed to meet or exceed the standards established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the nation’s largest early childhood accrediting organization.
Our health and safety standards exceed early childhood education requirements and are some of the most robust in the industry.
Our teachers are college-educated in early childhood or elementary education, experienced, and adhere to NAEYC standards under expert leadership.
The Fascination Station and Discovery Room are age-appropriate, custom-designed rooms where your child will have daily unlimited opportunities to see, touch, and do through hands-on learning stations.
We're proud to offer a standard 10% U.S. military discount for families in active duty as our way of saying thank you for your service!
The Malvern School and Busy Bees are thrilled to offer our enrolled families exclusive access to incredible savings and benefits through Busy Bees Perks, our special appreciation program powered by Abenity.
The Malvern School offers a number of 10% corporate discounts that provide support and partnership to both families and the community. Learn more about partnership opportunities here.
