The Malvern School of Lionville

"Amazing experience with the Malvern School of Lionville! The Director ensured a perfect schedule, and communication is excellent. Our child thrives socially and enjoys all the activities. It's like baby school!" - Amy Mancer

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 childhood education.

Dedicated and Enthusiastic Staff

Our dedicated staff is enthusiastic and friendly, with many team

Center Programs

Infants

Infants

Our Infant Program offers a nurturing space for exploration with age-appropriate movement and sensory activities, along with tailored schedules.

First Step

First Step

Our First Steppers program encourages exploration, choice-making, and fun learning, fostering independence and confidence.

Toddler

Toddler

Our curriculum and dedicated staff foster toddlers autonomy and secure routines, enabling them to explore safely and grow.

Get Set

Get Set

Our Get Set Program offers learning activities for transitioning from toddlerhood to preschool, focusing on independence and self-help skills.

Pre-School

Pre-School

Our Preschool Program nurtures independence, curiosity, and respect, preparing children for future success through diverse, thematic learning.

Pre-Kindergarten

Pre-Kindergarten

Our Pre-Kindergarten Program features a balanced curriculum with math, science, arts, and motor skills for academic readiness and development.

Available Openings at Malvern

Center Offerings

The Malvern Way
Parent Participation
NAEYC Accreditation
Health & Safety Commitment
Experienced Staff & Faculty
Specialty Rooms

At the Malvern School, we implement a curriculum tailored to your child's needs, aligning with NAEYC best practices to ensure learning and care.

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.

Center Director

Karla Schultzis the Executive Director at The Malvern School of Lionville. Karla has more than 20 years of experience in early childhood education with 15 years of those years at The Malvern School. Prior to being promoted to Associate Director in 2023 and Director of Education in 2024 and once again to Executive Director, Karla spent her days in our Infant room as the Lead Teacher.

One of Karl’s proudest moments was being the first recipient of the Teacher of the Year award in 2015. Karla

Portrait of the Malvern Director

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