The Malvern School of Glen Mills

"Our little one loved the Malvern School Glen Mills summer camp! The amazing staff eased our minds, and daily reports with fun activities helped our child grow and learn. Highly recommend!" - Dre Lydon

Nestled in picturesque Glen Mills, our preschool shares a campus with Malvern Day Camp on 15 beautiful acres. Since 1999, we have been dedicated to serving Glen Mills and the surrounding area, providing exceptional educational programs for children ages 6 weeks through 8 years old. As the first Malvern School to receive NAEYC Accreditation in 2005, we ensure the highest quality education and care for your young child.

NAEYC Accredited Excellence

Since 2005, The Malvern School of Glen Mills has maintained accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the nation's largest early childhood accrediting organization. This accreditation underscores our commitment to meeting and exceeding the highest standards in early childhood education.

Individualized

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.

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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

Jennifer Johnson has been the Executive Director at Glen Mills since January 2024. Prior to that, she was the Executive Director at our Downingtown location for 10 years. She has been with the company since 2009, after starting her career as a Preschool teacher and Health and Safety Coordinator before becoming a Pre-K teacher and Curriculum Coordinator.

In 2014, she was promoted to Director of Education at The Malvern School of Downingtown and then Executive Director. After graduating with a

Portrait of the Malvern Director

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