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Principals Demonstration and Preparatory Academy

500 E Mount Pleasant Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119

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About Principals Demonstration and Preparatory Academy

Principals Demonstration and Preparatory Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 24 children.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Inspection reports for Principals Demonstration and Preparatory Academy

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Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
24 children
License number
#CER-00247417
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 4, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Safety and hazards 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Nov 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At time of renewal inspection on 11/4/25, a long crack in the drywall was observed on the ceiling overhang in the bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025

  2. Nov 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “At time of renewal inspection on 11/7/24, chipped white paint was observed on the windows and windowsills in the Pre-school room and the indoor play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “At time of renewal inspection on 11/7/24, the written plan for transporting a child to emergency medical care was not posted in the indoor play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024

  3. May 28, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a)/3270.102(a) No peeling paint or plaster/Clean and good repair

      “During initial inspection 05/28/2024, the following was observed in the outdoor play space: rusted and splintered wooden basketball hoop; peeling paint on swing sets , metal climbing apparatuses near the entry of the play space, metal merry go round.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.62(c)/3270.63 Space safe for large muscle activity/Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

      “During initial inspection 05/28/2024, fencing along perimeter of playground near embedded wooden post and by large tree were not connected and in disrepair; latches on chain link gates at top of stairs on left and right of entrance to facility were not secure to prevent children from accessing stairways.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During unannounced inspection 05/28/2024, two metal red and white poles were embedded in the ground in the outdoor play space unattached to anything posing a potential hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

      “During initial inspection 05/28/2024, embedded playground equipment was over mat ground covering. Playground equipment and covering had not been recently inspected and covering had separated allowing growth of grass and weeds and had dips in areas posing potential tripping hazards for children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Principals Demonstration and Preparatory Academy

Is Principals Demonstration and Preparatory Academy licensed?

Yes. Principals Demonstration and Preparatory Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Principals Demonstration and Preparatory Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 4, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Principals Demonstration and Preparatory Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 7 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Principals Demonstration and Preparatory Academy care for?

24, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Principals Demonstration and Preparatory Academy accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Principals Demonstration and Preparatory Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (610) 400-9966 to confirm.

How much does Principals Demonstration and Preparatory Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 400-9966 to ask.

What is Principals Demonstration and Preparatory Academy's phone number?

(610) 400-9966.

Where is Principals Demonstration and Preparatory Academy?

500 E Mount Pleasant Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119. The nearest other daycare we list is Lilies of the Valley Christian Academy, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).