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Principals' Demonstration and Preparatory Academy
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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 31 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 31 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (215) 501-7051 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 31 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Principals' Demonstration and Preparatory Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 31 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00258309
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Jul 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 25, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.34(a)/3270.34(b) Director responsibilities/Director qualifications
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 06/25/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the second individual's content of records and determined that the second individual in charge did not meet the minimum requirements for qualifying as a group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025
3270.34(d) Director/Group Sup - 45 children
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 06/25/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the second individual's content of records and determined that the second individual in charge did not meet the minimum requirements for qualifying as a group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 036/25/25, the Certification Representative observed Staff #2 changing a child's diaper without required handwashing procedures for both staff and child as outline in the diapering policy.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 06/25/25, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #1 content of records. Staff #1 training records did not reflect completion of the required 12 hours of annual training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
- Jul 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 19, 2023Complaint investigation7 rules cited
3270.165 Menus
“At the time of inspection, the operator did not conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“At the time of inspection, certification representative observed a teacher leave the classroom for 2 minutes while leaving the co-teacher alone with 6 infants for 2 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
3270.163(a)(3) Fruit/vegetable
“At the time of inspection, certification representative observed lunch prepared at the facility for children not including at least one fruit or vegetable.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“At the time of inspection, it was revealed that staff member #1, used a form of physical punishment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023
3270.175(a) Age appropriate restraints
“During the inspection, it was revealed the children were not transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023
3270.175(b) Used by all occupants
“During the inspection, it was revealed that safety restraints installed in the vehicle at the time of manufacturing were not used by all occupants.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023
3270.173(b) Driver not counted in ratio - I, T, PS
“During the inspection, it was revealed that 14 older toddler and preschool age children were transported with two adults to the park.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023
Apr 19, 2023Complaint investigation7 rules cited
3270.165 Menus
“At the time of inspection, the operator did not conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“At the time of inspection, certification representative observed a teacher leave the classroom for 2 minutes while leaving the co-teacher alone with 6 infants for 2 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
3270.163(a)(3) Fruit/vegetable
“At the time of inspection, certification representative observed lunch prepared at the facility for children not including at least one fruit or vegetable.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“At the time of inspection, it was revealed that staff member #1, used a form of physical punishment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023
3270.175(a) Age appropriate restraints
“During the inspection, it was revealed the children were not transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023
3270.175(b) Used by all occupants
“During the inspection, it was revealed that safety restraints installed in the vehicle at the time of manufacturing were not used by all occupants.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023
3270.173(b) Driver not counted in ratio - I, T, PS
“During the inspection, it was revealed that 14 older toddler and preschool age children were transported with two adults to the park.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023
Apr 19, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.165 Menus
“At the time of inspection, the operator did not conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“At the time of inspection, certification representative observed a teacher leave the classroom for 2 minutes while leaving the co-teacher alone with 6 infants for 2 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
3270.163(a)(3) Fruit/vegetable
“At the time of inspection, certification representative observed lunch prepared at the facility for children not including at least one fruit or vegetable.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“At the time of inspection, it was revealed that staff member #1, used a form of physical punishment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023
3270.175(a) Age appropriate restraints
“During the inspection, it was revealed the children were not transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023
3270.175(b) Used by all occupants
“During the inspection, it was revealed that safety restraints installed in the vehicle at the time of manufacturing were not used by all occupants.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023
3270.173(b) Driver not counted in ratio - I, T, PS
“During the inspection, it was revealed that 14 older toddler and preschool age children were transported with two adults to the park.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023
Mar 28, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“At the time of inspection, certification representative observed one teacher working alone with 6 infants for 5 minutes. Continuous non-compliance”
Dec 14, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Per the admission of staff person #1, the teacher tapped a child on the hand as a preventative measure.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2022
Show 3 earlier visits
Jul 26, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN, NONFAMILY REFERENCES FROM INDIVIDUALS ATTESTING TO THE PERSON'S SUITABILITY TO SERVE AS A STAFF PERSON.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION PRIOR TO SERVICE AT THE FACILITY.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, STAFF PERSONS #1 AND 2 DID NOT HAVE A VALID HEALTH ASSESSMENT.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
Apr 12, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“FACILITY PERSON #1 WAS OBSERVED PUSHING AND COVERING A CHILD'S MOUTH.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2022
Dec 30, 2021Complaint investigation6 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“DURING INSPECTION IT WAS REVEALED THAT CHILD #1 GAINED ACCESS TO THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“THE FILE OF FACILITY PERSON #2, HIRED 12/2021 DID NOT HAVE A REQUEST FOR CRIMINAL, FBI, CHILD ABUSE OR NSOR CLEARANCE HISTORY INFORMATION AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2022
3270.175(a) Age appropriate restraints
“DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION IT WAS REVEALED THAT CHILDREN WERE WHO MET THE AGE REQUIREMENT WERE NOT BEING TRANSPORTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PARENTS AND GUARDIANS.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2022
3270.191 Individual Records
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PERSON #2 DID NOT HAVE AN INDIVIDUAL RECORD.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2022
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE DIRECTOR DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION THAT FIRE DRILLS ARE BEING CONDUCTED AT LEAST ONCE EVERY 60 DAYS.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2022
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“PER STAFF PERSON # 1 ADMISSION, CHILD #1 WAS HIT ON THE HAND WITH A RULER.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2022
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FAQ
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 July 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Principals' Demonstration and Preparatory Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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?
31, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Principals' Demonstration and Preparatory Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Principals' Demonstration and Preparatory Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 501-7051 to confirm.
How much does Principals' Demonstration and Preparatory Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 501-7051 to ask.
What is Principals' Demonstration and Preparatory Academy's phone number?
(215) 501-7051.
Where is Principals' Demonstration and Preparatory Academy?
3530 Wharton St, Philadelphia, PA 19146. The nearest other daycare we list is Grays Ferry Early Learning Academy, 0.2 miles away.