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Principals Demonstration & Preparatory Academy
- licensed capacity
- 33
- open each week
- 7 days
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About Principals Demonstration & Preparatory Academy
Principals Demonstration & Preparatory Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 33 children, serving school-age children.
It is open every day, 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 37 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpens before 7 AMOpen until 9 PM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 33 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| SundayToday | 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 33 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Principals Demonstration & Preparatory Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Principals Demonstration & Preparatory Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 33 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00250703
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 2, 2025: 12 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 37 rules in all · 37 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Records and paperwork 8
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Safety and hazards 4
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Background checks 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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Oct 2, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
3270.37(b)(3) 8th grade + 2 yrs
“On 10/2/25, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 identified as an aide, did not have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children in the staff persons individual records.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On 10/2/25, during the renewal inspection, staff were unable to identify the names and whereabouts of the children in their individual assigned groups.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“On 10/2/25, during the renewal inspection, child #1 did not have evidence of an update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period in the individual child's record.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“On 10/2/25, during the renewal inspection, it was observed that Staff Person #2 left the classroom to change a baby, leaving Staff Person #1 (teacher aide) alone with a group of children ranging in age from infants to older toddlers. As a result, the classroom was out of ratio, and the children were left unsupervised for that period of time.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“On 10/2/25, during the renewal inspection, it was observed that Staff Person #1 did not have documentation of the health and safety training part 1 in the individual staff records.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
3270.111(a) Written plan
“On 10/2/25, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. did not observe a posted daily activity schedule in the infant classroom 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 10/2/25, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. observed Clorox wipes in the toddler classroom and glade spray on the classroom ledge accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2025
3270.15(b) Building Codes
“On 10/2/25, during the renewal inspection, the provider was unable to produce the certificate of occupancy for verification.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“On 10/2/25, during the renewal inspection, it was observed that Staff Person #1 did not have documentation of current CPR training in their staff file. Staff Person #1 was observed providing supervision to children without current CPR/First Aid certification on record.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“On 10/2/25, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not have evidence that they received training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“On 10/2/25, during the renewal inspection, Certification rep. observed the back door was broken, open, and accessible to the public and children to enter and exit the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 10/2/25, during the renewal inspection, staff Person #1 did not have documentation of an FBI clearance in their individual staff record.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2025
Sep 11, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 9/11/25, during the complaint investigation, it was observed that the back door of the facility was unlocked and open, making it accessible to the general public and allowing children to exit and re-enter the facility unsupervised”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
Sep 30, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3270.114 Outdoor Activity
“On 9/30/24, during the renewal inspection, the lead teacher stated that they do not take the children outdoors at all. Certification rep. was unable to verify outdoor play from observation and daily activity schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On 9/30/24, during the renewal inspection, the protective receptacle covers were missing out of the entry lobby wall accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“On 9/30/24, during the renewal inspection, child #1 did not have the address of the physician on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“On 9/30/24, during the renewal inspection. children # 2, #3, and #4 had no evidence of an updated health assessment in the individual child's records.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 9/30/24, during the renewal inspection, the certification rep. observed a broken table in the front entry hallway and boxes of supplies in the back hallway outside of the kitchen”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“On 9/30/24, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of a drop off and pick up procedure posted in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“On 9/30/24, during the renewal inspection, certification rep observed a trash can without a lid in the front classroom. There was another trash can that did not have an operable hands-free lid.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2024
Dec 14, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 12/14/23, during the unannounced complaint investigation, it was verified that staff person #1 used physical force towards an enrolled school age child.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
Nov 3, 2023Inspection16 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On 11/3/23, during the renewal inspection, certification rep missing protective receptacle covers in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger in Rm #2 surge protector in front of teacher desk.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On 11/3/23, during the renewal inspection, the facility emergency plan did not address the policy for continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
3270.131(a) Health information
“On 11/3/23, during the renewal inspection, child # 9 and child #10 did not include an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“On 11/3/23, during the renewal inspection. staff person #1 did not have an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“On 11/3/23, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not have verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility and acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity in the staff records.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2023
3270.181(a) Each child
“On 11/3/23, during the renewal inspection, child # 9 and child #10 did not have an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“On 11/3/23, during the renewal inspection, child # 2, child #5 and child #7 did have an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“On 11/3/23, during the renewal inspection, child # 1, child #2, child #3 and child # 7 did not include update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“On 11/3/23, during the renewal inspection, child # 6, child #7, and child # 8 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“On 11/3/23, during the renewal inspection, child # 1 and child # 4 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“On 11/3/23, during the renewal inspection, child # 2 and child # 3 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“On 11/3/23, during the renewal inspection, Child # 6 emergency contact form did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“On 11/3/23, during the renewal inspection. child #4 and child #5 did not have record of the specific date the child started with the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“On 11/3/23, during the renewal inspection, certification rep observed room #2 trash lid detached from trash can. Bathroom changing area #2 no lid on trash can, and bathroom changing area #1 no lid on trash can,”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 11/3/23, during the renewal inspection, certification rep observed the following items accessible to the children: Clorox wipes in the main hallway Hand sanitizer in room #2 Cold and mucus medication on room # ledge Clorox wipes on white shelf in room #2 Lotion on white shelf in room #2 Teacher cleaning products in toy kitchen next to teacher desk in room #2”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“On 11/3/23, during the renewal inspection. staff person #1 did not have evidence of completion of their health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2023
Oct 19, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE FIRST AID KIT OBSERVED ON A LOW SHELF BY THE BACK WALL ACCESSIBLE TO THE CHILDRENIN THE CHILD CARE SPACE IDENTIFIED AS THE TODDLER AREA.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION A BOTTLE OF HAND SANITIZER OBSERVED ON THE BROWN TEACHER DESK IN REACH OF CHILDREN IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE IDENTIFIED AS THE TODDLER AREA.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
- Dec 1, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Principals Demonstration & Preparatory Academy
Is Principals Demonstration & Preparatory Academy licensed?
Yes. Principals Demonstration & Preparatory Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Principals Demonstration & Preparatory Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 2, 2025, with 12 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Principals Demonstration & Preparatory Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 37 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 37 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 & Preparatory Academy care for?
33, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Principals Demonstration & Preparatory Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Principals Demonstration & Preparatory Academy's hours?
Every day, 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Principals Demonstration & Preparatory Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 400-9966 to ask.
What is Principals Demonstration & Preparatory Academy's phone number?
(610) 400-9966.
Where is Principals Demonstration & Preparatory Academy?
7532 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19151. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Eden Day Care Ctr, under 0.1 miles away.