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Principals Demonstration & Preparatory Academy

7501 Sherwood Rd # 03, Philadelphia, PA 191515.0· 4 reviews

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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 24 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 9 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Child care center
Ages
School-age children
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Licensed capacity
24 children

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Inspection reports for Principals Demonstration & Preparatory Academy

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Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
24 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00246974
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 18, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • 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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  1. Jun 18, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.114 Outdoor Activity

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on June 18, 2026, staff acknowledged that children were not taken outdoors for daily outdoor play when weather conditions permitted, as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on June 18, 2026, the outdoor play space was observed to have overgrown weeded vines extending from the neighboring business into the facility's play area. Unknown berries from a neighboring tree were also observed on the ground surface within the play space, making them accessible to children. Additionally, the ground surface was uneven, creating potential tripping hazards. Trash was stored within the outdoor play space in an area that was accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on June 18, 2026, the outdoor play space was observed to have toys that were unclean and in need of cleaning and sanitization before being used by children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on June 18, 2026, the Certification Representative observed children using Pack and Play cribs that were not assigned for their individual use. The Pack and Play cribs were not designated for specific children, creating the potential for cross-use.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on June 18, 2026, it was observed that Child #1's emergency contact form did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent/guardian as an authorized person to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2026

  2. Mar 24, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “On 3/24/26, during the renewal inspection, the certification representative observed Staff #1 leave Staff #2 alone with six infants in order to change a child. Additionally, Staff #1 and Staff #2 left two infants sleeping in a pack-and-play with six school-age children in Classroom #2 without supervision.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “On 3/24/26, during an unannounced inspection, the certification representative observed a total of 8 infants and 6 school-age children with two staff members present.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026

  3. Jul 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 7/24/25, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. observed the outdoor plays pace with the following hazards: The vines growing up in the wall in the outdoor play area. Large ladder propped against the wall in the outdoor play area. Electrical wires hanging low accessible to the children's reach. Unclean toys in the play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2025

  4. Aug 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “On 8/30/24, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of staff person #1 PA state clearance and child abuse clearance in the individual staff records.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

  5. Aug 31, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “On 8/31/23 during the renewal inspection, there were missing receptacle covers in the surge protector located on the table near the front window of the childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “On 8/31/23 during the renewal inspection Staff #1 used hand sanitizer and did not wash their hands or the child's hands after completing a diaper change.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 8/31/23 during the renewal inspection there was a wobbly computer table that held a large tote container with a laptop computer placed on top, that is located in the main childcare space which creates a hazard for the children. -There are wooden seats with pointy corners that are attached to the wall and are in the reach of children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 8/31/23 during the renewal inspection, both fencing areas located in the outdoor play space area were broken and unable to be locked which creates unsafe conditions for the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023

  6. Aug 24, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CHILDREN'S CARSEATS, INFANT CARRIERS, AND A PLASTIC YELLOW WET FLOOR WARNING SIGN WAS IN THE PATH OF THE FRONT EXIT DOOR IN THE INFANT ROOM CHILD CARE SPACE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE EMERENCY PLAN DOES NOT CONSIST OF ACCOMIDATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, AND CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022

  7. Oct 14, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

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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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 June 18, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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?

24, 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?

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

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?

7501 Sherwood Rd # 03, Philadelphia, PA 19151. The nearest other daycare we list is Community Development Services, under 0.1 miles away.

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