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Principals Demonstration Preparatory Academy

Philadelphia, PA 19151 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
7
open each week
5 days

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About Principals Demonstration Preparatory Academy

Principals Demonstration Preparatory Academy is a group home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 7 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 11:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 30 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Group home daycare
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 11:00 PM
Licensed capacity
7 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 11:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 11:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 11:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 11:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 11:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity7 childrenFrom the state license

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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
7 children
License number
#CER-00258038
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 2, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 30 rules in all · 30 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 8
  • Building, equipment and play areas 7
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Safe sleep 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. Jul 2, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “During the complaint investigation conducted on July 2, 2026, Staff Person #1 acknowledged that although the children were supervised, staff members were not positioned at the children's level engaging in play during the times when the child sustained injuries, including incidents in which the child was reportedly repeatedly harmed by other children. Staff Person #1 also acknowledged that staff were not aware of some of the injuries as they occurred and stated that some incidents happened quickly.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.19(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child

      “During the complaint investigation conducted on July 2, 2026, Staff Person #1 acknowledged that the parents did not receive incident reports, phone calls, or information regarding their child's injuries sustained on May 19, 2026, and May 20, 2026. The parents were informed to return to the facility at a later date to pick up the incident report, which had been completed after the initial incidents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3280.113(e) Restraints prohibited

      “During the complaint investigation conducted on July 2, 2026, Staff Person #1 acknowledged that the child was placed in a high chair after each injury to allow the child to calm down, to prevent other children from continuing to harm the child, and to prevent the child from tripping and reinjuring themselves.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3280.112 Infant/Toddler Stimulation

      “During the complaint investigation conducted on July 2, 2026, Staff Person #1 acknowledged that no activities were being maintained or facilitated for the child during the time of the reported injuries involving other children. Staff Person #1 also acknowledged that no activities were provided while the child was confined to the highchair. The staff member stated that the child would cry and eventually calm herself without additional stimulation or interaction, including being held, rocked, talked to, played with, or carried.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026

  2. Mar 24, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “On 3/24/26, during the renewal inspection, child #4 did not have a signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “On 3/24/26, during the renewal inspection, children #3 and #4 did not have an updated financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      3280.165 Menus

      “On 3/24/26, during the renewal inspection, staff acknowledged that snacks are served. There was no evidence of a posted menu, and staff further acknowledged that the snacks provided are not communicated to families on a daily basis.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “On 3/24/26, during the renewal inspection, children #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not have evidence of a child service report in the individual children records.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “On 3/24/26, during the renewal inspection, staff and the director acknowledged that there was no outdoor play equipment available for the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.92(c) Manufacturer's instructions

      “On 3/24/26, during the renewal inspection, the space heater in the childcare area did not have the manufacturer's instructions available on-site.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 3/24/26, during the renewal inspection, the certification representative observed that the window frame in the outdoor play space was in a state of disrepair, with components coming apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026

    • Background checks

      3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “On 3/24/26, during the renewal inspection, staff person #2 did not have evidence of a DHS FBI clearance in the staff records.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(e)(4)(i)/3280.31(f)(10) Age and training/Age and training

      “On 3/24/26, during the renewal inspection, Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 did not have documentation of completed CPR and pediatric first aid certification in their individual staff records”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.20 General Health and Safety

      “On 3/24/26, during the renewal inspection, certification rep observed air fresheners throughout the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.17 Liability Insurance

      “On 3/24/826, during the renewal inspection, a copy of the comprehensive general liability insurance covering all persons on the premises was not available for the certification representative to verify.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “On 3/24/26, during the renewal inspection, staff person#1 did not have evidence of a two written references in the individual staff records.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026

  3. Dec 15, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.104 High Chairs

      “On 12/15/25, during the renewal inspection, there were no highchairs/feeding chair for the enrolled infants.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      3280.105(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “On 12/15/25, during the renewal inspection, the pack and play rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.70(a) 65º F minimum

      “On 12/15/25, during the renewal inspection, the temperature in the facility was below 65 degrees. The director was unable to turn heat on.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025

  4. Feb 4, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “On 2/4/25, during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan provided during the renewal did not address accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(4) Contact when ended

      “On 2/4/25, during the renewal inspection, the facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended was not updated and did not reflect the current employee's information specific to the location.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “On 2/4/25, during the renewal inspection, the annual emergency drill was not documented on file at the facility. Director stated that the drill was not completed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(2) Emergency plan

      “On 2/4/25, during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan provided to the certification rep. was not specific for the location providing care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(3) Contact when arises

      “On 2/4/25, during the renewal inspection. The emergency plan provided to the certification rep. was not updated with the method for the facility persons to contact for the specific location's responsible person if an emergency situation arises.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(b) Emergency plan

      “On 2/4/25, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. did not verify that the emergency plan was reviewed and updated annually due to the information being outdated with previous staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2025

  5. Feb 8, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(f) Age and training

      “On 2/29/24, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not have evidence of the health and safety training in the individual staff record.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.108(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “On 2/29/24, during the renewal inspection, there was no highchair or feeding space for the child to be feed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 2/29/24, during the renewal inspection, certification rep observed the following items: Glass on the ground of the outdoor play space. Toys with standing water in the outdoor play space. Garbage on the ground of the outdoor play space. Siding of the building debris on the ground of the play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.75(c) Has all items

      “On 2/29/24, during the renewal inspection, the first aid kit did not have scissors.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a) FIRE DETECTION

      “On 2/29/24, during the renewal inspection, the facility did not have a interconnected fire detection in the childcare space or any other floors.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

  6. Apr 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 9, 2022InspectionNo 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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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 July 2, 2026, with 4 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 30 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 30 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?

7, the licensed capacity on the state record.

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?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 11:00 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?

Philadelphia, PA 19151. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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