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Prodigy Preparatory
- licensed capacity
- 75
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Prodigy Preparatory
Prodigy Preparatory is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 75 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 11:59 PM
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 75 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Creative Curriculum |
| Enrichment | Visual arts, physical education, field trips, and after-school programs |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 2012 |
| Licensed capacity | 75 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Prodigy Preparatory has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Prodigy Preparatory
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 75 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00251909
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 7, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 8 visits · 31 rules in all · 31 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Safety and hazards 6
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Background checks 2
- Transportation 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Aug 7, 2026Visit4 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During an allocated unannounced inspection on Friday, 08/07/26, cert rep observed in the infant/toddler area, damaged to the baseboards.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2026
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff person 3 has completed pediatric CPR training, however the training was not both pediatric CPR and first-aid, completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff persons 1 and 2 have not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 03/2026. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During an allocated unannounced inspection on Friday, 08/07/26, cert rep observed damaged paint on the wall on the first floor of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2026
Jan 21, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff person 3 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 01/21/26, cert rep observed second floor bathrooms failed to be kept clean and disinfected.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
3270.174 Age of Driver = 18 Yrs.
“In review of transportation documents, the driver's license on file for a staff that drives the facility's vehicle had expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 01/21/26, cert rep observed several of the facility's toilets were not operable.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“In review of staff files, staff person 1's file failed to include an updated FBI clearance and NSOR certificate. FBI clearance included in file was last completed on 11/23/20 and the NSOR certificate included in file was last completed on 06/08/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff person 2 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 10/14/23. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“At the time of the renewal inspection on Wednesday, 01/21/26, facility persons received annual training, however, when cert rep asked staff where the shelter away location was located, staff did not know the shelter away location that is documented in the facility's emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have on file, verification that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
Nov 7, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.51/3270.113(a)(2) Similar Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises
“During an unannounced inspection on Friday, 11/07/25, cert rep observed a staff member leave her assigned group out of ratio, leaving a 2nd staff alone with 1 older toddler and 10 preschoolers.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a compliant inspection on Friday, 11/07/25, the director confirmed an incident where children were in an altercation and staff did not intervene per the facility's supervision policy.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
Nov 7, 2025Visit2 rules cited
3270.51/3270.113(a)(2) Similar Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises
“During an unannounced inspection on Friday, 11/07/25, cert rep observed a staff member leave her assigned group out of ratio, leaving a 2nd staff alone with 1 older toddler and 10 preschoolers.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a compliant inspection on Friday, 11/07/25, the director confirmed an incident where children were in an altercation and staff did not intervene per the facility's supervision policy.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
Aug 12, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During an unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 08/12/25, cert rep observed children sleeping in the infant/toddler group, mats failed to have 2 feet of space on three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During an unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 08/12/25, fire safety documents reviewed, facility failed to have tested their smoke detection system once every 30 days and document testing or have verification the smoke detection system was inspected by a fire safety professional.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During an unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 08/12/25, cert rep observed a lifting floorboard on the second floor child care space, causing possible tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a compliant inspection on Tuesday, 08/12/25, the director confirmed an incident where children were in an altercation and staff were slow to intervene due to confusion on who should be responsible for children when a child is receiving one on one/wrap around services.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During a compliant inspection on Tuesday, 08/12/25, cert rep investigation determined that a staff member used a form of physical punishment to discipline a child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2025
Aug 12, 2025Visit5 rules cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During an unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 08/12/25, cert rep observed children sleeping in the infant/toddler group, mats failed to have 2 feet of space on three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During an unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 08/12/25, fire safety documents reviewed, facility failed to have tested their smoke detection system once every 30 days and document testing or have verification the smoke detection system was inspected by a fire safety professional.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During an unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 08/12/25, cert rep observed a lifting floorboard on the second floor child care space, causing possible tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a compliant inspection on Tuesday, 08/12/25, the director confirmed an incident where children were in an altercation and staff were slow to intervene due to confusion on who should be responsible for children when a child is receiving one on one/wrap around services.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During a compliant inspection on Tuesday, 08/12/25, cert rep investigation determined that a staff member used a form of physical punishment to discipline a child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2025
Feb 21, 2025Visit4 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on Friday, 02/21/25, cert rep observed chipped paint located on the ledge outside the office on the first floor and damaged plaster behind the school age door on the 2nd floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“In review of fire safety documents, facility failed to have tested their smoke detection system once every 30 days and document testing or have verification the smoke detection system was inspected by a fire safety professional.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
3270.75(d)/3270.178 On excursions/Transportation First Aid Kit
“A first-aid kit failed to be in the facility's vehicle while children are being transported.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During renewal inspection on Friday, 02/21/25, cert rep observed gaps in-between the playground surface flooring, causing possible tripping hazards and a damaged chair with sharp edges.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
Feb 14, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“In review of facility's emergency plan, emergency plan failed to address where staff and children will shelter during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“In review of staff files, staff person 1 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development. Staff person 1 file contained 6 hours of annual PD training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 02/14/24, cert rep observed facility failed to have written hand washing signs posted in bathrooms, at sinks and diapering area, addressing when a staff person and child must wash their hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 02/14/24, cert rep observed facility failed to have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions, posted in each childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“In review of staff files, staff person 2, a new hire, file failed to include a current health assessment. Health assessment included in file was completed more than 12 months of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have conducted an annual drill on the facility's emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“In review of emergency plan and health and safety documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations and have a policy addressing signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include out of state criminal and child abuse clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2024
Feb 27, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“File Record for Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not include training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2023
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“File record for Child #3 did not include the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2023
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“File Records for Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not include health and safety pre-service training modules”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2023
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“File Record for Child #1, Child #2, Child #4 and Child #5 did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2023
- Sep 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Prodigy Preparatory
Is Prodigy Preparatory licensed?
Yes. Prodigy Preparatory is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Prodigy Preparatory last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 7, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Prodigy Preparatory had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 8 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 31 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 Prodigy Preparatory care for?
75, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Prodigy Preparatory accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Prodigy Preparatory's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Prodigy Preparatory cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 960-7118 to ask.
What is Prodigy Preparatory's phone number?
(215) 960-7118.
Where is Prodigy Preparatory?
4714 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19120. The nearest other daycare we list is Amazing Kidz Academy - Rising Sun, 0.1 miles away.