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Principals Demonstration And Preparatory Academy

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
500 E Mount Pleasant Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119
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Quick Facts

Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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500 E Mount Pleasant Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00247417
License Issued
Dec 13, 2025
Active Through
Dec 13, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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About the Provider

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Principals Demonstration And Preparatory Academy is a Child Care Center in Philadelphia PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-11-04 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 11/4/25, a long crack in the drywall was observed on the ceiling overhang in the bathroom.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The maintenance person was notified and the crack in the bathroom drywall will be patched and repaired.
2024-11-07 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 11/7/24, the written plan for transporting a child to emergency medical care was not posted in the indoor play space.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will make a copy of the medical transportation plan and post it in the indoor play space.
2024-11-07 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 11/7/24, chipped white paint was observed on the windows and windowsills in the Pre-school room and the indoor play space.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The chipped white paint on the windows and windowsills will be re-painted to cover the areas that are chipping.
2024-05-28 Initial review 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection 05/28/2024, embedded playground equipment was over mat ground covering. Playground equipment and covering had not been recently inspected and covering had separated allowing growth of grass and weeds and had dips in areas posing potential tripping hazards for children.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Outdoor equipment will be mounted as required by US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
2024-05-28 Initial review 3270.62(c)/3270.63 - Space safe for large muscle activity/Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.62(c)/3270.63

Description: Space safe for large muscle activity/Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection 05/28/2024, fencing along perimeter of playground near embedded wooden post and by large tree were not connected and in disrepair; latches on chain link gates at top of stairs on left and right of entrance to facility were not secure to prevent children from accessing stairways.

Correction Required: Outdoor or indoor play space shall be safe for large muscle activity. If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Outdoor play space shall be safe for large muscle activities. Director will ensure safe areas and conditions in the playground area.
2024-05-28 Initial review 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 05/28/2024, two metal red and white poles were embedded in the ground in the outdoor play space unattached to anything posing a potential hazard.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Identified poles have been removed.
2024-05-28 Initial review 3270.77(a)/3270.102(a) - No peeling paint or plaster/Clean and good repair Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.77(a)/3270.102(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster/Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection 05/28/2024, the following was observed in the outdoor play space: rusted and splintered wooden basketball hoop; peeling paint on swing sets , metal climbing apparatuses near the entry of the play space, metal merry go round.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All identified areas have been painted and maintained

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