Principals Demonstration and Preparatory Academy · 3530 Wharton St, Philadelphia

During a renewal inspection conducted on 036/25/25, the Certification Representative observed Staff #2 changing a child's diaper without required handwashing procedures for both staff and child as outline in the diapering policy.

During a renewal inspection conducted on 06/25/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the second individual's content of records and determined that the second individual in charge did not meet the minimum requirements for qualifying as a group supervisor.

During a renewal inspection conducted on 06/25/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the second individual's content of records and determined that the second individual in charge did not meet the minimum requirements for qualifying as a group supervisor.

During a renewal inspection conducted on 06/25/25, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #1 content of records. Staff #1 training records did not reflect completion of the required 12 hours of annual training.

At the time of inspection, it was revealed that staff member #1, used a form of physical punishment.

At the time of inspection, certification representative observed a teacher leave the classroom for 2 minutes while leaving the co-teacher alone with 6 infants for 2 minutes.

During the inspection, it was revealed that 14 older toddler and preschool age children were transported with two adults to the park.

During the inspection, it was revealed the children were not transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians.

During the inspection, it was revealed that safety restraints installed in the vehicle at the time of manufacturing were not used by all occupants.

At the time of inspection, certification representative observed lunch prepared at the facility for children not including at least one fruit or vegetable.

At the time of inspection, the operator did not conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance

At the time of inspection, certification representative observed one teacher working alone with 6 infants for 5 minutes. Continuous non-compliance

Per the admission of staff person #1, the teacher tapped a child on the hand as a preventative measure.

AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, STAFF PERSONS #1 AND 2 DID NOT HAVE A VALID HEALTH ASSESSMENT.

AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION PRIOR TO SERVICE AT THE FACILITY.

AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN, NONFAMILY REFERENCES FROM INDIVIDUALS ATTESTING TO THE PERSON'S SUITABILITY TO SERVE AS A STAFF PERSON.

FACILITY PERSON #1 WAS OBSERVED PUSHING AND COVERING A CHILD'S MOUTH.

THE FILE OF FACILITY PERSON #2, HIRED 12/2021 DID NOT HAVE A REQUEST FOR CRIMINAL, FBI, CHILD ABUSE OR NSOR CLEARANCE HISTORY INFORMATION AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL.

DURING INSPECTION IT WAS REVEALED THAT CHILD #1 GAINED ACCESS TO THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER.

PER STAFF PERSON # 1 ADMISSION, CHILD #1 WAS HIT ON THE HAND WITH A RULER.

DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION IT WAS REVEALED THAT CHILDREN WERE WHO MET THE AGE REQUIREMENT WERE NOT BEING TRANSPORTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PARENTS AND GUARDIANS.

AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE DIRECTOR DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION THAT FIRE DRILLS ARE BEING CONDUCTED AT LEAST ONCE EVERY 60 DAYS.

AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PERSON #2 DID NOT HAVE AN INDIVIDUAL RECORD.