Principals Demonstration and Preparatory Academy · 301 W Mount Pleasant Ave, Philadelphia

At time of unannounced inspection on 9/18/25, an 8-month-old infant was observed sleeping in a small rocking seat that was placed on the floor.

At time of unannounced inspection on 9/18/25, an infant was observed sleeping in the same group space where pre-school aged children were working on small muscle activities.

At time of renewal inspection on 8/20/25, the file for facility staff person #1 did not contain a PA criminal history clearance.

At time of renewal inspection on 8/20/25, three children (infants/young toddlers) were observed to be in highchairs for at least 50 minutes and were not eating, while other children in the classroom were at the table working/playing.

At time of renewal inspection on 8/20/25, hand sanitizer was observed on a shelf in the Pre-School/Pre/K room and was accessible to children. Diaper cream labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed in the unlocked changing table in the Pre-School bathroom and was accessible to children.

At time of renewal inspection on 8/20/25, toxic Vinca flowers were observed hanging on the fence surrounding the outdoor play space used by the children and were accessible to children.

At time of renewal inspection on 8/20/25, plastic bags (diaper bags/grocery bags) were observed in cubbies in the middle room and were accessible to children under 3 years of age.

At time of renewal inspection on 8/20/25, children's packed lunches brought from home containing items such as pepperoni and cheese were observed on top of the cubbies in the middle room and were not refrigerated.

At time of renewal inspection on 8/20/25, the emergency information for child #1 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care, or for the administration of minor first aid procedures by facility staff.

At time of renewal inspection on 10/15/24, toxic plants were observed in indoor and outdoor play spaces. Garden mums were observed hanging on the fence in the outdoor play space. Varieties of Croaton and Ivy were observed in the front room and an Alocasia variety was observed in the back room.

At time of renewal inspection on 10/15/24, stains and chipping paint/plaster was observed on the ceiling in the back room.

At time of renewal inspection on 10/15/24, plastic bags were observed on the cubby shelves in the middle room and were accessible to young toddlers and older toddlers.

At time of renewal inspection on 10/15/24, a tall metal storage shelf that was lightweight and wobbly (posing a possible tipping hazard) was observed in the middle room.

At time of renewal inspection on 10/15/24, the pack and play rest equipment in the front room was not labeled with individual child names.

At time of renewal inspection on 10/15/24, the health assessment on file for staff person #1 did not include a statement answered by the physician regarding the individual's suitability to provide child care.

At time of renewal inspection on 10/15/24, children's lunches brought from home, containing chicken nuggets and cheese, were observed sitting on the cubbies in the middle room and were not refrigerated.

At time of renewal inspection on 10/15/24, emergency information that was reviewed/updated in the master file, had not been updated accordingly in the classrooms. Emergency information observed in classrooms had dates from 2023.

During initial inspection 05/14/2024, Certificate of Occupancy and Food Prep license were not posted in facility.

During initial inspection on 05/14/2024, the following toxic plants were observed in the front room of the child care facility: Monstera, Golden Pothos; the following toxic plants were observed in the rear room of the child care facility: Rare Alocasia Amazonica, Boston fern, Blushing Philodendron.

During initial inspection 05/14/2024, two bookcases in rear room of facility were not mounted to the wall posing a potential tipping hazard.