Principals Demonstration and Preparatory Academy · 500 E Mount Pleasant Ave, Philadelphia
Principals Demonstration and Preparatory Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 24 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 7 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (6 of 7). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #337 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At time of renewal inspection on 11/4/25, a long crack in the drywall was observed on the ceiling overhang in the bathroom.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
About this center
Common questions
Has Principals Demonstration and Preparatory Academy had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 7 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Principals Demonstration and Preparatory Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Principals Demonstration and Preparatory Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Principals Demonstration and Preparatory Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Dec 16, 2024. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Principals Demonstration and Preparatory Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #337 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Principals Demonstration and Preparatory Academy last inspected?
Nov 4, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Principals Demonstration and Preparatory Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Marla T Jones.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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