Principals Demonstration Preparatory Academy
Principals Demonstration 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 7 times. The state cited 15 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (8 of 15). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #349 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection conducted on June 18, 2026, the outdoor play space was observed to have overgrown weeded vines extending from the neighboring business into the facility's play area. Unknown berries from a neighboring tree were also observed on the ground surface within the play space, making them accessible to children. Additionally, the ground surface was uneven, creating potential tripping hazards. Trash was stored within the outdoor play space in an area that was accessible to children.
During the renewal inspection conducted on June 18, 2026, the outdoor play space was observed to have toys that were unclean and in need of cleaning and sanitization before being used by children.
During the renewal inspection conducted on June 18, 2026, the Certification Representative observed children using Pack and Play cribs that were not assigned for their individual use. The Pack and Play cribs were not designated for specific children, creating the potential for cross-use.
During the renewal inspection conducted on June 18, 2026, staff acknowledged that children were not taken outdoors for daily outdoor play when weather conditions permitted, as required.
During the renewal inspection conducted on June 18, 2026, it was observed that Child #1's emergency contact form did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent/guardian as an authorized person to whom the child may be released.
On 3/24/26, during an unannounced inspection, the certification representative observed a total of 8 infants and 6 school-age children with two staff members present.
On 3/24/26, during the renewal inspection, the certification representative observed Staff #1 leave Staff #2 alone with six infants in order to change a child. Additionally, Staff #1 and Staff #2 left two infants sleeping in a pack-and-play with six school-age children in Classroom #2 without supervision.
On 7/24/25, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. observed the outdoor plays pace with the following hazards: The vines growing up in the wall in the outdoor play area. Large ladder propped against the wall in the outdoor play area. Electrical wires hanging low accessible to the children's reach. Unclean toys in the play space.
On 8/30/24, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of staff person #1 PA state clearance and child abuse clearance in the individual staff records.
On 8/31/23 during the renewal inspection, there were missing receptacle covers in the surge protector located on the table near the front window of the childcare space.
On 8/31/23 during the renewal inspection, both fencing areas located in the outdoor play space area were broken and unable to be locked which creates unsafe conditions for the children.
On 8/31/23 during the renewal inspection there was a wobbly computer table that held a large tote container with a laptop computer placed on top, that is located in the main childcare space which creates a hazard for the children. -There are wooden seats with pointy corners that are attached to the wall and are in the reach of children.
On 8/31/23 during the renewal inspection Staff #1 used hand sanitizer and did not wash their hands or the child's hands after completing a diaper change.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CHILDREN'S CARSEATS, INFANT CARRIERS, AND A PLASTIC YELLOW WET FLOOR WARNING SIGN WAS IN THE PATH OF THE FRONT EXIT DOOR IN THE INFANT ROOM CHILD CARE SPACE.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE EMERENCY PLAN DOES NOT CONSIST OF ACCOMIDATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, AND CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $60.00 | $55.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $55.00 | $47.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $50.00 | $38.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.00 | $40.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.00 | $40.00 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Principals Demonstration Preparatory Academy had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Mar 24, 2026 (staff ratios): “On 3/24/26, during an unannounced inspection, the certification representative observed a total of 8 infants and 6 school-age children with two staff members present.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Principals Demonstration Preparatory Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Principals Demonstration 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 Preparatory Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective May 6, 2019. 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 Preparatory Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #349 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Principals Demonstration Preparatory Academy last inspected?
Jun 18, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Principals Demonstration Preparatory Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for young toddler, $55.00 for older toddler, $50.00 for preschool, $45.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Principals Demonstration 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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