Up Side Down Town Early Learning Center
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About the Provider
Upside-Down Town Early Learning & Childcare Center is a licensed, family owned and run, Hazleton area childcare center in operation since 2007. At UDT, we provide childcare services for children from 6 weeks to 5 years old.
We also run a before/after school program and summer camp for elementary school-age children. In addition to providing group and individual activities, we utilize a strong educational curriculum to ensure we're helping our children learn lifelong skills for achievement.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2026-01-15 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/15/2026 observed the rubber baseboard molding in the bathroom was peeling off. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will fix the molding in the bathroom by securing it to the wall. |
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| 2025-08-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 8/6/2025 observed staff person #1's pediatric first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training was expired. The last training on file is dated 1/10/2023 and expired on 1/10/2025. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff members all received Pediatric First Aid & CPR on August 16th, 2025, including the staff member listed above. All staff now have current Pediatric First Aid & CPR Training. |
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| 2025-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 observed child #1 and child #2's emergency contact information did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 and #2's parents have completed this section as of today. |
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| 2025-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 observed the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will add a section on continuity of operations section in the emergency plan. |
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| 2025-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(c) Description: Safe routes posted Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 observed the facility did not have a safe routes notification posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the childcare facility. Corrected on-site 1/28/2025. Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected on-site by posting safe routes in a more conspicuous location. |
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| 2025-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 observed staff person #1's record did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Corrected on-site 1/28/2025. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Proper non-family written references were acquired during on-site inspection. |
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| 2025-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 observed staff person #2's file did not include a copy of the disclosure statement. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 has resigned and no longer works at Up-Side Down ELC. |
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| 2024-05-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child # 1 did not have the release persons' address. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will have the parent provide the addresses for the release persons on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2024-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: More that 24 months passed between health assessments for staff person # 1. This is evidenced by the health assessment forms dated 12/28/20 and 1/7/2023. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) There is a valid health assessment on file for staff # 1. |
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| 2024-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Staff persons # 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 did not renew their pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR on or before the expiration of the most current certification. The previous certifications are dated 6/26/21 and were valid for 2 years. The current certifications dated 8/20/23. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff have valid pediatric first aid and CPR certifications. |
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| 2024-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff # 2 and 3 did not complete the mandated reporter training within 5 years (60 months). The mandated reporter training certificates on file for staff # 2 are dated 11/9/18 and 1/2/24. The mandated reporter training certificates on file for staff # 3 are dated 4/5/18 and 12/7/23. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At the time of inspection all staff had valid mandated reporter training on file. |
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| 2024-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: More than 5 years (60 months) passed between clearances for staff # 2. The state police clearances on file are dated 11/5/28 and 12/28/23. The child line clearances on file are dated 11/13/18 and 12/29/23. The FBI clearances on file are dated 11/7/18 and 1/4/24. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will not be permitted to work without valid clearances on file. At the time of inspection, all clearances for staff # 2 were valid. |
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| 2023-01-19 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for child # 1 does not include an influenza vaccine for 2022 as recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The guardian of child # 1 was contacted during the inspection and provided a written attestation stating that there was a strong personal belief that the child would not receive the flu vaccine. |
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| 2023-01-19 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: More than 24 months passed between health assessments for staff person # 1. Health assessments are dated 12/18/20 and 1/7/23. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Health assessment for staff person # 1 is valid. |
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| 2023-01-19 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: As per act 62, fire detection system is to be tested a minimum of once every 30 days. More than 30 days passed between alarm tests several times throughout the year. Alarms tests were logged for 2022 on 1/25, 2/8, 3/16, 4/5, 5/18, 6/6, 7/12, 8/9, 9/7, 10/12, 11/4, 12/5, and 1/3/23. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A fire alarm test was logged during the inspection for 1/19/2023. The fire alarm test log is in complicance. |
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| 2022-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The diaper changing mat in building B had torn edges making it unable to be properly sanitized. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator taped the edges of the torn mat during the renewal inspection. |
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| 2022-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: There was a bin of toy cars with removable parts less than one inch in diameter in the area accessible to toddlers. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the renewal inspection, the operator removed the toy cars from the area accessible to toddlers. |
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| 2022-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The health report on file for child # 1 did not include a statement that the child is free to participate in child care. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will have the parent of child # 1 get an updated health assessment from the child's doctor with a statement that states they are clear to participate in child care. |
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| 2022-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the children in the older toddler class begin lunch without washing their hands first. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff had the children get up and was their hands before continuing their lunch. |
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| 2022-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan on file did not include lock down, shelter in place accommodations. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The lockdown annex will be printed and added to the emergency plan immediately. |
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