Up Side Down Town Early Learning Center
Up Side Down Town Early Learning Center is a certified child care center in Hazleton, PA, with capacity for 57 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 20 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (5 of 20). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 10 centers in Hazleton and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/15/2026 observed the rubber baseboard molding in the bathroom was peeling off.
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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 observed staff person #2's file did not include a copy of the disclosure statement.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 observed the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The emergency contact form on file for child # 1 did not have the release persons' address.
The immunization record on file for child # 1 does not include an influenza vaccine for 2022 as recommended by the ACIP.
More than 24 months passed between health assessments for staff person # 1. Health assessments are dated 12/18/20 and 1/7/23.
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.
The diaper changing mat in building B had torn edges making it unable to be properly sanitized.
There was a bin of toy cars with removable parts less than one inch in diameter in the area accessible to toddlers.
The health report on file for child # 1 did not include a statement that the child is free to participate in child care.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the children in the older toddler class begin lunch without washing their hands first.
The emergency plan on file did not include lock down, shelter in place accommodations.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $53.00 | $45.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $53.00 | $45.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $53.00 | $45.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $53.00 | $45.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $51.00 | $43.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $51.00 | $43.00 |
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 Up Side Down Town Early Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Jan 28, 2025 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 observed staff person #2's file did not include a copy of the disclosure statement.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Up Side Down Town Early Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Up Side Down Town Early Learning Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Up Side Down Town Early Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Mar 4, 2026. 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 Up Side Down Town Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Hazleton?
It is #4 of 10 centers in Hazleton by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Up Side Down Town Early Learning Center last inspected?
Jan 15, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Up Side Down Town Early Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $53.00 for newborn, $53.00 for infant, $53.00 for young toddler, $53.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Up Side Down Town Early Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Up Side Down Town Early Learning Center.
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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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