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Ups and Downs Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 316
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Ups and Downs Day Care
Ups and Downs Day Care is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 316 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:45 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 316 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 316 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Ups and Downs Day Care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 316 children
- License number
- #CER-00254404
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 23, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Safety and hazards 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Jan 23, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) Name, address, and phone/Age
“At time of renewal, Staff #5 and Staff #7 files did not contain verification of age and address.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At time of renewal, Staff #4 file did not contain an initial health assessment, including results of tuberculosis testing. Staff #1 file did not contain a health assessment (only results of tuberculosis testing was on file). Staff #2 file did not contain a health assessment dated within 24 months. Staff #2 health assessment was dated 1/16/23. Staff #6 file did not contain a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2026
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“On 1/23/26, at time of renewal, bags containing first aid kits were observed accessible to children in Room 134, Room 121 and Room 125.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“At time of renewal, Staff #1 and Staff #2 files did not contain a child abuse clearance as required by CPSL. Staff #5 file did not contain an NSOR clearance as required by CPSL. Staff #3 file did not contain out of state clearances as required by CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
3270.61(h)/3270.62(b) Exceeding Capacity/Play space - 65 square feet/child
“On 1/23/26, at time of renewal, a total of 33 preschool aged children were observed participating in gross motor activity in the indoor movement room. The indoor movement room has a capacity of 14 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At time of renewal, Staff #1 and Staff #8 files contained a reference letter written by a family member.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
Jun 3, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 6/3/25, Staff #1 reported that Staff #2 pulled Child #1 arm to get them out of a chair. Staff #2 then put their hands on the back of Child #1 neck and forcibly pushed Child #1 down to the floor to clean up something.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025
Jan 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“On 1/28/25, at time of renewal, Staff #1 and Staff #2 file did not contain annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2025
Apr 11, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 4/5/24, at approx. 3:30pm, staff person #1 observed staff person #2 grabbing Child #1 hand, pulling Child #1 down the hallway towards the classroom door, and attempting to push Child #1 into the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024
Feb 15, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“On 2/15/24, at time of renewal, Staff person #3, #4, #6, and #7 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR from an approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“On 2/15/24, at time of renewal, Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 do not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 10/25/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
Jul 21, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During unannounced monitoring certification rep verified that staff 1 forcefully grabbed a child by the arm and forcefully pulled him to a seat.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2023
Mar 20, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.133(5)/3270.133(7) Original label/Medication log
“During renewal inspection certification observed 2 of the medications for 1 that was passed the discard date. Epi-Pen had a discard date of 9-27-22 and the Benadryl discard date was 10-11-22.During renewal inspection certification rep asked to see the medication log for child 1. Child 1 did not have a medication log”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped/ plaster in the following rooms: 102, 103, 104, 105, 108, 112, 114, 116, 119, 126, 134. In rooms 108 and 112 the wall in the bathroom needs repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection certification rep observed a loose outlet in room 102”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During renewal inspection certification rep checked the refrigerator in room 102. The temperature in the refrigerator was 65° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During renewal inspection certification rep observed a blue sofa in room 102 that had a hole in it exposing the foam the inside of the sofa.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023
Mar 22, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During renewal inspection certification rep checked the water temperature. The water temperature in the following rooms were above 110° F: Room 116 water temperature was 132.2° F, Room 119 water temperature was 126.1° F, Room 134 water temperature was 113.7° F”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff #1 was missing NSOR. During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Disclosure statement for staff #2 and 3 were not signed and dated by staff”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in rooms 105, 108, 112, 114 and 119. Certification rep observed chipped paint on the doors of the classroom”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2022
Nov 10, 2021Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Facility staff left child unattended on the play yard for approximately 38 minutes”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2021
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Facility staff left child unattended on the play yard for approximately 38 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2021
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Facility staff left child unattended on the play yard for approximately 38 minutes”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Ups and Downs Day Care
Is Ups and Downs Day Care licensed?
Yes. Ups and Downs Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Ups and Downs Day Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 23, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ups and Downs Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 11 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Ups and Downs Day Care care for?
316, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Ups and Downs Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Ups and Downs Day Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Ups and Downs Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 612-7500 to ask.
What is Ups and Downs Day Care's phone number?
(215) 612-7500.
Where is Ups and Downs Day Care?
10521 Drummond Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154. The nearest other daycare we list is Spin 10541 Early Childhood Education Center, under 0.1 miles away.