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Upside-Down Town Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 57
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Upside-Down Town Early Learning Center
Upside-Down Town Early Learning Center is a child care center in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 57 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 57 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 57 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Upside-Down Town Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 57 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00251189
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 15, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Background checks 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Supervision and ratios 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 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/15/2026 observed the rubber baseboard molding in the bathroom was peeling off.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2026
Aug 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“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 date in the state record: Aug 16, 2025
Jan 28, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“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 date in the state record: Feb 8, 2025
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“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 date in the state record: Jan 28, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 observed the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“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 date in the state record: Feb 8, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“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 date in the state record: Feb 8, 2025
- May 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 22, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“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 date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“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 date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“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 date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form on file for child # 1 did not have the release persons' address.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“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 date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
Jan 19, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The immunization record on file for child # 1 does not include an influenza vaccine for 2022 as recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“More than 24 months passed between health assessments for staff person # 1. Health assessments are dated 12/18/20 and 1/7/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“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 date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023
Jan 25, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan on file did not include lock down, shelter in place accommodations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the children in the older toddler class begin lunch without washing their hands first.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The health report on file for child # 1 did not include a statement that the child is free to participate in child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2022
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“There was a bin of toy cars with removable parts less than one inch in diameter in the area accessible to toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The diaper changing mat in building B had torn edges making it unable to be properly sanitized.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Upside-Down Town Early Learning Center
Is Upside-Down Town Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Upside-Down Town Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Upside-Down Town Early Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 15, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Upside-Down Town Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Upside-Down Town Early Learning Center care for?
57, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Upside-Down Town Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Upside-Down Town Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Upside-Down Town Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 454-5683 to ask.
What is Upside-Down Town Early Learning Center's phone number?
(570) 454-5683.
Where is Upside-Down Town Early Learning Center?
220 W 18th St, Hazleton, PA 18201. The nearest other daycare we list is Busy Bee Day Care, 0.4 miles away.