Up Side Down Town Early Learning Center

3270.76 · 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.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/15/2026 observed the rubber baseboard molding in the bathroom was peeling off.

Corrected by Feb 5, 2026

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3270.31(e)(4)(i) · 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.

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.

Corrected by Aug 16, 2025

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3270.14/3270.21 · 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.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 observed the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.

Corrected by Feb 8, 2025

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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · 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.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 observed staff person #2's file did not include a copy of the disclosure statement.

Corrected by Feb 8, 2025

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3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

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.

Corrected by Feb 8, 2025

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3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

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.

Corrected by Jan 28, 2025

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3270.192(5) · 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.

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.

Corrected by Feb 8, 2025

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3270.124(b)(7) · 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.

The emergency contact form on file for child # 1 did not have the release persons' address.

Corrected by Jan 26, 2024

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3270.31(e)(4)(i) · 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.

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.

Corrected by Jan 22, 2024

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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

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.

Corrected by Jan 22, 2024

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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

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.

Corrected by Jan 22, 2024

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3270.151(a) · 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.

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.

Corrected by Jan 22, 2024

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3270.131(e)(1) · 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.

The immunization record on file for child # 1 does not include an influenza vaccine for 2022 as recommended by the ACIP.

Corrected by Jan 19, 2023

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3270.151(a) · 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.

More than 24 months passed between health assessments for staff person # 1. Health assessments are dated 12/18/20 and 1/7/23.

Corrected by Jan 19, 2023

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3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · 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.

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.

Corrected by Jan 19, 2023

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3270.102(a) · 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.

The diaper changing mat in building B had torn edges making it unable to be properly sanitized.

Corrected by Jan 25, 2022

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3270.103 · 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.

There was a bin of toy cars with removable parts less than one inch in diameter in the area accessible to toddlers.

Corrected by Jan 25, 2022

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3270.131(d)(7) · 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.

The health report on file for child # 1 did not include a statement that the child is free to participate in child care.

Corrected by Feb 25, 2022

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3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the children in the older toddler class begin lunch without washing their hands first.

Corrected by Jan 25, 2022

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3270.27(a)(1) · 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.

The emergency plan on file did not include lock down, shelter in place accommodations.

Corrected by Jan 25, 2022

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