Ups and Downs Day Care
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4. Structural quality reflects Pennsylvania's licensing baseline. Pennsylvania caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Keystone STARS STAR 4 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 316
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Jan 23, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL; 2026-01-233270.32(a)
3270.75(b) | Inaccessible to children; 2026-01-23 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2026-01-23 | 3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) | Name, address, and phone/Age; 2026-01-23 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2026-01-23 | 3270.61(h)/3270.62(b) | Exceeding Capacity/Play space - 65 square feet/child
Jun 3, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- No Physical Punishment3270.113(b)
Jan 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Fire Safety - 1 Yr.3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
Apr 11, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- No Physical Punishment3270.113(b)
Feb 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Age and Training; 2024-02-153270.31(e)(4)(i)
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pedi